Mocktails + Hockey: 2 Recipes from the Tampa Bay Lightning

Supporting wellness is a year-round practice, but January just feels like a natural time to hit reset. If you’re updating your goals, forming new habits or prioritizing self-care, we salute you.

We’ve even got two new ways to raise a glass to your well-being: light, refreshing mocktail recipes with orange juice! Perfect for anyone looking for a celebratory sip – especially if you’re participating in dry January.

Hockey fans down south may already be familiar with these Citrus Punch and Orange Mojito mocktails – they were created to serve at Tampa Bay Lightning games. Using just five ingredients, both offer delicious flavor and the nutritious benefits of 100% orange juice. They’ll have you feeling renewed and recharged in no time!

Florida Citrus Punch

If you’re in the mood for something lighter and brighter, you’ll love this easy mocktail recipe. It combines orange, grapefruit and pineapple juices for one beautifully balanced beverage. You can even make it ahead of time for a convenient, anytime refresher!

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz Florida Orange Juice
  • 1 oz Florida Grapefruit Juice
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz club soda to finish
  • Florida Orange or Grapefruit wedge to garnish

Instructions:

Step 1

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine Florida Orange Juice, Florida Grapefruit Juice and pineapple juice.

Step 2

  • Shake and strain into a tall glass or wine glass over fresh ice and top with club soda. Garnish with a Florida Orange or Florida Grapefruit wedge.

Florida Orange Mojito

Already looking forward to your next vacation? Mix up this mocktail for a mini getaway in a glass. Cool and citrus-forward, it’s perfect for creating that sense of rest and relaxation wherever you are – no travel budget required.

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz Florida Orange Juice
  • 3-4 fresh mint leaves
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz club soda to finish
  • Florida Orange wedge and mint sprig to garnish

Instructions:

Step 1

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine simple syrup and mint leaves and muddle gently. Add Florida Orange Juice and ice.

Step 2

  • Shake and strain into a tall glass or wine glass over fresh ice and top with club soda. Garnish with a Florida Orange wedge and mint sprigs.

More mocktail recipes to fill your day with bright flavor

As you continue your wellness journey, we hope you love the Citrus Punch and Orange Mojito recipes – even on a gray winter day, they’re like sipping Florida sunshine! There are so many other delicious ways to enjoy Florida Citrus too. Our library is stacked with Florida Orange Juice recipes, Florida Grapefruit Juice recipes and more. You’ll find mocktails, smoothies and a variety of yummy drinks for any occasion. Cheers, and happy browsing!

Citrus Punch and Orange Mojito recipes created by Tampa Bay Lightning / Oak View Group.

 

About the Florida Department of Citrus

The Florida Department of Citrus is an executive agency of the Florida government charged with the marketing, research, and regulation of the Florida citrus industry. Its activities are funded by a tax paid by growers on each box of citrus that moves through commercial channels. The industry employs more than 33,000 people, provides an annual economic impact of $6.9 billion to the state, and contributes hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenues that help support Florida’s schools, roads, and health care services. For more information about the Florida Department of Citrus, please visit Who We Are.

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