Dining

7 refreshing summer mocktail recipes by Jumeirah's expert mixologists

From a healthy sparkling mojito lemonade to a watermelon cooler, enjoy zesty drinks crafted especially to try at home

Dining

7 refreshing summer mocktail recipes by Jumeirah's expert mixologists

From a healthy sparkling mojito lemonade to a watermelon cooler, enjoy zesty drinks crafted especially to try at home

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Celebrate Eid al'Adha with our wonderful collection of bespoke mocktails which have been crafted especially by Jumeirah’s expert mixologists for you to enjoy throughout the summer months. From the fronds of Palm Jumeirah’s Ottoman inspired Sultan’s Lounge at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray to beachside haven French Riviera at Jumeirah Al Qasr, and Dubai’s cultivated Dhow and Anchor dining spot at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, our team of experts have created a diverse range of delicious drinks to master at home.

 

Antonia Pop, Manager
Sultan’s Lounge, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

 

Rose Your Way

 

Ingredients:

Handful of ice cubes
Fresh pomegranate juice, 40 ml
Dash of Pomegranate Syrup for those who enjoy a sweet cocktail
Fresh lemon juice, 20 ml
Rose water, 40 ml
Top up with sparkling water

Preparation:
Add all ingredients straight to the glass and mix together

 

Midnight Express

 

Ingredients:
Highball glass
5 fresh blackberries
5 fresh mint leaves
Ground ginger, 5 g
Top up with ginger ale

Preparation:
Add blackberry, mint and ginger in the highball glass
Mix all ingredients
Add the ice cubes and top up with ginger ale
With a long spoon mix and stir all ingredients before serving

 

Tarun Dey, Mixologist
French Riviera, Jumeirah Al Qasr

 

Watermelon Wake Up

 

Ingredients:
Fresh watermelon, sliced
A handful of mint leaves
The juice of 1 squeezed lemon
Elderflower cordial, 10-15 ml depending on the desired sweetness
Handful of ice cubes

Preparation:

 Place the ingredients in a blender, and blend until you get your desired liquid consistency

 

Coconut Blast

 

Ingredients:
Coconut water, 100 ml
Lavender syrup, 20 ml
Lemon juice, 50 ml
Pineapple juice, 40 ml
Soda water, top up as desired
Handful of ice cubes

Preparation:
Mix the ingredients and pour into a long glass with ice cubes

Alexander Jamie McNally, Outlet Manager
Dhow & Anchor, Jumeirah Beach Hotel

 

Healthy Sparkling Mojito Lemonade


Ingredients:

2 cups cold peppermint tea
1/3 cup honey
a handful of fresh mint leaves
3 limes, juice and zest
3 lemons, juiced
Sparkling water
Fresh mint leaves and lime or lemon wedges for garnish

Preparation:
Add the peppermint tea, honey, mint leaves, lime juice and zest, and lemon juice to a blender and blend on high speed until smooth
Strain the mixture into a large pitcher to remove any bits of mint leaves that remain
Fill glasses half-way with the mixture
Top it off with sparkling water, a lemon or lime wedge, and some fresh mint leaves for garnish

Reiner Lupfer, Executive Chef and culinary team
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort

 

Pink Tropical

 

Ingredients:
Coconut milk, 120 ml
Coconut cream, 30 ml
Pineapple juice, 45 ml
4 fresh strawberries
4 rocks of crushed ice

Preparation:
Pour all ingredients into a blender and blend until ice is crushed as desired
Pour in a cocktail glass and garnish with strawberry and pineapple

Red Ginger Fresh

 

Ingredients:
Cranberry juice, 40 ml
Pomegranate juice, 60 ml
Ginger beer, 120 ml
Lime juice, 15 ml
Handful of ice cubes

Preparation:
Pour juices into a glass filled with ice cubes
Stir gently and add ginger beer while continuing to stir gently
Garnish the glass with fresh pomegranate seeds

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