Description
Sweet, refreshing date syrup mocktail brings Middle Eastern charm to your glass, blending rich caramel notes with sparkling citrus. Cool sips promise an elegant escape for cocktail enthusiasts seeking a non-alcoholic adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sparkling water (chilled)
- 2 tablespoons date syrup
Juices:
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- Lemon or orange slices (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Chill a tall glass by placing ice cubes inside to create a frosty foundation for the mocktail.
- Drizzle rich, velvety date syrup along the inner walls of the glass, creating an elegant swirl of sweetness.
- Squeeze fresh, zesty lemon juice directly into the glass, allowing its bright citrus notes to cut through the syrup’s intensity.
- Pour vibrant orange juice over the existing liquid, introducing a smooth, tropical undertone to the beverage.
- Gently agitate the mixture with a long bar spoon, ensuring the date syrup, lemon, and orange juices harmonize into a cohesive blend.
- Slowly cascade chilled sparkling water into the glass, watching it effortlessly integrate with the existing layers and create a gentle effervescence.
- Delicately arrange thin lemon or orange slices on the rim, allowing them to cascade slightly into the drink for visual appeal.
- Tuck fragrant mint leaves alongside the citrus garnishes, releasing their aromatic essence and providing a refreshing finishing touch.
- Present the mocktail immediately, inviting guests to savor the layered complexity of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Experiment with honey or agave syrup as alternative sweeteners for different flavor profiles.
- Use fresh-squeezed citrus juices to enhance the brightness and natural sweetness of the mocktail.
- Freeze leftover date syrup into ice cubes to prevent dilution and add extra flavor complexity.
- Opt for low-sugar sparkling water to reduce overall sugar content for a lighter, more refreshing drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg