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Elderflower Blueberry Lime Mocktail

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. elderflower syrup 
• 1–2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 
• Small handful of blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup mineral sparkling water 
• Handful of ice 
• Fresh mint for garnish
• Lime slices for garnish
   

Directions 

Combine elderflower syrup, lime juice, and blueberries in a glass. Lightly mash them together with a muddler until some blueberries break and release some juice. Top with ice and lime slices, then pour over with mineral water to fill the glass. Add mint leaves as garnish and serve.

Brûléed Lemon Sour

Ingredients 

• 1 oz. sweet & sour mix
• 1 can Lemon LaCroix
• 1 lemon, sliced 
• Cane sugar 
• Vodka substitute, premade or make your own with 2 Tbsp. of water, apple cider, or white grape juice mixed with lime juice
• 1 sprig rosemary for garnish
   

Directions 

1. Light the grill. While it heats up, slice the lemon into ⅛" thick slices. Sprinkle both sides of each slice with sugar. Reduce the grill’s heat, then place each slice directly onto the grill. Allow the lemon to caramelize and slightly char, then carefully flip to repeat on the other side. Remove the slices, and set aside.
   
2. Shake vodka substitute and sweet & sour mix with ice. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with Lemon LaCroix. Garnish with brûléed lemon slices and rosemary.

Sparkling Peach & Thyme Mocktail 

Ingredients

• ¼ inch fresh ginger peeled and sliced 
• 1 11.15 oz. can Clementine and Peach San Pellegrino Momenti
• 1 ripe peach sliced into ¼-inch pieces 
• 1 sprig fresh thyme, plus more to garnish 
• Crushed ice 
• Sparkling water, if desired 
   

Directions 

1. Muddle 1 peach slice, peeled ginger, and thyme in a highball glass.
2. Layer in more peach slices, thyme, and crushed ice in the glass and top with San Pellegrino Momenti. For fewer carbs, go half Momenti, half sparkling water.
3. Stir and serve.

Cucumber Basil Sparkling Lemonade 

Ingredients 

• 3-inch length of cucumber, chilled and coarsely chopped (about ½ cup), plus some extra slices for garnish 
• 2 to 3 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish 
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, plus lemon slices for garnish 
• ¼ cup still water 
• 1 Tbsp. honey or agave nectar 
• ¾ cup sparkling water
   

Directions 

1. Add the chopped cucumber to a blender or food processor with the basil, lemon juice, still water, and honey. Blend until smooth, then distribute evenly between two glasses. 
2. Add the sparkling water evenly between the glasses. Drop in a few ice cubes, and garnish with cucumber slices, lemon slices, and basil as desired.

Fun Fact: Fresh herbs not only enhance the flavors of your favorite mocktails, they offer a variety of health benefits. For example, basil can help reduce blood pressure and its fragrance can ease anxiety; rosemary is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds; and thyme is often used as an herbal medicine to help soothe inflamed bronchial tubes.

White Peach Frosé with Tarragon Simple Syrup

Ingredients

For the Tarragon Simple Syrup: 

• 4 tarragon sprigs
• ¼ cup sugar 
• ¼ cup water 

For the Frosé: 

• 1 bottle rosé wine (substitute is a sparkling non-alcoholic rosé)
• 4 to 5 white peaches, peeled and chopped 
• 1 cup ice cubes 
   

Directions: 

1. Pour non-alcoholic rosé into a 9x13 baking dish and freeze for about six hours or until almost solid.
2. Make the tarragon simple syrup: add tarragon, sugar, and water to a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and heat until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Strain into a container and discard tarragon.
3. Scrape the frozen rosé out of the pan and into a blender. Add peaches, 1–3 tablespoons of simple syrup, and ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

(Updated on 12/05/2023)