Cooling (alcohol-free) summer cocktails
While a summer cocktail is always enjoyable, there are plenty of occasions where you might want or need to be alcohol-free. These delicious mocktails have all the flavour and deliciousness of their spiked cousins but without any of the hard stuff.
Minty mojito
Light and refreshing, this minty mojito packs a flavour punch.
Makes: 1
Ingredients:
- 5 sprigs fresh mint
- 2 ripe limes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Sparkling mineral water (amount dependent on glass sizes)
- Ice
Method:
1. Muddle the mint, sugar and a squeeze of lime in the bottom of your glass.
2. Drop in a couple of ice cubes and squeeze in the juice from one lime.
3. Top with mineral water and add the second lime, cut into wedges.
Elderflower fizz
Summery and sweet, this elderflower based drink is perfect for hot weather.
Makes: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon elderflower cordial
- 1 ½ cups sparkling apple juice
- 1 ½ cups sparkling mineral water
- 3 sprigs mint
- Ice
Method:
1. Place all ingredients in a large jug and mix to combine.
Fruity daiquiri
Equally sweet and tart, this ice-cold take on the traditional daiquiri is popular with kids and grown-ups alike!
Makes: 6
Ingredients:
- ½ seedless watermelon, cut into chunks
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup sparkling mineral water
- ½ cup pure apple juice
- 4 sprigs mint
- Ice
Method:
1. Combine everything in a high-powered blender and process until smooth and icy.
Passionfruit mixer
Mellow and yellow, this sweet passionfruit confection is the perfect summer treat.
Makes: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 passionfruit, cut in half
- ¾ cup sparkling mineral water
- ½ cup fresh or bottled pineapple juice
- ½ lime
- Ice
Directions:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake well. Pour out over ice and enjoy.