Summer Fun Recipes Cocktails & Mocktails!

by Jennifer Sarpe

Cocktails & Mocktails!

Peachy Iced Tea Sangria


Ingredients:
  • 4 cups of your favourite iced tea (Peach or black tea work great)
  • 1 bottle of CRISP white wine (like a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 2-3 ripe peaches, sliced
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 1 cup raspberries

Instructions:
  1. In a large pitcher, combine the iced tea, white wine, and brandy.
  2. Add in the sliced peaches, orange, and raspberries.
  3. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve over ice. The longer it sits, the more the fruit will infuse into the sangria.


Watermelon Margarita


Ingredients:
  • 2 cups watermelon, cubed
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
  • Ice
  • Salt and extra lime for the glass rim
  • Watermelon slices for garnish

Instructions:
  1. Blend the watermelon cubes until smooth and strain to remove any seeds.
  2. In a shaker, combine the watermelon juice, tequila, lime juice, sugar, and a handful of ice. Shake well.
  3. Rim your glass with a lime slice and then dip in salt.
  4. Pour the margarita into the glass, garnish with a watermelon slice, and serve!

Now for Something Different!
Zero Alcohol Options (In case you’re curious 😉 )

Bittersweet Orange Fizz


Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz Wilfred's Bittersweet Orange & Rosemary
  • Thomson & Scott, Noughty Dealcoholized Sparkling Chardonnay
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs and orange slices for garnish

Instructions:
  1. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the Wilfred's Bittersweet Orange & Rosemary.
  2. Top with the Noughty Dealcoholized Sparkling Chardonnay and gently stir.
  3. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and an orange slice. Enjoy!


Floral Citrus Mocktail


Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz Gnista Bitter Aromatic Floral Wormwood non-alcohol spirit
  • Thomson & Scott, Noughty Dealcoholized Sparkling Chardonnay
  • Fresh ginger slices and a twist of citrus peel for garnish

Instructions:
  1. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the Gnista Bitter Aromatic Floral Wormwood non-alcohol spirit.
  2. Top with the Noughty Dealcoholized Sparkling Chardonnay and gently stir.
  3. Garnish with a few slices of fresh ginger and a twist of citrus peel for an elegant and refreshing drink!


Hibiscus Cacao Cooler


Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz Melati Non-Alcohol Botanical Spirit
  • Fresh lemon or lime juice to taste
  • Ginger beer to top
  • Fresh hibiscus or edible flowers for garnish

Instructions:
  1. In a glass filled with ice, combine the Melati Non-Alcohol Botanical Spirit and fresh lemon or lime juice.
  2. Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
  3. Garnish with a fresh hibiscus flower or other edible flowers.
The floral notes from the garnish will complement the botanicals in the mocktail beautifully!
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