Summer Mocktail Recipe
August 7, 2025 Β· AI Conversations
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### π **Tropical Berry Citrus Cooler**
#### **Ingredients (serves 2β3):**
– 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
– 1 orange (juiced)
– 1 lemon (juiced)
– 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional, to taste)
– 1 cup cold coconut water or sparkling water
– A few fresh mint leaves
– Ice cubes
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#### **Instructions:**
1. **Muddle the berries**
In a shaker or a sturdy glass, muddle the berries with mint leaves and honey/agave until juicy and fragrant.
2. **Add citrus juice**
Pour in the orange juice and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
3. **Strain (optional)**
If you prefer a smoother drink, strain the mixture to remove pulp and seeds.
4. **Mix and serve**
Fill glasses with ice. Pour the berry-citrus mix over the ice, then top with coconut water or sparkling water.
5. **Garnish**
Garnish with a slice of lemon, fresh berries, and a sprig of mint.
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### β
Tips:
– Chill all ingredients before using for extra refreshment.
– You can substitute berries with watermelon, pineapple, or mango for variation.
Want more mocktails with different base flavors (tea, soda, cucumber, etc.)? Let me know!
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### π₯ **Cucumber Mint Fizz**
#### **Ingredients (serves 2β3):**
– 1 medium cucumber (peeled and sliced)
– Juice of 1 lime
– 1 tablespoon sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
– A handful of fresh mint leaves
– 1 cup chilled club soda or sparkling water
– Ice cubes
– Lime slices and cucumber ribbons for garnish
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#### **Instructions:**
1. **Blend the base**
In a blender, combine cucumber slices, lime juice, sugar/honey, and mint leaves. Blend until smooth.
2. **Strain the juice**
Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove pulp, pressing to extract as much juice as possible.
3. **Assemble the mocktail**
Fill glasses with ice, pour the cucumber-lime juice halfway, and top with chilled sparkling water or soda.
4. **Garnish and serve**
Stir gently and garnish with cucumber ribbons, lime slices, and mint leaves.
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### β
Bonus Tips:
– Add a pinch of black salt or chaat masala for a tangy Indian twist.
– For extra chill, freeze cucumber slices and use them as ice cubes.
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Want a mocktail using mango, watermelon, peach, or iced tea next? Just say the word!
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### π₯ **Mango Passion Sunrise**
#### **Ingredients (serves 2):**
– 1 ripe mango (peeled and chopped)
– 1/2 cup passion fruit juice (or use canned if fresh isn't available)
– 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed if possible)
– 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
– 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
– Ice cubes
– Pomegranate seeds or berries for garnish (optional)
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#### **Instructions:**
1. **Blend the mango base**
Blend the mango chunks with lemon/lime juice and honey until smooth.
2. **Layer the mocktail**
In a glass filled with ice, first pour in the mango puree.
3. **Add passion and orange juice**
Slowly pour in the passion fruit juice, then orange juice to create a layered βsunriseβ effect.
4. **Garnish**
Top with a few pomegranate seeds or berries and a slice of lime.
5. **Stir if desired**
Serve as-is for layered effect, or stir for a tropical fruit explosion.
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### π Bonus Tip:
To make it fizzy, replace orange juice with orange-flavored soda or sparkling water.
Want me to share a **mint lemonade**, **watermelon cooler**, or **iced tea mocktail** next?
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### π **Lemon Basil Sparkler**
#### **Ingredients (serves 2):**
– Juice of 2 lemons
– 1 tablespoon sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
– A handful of fresh basil leaves
– 1 Β½ cups chilled soda water or lemon-flavored sparkling water
– Ice cubes
– Lemon slices and basil sprigs for garnish
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#### **Instructions:**
1. **Muddle the flavor**
In a shaker or sturdy glass, muddle basil leaves with sugar and lemon juice until aromatic.
2. **Mix it up**
Add a splash of water to dissolve sugar, stir or shake well.
3. **Serve chilled**
Fill glasses with ice, strain in the basil-lemon mix, and top off with soda water.
4. **Garnish**
Garnish with a lemon slice and a small basil sprig.
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### β
Twist Ideas:
– Add a few cucumber slices for an extra cool taste.
– Swap basil with mint for a minty version.
Let me know if you'd like a **watermelon chill**, **pineapple mint splash**, or even a **cold brew-based mocktail** next!