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Tropical Tingle

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Here’s a play on a tropical fizz:

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz sparkling water
  • 1 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1 oz elderflower syrup
  • A pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

Fill a shaker with ice. Add the pineapple juice, orange juice, elderflower syrup, and cinnamon to the shaker. Shake well to mix. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice and top with your sparkling water. Stir gently and serve.

Garnish with a sprig of mint or slice of orange, if you’d like.

To change it up a bit, try different flavors of sparkling water. For example, substitute Passionfruit LaCroix or Pineapple Bubly.

The pineapple juice provides a sweet, tropical flavor, the sparkling water adds a light effervescence, the orange juice provides a bright and tangy flavor, and the elderflower syrup contributes a floral sweetness. The cinnamon provides a warming, spicy sensation that adds depth and complexity to the drink. Give it a try!

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the Prancing Wizard

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A soft cocktail with an exotic twist, the Prancing Wizard is perfect for those who want to try something new and exciting. Bold and refreshing, step outside the box with us and enjoy this new and intriguing cocktail.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 oz ginger syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 oz cardamom syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 oz club soda
  • Orange slice and a sprinkle of cardamom for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

In a shaker, add the orange juice, ginger syrup, cardamom syrup, and lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake for about 10 seconds. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Top up the glass with club soda and stir gently. Garnish with an orange slice and a sprinkle of cardamom.

The combination of sweet and tart flavors from the orange and lemon, balanced with the warm and spicy notes from the ginger and cardamom syrups, creates a drink that is both bold and refreshing. Adding a touch of carbonation, the club soda makes the mouthfeel lively and effervescent. The orange slice and cardamom garnish not only add a pop of color but also enhance the exotic flavors of the drink.

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Pomegranate Mule

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Inspired by the classic Moscow Mule, a popular cocktail that is typically made with vodka, ginger beer, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice; this NA cocktail has a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor, with a touch of warmth from the nutmeg.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz pomegranate juice
  • 2 oz ginger beer (preferably Fever Tree)
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz agave syrup (recipe below)
  • A pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

Fill a shaker with ice. Add the pomegranate juice, lemon juice, agave syrup, and nutmeg to the shaker. Shake well to mix. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice, and top with ginger beer.

The pomegranate juice provides a sweet, fruity flavor, the ginger beer adds a spicy, effervescent quality, the lemon juice provides a bright, tangy flavor, and the agave syrup contributes a sweet, natural flavor. The nutmeg adds depth and complexity (and a little heat) to the drink.

the Peter Piper

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Taken straight from the amazing mixologists at the Nomad Bar (with their permission), this is a refreshing, delicious cocktail that is a favorite among our employees. We make a point to grab one whenever we’re in town–drinking or not. It’s flavorful, unexpected, and delicious.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lime wedges, plus lime juice as needed
  • 10 dashes Lucini White Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 – 3/4 oz Tellicherry Black Pepper Syrup (recipe below)
  • 3/4 oz passionfruit nectar
  • 3/4 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 1/2 oz Seagram’s club soda
  • Pineapple fronds and/or pineapple slice, for garnish

Instructions:

Squeeze the lime wedges into a jigger and then fill the jigger with lime juice until you reach 1/2 oz. In a cocktail shaker, combine the lime juice, lime rinds, and remaining ingredients except the garnish. Fill a highball glass with crushed ice. Add a few ice cubes to the shaker, cover, and shake vigorously, essentially whipping the ingredients. Strain the mixture into the glass, topping with the club soda, some additional crushed ice and your garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Peppy Punch

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Here’s another recipe for a non-alcoholic cocktail that has the “heat” of alcohol:

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tomato juice
  • 2 oz lemon-lime soda
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz honey syrup (recipe below)
  • A pinch of black pepper
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

Fill a shaker with ice. Add the tomato juice, lemon-lime soda, lemon juice, honey syrup, and black pepper to the shaker. Shake well to mix. Strain the mixture into a highball glass glass filled with ice. Stir gently and serve.

This cocktail has a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor, with a touch of heat from the black pepper. The tomato juice provides a savory base, the lemon-lime soda contributes a sweet, carbonated flavor, the lemon juice provides tartness, and the honey syrup adds sweetness. Let us know what you think!

