4 ultra-refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails for heatwaves
When temperatures rise, there are those cocktails you want to drink until the very last drop: fresh, balanced, full of aromas, and served in a glass full of ice.
Alcohol-free options naturally find their place here: refreshing, elegant, and light recipes, to be enjoyed without slowing down the pace for tomorrow.
Here are 4 fresh and summery recipes to prepare during heatwaves: the Basil Smash, the Gin Tonic, the Moscow Mule, and the Mojito, revisited as alcohol-free versions.
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.
100ml ginger ale/ginger beer (with or without sugar)
preparation steps
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!
Dans un shaker rempli de glaçons, ajoutez les feuilles de basilic, JNPR n°2, le jus de citron et le sirop de sucre. Mélangez énergiquement à l'aide du shaker. Retirez les glaçons du shaker. Dans un verre Old Fashioned (short drink) avec un gros glaçon, ou un verre coupette, versez-y la préparation en filtrant. Décorez avec une feuille de basilic.
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.
