Homemade Mocktail Bar: 4 Cocktails Without Alcohol

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Sometimes it’s the middle of the day and I open the fridge looking for something refreshing.  Maybe I’m in the mood for a treat… maybe just a drink… but I need something.  A glass of wine could do the trick – it sound rather lovely, but oh ya, it’s the middle of the day on a Wednesday.  Maybe not – this isn’t Italy.

For this very reason, I always keep sparkling water on hand.   It’s a canvas for creativity, but if effervescence isn’t your thing, just use good quality spring water (sans gas).

Foodie Note:  This no-frills mocktail bar is beautiful to look at, fun to create and totally ‘foodie’.  I list four options, but the combinations are truly endless.  Use any seasonal produce that’s ripe and sounds delicious.  I love setting out the ingredients alongside mismatched glasses and inviting people to customize their drink.   It’s fun and interactive (plus a great ice breaker!)

You don’t need an event to whip up one of the beautiful beverages, Wednesday afternoon is as good a time as any! Happy sipping!

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Lemon Thyme

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lemon wedge

• 2 sprigs thyme

Directions:

1. lightly tamp herbs with a muddler

2. squeeze lemon

3. add ice and sparkling water

4. garnish with lemon slice.

Plum Orange

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 blood orange wedge

• 1 plum slice

DIRECTIONS:

1. squeeze orange into glass

2. add plum and lightly muddle

3. dd ice, sparkling water and garnish with orange slice.

Fig Rosemary

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 fig

• 1 sprig rosemary

DIRECTIONS:

1. lightly muddle herb into fig in glass

2. add ice and chilled sparkling water

3. garnish with fig wedge.

Lime Tarragon

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lime wedge

• 2 sprigs tarragon

DIRECTIONS:

1. lightly tamp herbs at bottom of a glass

2. squeeze lime wedge

3. add ice + club soda and garnish with lime.

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