To many of us, summer means BBQs. And BBQs mean great food, great conversations, and great drinks. So today, I thought I would share some mocktail recipes because a great night with friends shouldn’t come with regret the next morning.

Enjoy!

Watermelon Basil Cooler:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup diced watermelon
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or simple syrup, or I prefer coconut nectar)
  • 1/2 cup sparkling water
  • Ice**


Instructions:

  1. In a blender, combine the diced watermelon, basil leaves, juice of half a lime, and honey (or simple syrup/coconut nectar). Blend until smooth.
  2. Strain the mixture into a glass to remove any pulp or seeds.
  3. Add sparkling water to the strained watermelon mixture and stir gently.
  4. Fill another glass with ice cubes and pour the mocktail over the ice.
  5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil or a watermelon slice if desired.
  6. Stir gently before serving.

Virgin Mojito Mocktail

Ingredients:

  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (I use Monk Fruit or Xylitol – no calories and tastes just like sugar)
  • 1/2 cup club soda
  • Crushed ice**

Instructions:

  1. In a glass, muddle the mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar (or Monk Fruit) until the lime releases its juice and the mint becomes fragrant.
  2. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
  3. Pour in the club soda and stir gently.
  4. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Strawberry Lemonade Fizz:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries,
  • hulled 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 teaspoons honey (or simple syrup/coconut nectar)
  • 1/2 cup sparkling water
  • Ice cubes**

Instructions:

  1. Combine the fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and honey (or simple syrup) in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Strain the strawberry mixture into a glass to remove any seeds or pulp.
  3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  4. Pour in the sparkling water and stir gently.
  5. Garnish with a strawberry slice or lemon twist if desired.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Pineapple Ginger Mocktail:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or simple syrup)
  • 1/2 cup ginger ale or sparkling water

Instructions:

  1. Combine the pineapple juice, lime juice, grated ginger, and honey (or simple syrup) in a shaker or glass. Stir until well mixed.
  2. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  3. Pour the pineapple mixture over the ice.
  4. Top it off with ginger ale or sparkling water.
  5. Stir gently.
  6. Garnish with a pineapple wedge or a slice of lime if desired.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

**I prefer to use ice cubes made with filtered and ‘ringed’ water. I love the structure our Light-Life Tensor Rings give the water.

Water crystal formation after being set inside a Lost Cubit Light-Life Ring for 4 hours

Feel free to copy these recipes and try them out with your friends.

Enjoy your mocktails and let us know your favorites!