Fresh & Healthy Cocktails
3 cocktails for this summer
Virgin Mojito (Non-Alcoholic)
Ingredients (1 glass)
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 teaspoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- 120–150 ml sparkling water (or soda water)
- 50–100 ml chilled still water (optional)
- Fresh lime slices and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Add the lime wedges, mint leaves, and sugar to a glass.
- Gently muddle them together to release the lime juice and mint aroma (avoid crushing the mint too much, as it can become bitter).
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the sparkling water and stir well.
- Top with more ice if needed and garnish with a mint sprig and lime slice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy a refreshing alcohol-free mojito.
Raspberry Lemonade
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 200 g fresh raspberries (or frozen raspberries, thawed)
- 120 ml fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 80–100 g sugar (adjust to taste)
- 750 ml cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh raspberries and lemon slices for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Add the raspberries, sugar, and a small amount of water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the seeds (optional, depending on your preference).
- Pour the raspberry mixture into a large pitcher.
- Add the fresh lemon juice and remaining cold water. Stir well.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or lemon flavor if needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator or serve immediately over ice.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries, lemon slices, and mint leaves.
The Pink Margarita
Ingredients (Serves 1)
- 50 ml tequila blanco
- 25 ml fresh lime juice
- 30 ml grapefruit juice (or pink grapefruit juice)
- 20 ml cranberry juice (for the pink color)
- 15 ml orange liqueur (such as triple sec)
- 10 ml agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedge and grapefruit slice for garnish
- Salt or sugar for the rim (optional)
Instructions
- If desired, prepare the glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into salt or sugar.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, lime juice, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, and agave syrup.
- Shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge or grapefruit slice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy a refreshing pink margarita.
