SIP BACK & RELAX
Fresh mocktails for sunny days
Whether you are hosting a backyard gathering or just kicking back on the patio, these easy mocktail recipes are sure to bring the summer vibes. Full of fresh fruits, sparkling bubbles and vibrant flavours, they are a fun way to stay cool and celebrate the season — no special equipment (or fancy bartending skills) required!
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Summer Mocktail Sangria
Ingredients
2 cups orange juice 1 cup apple juice
½ cup cranberry juice (or pomegranate juice for a deeper colour) ½ cup sparkling water or club soda
1 orange, thinly sliced 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1 lime, thinly sliced 1 apple, diced
½ cup strawberries, hulled and halved
½ cup blueberries
½ cup grapes, halved Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
IceDirections
In a large pitcher, combine orange juice, apple juice and cranberry juice. Stir well. Add all the sliced and chopped fruits to the pitcher. Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to let the flavours meld.
(Longer is better!) Just before serving, add sparkling water or club soda for a fizzy finish. Fill glasses with ice, pour over the chilled sangria and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Pineapple Moscow Mule
Ingredients
2-3 lime wedges
2 oz pineapple juice
1 oz orange juice
½ cup ginger beerDirections
Muddle lime wedges in a shaker. Add pineapple and orange juice with ice and shake. Strain into a glass over ice and top with ginger beer.
Kiwi Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
1 kiwi, peeled and chopped
½ oz honey
4–5 mint leaves
½ lime, juiced
Club sodaDirections
Muddle kiwi, honey and mint in a glass. Add ice, pour in lime juice and top with club soda.