Summer Mocktails

Rosé all day? Naw, I’ve got something better than a traditional wine tasting. Bring on the new beverage tasting: Non-alcoholic spritzers, mocktails, juices, teas and smoothies. Bonus, no road trip to Napa required.

Time to get adventurous with these super rad new products! For your tasting tour I’ve laid out my favorite pairings and recipes.

Blackberry Currant

Pairings: lemon, lime, grapefruit, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberry

Berry Spritzer Recipe:

1 cup soda water,
Splash of lemon juice,
Ice,
Handful frozen berries

Grapefruit Orange

Pairings: basil, rosemary, mint, lemon, lime, vanilla bean, cranberry

Citrus Rosemary Cocktail Recipe:

1 cup water
1 rosemary sprig
Orange slices
Ice

Mango Pineapple

Pairings: almond milk, coconut milk, coconut water, pineapple, mango, banana, celery, spinach, kale, melons, basil, mint

Tropical Smoothie Recipe:

1 1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 cup frozen mango,
Shredded coconut to top

 

Greens don’t have to be boring. If you’re looking for greens you can pair with your favorite non-dairy beverage, or serve as a part of a warm beverage, look no further than these two flavor options.

Matcha Honeydew

Pairings: almond milk, coconut milk, mint, lemon, lime, orange juice, banana, blueberries

Matcha Tea Recipe:

1 cup hot almond milk

1 Tbsp Matcha powder

Optional: agave or stevia to taste

Mint Lemonade

Pairings: almond milk, coconut milk, banana, lemon, ginger, lavender

Mint Lemonade Smoothie Recipe:

1 cup almond milk

Ice

Half of a frozen banana

1-2 Springs of mint

1/2 cup lemonade

 

BUBBLES

The effervescent bubbles have an appealing fizzy sensation adding a refreshing kick to your drink.

Elderflower Pear

Pairings: apricot, peach, plum, pear, lemon, orange, cranberry, thyme, mint

Elderflower Pear Cosmo Recipe:

1/2 cup water

Splash cranberry juice

Splash of lime juice

Lime wedge

Shake lightly with ice and strain.

Grapefruit

Pairings: lemon, lime, orange, cranberry, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, mint

Grapefruit Iced Tea Inspired Recipe:

1 cup iced tea,

Splash of lemon juice,

1/2 cup grapefruit juice (fresh squeezed or store bought, up to you)

Optional: agave or stevia to taste