Summer and warm weather are coming to an end. So, to continue enjoying summer flavors, here are three non-alcoholic cocktail recipes to bring sunshine to your glasses.
Summer non-alcoholic cocktails: the season's most refreshing recipes
When temperatures rise, nothing beats a summer cocktail to fully enjoy the beautiful days. Fresh, fruity, and easy to prepare, cocktails strike a perfect balance between indulgence and lightness. In summer, you can even enjoy them without alcohol, with non-alcoholic spirits.
Whether for a lunch on the terrace, an aperitif with friends, or a summer evening, these drinks allow you to vary the pleasures without compromising on taste.
The secret to a successful summer cocktail often lies in a few simple ingredients: generous quantities of ice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, seasonal fruits like peach, pineapple, or raspberries, and a sparkling touch provided by lemonade, ginger beer, or sparkling water.
Served in a pretty glass and garnished with a few mint leaves or an orange zest, non-alcoholic cocktails become true summer creations.
In a shaker filled with ice, add JNPR No. 3, the mango pieces, lemon juice, and agave syrup, adjusting the amounts to taste. Shake vigorously. Strain through ice into a coupe glass. Garnish with a very thin slice of mango.
Cut the equivalent of a quarter of a cucumber into pieces, and juice them using a food processor or blender. In a shaker filled with ice, add JNPR n°2, the cucumber juice, lemon juice, and basil syrup. Shake vigorously with the shaker. Pour into a wine glass. Add a basil leaf for garnish.
In a highball glass filled with ice cubes, pour VRMH n°1, the blended peach, lemon juice, and basil syrup. Stir. Add a basil leaf or a very thin slice of peach for garnish.
How to make successful summer non-alcoholic cocktails?
Focus on preparation
Good preparation starts with pre-chilling the ingredients. Juices, fruits, and sparkling drinks should be very cold before serving.
Using a shaker also allows for perfectly mixing flavors while quickly cooling the drink.
Bet on ice cubes
Ice cubes play an essential role in the success of a summer cocktail. They help maintain freshness without diluting the drink too quickly.
For even more originality, it's possible to incorporate fruit pieces or mint leaves directly into the ice cubes.
Work with flavors
A successful cocktail relies on balance, which allows for creating very different aromatic profiles, from the fruitiest to the most gourmet.
Why are non-alcoholic cocktails the stars of summer?
Non-alcoholic drinks are now establishing themselves as a modern and convivial alternative. Lighter, more refreshing, and suitable for all occasions, they allow you to fully enjoy summer moments.
From revisited classics like the Virgin Margarita to creations like these, non-alcoholic cocktails offer an infinite number of possibilities to celebrate summer.
