Non-alcoholic drinks have levelled up, and they’re not just a substitute anymore, but a conscious choice that can be enjoyed any day of the week.
Wayne Blake, Cluster General Manager from ANEW Hotels & Resorts share his top sophisticated and refreshing ideas.
- Botanical brews
Botanical brews are on trend, brewed with herbs like lavender, chamomile or rosemary, offering a fragrant twist to iced tea. Add a splash of lemon or cucumber for extra zest. They are not only refreshing but ooze with benefits like stress relief and digestive aids.
How to make it:
- Brew your favourite herbal tea
- Allow to cool and add ice and a wedge of lemon or a few cucumber slices.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint or rosemary.
- Bonus tip: You can sweeten it with a dash of honey.
- All the flavour, none of the hangover
There are so many non-alcoholic spirit alternatives for creative cocktail making.
How to make it:
- Mix your non-alcoholic gin alternative with tonic water, a splash of grapefruit juice with normal or crushed ice.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon or cucumber for an elegant finish.
- Bubbly, but healthy
Create your own fruit-infused sparkling waters packed with flavour but without the sugar overload.
How to make it:
- Choose your favourite fresh fruits (berries, citrus or kiwi) and crush them gently.
- Fill a glass with ice, pour in sparkling water or soda water, and top with your crushed fruit.
- Stir gently and garnish with a sprig of mint or basil.
- The ultimate mocktail mojito
Lime, mint, a little sweetness, and the crunched ice are the building blocks for the ultimate mocktail.
How to make it:
- In a glass, gently crush fresh mint leaves together with a teaspoon of sugar and a splash of lime juice.
- Add ice and top with soda water.
- Stir well, garnish with a lime wedge and top with extra fresh mint.
- The turmeric tonic
Turmeric has made its mark in the wellness for centuries, and now it’s showing up in refreshing drinks. Packed with anti-inflammatory properties and a burst of zingy flavours, a turmeric tonic is the perfect healthy and tasty refreshment.
How to make it:
- Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder with a splash of fresh orange juice and a pinch of black pepper in a shaker.
- Pour tonic mixture over ice and top with sparkling water (add as much, depending on taste).
- Add a squeeze of lime and a drizzle of honey to taste.
- Garnish with an orange wheel and a twist of fresh mint.