Spring into Mocktails: 5 Fresh Herb-Infused Drinks to Celebrate the Season
As the chill of winter melts away and nature bursts back to life, there’s no better way to toast the season than with a refreshing herb-infused mocktail in hand. Spring’s bounty of fresh mint, basil, rosemary, and other vibrant herbs opens up a world of crisp, invigorating flavors—perfect for celebrating longer days and warmer evenings.
These five alcohol-free mocktails bring the spirit of spring into every drink.
Cucumber Mint Cooler
This mocktail is light, crisp, and cooling with a refreshing citrus-mint zing. It’s pale green in color with floating mint leaves and cucumber slices; served in a tall glass over ice with a lime or cucumber wheel garnish.
You’ll need: Cucumber slices, Fresh mint leaves, Lime juice, Sparkling water, and some Ice.
Sparkling Honey Lemon Basil
Citrusy and slightly sweet with a peppery, aromatic basil twist. This mocktail has a bright yellow hue with flecks of green from muddled basil; served in a clear glass with a sprig of basil on top.
You’ll need: Fresh basil leaves, Lemon juice, Honey or simple syrup, Sparkling water, and some Ice
Rosemary Grapefruit Spritzer
Its flavor profile is bold and bittersweet with a woody, pine-like aroma from the rosemary. This drink is blush pink in color with a tall rosemary sprig rising through the glass; elegant and aromatic.
You’ll need: Fresh rosemary sprigs, Grapefruit juice, Lime juice, Ginger Beer, Honey, and some ice
Honey Citrus and Thyme Iced Tea
Fruity and earthy with a subtle herbal warmth and a hint of sweetness that’s perfect for the season. The drink has an amber hue with floating orange slices and sprigs of thyme, which is rustic and has a garden-inspired look.
You’ll need: Fresh Thyme sprig, Black or green tea, Orange slices, lemon and Lime slices, Cold water, Honey, and some Ice.
Lavender Blueberry Sparkler
This is a floral and fruity mocktail with a delicate balance of tart and sweet from the blueberries and citrus. It’s got some soft purple-blue hue with crushed blueberries and lavender buds visible in the mix, giving off that dreamy and whimsical presentation.
You’ll need: Dried or fresh culinary lavender buds, Blueberries, Lemon juice and Lemon slices, Club soda or sparkling lemonade, and some Ice
As the blossoms begin to bloom, these herb-infused mocktails are the perfect way to toast the Spring season. With vibrant flavours from he fresh ingredients and herbs, and a touch of creativity, each mocktail drink brings a unique and refreshing celebration experience of spring to your glass. Whether you're hosting a garden party or simply soaking up the sunshine, these five herb-infused mocktails offer a refreshing, alcohol-free way to savour the season.
So grab your favourite herbs, mix up a batch, and toast to new beginnings and blooming days ahead!