The California Highway Patrol, Office of Traffic Safety and the California Restaurant Association want people to have fun over the holidays, but remind people to drink responsibly. For designated drivers and those who just plain abhor alcohol, here are a few virgin cocktails to keep the parties rolling.
FUZZY NOEL 3/4 cup peach sorbet 1 cup sparkling water 1/3 cup orange juice 3/8 teaspoon almond extract crushed ice BLEND SORBET, juice and extra until smooth; stir in sparkling water; pour over crushed ice and serve.
TOMMY O’COLLINS 1/2 cup cub soda 1 teaspoon rum extract 1 1/2 tablespoons like juice 1 to 2 packets sweetener 1 to 2 ice cubes COMBINE INGREDIENTS in blender; blend on high for 10 seconds until light and frothy; pout over ice into tall glass; makes an 8-ounce serving.
BALD BISHOP I ounce chilled orange juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 1/2 ounces lemon juice De-alcoholized burgundy or other non-alcoholic wine FILL TALL glass halfway with ice; add orange juice, lemon juice and sugar; top off with burgundy.
TROPICAL NOT-A-COLADA 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice; 1/2 banana; 2 to 3 packets of sweetener; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract; 3 to 4 ice cubes. COMBINE INGREDIENTS in blender; blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth and creamy; pour into fancy glass and serve with a straw.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 15, 2006. Read the original PDF.