Spring into flavour with mocktail recipes

As the last wisps of winter’s chill leave, our palates are yearning for some refreshing and exciting flavours. Luckily, spring is the perfect time to revitalise your drink menu and indulge in the sweet sips and savours of the season. And what better way to do so than with three delightful spring mocktail recipes? Below, we’ll raise a glass (and a few stylish ones at that!) to the new season with drink recipes that are expertly paired alongside the perfect glassware and bar cart accessories from Aspley Homemaker City. 

 

Spring fling mocktail 

Meet your new spring obsession: the spring fling mocktail! This refreshing sipper combines the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavours, with a hint of sweetness that’ll quench your thirst. Whether you’re soaking up the sun on a warm day or need a pick-me-up, this fruity drink will be you new go-to. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup water 
• 1 cup granulated sugar 
• 2 cups mixed berry juice (such as raspberry, cranberry, and blueberry)
• 1 cup sparkling water
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• Handful of ice cubes
• Fresh berries and lime wedges for garnish

Method

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let cool before using. 
2. In a large pitcher combine the berry juice, lime juice, and water and sugar mixture. 
3. Stir in the sparking water. 
4. Fill 4 glasses with ice and pour the spring fling mocktail over the ice
5. Garnish with fresh berries and a lime wedge. 

 

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Cucumber lime refresher 

The cucumber lime refresher is a light and lovely mocktail combining the subtle sweetness of cucumber with a burst of citrusy zing. The result? A refreshing, hydrating, and delicious mocktail perfect for a post-workout refreshment or picnic. 

Ingredients 

• 2 cups cucumber-infused water (slice a cucumber and let it steep in water for at least 30 minutes)
• ¼ cup water 
• ¼ cup granulated sugar 
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup sparkling water
• Slice of cucumber and lime wheel for garnish

Method

1. Slice a cucumber and add it to a large pitcher or jug. Pour in 2 cups of water and let it steep in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. 
2. In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let cool before using. 
3. Strain the cucumber-infused water into a large pitcher or jug. Add the lime juice and the water and sugar mixture. 
4. Stir in the sparkling water. 
5. Fill 4 glasses with ice and pour the cucumber lime refresher over the ice. 
6. Top with a slice of cucumber and a lime wheel. 

 

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Garden party spritzer 

The garden party spritzer is a vibrant and fun mocktail, boasting tropical flavours with lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, and a splash of lemon juice. It’s fruity, bubbly, and basically begging to be served at your next alfresco gathering. 

Ingredients 

• 2 cups lemon-lime soda
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup grenadine syrup
• Splash of lemon juice (1-2 tbsp)
• Edible flowers and sprigs of rosemary for garnish

Method 

1. In a large pitcher, combine the lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, and grenadine syrup. 
2. Stir in a splash of fresh lemon juice. 
3. Fill 4 glasses with ice and pour the garden party spritzer over the ice. 
4. Garnish with flowers like lavender, violas, or pansies and a spring of rosemary. 

 

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