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Five Summer Mocktails

Hey there, cocktail lovers! Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to enjoy some refreshing drinks. Today, we will mix things up a bit and focus on mocktails.

Yes, you heard it right! We're making five delicious, non-alcoholic drinks perfect for those hot summer days. So, let's get shaking!


ROSSINI - NON ALCOHOLIC

  • 30ml / 1oz ODK Strawberry Puree

  • 90ml / 3oz 0.0% Sparkling Wine

METHOD:

  1. Add the Strawberry puree to a champagne flute.

  2. Top up with chilled, non-alcoholic sparkling wine.

  3. Stir gently to mix.

  4. Garnish with half of fresh strawberry.


PEACH BELLINI - NON ALCOHOLIC

  • 30ml / 1oz Funkin Peach Puree

  • 90ml / 3oz 0.0% Sparkling Wine

METHOD:

  1. Add the Peach puree to a champagne flute.

  2. Top up with chilled, non-alcoholic sparkling wine.

  3. Stir gently to mix.

  4. Garnish with a fresh peach wedge.


ITALIAN SPRITZ - NON ALCOHOLIC

  • 60ml / 2oz Lyre’s Italian Spritz

  • 90ml / 3oz 0.0% Sparkling Wine

METHOD:

  1. Add the Italian Spritz to an ice-filled wine glass.

  2. Top up with chilled, non-alcoholic sparkling wine.

  3. Stir gently to mix.

  4. Garnish with an orange slice.


AMARETTO SOUR - NON ALCOHOLIC

  • 60ml / 2oz Lyre’s Amaretti

  • 15ml / .5oz Monin Orgeat Syrup

  • 30ml / 1oz Lemon Juice

  • 1 Egg White

METHOD:

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker and dry shake first.

  2. Add ice and shake again.

  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  4. Garnish with maraschino cherry.


CHERRY TOP - NON ALCOHOLIC

  • 25ml / .9oz Mr Fitzpatrick Sour Cherry Cordial

  • 50ml / 1.75oz Pineapple Juice

  • 25ml / .9oz Apple Juice

  • 25ml / .9oz Cranberry Juice

  • 12.5ml / .43oz Lime Juice

METHOD:

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice.

  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  3. Garnish with dry rose petals.

And there you have it, folks! Five refreshing summer mocktails that you can enjoy all season long. Remember, you don't need alcohol to have a good time. These mocktails are proof of that. If you try these recipes, let us know in the comments below.