Whether you are at a house party or a bar, drinks are served at all kinds of celebrations. Most people’s first preference is a cocktail, which is an alcoholic drink made by combining juices, fruits, and herbs. But if you are looking for non-alcoholic drinks to amp up your celebrations, mocktails are the best. These virgin cocktails are made with juices, sodas, fruits, and other non-alcoholic ingredients.
Often, people who don’t drink at a party might feel out of place, but refreshing mocktails let everyone raise a toast and relish the moment without booze. The popularity of these zero-proof beverages has been growing due to the increased creativity of bartenders, and it's also a way of reducing alcohol consumption. The Virgin Margarita, Shirly Temple, and gin-free G&T are some classic mocktails that are enjoyed across the world.
If you are also looking for some creative and refreshing mocktails for summer celebrations, here are three recipes shared by Mr Saurabh Aswani, Food & Beverage Director, Ganga Kinare, Rishikesh:
Jal & Jalebi Dream Cream
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces of orange juice
- 2-ounce mango juice
- 5 ml of fresh cream
- 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
Method:
- Pour all the ingredients into a shaker with some ice cubes. Shake it well and strain the drink into tall glassware.
- Once the drink is poured into a glass, garnish it with vanilla ice cream on top and put a mint sprig on it.
Ros-E-Art
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces of milk
- 1 ounce of burnash juice
- A dash of rose water
- 1 teaspoon of gulkand
Method:
- Add these ingredients simultaneously to the shaker and shake it till it gets frosted and frothy.
- Strain and pour into a martini glass. Garnish it with some rose petals and silver leaves.
Apple Pie Iced Tea
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces of chilled green tea decoction
- 2 teaspoons of apple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- A dash of lemon juice
Method:
- Add all the ingredients to the shaker till it becomes frosted from the outside, and strain it into a margarita glass.
- For garnishing, add 2-3 apple slices to the rim of the glass along with a cherry and pour the drink.