Ring in the New Year with Moody Teas: Tea-Infused Mocktails for Every Celebration

The New Year is all about celebrating fresh starts, cherished traditions, and, of course, raising a glass to the possibilities ahead. This year, skip the standard bubbly and delight your guests with tea-infused mocktails featuring Moody Teas’ signature blends. These playful, alcohol-free creations are as festive as they are flavorful, with easy ways to turn them into cocktails if desired. Let’s toast to a flavorful start to the year with these mood-setting drinks!

1. Jaidrate Sparkler

Mood: Festive and Refreshing

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Jaidrate tea concentrate (2 tbsp tea per cup of water), chilled
• ½ cup cranberry juice
• Sparkling water
• Fresh rosemary sprigs and sugared cranberries for garnish

Instructions:

1. Create some sparkle by giving your glass a festive sugar rim. Dip the rim into cranberry juice, then into granulated sugar for a frosty look.
2. Fill your glass with ice, then pour in the chilled Jaidrate tea concentrate and cranberry juice.
3. Add a splash of sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
4. Finish with a sprig of rosemary and a few sugared cranberries for that holiday flair.

Optional Cocktail: Stir in 1 oz of vodka or gin for an extra kick.

2. Golden Glow Mule

Mood: Warm and Spicy

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brewed Kumaon Let’s Go Chai tea, chilled
• ½ cup ginger beer
• Juice of half a lime
• Dash of honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• Lime wheel and a pinch of turmeric for garnish

Instructions:

1. Brew Kumaon Let’s Go Chai as usual and let it chill—it’s the star of this cozy mule.
2. Fill a copper mug with ice, then mix the chilled tea, ginger beer, lime juice, and a splash of honey syrup.
3. Give it a gentle stir and top with a lime wheel and a dusting of turmeric for that signature golden glow.

Optional Cocktail: Add 1 oz of bourbon to keep things extra warm.

3. Bright and Earl-y Sour

Mood: Sophisticated and Complex

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp brewed Bright and Earl-y tea syrup (equal parts tea and sugar, simmered until dissolved)
• 3/4 cup lemonade
• Dash of bitters (optional for a mocktail)
• Lemon slice and sugar rim for garnish

Instructions:

1. Start with a sweet sugar rim: dip the edge of a coupe glass into lemon juice, then into sugar for a sparkly finish.
2. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Bright and Earl-y tea syrup, lemonade, and bitters (if using). Shake until chilled.
3. Strain into your prepared glass and garnish with a thin lemon slice for an elegant touch.

Optional Cocktail: Add 1 oz of whiskey to dial up the sophistication.

4. Apple Chaider Punch

Mood: Cozy and Nostalgic

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups spiced apple cider
• 2 tbsp John’s Big Black Chai tea leaves
• Dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
• Cinnamon stick and apple slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the apple cider in a small pot and add John’s Big Black Chai tea leaves. Simmer gently for 10 minutes to infuse all those warming spices.
2. Strain the tea leaves and pour the spiced cider into a mug or punch glass.
3. Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg over the top.
4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and an apple slice for ultimate cozy vibes.

Optional Cocktail: Stir in 1 oz of spiced rum to turn up the heat.

5. Chamomile Collins

Mood: Relaxing and Light

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brewed Chamomile Medley tea concentrate, chilled
• ½ cup lemonade
• Club soda
• Lavender sprig, lemon wheel, and edible flower for garnish

Instructions:

1. Brew Chamomile Medley tea extra strong and chill it down—it’s the perfect base for this calming drink.
2. Fill a tall glass with ice, then combine the tea concentrate and lemonade.
3. Top it off with a bubbly splash of club soda.
4. Garnish with a lavender sprig, pineapple chunk, and a delicate edible flower for a touch of elegance.

Optional Cocktail: A splash of gin fits beautifully into this floral creation.

6. Minty Matcha Mojito

Mood: Energizing and Cool

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Matcha powder
• 1 cup cold water
• ½ cup club soda
• Fresh mint leaves
• Juice of half a lime
• Lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Whisk matcha powder into cold water until smooth and frothy. This will be the energizing base for your mojito.
2. In a glass, muddle fresh mint leaves with lime juice to release the refreshing minty flavor.
3. Add ice, pour in the matcha, and top with club soda. Give it a gentle stir.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint for a bright, zesty finish.

Optional Cocktail: Add 1 oz of white rum for a spirited twist.

7. Passion Peach Bellini

Mood: Bright and Bubbly

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brewed Passion Peach tea concentrate, chilled
• ½ cup peach nectar
• Sparkling water
• Fresh peach slice and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Chill some Passion Peach tea concentrate to get started.
2. In a champagne flute, combine the tea concentrate with peach nectar.
3. Add sparkling water for that effervescent lift and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a thin peach slice and a sprig of mint to make it picture-perfect.

Optional Cocktail: Replace the sparkling water with prosecco for an extra festive fizz.

8. Rosemary Lemonade Refresher

Mood: Zesty and Herbaceous

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brewed Rosemary Lemonade tea concentrate, chilled
• ½ cup sparkling water
• 1 tsp honey syrup
• Rosemary sprig and lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

1. Brew Rosemary Lemonade tea extra strong and chill it until ready to serve.
2. Fill a glass with ice and combine the tea concentrate, sparkling water, and honey syrup.
3. Stir it all together and garnish with a rosemary sprig and a lemon twist for a burst of freshness.

Optional Cocktail: Add 1 oz of vodka or limoncello to make it party-ready.

These tea-infused mocktails are as vibrant and unique as the traditions we celebrate during the New Year. Whether you’re clinking glasses at midnight, setting meaningful resolutions, or savoring quiet moments of reflection, Moody Teas has a blend to match your mood. From invigorating matcha to soothing chamomile, our teas are here to support all your goals and aspirations for the year ahead. Cheers to fresh starts, flavorful sips, and a year filled with possibilities!

For more recipes and to explore our full collection of blends, visit Moody Teas.