Festive Kombucha Mocktails to Bring Cheer to Your Office This Season

Ah, the holidays. When the days get shorter, the weather gets chillier, and the festivities get merrier. Just because you’re still in the office doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be basking in the holiday cheer. Our suggestion? Mix things up with some office-friendly Health-Ade mocktails.

Not only will you raise spirits, you’ll quickly become the office favorite without spending hours baking. So you can get happy while getting your shit squared away before that well deserved PTO.

We also highly recommend Christmas sweaters for enhanced joy.

Here are some recipes you can make with Health-ade’s seasonal Holiday Cheers Kombucha to get lit:

HOLIDAY CHEERS ICED COCOA MOCKTAIL

Original recipe from Ashley Cuoco of Cuoco Contento

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

12 oz Holiday Cheers Health-Ade Kombucha, chilled
8 oz cold brew coffee, chilled
20 oz hazelnut milk, chilled
6 oz crushed ice
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp cocoa powder
6 drops chocolate bitters
2 tsp honey plus more for coating rim
2 oz finely shaved chocolate, for coating rim
4 dark chocolate squares, cut into triangles, for garnish

Directions

In a high-powered blender, combine kombucha, coffee, hazelnut milk, crushed ice, cinnamon, cocoa powder, bitters and honey. Blend on high speed for 1 minute, until well combined and frosty.
Take a dab of honey and gently coat rims of chilled glasses. Dip into shaved chocolate and swirl to evenly coat.
Divide drink evenly between glasses and garnish with chocolate triangle and a dash of cinnamon. Cheers!

Note: kombucha and coffee/hazelnut milk will naturally separate. Keep a spoon handy to stir while enjoyed.

HOLIDAY CHEERS SPICED POMEGRANATE KOMBUCHA FLOAT

Original Recipe from Marguerita La Fiura of Warm & Rosy

Serves 2

Ingredients

Spiced pomegranate syrup, chilled — recipe below

Vanilla ice cream of choice (we used Luna & Larry’s Organic Coconut Bliss, Naked Coconut)

1 bottle Holiday Cheers Health-Ade kombucha, chilled Ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Pour 1/4 cup pomegranate syrup into each glass.

2. Top with 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream.

3. Slowly fill glasses with kombucha.

4. Dust with cinnamon and enjoy immediately. Cheers!

Spiced Pomegranate SyrupIngredients

• 2 cups 100% pomegranate juice

• 1 tbsp coconut sugar

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 6 cardamom pods

• 1 inch strip of orange peel

• 1/2 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in medium-size saucepan set over medium heat.

2. Cook, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved - about 3 minutes.

3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The syrup should be reduced by about half and very lightly coat the back of a spoon.

4. Strain pomegranate syrup and set aside to cool a bit. Once cooled, transfer to refrigerator to chill.

HOLIDAY CHEERS SANGRIA MOCKTAIL

Original recipe from Ashley Cuoco of Cuoco Contento

Servings: 10-12 | Active time: 15 minutes; Total time: 1 Hour 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 granny smith apple, thinly sliced

• 1 Braeburn apple, thinly sliced

• 1 pear, sliced

• ½ cup pomegranate seeds

• 6 sprigs fresh rosemary

• 2 bottles (1 pint each) Health-Ade Holiday Cheers

• 4 cups pomegranate juice

• 4 cups ginger ale

• ¼ cup simple syrup

• 10 oz frozen cranberries plus more for skewering

• 1/2 cup sugar for coating cranberries and rosemary

Recipe:

1. Combine apples, pear, pomegranate seeds and 2 sprigs rosemary in a large punch bowl. Pour in Health-Ade Holiday Cheers, ginger ale and pomegranate juice. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

2. To serve, add frozen cranberries. Ladle sangria into glasses (get some of that good fruit in there!)

3. Cut the remaining rosemary sprigs into 3” pieces. Dip each sprig into simple syrup and roll in sugar to coat. Dip extra cranberries into simple syrup and roll in sugar to coat. Skewer 3-4 cranberries per drink and rest on top of each glass.

4. Garnish drinks with sugared cranberries and rosemary; serve cold.

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Work Hard, Play Hard: Three Show-Stopping Holiday Office Party Outfits

Photo: Sidney Ellen Photography

With the holidays around the corner, the amount of holiday party invites flooding your inbox are about the same amount as your work emails. And when you’re trying to catch up with all the important emails and deadlines before the holiday break, is there even any time to go shopping or even think about what you’re going to wear at those holiday parties you RSVP’d for?

We get it. We’ve been there far too often, and every year, we get a little better at being masters of becoming our own stylists even with all the stress of holiday shopping and parties. And how selfish would it make us if we didn’t share some of our best styling tips to save you some time this holiday season? Think of it as one of our few holiday gifts to you.

Thanks to our friends and holiday-season go-to bebe, we’ve rounded up three dazzling outfits for you to try out this season - a fit for every type of party you’re headed to. Whether you want to keep it cool and casual at the new years party, or are ready to make a statement on the scene for the office holiday party, we’ve got you covered.

Mistletoe Mischief

Coated Heartbreaker Jeans - $119, Je T’aime Bomber - $198, Crystal & Velvet Tie Choker - $34

Are you headed to a chill holiday party with your friends after work? Perhaps a house party ready with warm spiked apple cider, and a DJ mixing the best holiday covers on the 1’s and 2’s? This casual denim ensemble with this sequined bomber jacket is perfect for those who don’t want to be overdressed, but are always dressed to impress.

When The Ball Drops

Faux Fur Jacket - $189, Embroidered Skinny Jeans - $159, Crystal Embellished Choker - $39

It’s NYE, and the party you’re headed to is not formal, but you can’t help it to show up with a show-stopping outfit that is sure to turn some heads. Nothing like pairing an embroidered pair of cropped denim with a white fuzzy number to show you’re ready to party, no matter how cold it gets. Also, don’t forget the red choker to accessorize - you want to nail all the details.

Holiday Office Festivities

Silk Charmeuse Surplice Top - $139, Gold Leather Moto Jacket - $298, High Waisted Trouser - $129

You RSVP’d for the formal holiday office party, but does this mean you have to wear a gown or a dress? If you’re in the mood to ditch a dress this year and red isn’t really your color, opt for a black and gold ensemble with hints of silk and leather. Add in a stacked chain necklace, and your outfit’s ready for the night!

What are some of your holiday go-to’s this season? Let us know below, and let us know your thoughts on our outfits!