Tag: mocktail


Feb
2014

Orange Strawberry Spritzer For Two ~ Valentine’s Special

categories: Drinks, Summer

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It’s been ages since I posted any recipe for a drink. When I had a refrigerator full of sweetest, fresh strawberries last week, I had to oblige and make you(essentially I mean, me & hubby) this lovely spritzer. It is such a simple concoction that I am sort of embarrassed to even post it as a recipe. But it was so refreshing, I knew it had to make an appearance here!

It being a month of LOVE, this seemed just perfect for the celebration! Make your evening special with this recipe scaled down for just the TWO of you! Quick to make and oh-so-delicious to taste. Sparkling water lends such a delicate touch but you may use club soda as well. Not over the top yet an elegant, low-cal, non-alcoholic drink. It is just great for unannounced guests/friends and you may use frozen berries for such emergencies. You’re sure to impress everyone!

Enjoy!

 

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Orange Strawberry Spritzer For Two

Serves: 2 | Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 7-8 fresh strawberries, hulled (You may use frozen)
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 medium orange, juice squeezed
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Sparkling water/club soda
  • Strawberry slices, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

In a blender jar, add strawberries and sugar and purée smooth. Pass it through fine cotton mesh or sieve to get rid of the seeds(totally optional!).

Stir in orange and lemon juice to it. Pour sparkling water/club soda on top. Add 3-4 ice-cubes to each serving glasses and pour spritzer to it. Garnish with strawberry slices.

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Jun
2013

Cucumbertini ___ To spike it or not!

categories: Drinks, Summer

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 This is the ultimate summer drink!

This is THE summer drink!!!

I swear… This is the best cooler posted on my blog till now..

So simple yet so refreshing..

If you are sipping on this in the midst of a scorching noon heat or in a humid summer evening, I swear you will forget all about the weather and swim in the serenity of this concoction! It’s got a knack to calm your soul. Believe me… It is THAAAT GOOD!

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Have it as it is or spike it with vodka to create a sophisticated cocktail.. Definitely a party-pleaser and ideal for girls’ night-in!

Both version will certainly make your Saturday evening stunning!

What are you waiting for??!! Mix it up & chillax! 🙂

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Cucumbertini

Yields: 2 large glasses

Ingredients:

  • 3 fresh petit English cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 Tbsp celery, roughly chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Monin’s Cuaracao Triple Sec
  • Juice squeezed from 1 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp caster sugar (optional, I did not use)
  • 1/4 cup + 1 cup cold water
  • 6-8 ice-cubes, a couple more to add to the glasses

Directions:

  1. Take cucumber and celery in a blender. Pour 1/4 cup cold water and blend til it is pureed. Take a sieve and strain the puree.
  2. Pour strained liquid back to the blender. Add triple sec, lemon juice, caster sugar, 1 cup cold water, ice-cubes and blitz it. Pass the potion through a sieve again. Your cucumbertini is ready to be served on the rocks! Garnish with a lemon wedge.

*Spoon the foam out from the cucumbertini before pouring in glasses if you prefer a clear concoction.

This recipe is my entry for Event by Archana’s Kitchen – Summer Fiesta

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May
2013

Watermelon & Cranberry Virgin Mojito

categories: Drinks

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Nope.. You’re wrong! I am not going to write about mother’s day today…!

In fact, I am all about self-indulgence today. After all the prep you did to pamper your mumma.. After all the attempts at proving to be the best son/daughter a mother can have, you definitely need to chillax! Which you can do with your mum, of course. Jus saying!!! 😉

What better way to spend that much talked-about quality time with your whole family than sipping a drink on a lazy Sunday afternoon! A drink which is refreshing, soothing, dang simple and packs a punch! It just doesn’t get better than that. Trust me!

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So no more drama.. Let’s get down to the business!

I bring to you my tried & tested & much appreciated winner recipe of Watermelon & Cranberry Virgin Mojito!

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh watermelon juice, juiced with 10-12 mint leaves
  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 cups lemon based aerated drink

Directions:

Mix watermelon-mint, cranberry and lemon  juice together and pour into 4 glasses dividing equally.

Top the glasses with the aerated drink, garnish with a slice of lemon and cheers!

Note:

*You can easily turn this drink into an amazing Cocktail by simply adding 30 ml Rum to each glass. At the base of each glass, muddled mint leaves and 2-3 ice-cubes are a MUST!

*To make this for a larger crowd, follow my thumb rule: 1 part watermelon juice, 1 part cranberry juice, 2 parts aerated drink! Make this for your next party and become the fabulous host of all time!

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