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Non-alcoholic cocktail alternatives

Shaken Not Stirred
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Shaken Not Stirred 01-02-2010

Does anyone have any ideas for cool non-alcoholic cocktails that are not cloyingly sweet and comprised mainly of fruit juice? I've just perfected a non-alcoholic mojito but need some more inspiration. Am prepared to use Bitters in small quantities! Thanks guys

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Duff-man
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Duff-man 01-02-2010

Try a non-alcoholic Bramble, blackberry juice, lemon juice and tonic water…I know this is still fruity but it's not over the top, the tonic water dry's it out a little…it's pretty good!

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Steve T Barman
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Steve T Barman 14-02-2010

If Mojito's go down well in your bar, then why not add some juice or fruit purees. They don't have to be sweet and would be great on a Cocktail list. Like Pressed Apple juice or Passion Fruit Puree. 25ml to 50ml in a 14oz Cocktail Glass works a treat.

Sorry, but keeping on the whole Frut juice theme have you tried alternative juices? James White Pear, Rubicon Lychee or Mango?? On their own they're a great hit on any list. I used to get through a good 12 litres of Lychee juice a week in my old place. Neat, with Gin or as a Lychee Mojito (with or with out the rum).

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Garry C.
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Garry C. 19-02-2010

Its hardly a cocktail, but why not try doing some funky iced teas using different blends of tea? Things like keemun or lapsang can make for some interesting flavours and by mixing them with different fruit juices – limes, peaches, mango etc – it mixes the style up a bit too.

Smoky iced tea – infuse three heaped teaspoons of ceylon, one of keemun and half of lapsang soochon in hot water. Squeeze the juice of one lime and half a pink grapefruit. Into shaker add good dash of gomme syrup, a few drops of bitters and squeezed juices. Fill with ice and pour over infused tea. Shake well and strain into glass filled with ice.

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Christopher Q.
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Christopher Q. 08-06-2010

Elderflower cordial and soda in a flute is always a winner, especially when the rest of the party are on the champagne. Feels like a grown up drink.

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Paul G.
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Paul G. 12-06-2010

Hi there.
Bottlegreen do some fantastic and tasty cordials to go well with various puree's and juices. You can get them from mainly all good suppliers and they look decent too rather then a cheap plastic bottle. Have a play around and see what you can come up with. Just remember, less is sometimes a little more.
All the best.

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