Virgin Drinks Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sparkling Citrus Cooler
Cucumber-Lime Refresher
Berry-Basil Lemonade
Tropical Pineapple Mint Cooler
Method
Sparkling Citrus Cooler
Prepare and Combine
In a shaker or pitcher, combine 1 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons simple syrup. Stir or shake briefly to blend and dissolve the syrup.
Assemble
Fill a tall glass with 1 cup ice cubes. Pour the citrus mixture over the ice, then gently top with 1 cup cold sparkling water. Stir once gently to integrate without losing too much fizz.
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with an orange wheel, a lemon twist and an optional mint sprig. Serve immediately.
Cucumber-Lime Refresher
Muddle Cucumber
In a mixing glass or shaker, add 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber and 1 tablespoon agave syrup. Lightly muddle the cucumber to release juices but not purée it.
Add Lime and Ice
Add 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 1 cup crushed ice to the muddled cucumber. Shake or stir briefly to chill and combine flavors.
Berry-Basil Lemonade
Make Berry Purée
Place 1/2 cup mixed berries and 3 tablespoons simple syrup into a blender or use a muddler in a bowl. Purée or muddle until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a clear lemonade (optional).
Combine with Lemon and Basil
In a pitcher, combine the berry purée, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 cup cold water and 6 fresh basil leaves. Gently bruise the basil with a spoon against the side of the pitcher to release aroma.
Tropical Pineapple Mint Cooler
Combine Base Ingredients
In a shaker, combine 1 cup chilled pineapple juice, 1/2 cup coconut water, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 8 lightly torn mint leaves. Gently muddle the mint a few times to release oils — avoid over-muddling which can make bitter flavors.
Shake with Ice
Add 1 cup crushed ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for 8–10 seconds to chill and slightly dilute the mixture.