There’s no shame in the mocktail game! Sometimes we want something cool and yummy, but without the alcohol. Maybe you have GI sensitivity or maybe its for personal reasons, regardless, mocktails are a great way to enjoy a delicious drink without the discomfort that may come with alcohol.
I reached out to our staff here at PIM and they shared with me some of their favorite mocktail recipes for the Summer season. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Or find us on social media to share your own mocktail creation.
Dr. Georgia Tetlow, MD, ABOIM, ABPMR, IFMCP
Mad for Mint Green Iced Tea
- Steep your favorite green tea! (Three teabags for half a gallon boiled water.)
- Add 2 tablespoons biodynamic sugar, blend.
- Chop three sprigs of mint. Add mint and ice to yield 1 gallon of deliciousness.
- Add a small pinch of Himalayan pink salt!
Lynda Sherland, APRN, FNP-C
Ginger Lime Blues
Equal part Lime Juice, TopoChico (any sparkling water works), 1/3 part maple syrup (to taste), grated ginger (to taste)
Shake Lime juice, maple syrup, grated ginger in a shaker with ice.
Strain into a martini glass with a sugared rim and add TopoChico.
Float frozen blueberries in the glass.
Enjoy!
Veronica Porterfield, MS, LN, MPAS, PA-C
Caitlin Self MS, CNS, LDN
Hibiscus Iced Tea
A heart-healthy petal from the hibiscus flower known to lower blood pressure.
Place 6 hibiscus tea bags (Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger, Trader Joe’s Red Refresh, Tazo Passion Tea or equivalent) in 1/2 gallon jar/pitcher. Make sure container is heat-safe.
Pour 2 cups boiling water over tea bags and steep for 15 minutes. While steeping, add 3-4 teaspoons honey and stir.
After steeping, fill jar with cold filtered water and refrigerate.
Brittany’s Favorite
"Berry Yummy Lemonade"
- Boil a few slices of cucumber & mint in water.
- After a few minutes turn the heat off and add a few frozen berries of your choice ( I like to do all red berries)
- Once the berries have defrosted, muddle them a little.
- Strain this mixture
- In a glass add ice, sparkling lemonade, and the mixture.
- Top off with fresh fruit, cucumber and mint
Honey Blackberry Mint Mocktail
Ingredients:
- blackberries
- honey
- mint leaves
- lemon
- water
- seltzer
Dani’s Pick
Blueberry, Rosemary, Lemon Mocktail!
Ingredients:
- Fresh Blueberries
- Rosemary stem, stripped
- Agave
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Sparkling mineral water
- Rosemary sprig