There’s something incredibly refreshing about a mocktail. Especially as you don’t suffer the hangover the following morning!
More and more of us are turning to non-alcoholic alternatives, for a variety of reasons whether it be finance-led, rehab (e.g. alcohol or codeine addiction rehab), or going through to get that little bit healthier. And when it comes to those alternatives, there’s nothing quite as opulent as a cocktail.
It’s mocktail season for sure, and with the BBQs and garden parties in full flow, here are five mocktails you should be adding to your bar set-up…
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Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Source: whatsgabycooking.com
Ingredients:
- 8-10 fresh strawberries
- 6-8 basil leaves
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- Sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- a) In a blender, combine the strawberries, basil leaves, lemon juice, and honey/sugar.
- b) Blend until smooth.
- c) Strain the mixture to remove any solids.
- d) Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the strawberry basil mixture halfway.
- e) Top up with sparkling water.
- f) Stir gently and garnish with a fresh strawberry and basil leaf.
Pineapple Mint Mojito
Source: barefeetinthekitchen.com
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- Soda water
- Crushed ice
Instructions:
- a) In a cocktail shaker or a mason jar, muddle the pineapple chunks and mint leaves.
- b) Add the lime juice and simple syrup.
- c) Shake well to combine the flavors.
- d) Fill a glass with crushed ice.
- e) Strain the pineapple mint mixture into the glass.
- f) Top up with soda water and stir gently.
- g) Garnish with a pineapple wedge and mint sprig.
Elderflower Fizz
Source: craftginclub.co.uk
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces elderflower cordial
- Juice of 1 lime
- Soda water
- Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- a) Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- b) Add the elderflower cordial and lime juice.
- c) Top up with soda water.
- d) Stir gently to combine.
- e) Garnish with fresh berries of your choice.
Watermelon Cucumber Cooler
Source: mainespirits.com
Ingredients:
- 2 cups watermelon, diced
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- Soda water
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- a) In a blender, combine the watermelon, cucumber, lime juice, and agave syrup.
- b) Blend until smooth.
- c) Strain the mixture to remove any solids.
- d) Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- e) Pour the watermelon cucumber mixture over the ice.
- f) Top up with soda water and stir gently.
- g) Garnish with mint leaves.
Virgin Mojito
Source: mindfulmocktail.com
Ingredients:
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- Soda water
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
- Crushed ice
Instructions:
- a) In a glass, muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and simple syrup.
- b) Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- c) Top up with soda water and stir gently.
- d) Garnish with lime wedges and a sprig of mint.
