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Flavorful Craft Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Recipe with Easy Botanical Infusions

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A refreshing and complex non-alcoholic cocktail featuring fresh herbs, citrus, and botanical infusions, perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 10–12 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 small rosemary sprigs
  • 1 tsp lavender buds
  • 1 large lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 1 orange (zested and juiced)
  • 2 green tea bags or hibiscus tea bags (optional for color and flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons organic honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sparkling water or club soda
  • 3–4 thin cucumber slices
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Ice (crushed or cubed)

Instructions

  1. Wash lemon and orange thoroughly. Zest thin strips from both fruits, avoiding the white pith. Juice the fruits and set aside.
  2. Gently bruise the mint leaves and rosemary sprigs with a muddler or wooden spoon to release their oils.
  3. In a glass pitcher or jar, combine 2 green tea bags or hibiscus tea bags with 2 cups (480 ml) hot water. Add bruised herbs, lavender buds, citrus zest, and a pinch of sea salt. Steep for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove tea bags and strain out herbs and zest using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  5. While infusion is warm, stir in 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup until dissolved. Adjust sweetness if needed.
  6. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
  7. Fill serving glasses with ice. Pour about ¾ cup (180 ml) of chilled infusion into each glass.
  8. Top off each glass with about ¼ cup (60 ml) sparkling water or club soda. Stir gently to combine.
  9. Garnish with a few thin cucumber slices and a sprig of fresh mint. Optionally, add a thin lemon wheel on the rim.

Notes

Avoid over-steeping herbs to prevent bitterness. Bruising herbs releases oils without breaking them down too much. Use fresh sparkling water or club soda for best fizz. Prepare infusion base up to 24 hours ahead and add sparkling water and ice just before serving. Crushed ice chills faster and improves mouthfeel.

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Keywords: non-alcoholic cocktail, botanical infusion, mocktail, fresh herbs, citrus, refreshing drink, easy cocktail recipe

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