4 ideas for green non-alcoholic cocktails
Green cocktails appeal with their freshness, herbaceous notes, and natural color. Made with basil, mint, citrus, or matcha, these drinks offer a vibrant alternative to classic cocktails.
Perfect for an alcohol-free aperitif, brunch, or a summer evening, green alcohol-free cocktails strike a balance between acidity, freshness, and aromatic subtlety.
Why choose a non-alcoholic green cocktail?
A green cocktail immediately evokes nature, lightness, and well-being. It stands out for:
- Fresh ingredients: basil, mint leaves, cucumber, citrus fruits
- A beautiful freshness on the palate thanks to ice cubes and sparkling water
- Perfectly balanced vegetal and acidic flavors
- An elegant aesthetic in tall glasses
These cocktails are often less sweet, easier to digest, and ideal for varying from classic drinks.
This is not a basil smash
This is not a basil smash
Ingredients (for 1 glass)
- 40 ml of JNPR No. 2
- 25 ml of fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml of sugar syrup (adjust to your taste)
- 7 basil leaves
preparation steps
In a shaker filled with ice, add the basil leaves, JNPR N°2, lemon juice, and sugar syrup. Shake vigorously. Remove the ice from the shaker. In an Old Fashioned glass (short drink) with a large ice cube, or a coupe glass, pour the mixture through a strainer. Garnish with a basil leaf.
This is not a mojito.
This is not a mojito.
Ingredients (for 1 glass)
- 30 ml of JNPR No. 2
- 90 ml of tomato juice
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 3 drops of Tabasco
- Celery salt
- Black pepper
preparation steps
In a tall tumbler glass, place 6 to 8 mint leaves that have been washed and lightly crushed. Add the lime juice and sugar syrup, then gently muddle the leaves to release their aromas. Pour in RHHM No. 1, then fill the glass with crushed ice. Top with sparkling water and stir gently with a spoon. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf.
matcha sour
matcha sour
Ingredients (for 1 glass)
- 40 ml JNPR n°1
- 25 ml lime juice
- 15 ml sugar syrup (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon matcha
- 1 egg white
preparation steps
In a shaker filled with ice, pour JNPR No. 1, lemon juice, sugar syrup, matcha powder dissolved in a little water, and egg white. Shake vigorously until a beautiful foam forms, then gently pour into a coupe glass, straining out the ice. Sprinkle with matcha powder for decoration.
Green fizz
Green fizz
Ingredients (for 1 glass)
- 30 ml of JNPR N°2
- 45 ml of fresh cucumber juice (with skin)
- 15 ml of elderflower syrup
- 90 ml of sugar-free tonic
preparation steps
Blend the fresh cucumber and then strain. In a wine glass filled with ice, pour JNPR No. 2, cucumber juice, and elderflower syrup. Top with sugar-free tonic. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon.
How to make a successful green cocktail?
For a perfect result:
- Use ice cubes or crushed ice
- Opt for fresh ingredients stored in the refrigerator
- Balance acidity with lemon or citrus fruits
- Measure syrup sparingly
Green cocktails rely on precision: too much sugar masks the aromas, too little acidity unbalances the mix.
The alcohol-free green cocktail: fresh and modern
Today, alcohol-free green cocktails are part of a broader trend: drinking better, lighter, without compromising on pleasure. With our alcohol-free spirits, you can create a multitude of cocktails.
From an alcohol-free Basil Smash, an alcohol-free Mojito, a matcha cocktail or a cucumber cocktail, these recipes offer a palette of flavors ideal for any time of day.
A fresh, elegant drink that is perfectly in tune with the times.