Nothing takes you down like dehydration during the hot summer months, and the best way to battle the heat is to drink enough of water. It not only helps to restore strength and preserve excellent health, but it also improves mood. While water is a terrific summer companion, here are some unique mocktail recipes that you can make with basic components you already have at home.
Watermelon mint cooler
Watermelon is everyone's favourite, and this drink, with its minty refreshing freshness and a burst of sweet watermelon flavour, will be too.
Ingredients: Watermelon, sliced into bits; one-third cup fresh lime juice 30 mL simple syrup (made with coconut, cane, or raw brown sugar); garnished with mint leaves
How to make?: In a food processor or high-speed blender, puree the watermelon pieces until smooth. Pour the pureed watermelon into a large pitcher, then whisk in the lime juice and muddled mint leaves. agitate strongly; Taste and adjust the amount of simple syrup to taste, up to half a cup, depending on the sweetness of your watermelon. Stir once more; Pour into an ice-filled glass.
Mango Mint drink
This perfect blend of mint and mango juice will become your go-to drink this summer.
Ingredients: 1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed; 1/4 cup mint leaves; 4 tbsp sugar or sweetener; soda; ice
How to make?: In a blender, combine the mango, mint, and sugar to form a smooth puree. In a glass, combine 2 tbsp purée; Pour in the soda and ice; Serve garnished with mint leaves.
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Virgin Mojito
How can one forget the well-known Virgin Mojito? This drink is a traditional blend of lime juice, fresh mint, and a hint of spice. It's the cocktail that can't possibly go wrong.
Ingredients: 50 gm lemon chunks, 10 mL lemon juice, 20g mint leaves, 10 mL Sprite, 20 mL soda
How to make?: Crush the ice, add the mint leaves, lemon pieces, and white sugar/stevia to taste; add lemon juice, crushed ice, and sprite to a mixing bowl. Garnish with mint and lemon slices if desired.
Cranberry Punch
With this bohemian brew, you may add an unusual and flavorful touch to your nights.
Ingredients: Cranberry juice (4 cups); lemonade (2 cups); ginger ale (2 cups); fresh cranberries and mint leaves for garnish
How to make?: In a glass dispenser, combine the cranberry juice and lemonade. Allow it to cool; Add the ginger ale and mix well. Float cranberries and lemonade pieces in punch and serve with ice cubes. Garnish with parsley and serve chilled.
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Cucumber mint cooler
Ingredients: Cucumber: 1 cup; lemon juice: 1 cup; sugar or sweetener: 3/4 cup; fresh mint leaves: 1/2 cup; water: 6 cups; lemon: 1 cup
How to make?: Add half of the cucumber to a large sauce pot; Combine the lemon juice, sugar, and half of the mint leaves in a mixing bowl. Set the saucepan to medium heat. Cook, stirring periodically, until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove; To remove the cucumber and mint, drain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer. In a large pitcher, combine the liquid, water, cucumber slices, lemon slices, and the remaining mint leaves. Serve cold after stirring.
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