Tournée minérale
Forget about the alcohol for a month with these delicious mocktail recipes
Every year in February, Belgium holds the Tournée Minérale, a nation-wide campaign that encourages people to abstain from alcohol. Whether you want to participate for your health or just for fun, Tournée Minérale is the perfect opportunity to experiment with some delicious alcohol-free drinks.
Why You Should Participate
These are so many good reasons to participate in Tournée Minérale. For starters, all the health benefits. Not drinking any alcohol for a while improves your hydration, helps control your weight, clears up your skin, and makes you feel better overall. Take this month of Tournée Minérale to reflect on your current drinking habits and the impact drinking has on your social interactions.
Delicious Alcohol-Free Drink Recipes
All of these recipes are both refreshing and easy to make, enjoy!
1. Citrus Spritz
This fresh and fruity mocktail with citrus and mint is perfect for a refreshing break.
Ingredients:
½ cup of fresh orange juice
Juice of 1 lime
Sparkling water
Ice
Slices of lime
Mint leaves
Instructions:
Fill a glace with ice cubes.
Add the orange and lime juice.
Top off with sparkling water and stir gently.
Garnish with slices of lime and a few spruces of mint.
Ginger-Basil Mocktail
A tasty mocktail that combines the kick of finger with the freshness of basil.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon of grated ginger
4-5 basil leaves
2 teaspoons of sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
Sparkling water
Ice
Instructions:
Add the ginger, sugar and basil in a shaker and muddle lightly.
Add the lemon juice and ice, shake well.
Pour the mixture through a sieve into a cup filled with ice.
Top off with sparkling water.
Lavender Lemonade
An aromatic drink that is both refreshing and relaxing.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons of dried lavender
½ cup of sugar
1 cup of water
¾ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
Water
Instructions:
Bring water to a boil with the lavender and sugar, boil until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Set aside to cool and remove the lavender.
Combine the lavender syrup you just made with lemon juice, add water to taste.
Serve chilled with ice cubes.
Kombucha Citrus Fizz
This mocktail combines the probiotic advantages of Kombucha with the fresh taste of citrus and mint.
Ingredients:
1 bottle of Minka Kombucha
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 grapefruit
Slice of lime
Mint leaves
Ice
Instructions:
Fill a cup with ice.
Add the lemon and grapefruit juice.
Top off with Kombucha.
Stir carefully to combine without losing the bubbles.
Garnish with a slice of lime and a few mint leaves.
