Mocktails are a great way for anyone, at any age, to unwind. Try these three easy mocktail recipes the next time you want to just relax, entertain guests, or just simply practice some self-care.
1. Pomegranate Spritzer
You’ll need:
- Pomegranate juice
- Ginger ale
- Sparkling water
- Lime juice
Directions:
First, a bit of prep work. Start by filling an ice cube tray with ginger ale. Allow the ice cubes to completely freeze before moving on to the next step. If you’re not a fan of ginger, skip this part and just use regular ice cubes.
Once your ice cubes are ready, grab a glass and add the ginger ale ice cubes. Pour pomegranate juice and sparkling water into the glass. We recommend doing 2/3 pomegranate juice, 1/3 sparkling water. Squeeze a wedge of lime into the glass and enjoy! As the ice melts, the ginger flavor will diffuse into the drink.
2. Cucumber Melon Cooler
You’ll need:
- Cucumber
- Honeydew melon or watermelon
- Grenadine
- Pineapple juice
Directions:
Start by blending sliced and peeled cucumber with your choice of melon chunks. Fill a glass with the mixture generously and add ice if desired. For the next step, you’ll want to fill the glass about 1/3 of the way with pineapple juice. Add 1 teaspoon of grenadine on top and stir, but only after taking Instagrammable pictures of this beautiful, layered drink. If you don’t want to use grenadine, you can add the red/pink hue by adding any red berry juice on top.
3. Berry Yummy Mojito
You’ll need:
- Your choice of berries
- Lime juice
- Mint leaves
- Club soda
- Simple syrup or agave
Directions:
Muddle together a handful of berries, fresh squeezed lime juice and mint leaves in a glass. Add ice, and then 1-2 pumps of simple syrup. You can use agave syrup as a substitution. Fill the rest of the glass with club soda and enjoy. Mix well. If you’d like, you can garnish with a slice of lime and mint leaves on top.
Sit Back and Sip Easy
Sipping one of these fruity, herbaceous mocktails is a tasty way to enjoy the sunshine, a quiet night at home, or a last minute get-together with friends. No matter what the occasion, we hope you can take the time to pamper yourself.
