Mocktails For The Weekend
Nothing makes you feel so refreshing like an ice cold drink in your hand during the summer months. And with weekend that has just begun, what could be a better way to spend the summer in style by trying out some mocktails?
Sometimes you would just prefer a lighter drink to avoid extra calories. Moreover, just because a mocktail is non-alcoholic it doesn't mean it has to be boring. There are numerous ways you can mix up the juices, sodas, herbs and syrups to generate interesting beverages that will tempt your taste buds and revitalize your senses.
Check out these easy mocktail recipes for inspiration which can be an amazing way to surprise your family during the weekends or friends during the next house party.
Pineapple Sunset Mocktail
Pineapple is the answer to all your summer concerns. It is loaded with tons of Vitamin C, which would keep your immune system boosted all summer. Moreover, the pineapple sunset mocktail is delicious, refreshing, and looks beautiful as well. It has an appealing red hue along with orange and yellow. For this pineapple mocktail, use fresh pineapple juice, add Sprite (cold drink) and rose syrup. There is no need to add extra sugar since as both sprite and rose syrup are sweet in taste.
Sparkling Pineapple Mocktail
For making this mocktail, all you would need is pineapple juice, sprite, lime juice, grenadine syrup and ice. Shake it vigorously for 15 seconds in a cocktail shaker. Strain it into a tall glass, top it with club soda and garnish it with mint.
Feeling Fresh Mojito Mocktail
To make fresh mojito mocktail, add elderflower cordial into a glass, add crushed mint leaves into the bottom of the glass, and fill the glass with soda water and squeeze limes into the glass and drop the lemon slice in with ice cubes.
Watermelon Margarita Mocktail
This classy fruity twist is full of amazing health benefits. The summer season is the best time to indulge in this fresh, succulent melon, as it offers an array of nutrients and vitamins. The recipe calls for blended frozen watermelon, fresh lime juice and sprite. This mocktail is incredibly hydrating, with up to 92 percentage of water content.
Mango Lemon Margarita Mocktail
Mango is just not amazing in taste but also rich in nutrients. To make this mocktail, add fresh mango puree and lemon juice, spruce it up by adding sugar and lemon slice to the rim of the glass and garnish it with fresh mint.
Rosy Mocktail
Get hydrated this summer weekend by trying out this mocktail. It is of utmost importance to take proper care of your body as excessive heat can end up making you feel sick and this mocktail would definitely make you feel refreshed instantly. It calls in for 2x lemons, just squeeze in the lemon juice and fill the glass with soda water and a splash of rosewater. Top it up with rose petals.
Pina Colada Mocktail
The blend of coconut water and coconut cream are a very refreshing drink to beat the torching tropical summer thirst. To prepare the Pina Colada mocktail, you just need to add ice, coconut cream and pineapple juice to a blender, and whizz it until smooth. Add this fruity mix to the glass, stir and enjoy!
Mint Kiwi Lemonade Mocktail
Another classic drink for this scorching heat is the mint kiwi lemonade mocktail. Use the sparkling water for the fizz factor and keep the rest of the ingredients fresh. Add the vibrant peeled kiwis and make a pulp of it. Then add the sugar syrup and lemon juice to the pitcher, and stir lightly for the flavours to blend in. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the mint kiwi lemonade mocktail, sit back and enjoy!
