This post was originally published in January, 2020 and has been updated to reflect Tapa Toro Orlando restaurant is now closed. However, the recipes live on! And, they are perfect for your next gathering at home, vision board party or any Dry January festivities!
You Won’t Miss The Booze With These Mocktail Recipes.
Looking for an alcohol-free beverage or Craft Mocktail to serve at your next gathering? The mixologists of Tapa Toro Spanish restaurant in Orlando, Florida, created these inventive mocktails for “Dry January,” and thankfully, they kindly shared some of the recipes with me. They are perfect for your New Year’s vision board parties, girls’ night, or any fun gathering with friends at home!
Are you following a “Dry January” or are you part of the “sober-curious” movement? If so, read on.
I find mocktails are usually very sweet. Therefore, I was pleased when Tapa Toro invited me to sample their new alcohol-free lineup, and I found them well-balanced and refreshing. These mocktail recipes are perfect for your next party or if you’re like me and sometimes want to have a good time with friends without a hangover.
I loved the fact that they looked just like craft cocktails, so you don’t feel like the odd one out sipping this at a party.
What is Dry January?
If you’re wondering, what is Dry January? It is the annual movement through which millions of people give up alcohol for January. It began with the charity Alcohol Change in the UK and has caught on around the world.
If you had one too many cocktails over the holidays or vowed to quit or reduce drinking as part of your New Year’s Resolutions, you might consider the benefits of participating in Dry January.
Why Serve Craft Mocktails At Your Next Party?
When entertaining at home, it’s always a good idea to serve a non-alcoholic option that is just as tasty as your boozy selections. Your designated drivers and those following a sober lifestyle will thank you for these craft mocktails. They will also pair nicely with a Spanish Paella. Check out this recipe for Everything But The Kitchen Sink Paella, also from Tapa Toro.
Barceloneta Beach Mocktail Recipe
The refreshing blend of grapefruit and ginger made the Barceloneta Beach my favorite mocktail in the lineup. It also looks fancy with a rosemary sprig and dehydrated lime garnish. Tapa Toro uses Q Grapefruit soda, which adds to the layers of flavor with a nice fizz.
A refreshing alcohol free cocktail with grapefruit and ginger with fragrant rosemary sprig garnish
- 2 ounces Grapefruit Juice
- 2 ounces Q Grapefruit Soda
- .5 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce ginger beer
- Fresh rosemary sprig
Mix all ingredients with ice
Fresa Maria Mocktail Recipe
Fresh strawberries and ginger come together nicely in this refreshing mocktail. I recommend making a fresh strawberry puree rather than store-bought. You can use frozen strawberries or, better yet, fresh Florida strawberries, which are in season through the winter months.
This sweet tart mocktail made of fresh strawberries and ginger beer is a refreshing beverage to serve at your next gathering
- 1.5 ounces strawberry puree
- 4 ounces ginger beer
- 2.5 ounces Sprite
- 1 squeeze lime
- 1 dehydrated orange (or you can garnish with fresh strawberry)
Mix strawberry puree, ginger beer and Sprite in cocktail glass and stir
squeeze fresh lime
Add ice and garnish
Bright & Sunny Mocktail Recipe
If you’ve had a Dark & Stormy or even a Moscow Mule, this is the alcohol-free version. The dash of bitters is key to giving it that feel of a true cocktail.
The alcohol free alternative concoction to the tropical "Dark & Stormy" with Ginger Beer, fresh lime and bitters.
- 5 ounces ginger beer
- 1 squeezed lime
- .3 ounce homemade Tapa Toro bitters (use bitters of your choice)
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- Mint leaf
Mix all ingredients in glass with ice
Garnish with fresh mint
Non-Alcoholic Sangria Recipe
A fruity sangria is a must for a true Spanish affair. But, if you don’t want a boozy one, this craft mocktail was a nice alternative.
- 3 ounces Pineapple juice
- 3 ounces Orange juice
- 1 ounce Cranberry juice
- Fresh Fruit (use oranges, lemons, limes for garnish)
- Splash of Sprite
Mix all ingredients in glass with ice
Garnish with fresh fruit
About Tapa Toro in Orlando
Sadly, Tapa Toro, located at Icon Park, closed in 2023. It was one of my favorite Spanish restaurants in Orlando. Tapa Toro was owned and operated by Katerina and Vassilis Coumbaros, the dynamic couple who own the Meraki Food Group, including popular restaurants Taverna Opa and KAVAS Tacos & Tequila in Pointe Orlando.
Easy Recipes To Pair with Mocktails
Try these no-fuss recipes for your next casual gathering at home. These easy recipes pair perfectly with the Spanish-inspired mocktails and will come together in a flash, so you can focus on spending time with friends instead of being in the kitchen.
- Citrus and Fennel Marinated Olives
- Everything But The Kitchen Sink Paella
- Everything But The Bagel Sweet Potato Toast
Plan your next girls’ night, vision board party, or fun gathering at home with these fun craft mocktails. I hope you’re inspired to go #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip, and trip at a time.
Cheers!
Go Epicurista
Disclosure: I have been hosted as a media guest for promotional purposes. I am under no obligation to share this post. As always, all opinions are my own. I only share with you products and experiences I love to inspire you to safely get together with family and friends, celebrate life, and go #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip, and trip at a time! You can read more about my guidelines in my disclosure policy. Cheers!
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