Drinks Up

Written by Abby Cattapan, Lifestyle Editorial Assistant Graphics by Emma Gray, Arts Curator

Naughty, or vice? For your next happy hour, get creative and embrace your wild side while avoiding that evil hangover. You’ve probably heard of the classic, non-alcoholic “Shirley Temple,” but here are some more refreshing and unique recipes to spice up your mocktail (or cocktail) night! *Optional alcoholic alternative

Ingredients: • 1 lime, halved • 3 cups fresh sparkling apple juice • 2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind • 2 tablespoons lime juice • 4 cups ice cubes • 4 slices of green apple • Lime zest, to serve • Salt, to serve Instructions: 1. Place salt on a plate. Run the edge of the lime against the rim of a glass. Dip in salt to create a salted rim. 2. Add sparkling apple juice, lime rind, lime juice and ice into a blender. Blend until smooth. 3. Pour among four small glasses. 4. Garnish with apple slices and lime zest. *Add 3 ounces of your favorite tequila for extra fun

Recipe from Coles Magazine

Ingredients: • 1.5 ounces club soda • 4-5 slices of cucumber • 1-ounce fresh lime juice • 1-ounce simple syrup Instructions: 1. Muddle cucumber in a glass. 2. Combine all ingredients and shake with ice. 3. Strain over a glass filled with crushed iced. 4. Garnish with a rolled cucumber slice. *Go from mocktail to cocktail by adding 1.5 ounces of gin

Recipe from Ocean Prime

Ingredients: • 4-5 slices of cucumber • 1-ounce honey syrup • 1.5 ounces mango puree • 1.5 ounces fresh lime juice • 1.5 ounces ginger beer • Ice Instructions: 1. Muddle cucumber and honey syrup. 2. Add mango puree and lime juice and shake with ice vigorously. 3. Strain into a glass (or a mule mug if you haveaccess to one!). 4. Pour over ginger beer and stir. *Consider making things more interesting by adding 1.5 ounces mango New Amsterdam

Recipe from Danielle Walker of Against Grain

Ingredients: • 2 cups diced watermelon • 2 teaspoons diced jalapeno (seeds removed) • 1 teaspoon simple syrup (agave works as a substitute, use ½ teaspoon instead) • 1 can sparkling water • Mint (optional) Instructions: 1. Blend watermelon, jalapeno and simple syrup with a dash of salt until smooth. 2. Pour into glasses filled with ice. 3. Top off with sparkling water and garnish with mint leaves. *For extra ‘spice,’ consider adding 3 ounces of watermelon New Amsterdam

Recipe from Amiee at FoodBanjo