Orange Mocktail
Orange Mocktail! This citrusy and refreshing zero alcohol drink is a perfect beverage to enjoy with brunch or poolside.
Servings: 1 mocktail
Ingredients
For Simple Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 rosemary sprigs
For Mocktail
- 2 ounces fresh orange juice
- 2 ounces blood orange juice
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ½ ounce rosemary simple syrup
- 2 ounces club soda or sparkling water
Instructions
Make Simple Syrup
- In a small pot over medium-high heat, stir together water and sugar. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes or until the sugar crystals are dissolved. Remove from heat.
- Toss in rosemary sprigs. Allow the mixture to steep for 10-15 minutes; this will infuse the simple syrup with the flavor of rosemary.
- Discard the rosemary sprigs. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Make Mocktail
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add orange juice, blood orange juice, lemon juice and rosemary simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds or until chilled.
- Pour into a glass and finish off with club soda or sparkling water.
- Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and an orange slice if desired.
Notes
Variations
- Add a splash of ginger beer (also non-alcoholic) to your mocktail for a spicy kick.
- Give your mocktail a pretty rim by dipping the glass in a shallow puddle of simple syrup, then in sparkling sugar.
- Add a shot of your favorite zero-proof spirit for a more realistic cocktail flavor.