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A surplus of holiday activities means some people might want to be more mindful of alcohol consumption.

But skipping the booze doesnt mean it’s crucial that you skimp on flavor or complexity.

Mocktail collage

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To help you get started, we crafted some mocktails that are as healthy as they are delicious.

Black teacontains flavonoids and other polyphenols.

These compounds, which are found in some edible plants, can act as antioxidants and tamp down inflammation.

earl grey old fashioned mocktail

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In this recipe, apple cider vinegar adds tang to a sweet cinnamon pear syrup.

Thanks to a bioactive compound in turmeric called curcumin, this spice can help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.

It has also been shown to minimize the risk of heart disease, cancer, and other conditions.

pear cinnamon shrub

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spiced coconut mocktail

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