Happy Valentine’s Day GEMs! Celebrate yourself, your friends and your loved ones today — and everyday — with fabulous, fun, guilt-free mocktails! Perfect for an at-home date night, an afternoon pick-me-up, a self-care indulgence, or even a family activity! These mocktails are not only pretty and delicious, they’re good for you! They’re packed to the brim with ingredients that will leave you feeling boosted, as opposed to a cocktail with its empty calories that make you feel blah in the morning. Plus, since they are alcohol-free, the kiddos can join in the fun! 

Order your healthy mocktail ingredients for pick-up now!  

We designed three mocktail recipes that we KNOW you’ll love, and have the perfect option for everyone: one sweet, one spicy, and one for the kids!

“Beet Mine” Pink Mojito Mocktail

Oh, so pink, pretty, sweet, and bubbly! This sip is delicious, low-sugar and packed with nutritious carrot juice from our Ruby Slipper cold-pressed juice and the powerhouse GEM Perform shot. You’ll be ready to disco dance all day and sleep like a log all night. It’s a drink your body will thank you for! 

Ingredients: 

• Half a cup GEM Ruby Slipper juice 
• Half a shot of our GEM Perform shot 
• Drizzle of maple syrup (optional)
• Sparkling water 
• A few sprigs of mint 
• A dash of lime juice and a lime wedge 

Muddle mint, lime, and honey together at the bottom of a shaker. The goal is to muddle until it is aromatic, so you don’t need to crush it! Just give it a few taps with your muddler until it smells divine. Add your Ruby Slipper juice, Perform shot, ice, and optional maple syrup, and shake. Strain over ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with mint and lime wedges. Delicious!  

“You Spice Up My Life” Ginger Margarita Mocktail

For those of you who prefer their drinks to have a punch, we concocted this Ginger Margarita! This treat is an immunity MACHINE, with the double hits of our GEM Golden Glow juice and our GEM Immunity shot, you’ll get a big dose of anti-inflammatory, infection-fighting turmeric and ginger, and a squeeze of detoxifying lemon that will help regulate blood sugar and battle off any infections! On top of all that, the gentle warming ginger gives it a satisfying kick, and the optional jalapenos and hot honey take it into top gear! You’ll feel this one in the morning- in the best way! 

Ingredients:

• Half a cup of GEM Golden Glow juice 
• Half a shot of our GEM Immunity shot  
• Drizzle of honey or spicy honey (optional) 
• A squeeze of lime juice. 
• Lime wedge
• Jalapeno slices (optional) 
• Tajin for the rim (optional) 

Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake shake shake! If you like it extra spicy, drop in a few jalapeno slices before you shake it up. Rub a lime on the rim of your glass and dip it into Tajin if you’d like a spicy rim. Pour over ice and garnish with jalapeno slices and limes! 

For the Kiddos: “Bananas For You” Chocolate Monkey Mocktail

Don’t leave the kiddos out! Mocktails are fun and safe for all ages, and this Chocolate Monkey couldn’t be cuter or simpler! They will LOVE the delicious taste (and being included!), and you will love the low-sugar treat that won’t make them bounce off the walls! Chocolate protein will fill them up, and cashews and hemp seed will give them a healthy dose of fiber and heart-healthy nutrients! You can’t go wrong with this one.

Ingredients:

• GEM Tiger Eye chocolate smoothie 
• A drizzle of maple syrup (optional)
• Almond or peanut butter for the rim 
• Cut strawberries and/or bananas
• A dash of cinnamon 

This recipe couldn’t be easier since it consists mainly of our GEM Tiger Eye Chocolate Smoothie, already sweet, chocolatey, and delicious. Pour this smoothie over ice, add an optional drizzle of maple syrup if your kiddos like it sweeter, and stir. Cut a couple of strawberries to garnish on top, along with a sprinkle of cinnamon. If you want to get fancy with it, dip the rim of the glasses in your favorite nut butter. Serve to the kids and watch them fall in love with their mocktails! 

Mocktails are a great way to prioritize your health and have fun at the same time! Drop the alcohol and pick up a healthy habit this Valentine’s Day! Be sure to swing by the GEM to pick up these GEM favorites made with only the best, honestly organic, cold-pressed ingredients for your next Mocktail. We hope they make you and your loved ones smile this Valentine’s Day. Lots of love to you and yours, from The GEM!