5 ultra-refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails for heatwave days
When temperatures rise, there are certain cocktails you want to drink to the last drop: fresh, balanced, full of flavor, and served in a glass full of ice.
Non-alcoholic options naturally find their place: refreshing, elegant, and light recipes to enjoy without affecting tomorrow's pace.
In a shaker filled with ice, add the basil leaves, JNPR No. 2, lemon juice, and sugar syrup. Shake vigorously. Remove the ice from the shaker. Strain the mixture into an Old Fashioned glass (short drink) with a large ice cube, or a coupe glass. Garnish with a basil leaf.
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.
In a highball glass or balloon glass filled with ice, pour the chosen JNPR, then top with tonic water. Add a lemon zest or a sprig of rosemary to flavor and garnish the cocktail.
Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in JNPR No. 2, then the lime juice. Stir gently, then add the non-alcoholic ginger beer. Before serving, add fresh mint for garnish!
In a shaker filled with ice, add the basil leaves, JNPR No. 2, lemon juice, and sugar syrup. Shake vigorously. Remove the ice from the shaker. Strain the mixture into an Old Fashioned glass (short drink) with a large ice cube, or a coupe glass. Garnish with a basil leaf.
Summer's Non-Alcoholic Version
Non-alcoholic cocktails allow you to fully enjoy long summer evenings without feeling heavy or overindulging. Fresher, often less sweet, and very aromatic, they quickly become the stars of summer aperitifs.
And with a few good ingredients and lots of ice, it only takes a few minutes to transform a hot day into a truly refreshing interlude.
