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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
365 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
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 Posted - Aug 01 2023 : 2:37:02 PM
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I have been inspired to start experimenting with making my own mocktails since recently attending a "Summer Mocktails" cooking class with my local library. We learned all about making our own simple syrups (sugar & water) and shrubs (fruit, vinegar & sugar), and then the foundations to building your mocktail. It's pretty simple once you get started. I have been testing my creations on my husband and, so far, the feedback has been positive!!
Here are a few of my latest creations:-
Pal-No-ma
1 cup coconut water
1/2 grapefruit juice
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp honey
dash of salt
ice
(Shake it all together, then top each glass with seltzer to taste. Salt the rim of each glass and garnish with a slice of lime)
Strawberry Balsamic Smash
Muddle 4 large strawberries, 4 cucumber slices, quartered, and 2 sprigs of thyme in the bottom of your jug.
Add 2 tsp honey, 2 tsp balsamic vinegar, & 2 tbsp lime juice. Muddle again.
Add 1 1/2 cups coconut water & ice. Shake. Strain mixture. Garnish with strawberries.
Please share your favourite mocktail recipe here.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
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April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Aug 01 2023 : 6:08:23 PM
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Thanks for sharing, Cindy, I hope to try both recipes!
Dreamer42
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 01 2023 : 6:22:13 PM
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Yum! Thanks for sharing! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Aug 01 2023 : 6:44:23 PM
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Right up my alley Cindy! Sounds so delish!! Great for these life sucking hot days!! Thanks for sharing!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2023 : 05:24:02 AM
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Thanks for the recipe Cindy! I love mocktails since for some reason alcohol tastes really acidic to me.
Dawn in IL
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Then you do |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6717 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2023 : 06:10:18 AM
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Thank you Cindy the drinks sounds wonderful for a warm day.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2023 : 12:27:02 PM
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Cindy, your drink looks very refreshing! What an interesting class to enjoy at the library too. It is perfect for these hot summer days.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2023 : 1:04:35 PM
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Wow, Cindy! Those sound really good. Thank you for sharing.
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 03 2023 : 7:47:29 PM
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Question:
What is "muddle" ?
(The recipes sound awesome)
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2023 : 8:56:18 PM
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Nancy, hopefully Cindy can answer you, but I actually have a button on my blender that says muddle. I haven't used it so I am not exactly sure what it does, but I know there is a button lol!
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
365 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2023 : 08:26:04 AM
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Hi Nancy - to muddle is to mash the ingredients in the base of your jug. Some people purchase special muddling tools, but I just use the handle of a thick wooden spoon and I squish the ingredients together in the base of the jug. It usually involves fruit, so you're just squishing it enough to get some of the juices to come out and start mixing in with the other ingredients. You don't have to completely puree everything - it's just enough to start getting some of the flavours to emerge.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
365 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
365 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2023 : 5:12:45 PM
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Aperol-lee Spritz
Muddle 2 sprigs thyme, 4 sage leaves & 2 tsp lemon juice to emit the flavours of the herbs.
Then add:-
1 cup orange juice;
1/2 cup grapefruit juice;
1/2 cup pomegranate juice;
1/2 cup white grape juice;
1 tsp apple cider vinegar;
Top with seltzer to taste & garnish with a slice of orange.
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A word on fruit juices - use 100% pure organic juice where you can (or homemade is even better). You don't want any sweetened juices or juices made from concentrate, otherwise it will really alter the flavour of the mocktail that you're trying to achieve.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
365 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
365 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2023 : 1:52:18 PM
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Here's my latest creation:-
Peach Moscow Mule
Dice 1/4 peach & mush in the bottom of a glass.
Add ice & Ginger Beer (I use Bundaberg Ginger Beer from Australia - you can buy it at Safeway & World Market).
Add a big squeeze of lime.
Top with mint.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
365 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
365 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2024 : 09:39:32 AM
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Well, it's that time of year again to dig out my Mocktail recipe book & try some new combinations. Here's my latest creation:-
Jasmine & Lychee Iced Tea
1 tbsp Jasmine tea leaves
4 cups just-boiled water
2 star anise, bashed lightly
14oz (400g) fresh lychees (or canned lychees in syrup), deseeded
honey, to taste
clear sparkling lemonade, to top up
lime wedges
fresh mint
Put the tea leaves in a warmed teapot or heatproof pitcher and pour in the just-boiled water. Leave to infuse for 5 minutes, then strain the tea into a clean pitcher. Add the star anise and let cool.
Half-fill 6 tall glasses with ice and add 3 lychees and a dash of honey if the fruit is fresh, or 2 tbsp of the syrup if canned, to each one. Add a few lime wedges and mint sprigs to the glasses and top up with lemonade to serve.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
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shennandoah
True Blue Farmgirl
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Shennandoah
La Vernia
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2024 : 03:26:48 AM
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These are awesome I can’t wait to try them! I gave up alcohol 5 years ago after we figured out it was a major migraine trigger for me. I just got this book and have been experimenting with them. So far they’ve been delicious! |
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
365 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
365 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2024 : 09:25:56 AM
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Wow, Shennandoah, that Mocktail book looks great!! What's your favourite recipe so far? I'm always keen to hear new ideas.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
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