Three easy ideas for alcohol-free drinks to save some cash ahead of Christmas
DITCH the booze this month to help save some cash and get a clear head in the run-up to Christmas.
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Then try these easy ideas for alcohol-free drinks to see you through to November . . .
HOT ROSIE: Add hot water to rosemary cordial, which you can make from the Tesco recipe below, for a hot toddy perfect for autumn.
To make the cordial, put the zest and juice from two lemons and a grapefruit into a pan.
Get a handful of rosemary sprigs and strip the leaves into the pan along with 60g of fresh, sliced ginger, 150g of sugar and 250ml of water.
Stir on a medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then reduce the heat to low, stirring for around 15 minutes until it is thicker and fragrant.
Strain through a sieve and keep in a storage bottle. You’ll need two tablespoons of the cordial added to a cup of hot water to create your toddy.
FAUX G&T: If you love a gin and tonic, try an alcohol-free version of the spirit such as Tanqueray 0.0% and Flor de Sevilla 0.0%, both down to £15 from £17 at Sainsbury’s with a Nectar card.
Selected Fever-Tree tonics are down from £2.10 to £1.80 for 500ml with a Clubcard at Tesco. Try the Spanish clementine flavour with the Flor de Sevilla 0.0% for a lovely fruity drink.
Or the elderflower tonic goes well with the standard Tanqueray 0.0%.
MULLED APPLE JUICE: Swap mulled cider for apple juice and embrace autumn without the booze.
You need to simmer a litre of apple juice with a stick of cinnamon, two or three cloves and orange peel to create the perfect seasonal drink.
If you prefer it sweeter, then just add a couple of spoonfuls of sugar.
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