Non-alcoholic Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sparkling Citrus Mocktail Base
Aromatics & Garnish
Method
Sparkling Citrus Mocktail Base
Juice and combine
Using fresh fruit, juice the oranges, grapefruits, and lemons until you have the stated amounts. Strain the combined citrus juices through a fine mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or pitcher to remove pulp and seeds.
Sweeten and flavor
Add the simple syrup and ginger syrup to the strained citrus juices. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust: if you prefer less sweet, reduce simple syrup; if you want more ginger bite, add another 1 teaspoon of ginger syrup.
Chill
Place the citrus mix in the refrigerator while you prepare glasses and garnishes; chilling for 15–20 minutes is fine, or keep on ice if serving immediately.
Finish with bubbles
Just before serving, gently fold in the club soda or sparkling water to the citrus mixture to preserve carbonation. Do not stir vigorously.
Aromatics & Garnish
Muddle mint
Place half of the mint leaves (about 4 leaves) into a cocktail shaker or small mixing glass. Lightly bruise (muddle) them with the back of a spoon or a muddler for 5–8 seconds to release aromatics; avoid over-muddling to prevent bitterness.
Prepare glasses
Fill two tall glasses evenly with crushed ice (about 1.5 cups crushed ice per glass). Add two thin orange slices to each glass, tucking one against the inside so it's visible from the outside.
Assemble mocktail
Divide the mint (muddled mint and remaining whole leaves) between the two glasses. Pour the sparkling citrus base evenly over the ice and garnishes, leaving about 1/2 inch at the top for fizz.