Why Wait For A Festival? These 5 Sugarcane Mocktails Work All Year Round
Sugarcane juice vendors are common on Indian streets, particularly during the summer. Fresh stalks crushed releases a grassy-smelling, greenish juice. In mocktails, sugarcane offers the same unprocessed, earthy sweetness in a more sophisticated, chilled version. Despite being light, it has a rich flavour; the crisp underlying note goes particularly well with ginger, citrus, mint, and even herbs. Since it is never syrupy or artificial, it sets any blend apart.
If you want to use fresh juice in a mocktail, it must be well-filtered to remove fibres. It is then mixed or chilled with robust ingredients like tamarind or lime to counteract its sweetness. A small pinch of rock salt or a spice like black pepper further enhances the mixture. Shaking or blending the drink with ice showcases the drink's original essence and smooth and crisp texture.
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Sugarcane Mint Cooler Mocktail
Sugarcane juice is mellow with a mild, earthy sweetness that is enhanced by mint. The natural flavour of the sugarcane comes through without becoming syrupy. Just a plain drink with nothing overly sweet or sour. This is the type of mocktail you'll want if you're sick of sugary sodas but still want something crisp.
Get To Know How To Make It
Step 1: Add 10 fresh mint leaves to a shaker and gently muddle.
Step 2: Pour in 20 ml of fresh sugarcane juice and 10 ml of lemon juice.
Step 3: Add a handful of ice cubes and shake for 10 seconds.
Step 4: Strain into a tall glass and garnish with a mint sprig.
Spiced Sugarcane Citrus Fizz
If you like a signature taste in your drink without it being too syrupy, spiced sugarcane citrus fizz is just right. Everything is made better by the addition of citrus and spice, and the sugarcane juice adds a caramel sweetness. The savoury undertones of cumin, black salt, and zesty lime are well balanced.
Get To Know How To Make It
Step 1: In a shaker, mix 10 ml of fresh sugarcane juice with 15 ml of lime juice.
Step 2: Add a pinch of black salt and a pinch of roasted cumin powder.
Step 3: Add ice cubes and shake hard for 15 seconds.
Step 4: Strain into a highball glass and top with soda. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Sugarcane Ginger Punch Mocktail
Everything is brought together by the acidity, citrusy accent that lemon juice provides. The flavours are robust without being masked. The result is a robust mocktail without alcohol, which goes with any pairings. This is perfect for saying, "sugar without sugar", without going overboard.
Get To Know How To Make It
Step 1: Add 100 ml sugarcane juice, 10 ml fresh ginger juice, and 10 ml lemon juice to a shaker.
Step 2: Drop in a few ice cubes and shake till chilled.
Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass.
Step 4: Garnish with a fresh ginger slice for a clean look.
Roasted Sugarcane and Lime Sparkler
When mixed with a little soda and lime juice, the drink acquires a complex, fizzy, and surprisingly sophisticated flavour for a mocktail. The lime counterbalances the sweetness, and the roasted sugarcane adds a smoky, well-balanced flavour. It starts off bright and then subtly adds a unique texture.
Get To Know How To Make It
Step 1: In a shaker, combine 10 ml roasted sugarcane juice with 15 ml fresh lime juice and a pinch of sea salt.
Step 2: Add ice and shake briefly.
Step 3: Strain into a chilled glass.
Step 4: Top with 30 ml soda water and garnish with a lime wedge.
Sugarcane Pineapple Chill Mocktail
Pineapple and sugarcane make a potent combination of sweetness. The soft mellowness of sugarcane replaces the tangy brightness of pineapple in the drink. The lemon juice keeps the drink crisp and keeps it from getting too rich. You get a tasty mocktail that is still sweet and light but different.
Get To Know How To Make It
Step 1: In a shaker, pour 10 ml sugarcane juice, 20 ml fresh pineapple juice, and 10 ml lemon juice.
Step 2: Add a handful of ice and shake until chilled.
Step 3: Strain into a highball glass.
Step 4: Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a mint leaf.
End Thought
Have you ever had a drink that was too thin or too thick? That's what happens when the ratios are off. Too many ingredients or too less quantities can either take away the flavours or make the drink feel heavy. How, then, can this be prevented? Simple—take precise measurements while making mocktails.
Also Read: 5 Sugarcane Cocktails That You Must Definitely Try
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