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5 Hydration-Friendly Mocktail Recipes
Summer is a great time for fun in the sun, but it’s important to stay hydrated on hot days. Unfortunately, the link between alcohol and dehydration means drinking a beer or cocktail could actually cause you to lose water. Common cocktail ingredients like added sugars and syrups can also contribute to dehydration.
Non-alcoholic cocktails, or “mocktails,” are a fantastic alternative when you need to beat the summer heat. We’ve collected five mocktail recipes that get their flavor from fresh fruit, herbs, and other natural ingredients, allowing you to enjoy social gatherings while staying hydrated.
#1: Watermelon Margarita Mocktail
Watermelons are synonymous with summer, and not just because they’re easy to find this time of year. These melons are 92% water, so they’re a great choice for hot-weather hydration.
If you want to create mocktail watermelon margaritas, blend cubed seedless watermelon with lime juice and simple syrup. As its name suggests, simple syrup is easy to make: just put sugar and Absopure Natural Spring Water in a saucepan and let it simmer for a minute before refrigerating this mixture. For an extra kick of flavor, rim your glasses with salt.
Here’s the recipe for this mocktail.
#2: Blueberry and Basil Lemon Drink
This drink can keep you refreshed while you savor a medley of complementary flavors. While making this mocktail, you’ll muddle blueberries and basil, releasing their juices and giving the drink a unique texture. The ingredients used in this mocktail are excellent for hydration: both basil and blueberries mostly consist of water.
Along with blueberries and basil, the recipe calls for fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and sparkling water. Substitute cold Absopure Natural Spring Water in place of the sparkling water for a non-carbonated version that’s just as delicious.
#3: Coconut Cooler
With this coconut water mocktail, you can enjoy an alcohol-free tropical getaway from the comfort of your home. Start by muddling mint and honey ginger syrup at the bottom of your glass.
After doing that, add lime juice, ice, and coconut water, which provides a unique flavor. Stir it all together and enjoy!
#4: Cucumber Lime Refresher
Lighter drinks go great with heavy summer foods like grilled meats, and this mocktail fits the bill by putting cucumbers front and center. These vegetables are roughly 96% water, so they’re incredibly hydrating.
To make this drink, peel and dice cucumbers and put them in a blender with mint leaves, lime juice, salt, and your favorite Absopure product. Next, add a natural sweetener like maple syrup, agave, or honey before blending everything together. Strain the resulting mixture, pour it into a pitcher or jar with carbonated mineral water and ice cubes, and place a cucumber ribbon on top for an edible, hydrating garnish!
Take a look at this refreshing recipe.
#5: Peach Basil Mocktail
If you want to stay hydrated while satisfying your sweet tooth, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. The ripe peaches in this drink deliver a fruity flavor, along with 89% water content and essential nutrients. Meanwhile, the fresh basil balances the peaches’ sweetness.
The preparation process for this mocktail involves muddling peaches with basil, orange juice, and brown sugar. Top that mixture with chilled Absopure water, stir everything together, and serve on the rocks.
Find the full recipe in this Absopure blog.
Stay Hydrated With Mocktails and Absopure
With these mocktail recipes, you’re ready to host all sorts of get-togethers this season. Offering flavorful summertime drinks and plenty of shaded areas can make your next pool party, corporate team outing, outdoor picnic, or garden party a hydration-friendly event.
Along with your mocktails, be sure to put out cold bottles of Absopure water as another grab-and-go option. This way, your guests can enjoy themselves without having to worry about dehydration from alcohol.
