2023-07-13 04:28:41
Summer is finally here, and with it, the desire to meet up with friends or family to enjoy the long sunny evenings. What better way to accompany these convivial moments than delicious non-alcoholic cocktails, also called mocktails? No need to be an expert in mixology to make them, and they will delight adults and children alike!
Today I offer you 10 recipes for alcohol-free cocktails to absolutely try this summer (yes, alcohol-free cocktails are my thing right now).
1. Le Virgin Mojito
We no longer need to introduce the famous Mojito, star of aperitifs on the terrace. Here’s how to make an equally refreshing non-alcoholic version:
- 8 mint leaves
- 1/2 lime cut into wedges
- 2 teaspoons cane sugar
- Crushed ice cubes
- Sparkling water (Perrier type)
In a glass, crush the mint, lemon and cane sugar using a pestle. Add the crushed ice cubes and top up with sparkling water. Mix well and garnish with a sprig of mint.
2. The Virgin Pina Colada
Want exoticism? This alcohol-free recipe of the famous Piña Colada will take you on a trip to the Caribbean!
- 10 cl of pineapple juice
- 5 cl of coconut cream (Coco Lopez type)
- Ice cubes
Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with a slice of pineapple.
3. Le Shirley Temple
This cocktail is named following the famous American actress and is ideal for children.
- 10 cl of lemonade
- 5 cl of pomegranate
- 1 candied cherry
Pour the grenadine into a glass, then gently add the lemonade. Decorate with the candied cherry.
4. Le Virgin Spritz
For those who like bitter aperitifs, here is a non-alcoholic version of the famous Italian Spritz.
- 10 cl of blood orange juice
- 5 cl of alcohol-free bitters (Sanbittèr type)
- sparkling water
- orange slice
In a tall glass filled with ice cubes, pour the blood orange juice and bitters. Fill with sparkling water and decorate with the slice of orange.
5. Non-alcoholic Tropical Punch
This recipe is perfect for large tables!
- 50 cl of orange juice
- 50 cl of pineapple juice
- 25 cl of guava juice
- 25 cl of passion fruit juice
- 1 bottle of ginger ale (Canada Dry type)
- Fresh fruit to garnish (slices of orange, pineapple, cherries, etc.)
Combine all fruit juices in a large bowl and refrigerate. Just before serving, add the chilled ginger ale and garnish with the fruit.
6. Ginger Mojito without alcohol
A sparkling and spicy version of the Virgin Mojito!
- 8 mint leaves
- 1/2 lime cut into wedges
- 2 teaspoons cane sugar
- Crushed ice cubes
- Ginger ale
Proceed as for the Virgin Mojito, but top with ginger ale instead of sparkling water.
7. Lemon Squash
A tangy and ultra-refreshing cocktail.
- 5 cl of lemon juice
- 5 cl cane sugar syrup
- sparkling water
In a glass filled with ice cubes, pour the lemon juice and cane sugar syrup. Top up with sparkling water and mix well.
8. Alcohol-free Sunrise
This cocktail in the colors of the sunrise is ideal for brunches.
- 10 cl of orange juice
- 5 cl of pomegranate
Pour the orange juice into a glass filled with ice cubes, then gently add the grenadine to create a color gradient.
9. Le Virgin Mary
The alcohol-free version of the famous Bloody Mary, ideal for lovers of spicy flavors.
- 15 cl of tomato juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Ice cubes
In a shaker, mix all the ingredients with ice cubes. Filter and serve in a glass decorated with a stalk of celery.
10. Cucumber-Strawberry Tonic
An original and thirst-quenching cocktail!
- 5 strawberries cut into pieces
- 6 cucumber slices
- 2 cl cane sugar syrup
- Tonic (type Schweppes)
In a glass, mash the strawberries, cucumber and cane sugar syrup. Add ice cubes and top up with tonic. So here are 10 easy-to-make alcohol-free cocktail recipes that will delight your guests this summer.
Do not hesitate to personalize them according to your tastes and to share your creations in comment!
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