Virgin Tails Recipe

Juice and combine

In a pitcher, combine the fresh orange juice, fresh pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and cranberry juice. Stir to blend the flavors evenly.

Add the simple syrup (or agave) and grenadine to the juices. Taste and adjust sweetness: add up to 1 tablespoon more syrup if you prefer sweeter mocktails.

Add the chilled club soda and optional ginger beer to the juice mixture just before serving to preserve carbonation. Stir gently to combine so you do not flatten the bubbles.

If using elderflower cordial or orange blossom water, add now and stir once. Add non-alcoholic bitters if using, no more than 2 drops each, and stir gently.

Fill four tall glasses with about 1/2 cup of ice cubes each (divide the 4 cups of ice among the glasses).

Place one orange slice and one lime wheel into each glass, tucking them against the inner wall so they are visible.

Pour the chilled, carbonated juice mixture evenly into the four glasses, leaving about 1/2 inch at the top for the garnish and to avoid overflow.

Gently clap a few mint leaves between your palms (this releases aroma) and garnish each glass with 1-2 mint leaves and a maraschino cherry on top.

If desired, drizzle a very small extra dash (1/8 teaspoon) of grenadine into the center of each glass for a layered rosy look.

Serve immediately with straws and stirrers so guests can mix if they prefer a more uniform flavor.