Valentine’s Day Romantic Mocktail: Alcohol-Free Concoctions For Celebrating The Occasion
Introduction
Valentine’s Day is a time for love, celebration and romance. Traditionally, it has been marked with roses, chocolates and fancy dinners. However, iconic beverages, both cocktails and mocktails, remain an integral part of the culinary experience. They serve to raise a toast to the occasion while offering an occasional change in taste.
Whether you are spending the day with a significant other or friends or simply treating yourself, the beverage you choose can add a nice festive touch to the occasion. In contrast, champagne and cocktails are among popular Valentine’s drink options for celebrations. There has been an increasing shift towards mocktail alternatives.
This is because they offer all the mixology nuance and flavour without the alcohol. Mocktails are an excellent option for those who prefer not to drink liquor but still want to enjoy the creative and bartending elements of cocktails. Being a celebration of love and connection, Valentine’s Day is an ideal occasion for creative mocktail mixology.
You can serve drinks that are not only delicious but also thoughtfully created. Another advantage of mocktails is their versatility. You can make them in advance and customise them to suit your personal taste. It is also inventive to infuse mocktails with romance-themed ingredients such as strawberries and chocolate to suit the occasion. Best of all, these alcohol-free concoctions are suitable for everyone, ensuring no taste buds feel left out.
Valentine’s Day-Themed Mocktails For Celebrating The Occasion
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Olive Oil And Strawberry Lemon Mocktail
Fatwashed cocktails are a major trend at the moment. Though this mocktail does not quite reach fat washing, the inclusion of olive oil adds a distinct creaminess to the drink. To make this mocktail for 2, you need 2 hulled strawberries, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 ½ cups of cold water, ½ to 1 whole lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Add the strawberries, 1 tbsp olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt and cold water to a blender. Blend till smooth before straining into two chilled cocktail glasses. Top the glasses off with the remaining olive oil before serving the drinks.
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Matcha And Honey Sipper
This delicious mocktail is relatively easy to make, requiring only a handful of ingredients. The resultant vibrantly-hued and tasty mocktails have a bright flavour profile. To make this mocktail for 2, you need 300 ml of non-alcoholic beer, 150 ml of prepared, cooled matcha and 30 ml of spiced honey syrup. In two chilled cocktail glasses, pour in the matcha and honey syrup. Stir properly before adding ice and topping off the glasses with the non-alcoholic beer. To make the drink extra-festive, swap the non-alcoholic beer for a ginger beer and garnish the drinks with edible flowers and lemon wheels for a sophisticated finish.
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Chocolate Cherry Mocktail
This chocolate cherry mocktail is ideal for the sweet-toothed who appreciate a rich treat that is still light and festive. To make this mocktail for 2, you need 236 ml cherry juice, 236 ml almond milk, 4 tbsp cream cheese frosting, 2-3 tbsp cocoa powder, 2 tbsp vanilla extract, maraschino cherries and chocolate chips for garnishing. Layer the rims of two cocktail glasses with cream cheese frosting before dipping them in chocolate chips. Let the glasses chill in the refrigerator. In the meantime, to an ice-filled cocktail shaker, add the cherry juice, almond milk, cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Shake until well mixed and very chilled. Fill the prepared glasses with ice and pour the mixture over it. Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve.
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Lavender Lemonade
This aromatic and strikingly hued mocktail pairs lavender with lemonade for a floral yet slightly tart drink that is delicately balanced and delicious. To make this mocktail for 2, you need 460 ml unsweetened lemonade, 4 tbsp lavender syrup, 2 tbsp honey and 4 lavender sprigs. In an ice-filled mixing glass, combine lemonade, lavender syrup and honey. Stir well to combine and chill thoroughly. Pour into 2 ice-filled glasses and garnish with lavender sprigs before serving chilled.
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