Just about everything is better in the summer. It’s all because of the fresh ingredients that are available. This includes the tasty and thirst quenching concoctions we can create. The good news is that mocktails are in. You don’t need to consume alcohol to get in the party mood, sip a sexy drink, or share a memorable experience as part of your summer fun.
Balance is the key. If you do want to add alcohol to these drinks that is easy to do. The main point is you don’t have to. Recent research conducted by Cambridge University found that the people who consume more than one drink a day face greater risks of dying from any cause than those who drink less. Very light drinking seemed to have a small protective effect against non-fatal heart attacks. But drinking above 100 grams a week also kicked off much higher risk of stroke, heart failure, fatal aortic aneurysm, and disease from high blood pressure that could cancel out the benefits from lower heart attack risks. The challenge is to find a way to choose whether we want to drink alcohol, when we want to consume it, and how much we really want to imbibe.
Using fresh herbs, juices, sparkling waters and muddling of fresh fruits are a great way to concoct you own favorite summer mocktails. The combinations are honestly limitless. And it can be a great element of a party to provide a variety of ingredients and have your guests “build their own” unique versions. Or if you want everyone to share in the memory of a special mocktail you can mix it ahead and serve it up in a punch bowl or pitcher. You decide. Remember to include the garnishes to make the special drinks gorgeous to behold.
Three Fun Hand-Crafted Mocktails for Any Occasion
Cranberry Lime Spritzer
Ingredients
- ⅛ cup 100% cranberry juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon lime zest
- 3 drops Sweet Leaf—Sweet Drops
- 6 ounces sparkling water
- Garnish: slice of lime placed on the rim of the glass or on top of the drink.
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Stir to blend.
- Add crushed ice.
- Pour sparkling water up to the fill line (8 ounces).
- Add garnish.
- Use the ⅛ cup LivSpoon for easy measuring when making this drink.
- Want it sweeter? Substitute diet 7-Up for the sparkling water and skip the Sweet Drops.
- Serve it up in Livliga’s Aveq beverage glass.
Serves: 1 Serving size: 8 ounces
Calories per serving: 21 Fat: .03g Sodium: 51mg Carbs: 5.28g Protein: .1g
Grapefruit Mint Mixer
Ingredients
- ⅛ cup grapefruit juice juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- ¼ teaspoon orange zest
- 6 ounces sparkling water
- 1 teaspoon muddled mint
- Garnish: sprig of mint tucked in the side of the glass
Directions
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Stir to blend.
- Add crushed ice.
- Pour sparkling water up to the fill line (8 ounces).
- Add garnish.
- Use the ⅛ cup LivSpoon for easy measuring when making this drink.
- Want it sweeter? Substitute diet 7-Up for the sparkling water and skip the Sweet Drops.
- Serve it up in Livliga’s Aveq beverage glass.
Serves: 1 Serving size: 8 ounces
Calories per serving: 19 Fat: .03g Sodium: 50mg Carbs: 4.77g Protein: .26g
Muddled Strawberry Cooler
Ingredients
- ⅛ cup lemon juice
- 3 muddled strawberries
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- 6 ounces sparkling water
- Garnish: whole strawberry with top placed on the rim of the glass or on top of the drink.
Directions
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Stir to blend.
- Add crushed ice.
- Pour sparkling water up to the fill line (8 ounces).
- Add garnish.
Tips
- Use the ⅛ cup LivSpoon for easy measuring when making this drink.
- Want it sweeter? Substitute diet 7-Up for the sparkling water and skip the Sweet Drops.
- Serve it up in Livliga’s Aveq beverage glass.
Serves: 1 Serving size: 8 ounces
Calories per serving: 20 Fat: 0g Sodium: 50mg Carbs: 5.41g Protein: .31g
For More Drink Ideas:
Rosemary Tequila Lime Smash
Watermelon Lemonade
Cantaloupe Frappe
Cranberry Lemonade Cocktail
Healthy Lifestyle Tip: Looking for a way to serve up refreshing drinks in right-sized glasses? Check out Livliga's stylish Aveq Drinking Glasses! Portion control never looked so good…or plentiful!
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