Elevate your alcohol-free experience with these delectable recipes and exquisite cocktail glasses
Dry July is all about raising funds for a good cause, boosting your wellbeing, and partaking in some delicious, alcohol-free concoctions.
If you’re wondering what to drink for Dry July, there’s an array of delectable alcohol-free concoctions (and gorgeous glassware to match), so you don’t have to miss out on the act of partaking in a few beverages with friends.
Whether you’re after a new alcohol-free drink or you want to entertain guests with finesse, read on to discover our favourite Dry July mocktail recipes and the sleek glassware to match.
1. Pink Lady
Pretty, pink and perky, what more could you want!
Left: Pink Lady. Right: Ribbed Cocktail Glasses (set of 4), $89.98 (shipping included), from Shop Your Home and Garden.
Ingredients
60ml Lyre’s Pink London Spirit
30ml apple juice
15ml lemon juice
15ml pomegranate syrup
15ml egg whites
Berries or dried orange wheels (for garnish)
Method
1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake briefly.
2. Strain the mixture into the glass.
3. Garnish with berries or a dried orange wheel.
Glassware pairing: Enhance the pinky hues with these blush ribbed cocktail glasses.
2. Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
Sweet and salty, this creamy concoction will become a favourite in no time.
Left: Salted Caramel Espresso Martini. Right: Natural Textured Tumbler, $67 (shipping included), from Shop Your Home and Garden.
Ingredients
15ml Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit
45ml Lyre’s Coffee Originale
45ml cold drip or fresh espresso
10ml salted caramel syrup
Caramel popcorn (for garnish)
Method
1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake.
2. Add ice to the shaker and shake again.
3. Strain the mixture into the vessel.
4. Garnish with a few pieces of caramel popcorn.
Glassware pairing: Cosy up by the fire with this decadent martini in an equally indulgent natural textured ceramic tumbler.
3. Grapefruit Margarita
Fresh and fruity, your tastebuds will be convinced that it’s summertime.
Left: Pink Lady. Right: Ribbed Champagne Coupe Glasses (set of four), $89.98 (shipping included), from Shop Your Home and Garden.
Ingredients
1 can of AF Grapefruit Margarita
1 lime (or ruby grapefruit)
Chilli salt
Method
1. Run a wedge of lime around the rim of a glass.
2. Dip the rim of the glass in chilli salt.
3. Fill your glass with ice and pour in the can of AF Grapefruit Margarita.
4. Garnish the glass with a wedge of lime.
Glassware pairing: Enhance your margarita experience with these retro-inspired ribbed coupe glasses.
4. Plum Martini
Berrylicious with a hint of spice, this martini will warm your soul — and even better, you can order it at Daphnes Bar & Taverna in Ponsonby this winter.
Left: Plum Martini (Photo: Babiche Martens). Right: Ribbed Cocktail Glasses (set of 4), $89.98 (shipping included), from Shop Your Home and Garden.
Ingredients
60 ml Seedlip Spice 94
1tsp plum jam
15ml ginger syrup
10ml lime juice
Frozen berries (for garnish)
Method
1. Pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake.
2. Strain the mixture into a glass.
3. Garnish with a few semi-thawed frozen berries.
Glassware pairing: Shake things up with this minimalist, Japanese-designed drinking glass.
Words: Lucy Anthony. Recipes: supplied.
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