The warm weather and sunny days are coming, so what better way to end a day in the sun than with a fresh, alcohol-free aperitif to share with your guests?
Thanks to simple and creative recipes, anyone can offer refined cocktails that will appeal to all guests, whether they drink alcohol or not. An elegant way to fully enjoy summer while prioritizing freshness and taste.
Here are 3 super easy recipes for your summer aperitifs.
Non-alcoholic punch to share "In the Shade of the Lemon Trees"
An ideal non-alcoholic punch to quench your thirst on warm summer evenings.
In a carafe, pour in JNPR n°2 and sugar syrup (to taste), and mix. Add the slices of the 2 lemons. Top up with as many ice cubes as possible to keep your preparation cool. Mix everything together, and enjoy!
appetizer platter
homemade tzatziki
appetizer platter
homemade tzatziki
Ingredients
1 whole cucumber
5 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
Salt and pepper
A few mint leaves for garnish
preparation steps
Grate the cucumber over a bowl covered with a tea towel. Salt, mix and squeeze the cucumber using the tea towel. In a bowl, combine the grated cucumber, minced garlic cloves, and yogurt. Mix until smooth. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper and mix again. Refrigerate for one hour. Garnish with mint.
appetizer to share
Homemade focaccia
appetizer to share
Homemade focaccia
Ingredients
500g (17.6oz) all-purpose flour (T55)
450ml (1.9 cups) lukewarm water
9g (0.3 oz) baker's yeast
40ml (2.7 tbsp) olive oil
10g (0.35 oz) salt
1 pinch of flaky sea salt
preparation steps
Mix the flour, salt, warm water, yeast, and olive oil. Let it rest for 30 minutes under a damp cloth. Work the dough by folding it several times, then let it rest under a cloth for 2 hours. Press down to release the air, then let it rest again for 1 hour under a damp cloth. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the dough in an oiled rectangular pan. Make holes, brush it with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 25 minutes until golden.
How to make a successful alcohol-free summer aperitif
Focus on freshness
The success of a summer cocktail depends above all on its serving temperature. Fill your glass generously with ice cubes to keep all the ingredients fresh.
Add a slice of orange, a few mint leaves, or fresh fruit to enhance the summery feel of your drink.
Careful presentation
The choice of glass plays a full part in the experience. An elegant highball glass particularly enhances long drinks with sparkling water, tonic, or lemonade.
A garnish of fresh fruit, edible flowers, or aromatic herbs adds a premium touch to your aperitifs.
