Try These 5 Low-Alcohol Cocktails To Elevate Your Monsoon Vibe
Monsoon season is here, and while the rain might make you automatically reach out for a blanket and your favourite book, why not live a little and add a dash of cocktail magic to your lazy afternoons? (It’s low-effort, we promise).
We’ve compiled a list of low-ABV (alcohol by volume) concoctions for you.
These are just the ticket for those slow afternoons when you want a light buzz without the hangover. And isn’t that the ultimate dream?
Lemon-Basil Spritzer
The Lemon-Basil Spritzer is the perfect drink to kick off this list, starting us off on a light-footed yet impactful note.
In a glass filled with ice, combine 30 ml of limoncello, 20 ml of fresh lemon juice and a handful of torn basil leaves. Top with soda water and give it a gentle stir.
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of basil.
This spritzer is zesty, refreshing, and so easy to drink, you might forget it’s raining outside. Plus, it’s practically a health drink with all that basil, right?
Mango-Mint Fizz
Next, let’s take a tropical turn with the Mango-Mint Fizz. Because who says you can’t have a taste of the tropics while the monsoon rages on?
Muddle a few fresh mint leaves in a shaker, then add 30 ml of mango puree, 30 ml of white vermouth, and a dash of lime juice.
Shake with ice and strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a mint sprig and a slice of mango.
Lavender Lemonade
Let’s add a floral twist to your rainy day with a Lavender Lemonade. It’s calming, delicious and oh-so-pretty (let’s be honest, anything with lavender is).
In a glass, mix 30 ml of lavender syrup (made by simmering equal parts water and sugar with dried lavender), 30 ml of fresh lemon juice and 30 ml of gin. Add ice and top with soda water.
Stir gently and garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of lavender. The delicate floral notes from the lavender combined with the tart lemon packs this drink with a serious punch (without the high levels of potent alcohol).
Berry Bramble
Mixed berries in a cocktail? Sign us right up.
In a shaker, muddle a handful of mixed berries (think raspberries, blackberries and blueberries) with 20 ml of simple syrup. Add 30 ml of gin and 20 ml of fresh lemon juice.
Shake with ice and strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
Top with soda water and garnish with a few whole berries and a lemon twist. Because let’s be honest–nothing with berries has ever been a bad idea.
Peach Iced Tea Spritz
Lastly, let’s bring some Southern charm with a Peach Iced Tea Spritz. It’s sweet, refreshing and perfect for a laid-back, rainy afternoon.
Brew a cup of strong black tea and let it cool. In a glass filled with ice, mix 30 ml of peach schnapps, 30 ml of cooled tea, and a splash of lemon juice. Top with soda water and garnish with a slice of peach and a lemon wheel. The sweet peach and robust tea flavours come together in a drink that’s as charming as a Southern belle.
These drinks may be light on the booze, but they’re big on flavour, making them perfect for those slow, lazy afternoons while the monsoon clouds roll on.
