When it comes to relaxing at the end of a busy week and lifting your mood, more than food it is the drinks that do the trick. Don’t you agree? It’s a given that for any house party or gathering, food becomes something of utmost importance. Bite-sized nibbles that are tasty, quick to make and easy to eat are preferred the most. But, at the same time, you also need some yummy and refreshing drinks on the menu.
While cocktails can be prepared according to the preferences of the guests, you can also try some mocktails that can work wonders at a party. Amid the cheesy and greasy food, something refreshing like a cooler or a mocktail would be a respite for the attendees. Gaurav Parewa, Mixologist at NOW - Not Only Weekends in New Delhi, shares a few quick and easy mocktail concoctions that can be made with a handful of ingredients. From elderflower and kiwi mojito to berry-licious mocktail or something more fruity, here are the recipes that you can try home.
1. Yuzu Mint Refresher
Ingredients:
• 30 ml yuzu fruit mix
• 15 ml mojito syrup
• 15 ml lime
• 4 lemon chunks
• 8 mint leaves
• Soda
Method:
• Take a glass and add the fruit mix, mojito syrup and lime to it.
• Add to this some soda.
• Top with lemon chunks and mint leaves.
2. Fruit Blossom
Ingredients:
• 3 fresh orange slices
• 3 lemon chunks
• 3 basil leaves
• 20 ml peach syrup
• 10 ml lime juice
• 90 ml orange juice
• Soda
Method:
• To a glass, add some orange slices, lemon chunks and lime juice. Put it all together.
• Add some peach syrup, basil leaves, and orange juice to it.
• Finally, top it off with soda and enjoy.
3. Berry Bubble
Ingredients:
• 20 ml red berries
• 15 ml bubble syrup
• 90 ml cranberry juice
• 20 ml lime juice
• Soda
Method:
• Take red berries, cranberry juice and bubble syrup in a glass.
• Muddle it really well.
• Add a dash of lemon juice and soda and mix it.
4. Spiced Apple Ale
Ingredients:
• 20 ml green apple syrup
• 15 ml cinnamon syrup
• 60 ml apple juice
• 15 ml lime juice
• Ginger ale
Method:
• Start by pouring some apple juice, lime juice, cinnamon syrup, and green apple syrup.
• Shake it well and top it with ginger ale.
5. Kiwi Elderflower Mojito
Ingredients:
• 30 ml kiwi puree
• 15 ml elderflower syrup
• 20 ml lime juice
• 10 mint leaves
• 4 lemon chunks
• Soda
Method:
• Add some kiwi puree and mix it with elderflower syrup and lime juice.
• Throw in mint leaves and lemon chunks and top it up with soda.