This visually-driven cookbook features fabulous mocktails to satisfy any taste, occasion, or season. The 80+ drinks are based on fruits, herbs, spices, syrups--fresh ingredients and bright flavors like ginger, citrus, turmeric, berries, hibiscus, persimmon, coconut, mint, and matcha--and span refreshing options like coolers, spritzes, and juices to warming punches, toddies, and teas.
Learn the building blocks of crafting a perfect drink, from the essential tools--including the shakers and strainers found in any home bar--and unique and customizable made-from-scratch simple syrups, shrubs, purees, sugars, and salts. A visual guide to mocktail necessities distills the key components to choose from to build a stellar drink: the base; some sweetness; fruits & vegetables; fresh herbs & flowers; acid; dried spices & flowers; teas & coffee; garnishes, and ice. Beautiful color photography showcases the ingredients and elements of each drink, along with the luscious finished concoction.
Sample recipes include:
Lychee-tini
Pineapple Mint Spritz
Thai Daiquiri
Lavender Bubbly
Cherry Vera
Cucumber Elderflower Fizz
Blueberry Cardamom Smash
Sumac Sour
Hibiscus Lime Slush
Coconut-Turmeric Rejuvenator
Blood Orange Creamsicle
Turmeric, Apple & Ginger Chai
Persimmon Nog
Pomegranate Apple Spiced Cider
Buy Mocktails by Caroline Hwang from Australia's Online Independent Bookstore, BooksDirect.