Rainbow Injury Prevention Center

Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and the Greater Cleveland Safe Kids/Safe Communities Coalition kicked off the holiday season with the 10th Annual Holiday Mocktail Party on Thursday, December 3. Three hundred partygoers, representing more than 100 community agencies, organizations and businesses, were on hand to sample a variety of non-alcoholic drink recipes prepared by members of the Greater Cleveland Safe Kids/Safe Communities Coalition. A team of local celebrity judges cast their votes for the best tasting drink, while partygoers had their say with the crowd pleaser award.

The party was designed to spark conversations between families and friends about making simple, potentially lifesaving decisions as they plan their holiday festivities. Providing non-alcoholic drink options, designating a sober driver and calling a cab for intoxicated guests are simple ideas to make holiday parties merrier.

Last year in Cuyahoga County alone, 133 alcohol-related crashes occurred between Thanksgiving and New Years Eve. The Cuyahoga County DUI Task Force will be out in force with DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols and motorist education throughout this holiday season.

Prepare these non-alcoholic drinks, mixed by members of the coalition at the Mocktail Party, for the designated drivers at your holiday party.

Whobilation Libation – 1^st Place Winner

Lake County Crime Prevention Task Force

— 1 cup milk                                         — 2 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream

— whipped cream garnish                      — sprinkles garnish

 

Combine ice cream and milk in blender.  Top with whipped cream and sprinkles.

 

Toboggan Chutes Slider – 2^nd Place Winner

Cleveland Metroparks Ranger Department

— 16 oz. apple juice                              — 1 L 7-Up or Sprite

— 8 oz. cranberry juice

 

Mix together all beverages, chilled.  Add crushed ice.

 

Peanut Butter Blitz – Crowd Pleaser Winner

Parma Police Department

— 1 cup vanilla ice cream                       — 1 T honey

— 1 cup milk                                         — 1 ½ T peanut butter

 

Combine ingredients, blend until smooth.  Top with whipped cream and chopped nuts.