Enjoy classic cocktails without the added alcohol calories? Take a break from sugar and try one of these refreshing mocktails. Treat your body to a break and give these following recipes a try!
Spicy Margarita (serves 1)
Ingredients
- 8-12 oz.sparkling water
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 cup of ice
- 1 tsp. organic sea salt
- ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 lime slice for garnish
Directions
Pour the salt and cayenne in a shallow dish that will fit the cup rim. Rub the lime slice around the rim of your cup and dip the cup into the salt mix. Fill the cup with ice and sparkling water. Garnish with a lime slice on the rim.
Blackberry Mojito (serves 1)
Ingredients
- 8-12 oz. sparkling water
- 3-4 organic blackberries
- 2 organic lime slices (save one for garnish)
- 4-5 mint leaves
- Half a glass of ice
Directions
In a glass of your choice, or in a cocktail mixer, muddle the blackberries, mint and 1 of the lime lime slices together. Fill the glass halfway with ice and add sparkling water. Garnish with lime slice or mint.
Moscow Mule (serves 1)
Ingredients
- 8-12 oz. sparkling water
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. grated ginger
- 1 cup ice
Directions
Combine lime, lemon juice and ginger in your mug (copper is best). Add ice and sparkling water.
Cucumber Cooler (serves 4-6)
Ingredients
- 1 organic cucumber, skinned and thinly sliced
- 6 cups filtered water
- 2 lemons, sliced
- Ice (per serving)
Directions
In a large pitcher, add cucumber slices, water, and lemon (you can also add mint or basil for extra flavors). Leave the pitcher in the refrigerator overnight (try to get at least 4 hours) to marinate. Add ice to cups and pour cucumber cooler in cups to serve. Garnish with sliced cucumber.