The 10 BEST MOCKTAILS (you STILL haven’t tried)
There’s a trend which came straight from New York City, the decanted capital of mixology, that we can’t help but love: the no-low cocktails, commonly known as mocktails.
Wait…. I know what you think, “Why should I order an alcohol-free cocktail on my Sunday brunch??”
The answer is simple, “Why not?!”.
The benefits of an alcohol-free cocktail, actually, are many:
- It’s healthier. Usually made with fruit and flavored waters, it can get you a splash of Vitamins and low, good calories
- It’s license-friendly. Whether you are the designated driver or not, you can keep up with your friends with no limits
- It’s (usually) cheaper. Mocktail’s raw materials are not as expensive as refined spirits could be
- It’s timeless. You can enjoy it in your brunch, happy hour, dinner or as a funny alternative at a tea-time with your friends
- It’s safer. Nobody texted his ex after 5 mocktails. NOBODY!
That’s why we selected for you the 10 best no-low drink recipes coming from some of the best mixologist of the world, with a bit of EVAH foods’s touch. Enjoy.
1. MANGO MULE
- 30 ml Honey syrup (or plain honey)
- 45 ml Mango puree
- 45 ml Fresh lime juice
- 45 ml Ginger ale
- 1 tsp EVAH Elixir | Bahama Mama
- Ice
Mixing method: Shaken + Stirred (the ginger ale must be added as a topping in the glass as a last step)
Garnish: a slice of lime
Best match with: Indian-spiced plates, BBQ, chicken
2. GRAPEFRUIT & ROSEMARY
- 120 ml Fresh pink grapefruit juice
- 60 ml Rosemary simple syrup
- 250 ml Fever Tree pink Aromatic tonic water (or other)
- Ice
Mixing method: Stirred
Garnish: sprig of rosemary
Best match with: fish, shellfish, salads
3. SKINNY PEACH FROZEN MARGARITA
- 1 Frozen peach
- 30 ml Lime juice
- Peach sparkling water (or homemade peach-flavored water) to taste
- 1 tbsp Light agave nectar
- 1 tsp EVAH Essentials | Maca & Lucuma
Mixing method: Blended
Garnish: a slice of lime
Best match with: tex-mex plates, fish salads, raw vegetables
4. PEAR & ROSE PUNCH (SERVES 4-6)
- 1 l Pear juice
- 250 ml San Pellegrino sparkling water
- 25 ml Apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp Rose water
- 1 vanilla pod
- ½ tsp Coconut sugar
- 1 tsp EVAH Essentials | Beetroot & Acerola
Mixing method: Stir and chill for 1-2 hours
Garnish: shredded rose petals
Best match with: cupcakes or cakes, sandwiches, macarons
5. BLUEBERRY MAPLE VIRGIN MOJITO
- 80 ml Organic blueberry juice (no sugar added)
- 120 ml Fever Tree tonic water (or other)
- 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup
- 1 tsp EVAH Essentials | Blueberry & Açai
- 8-10 Mint leaves
- Ice
Mixing method: Stirred
Garnish: fresh blueberries and mint leaves
Best match with: pancakes, salads, goat cheese
6. SIDECAR MOCKTAIL
- 50 ml Cold lapsang souchong tea (or black tea)
- 50 ml Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Orange marmalade (or apricot)
- ½ tsp Honey
- Ice
Mixing method: Shaken
Garnish: a slice of dried orange, a light pinch of EVAH Essentials | Turmeric & Cinnamon
Best match with: eggs, cheese plates, chicken
7. BABY BELLINI
- 60 ml Peach nectar (or puree)
- 60 ml Chilled apple cider (or ginger ale)
Mixing method: Stirred
Garnish: a slice of peach
Best match with: raw fish, risotto, oysters
8. NICE PEAR
- 60 ml Pear juice
- 30 ml Lemon juice
- ½ tsp EVAH Essentials | Maca & Lucuma
- 20 ml Rosemary-infused simple syrup
- Ice
Mixing method: Shaken
Garnish: a sprig of rosemary and a pinch of EVAH Essentials | Maca & Lucuma
Best match with: cooked vegetables, chicken, seashell
9. COCONUT & MINT COOLER
- 250 ml Coconut water
- 40 ml Fresh lime juice
- 20 ml Agave syrup
- 2 Cucumber slices
- 4-6 Mint leaves
- 1tsp EVAH Essentials | Matcha & Kale
- Ice
Mixing method: Stirred
Garnish: 2 cucumber slices and mint leaves
Best match with: salads, avocado toast, fruit plates
10. CARAMEL APPLE PIE PUNCH (SERVES 4-6)
- 800 ml Apple cider
- 120 ml Caramel syrup
- 750 ml San Pellegrino sparkling water (or other)
- 1 tsp EVAH Essentials | Turmeric & Cinnamon
- 2 Apples in slices
Mixing method: Stir in a bowl then chill for 1-2 hours
Garnish: apple in slices, cinnamon sticks and brown sugar for rim
Best match with: pumpkin-based meals, stew, pies
If you’ve found this article useful and you have already tried our recipes don’t forget to share it with the tag #myevahskitchen. We can't wait to see all of your creative combinations!
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