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Mojito

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One of the world’s most popular cocktails, the mojito is a simple mixed drink typically made of rum, mint, lime, sugar, and club soda. Here, we remove the alcohol while keeping the cool, herbal flavor of the original.

Ingredients:

  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup (recipe below)
  • 2 oz club soda
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

Muddle the mint leaves in the bottom of a glass. Add the lime juice and simple syrup and stir to combine. Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda. Stir gently and serve.

This non-alcoholic mojito has a bright, refreshing flavor with a touch of sweetness from the simple syrup. The lime juice provides a tangy, citrus flavor, the simple syrup contributes a sweet, neutral flavor, and the club soda provides a light, crisp quality. The fresh mint leaves add a cool, herbal flavor and aroma, and muddling them in the bottom of the glass releases their essential oils enhancing their flavor.

Minty Agua Fresca

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 2 limes, juiced (approximately 3 tablespoons)
  • 6 cups filtered water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
  • Ice

Instructions:

In a small saucepan, heat two cups water and the sugar over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.

In a blender: combine the cooled syrup, mint leaves, watermelon, and lime juice. Blend until smooth, and strain through fine mesh into a pitcher. Add the remaining water and chill in the refrigerator until cold.

Serve over ice and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lime.

This watermelon and mint cocktail is refreshing and perfect for hot weather. The combination of watermelon and mint is a classic one and is often used in summer drinks. The addition of lime juice provides a nice tartness and a balance to the sweetness of the watermelon and sugar.

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Margaritas

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The most basic version of a margarita consists of just three ingredients: tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Most soft margaritas end up being ridiculously sweet, so these recipes cut the sugar for more crisp freshness.

Version 1: Premium Original Margarita

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon agave syrup (recipe below) (or pure maple syrup)
  • 5 drops pickle juice (optional, to taste)
  • 3-4 oz tonic water (or sparkling water)
  • Lime wedge for garnish
  • Ice

Instructions:

Cut a notch in a lime wedge and run the lime around the rim of you glass. Dip the edge into a plate of flaky kosher salt or Tajin. Fill the glass with ice. Add the lemon and lime juice and the syrup. Stir until combined. Add the tonic water. Stir gently. Garnish with the lime wedge and serve immediately.

The quinine in the tonic water adds a slightly bitter flavor and effervescence, the fresh fruit juice adds a citrusy crispness, and the optional pickle juice adds just a touch of salty spice that mimics the alcohol that we’ve removed.

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Version 2: Cranberry Blossom Margarita

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 – 1 ounce agave nectar (to taste)
  • 1 ounce cranberry juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
  • Salt for rimming the glass
  • Ice
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Fill your cocktail shaker with ice. Add the lime juice, agave nectar, cranberry juice, and orange blossom water to the shaker. Shake the ingredients until well combined. Wet the rim of your glass with a lime wedge and dip it in salt to rim the glass. Fill the glass with ice. Strain the margarita into the glass. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a lime wedge if desired.

This margarita has a sweet and tangy flavor, with a hint of floral notes from the orange blossom water. The cranberry juice provides a touch of tartness, while the agave nectar adds a touch of sweetness. The salt rim and mint leaves complete the experience, making it a delightful mocktail that’s perfect for any occasion.

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Version 3: Hibiscus Margarita

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce hibiscus flower syrup
  • 1 ounce grapefruit juice
  • 1 teaspoon elderflower syrup
  • Salt for rimming the glass
  • Ice
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Fill your shaker with ice. Add the lime juice, hibiscus flower syrup, grapefruit juice, and elderflower syrup to the shaker. Shake the ingredients until well combined. Wet the rim of your glass with a lime wedge and dip it in salt to rim the glass. Fill your glass with ice. Strain the mocktail margarita from the shaker into the glass. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a lime wedge if desired

This margarita recipe adds a touch of floral flavor from the hibiscus flower syrup and the elderflower syrup, while the grapefruit juice provides a slightly bitter and tart flavor. The mint leaves add a fresh and herbal note to the drink, making it even more refreshing.

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