Today, on this Memorialiest of Days, I’m sharing a recipe for a refreshing mocktail that incorporates California’s most omnipresent produce: oranges and lemons.
Once upon a time, I enjoyed alcohol. I may or may not have been of age, but that’s besides the point, mom and dad. Never a fan of beer or wine, I was a cocktail queen and loved anything fruity, particularly when paired with Malibu or tequila. Then in 2006, I signed up for my first marathon (Chicago), and in effort to train properly, I cut out alcohol, which seemed downright masochistic as a senior in college. But I actually loved this new elimination diet, which resulted in more energy, leftover cash and fewer pounds.
When I moved to New York in 2007 and lived paycheck to paycheck, drinking was the first thing to go. I drank on a few special occasions, but in general, I went dry. Since then, I’ve completely lost my taste for alcohol and whenever I do happen to get a sip — or even a whiff — I want to gag.
This means I’m always on the hunt for mocktail recipes, especially ones that can incorporate alochol for my booze-loving friends. The Kitchn‘s rosemary citrus spritzer was a huge hit this weekend. I don’t particularly love honey’s distinct taste in food and drinks, so I used just under one cup of sugar instead. And if you have leftover syrup, save it in a screw-top container in the fridge. It should last up to a month thanks to the preservative powers of sugar.
More mocktail fun after the jump. Cheers! *clink*
Uh, yum! I’m a big mocktail fan too. Thanks for sharing :)
No prob! I always had a hard time finding tasty but simple recipes for virgin drinks, so I was psyched to find this one. Enjoy!
I love mocktails too! This one looks exceptionally delicious. I just made a tangy lemonade this past weekend with mint, but I’m looking forward to trying it with rosemary now too. Thanks!
I’m a big fan of mint with anything. Surprisingly, rosemary makes for a really refreshing drink, too. Different flavor, but still perfect for summer. Thanks for reading!