Hosting Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving? Add These Energizing Mocktails to Your Menu
By 5-hour ENERGY
Between preparing the turkey, setting the table and making sure everyone has a drink in hand, hosting Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving can feel like a marathon. And just when the festivities are getting started, the post-turkey slump can start to creep in.
This holiday season, give your guests something unexpected to sip on with a lineup of festive, flavor-packed mocktails featuring 5-hour ENERGY®. From caramel apple-inspired creations to cozy pumpkin spice flavors and indulgent mocha sips, these easy-to-make drinks put a fun, energizing spin on some of the season's most-loved flavors.
Whether you're hosting a Friendsgiving gathering or bringing something special to the Thanksgiving table, these four recipes are sure to add a little extra energy to your holiday menu.
Inspired by one of fall's signature flavor combinations, this refreshing mocktail brings together crisp apple cider, bright citrus and a touch of maple sweetness. Made with Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY®, it's a deliciously seasonal sip that's perfect for kicking off your holiday gathering.
Ingredients:
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1 lemon, quartered
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1 tbsp maple syrup
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1 cup pebble or crushed ice
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1 shot Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY®
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5 oz apple cider
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Lemon wheel, for garnish
Directions:
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Add the quartered lemon to a cocktail shaker or glass and muddle to release the juice.
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Add the maple syrup and muddle until combined.
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Add the ice, apple cider and Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY® shot.
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Shake until well combined and chilled.
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Pour into a glass and garnish with a lemon wheel.
Give a classic horchata a seasonal makeover with this creamy, cinnamon-spiced creation. Featuring pumpkin puree, warm spices and Pumpkin Spice 5-hour ENERGY®, this festive mocktail brings all the cozy flavors of fall to your holiday table. It's a great make-ahead option, too, so you can spend less time behind the bar and more time enjoying your guests
Ingredients:
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2 cups long-grain white rice
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2½ cups hot water
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1 medium cinnamon stick
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⅓ cup pumpkin puree
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12 oz evaporated milk
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14 oz sweetened condensed milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp pumpkin spice
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1 shot Pumpkin Spice 5-hour ENERGY®
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2 cups cold water
Directions:
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Add the uncooked rice, cinnamon stick and hot water to a medium bowl.
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Cover and allow the rice to soak for at least 6 hours.
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Once soaked, transfer the rice and soaking liquid to a blender. Add the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, pumpkin spice and Pumpkin Spice 5-hour ENERGY® shot.
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Blend until smooth.
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Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a nut milk bag.
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Press or squeeze the mixture to extract as much liquid as possible, then discard the remaining rice solids.
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Stir in 2 cups of cold water and refrigerate until chilled.
Put a seasonal spin on a classic mule with this crisp, bubbly mocktail. Combining fresh lime juice, apple cider, ginger beer and Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY®, this refreshing recipe balances sweet and tangy flavors with a little ginger-inspired kick. Serve it in copper mugs for a festive finishing touch.
Ingredients:
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½ oz fresh lime juice
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1 shot Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY®
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2 oz apple cider
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2 oz ginger beer
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Pinch of sea salt
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Caramel syrup and sliced apple, for garnish
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Ice
Directions:
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Add the lime juice, Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY® shot, apple cider and sea salt to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
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Shake until well combined and chilled.
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Strain into a copper mug filled with fresh ice.
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Top with ginger beer and gently stir.
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Garnish with a drizzle of caramel syrup and a slice of fresh apple.
For a cozy holiday sip that's equal parts festive and indulgent, warm up with this dreamy white hot chocolate. Made with creamy white chocolate, a hint of vanilla, cool peppermint and Peppermint Mocha 5-hour ENERGY®, this velvety drink puts a fun twist on a wintertime classic. Top it with a generous swirl of whipped cream and crushed candy cane for a picture-perfect finishing touch. It's the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dessert spread or a chilly evening spent celebrating with friends and family.
Ingredients:
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¾ cup whole milk
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½ cup whole milk (for thickening)
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1 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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100g white chocolate chips
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2 tsp cornstarch
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1 shot Peppermint Mocha 5-hour ENERGY®
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Whipped cream and crushed candy cane, for garnish
Directions:
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In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and ½ cup of whole milk until smooth. Set aside.
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In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the remaining ¾ cup of milk, sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Warm until heated through, but do not bring to a boil.
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Add the white chocolate chips and stir until completely melted and smooth.
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Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture and continue stirring until the hot chocolate thickens to your desired consistency.
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Remove from heat and stir in the Peppermint Mocha 5-hour ENERGY® shot.
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Pour into your favorite mug and finish with whipped cream and crushed candy cane.
From refreshing apple cider sips to creamy pumpkin spice and hot chocolate, these festive mocktails offer something for everyone at your Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving celebration. They're easy to prepare, fun to serve and a creative way to bring the season's favorite flavors to the table.
So, as you finalize your holiday menu, don't forget the drinks! Stock up on your favorite 5-hour ENERGY® flavors and get ready to toast to good food, great company and an unforgettable holiday season.