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Independence Day in India, on the 15th of August, is celebrated in a patriotic way with elation and fraternity. Even this day happens to be a dry day, wherein selling and consumption of liquor have been banned. As one celebrates the 78th year of independence of our nation, why let that dampen your festive spirit? There are so many great and innovative mocktails out there that will definitely make your celebration a lot more interesting. Be it a get-together or a normal day at home with family, these mocktails you may bring in fun and flavour to the festivities on this Independence Day. Here are five delicious mocktail recipes you can try at home and raise a toast to the spirit of freedom and unity.
Virgin Mojito
Ingredients:
A few fresh mint leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon sugar
Ice cubes
Club soda
Few Mint sprig and lime slice for garnish
Method:
In a glass, muddle the mint leaves and lime wedges in the sugar until the mint leaves are smashed and the lime juice is released.
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
Top up with club soda. Stir well.
Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, tangy flavour.
Mango Lassi Mocktail
Ingredients:
1 cup ripe mango pulp
1 cup plain yoghurt
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon cardamom powder
Ice cubes
Mint leaves for garnish
Method:
In a blender, mix the mango pulp, yoghurt, honey and cardamom powder.
Blend till smooth and creamy.
Pour into glasses filled with ice cubes.
Garnish with mint leaves.
Serve chilled and enjoy the sweetness and creaminess.
Watermelon Basil Cooler
Ingredients:
2 cups watermelon, cubed
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon honey
Fresh basil leaves
Ice cubes
Basil sprig for garnish
Method:
In a blender, puree the watermelon cubes till smooth.
Strain the juice into a pitcher.
Now add lemon juice, honey, and a few torn leaves of basil in it.
Stir well to combine.
Pour over the ice cubes in the glasses.
Garnish with a sprig of basil.
Drink and enjoy the hydrating, enlivening drink.
Pineapple Coconut Mocktail
Ingredients:
1 cup pineapple juice
½ cup coconut water
1 tablespoon lime juice
Ice -cubes
Pineapple slice and mint leaves for garnish
Method:
In a shaker, add the pineapple juice, coconut water, and lime juice.
Shake well to mix.
Fill the glasses with ice-cubes.
Pour over ice.
Garnish with a slice of pineapple and mint leaves.
Enjoy the tropical flavours.
Pomegranate Spritzer
Ingredients:
1 cup pomegranate juice
½ cup sparkling water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Ice cubes
Pomegranate seeds and lemon slice for garnish
Method:
In a pitcher, mix together the pomegranate juice, sparkling water, and lemon juice.
Stir gently to combine.
Fill glasses with ice cubes.
Pour the spritzer over the ice.
Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a slice of lemon.
Enjoy your lively, tangy mocktail.
