Believe it or not, you can create equally delicious cocktails without alcohol! Gone are the days when the alcohol-free selection raised eyebrows, and your only choices were water, juice, or soda. Or perhaps overly sweet syrupy concoctions attempting to compensate for the absence of alcohol. Classic gin can be successfully replaced with its alcohol-free counterpart, retaining all the distinctive gin flavors. Here are 5 summer cocktail recommendations, all refreshingly classic, and the best part – completely alcohol-free!
1. Bramble
A famous berry cocktail hailing from Britain, where gin and blackberry liqueur take the lead. Both of these ingredients can easily be substituted with alcohol-free alternatives, like alcohol-free gin and freshly crushed blackberries. The berry flavor profile is just as good as with “real” gin!
Ingredients:
- 4 cl TOHI Virgin alcohol-free gin
- 30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 15 ml sugar syrup
- 15 ml blackberry juice
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slice and fresh berries for garnish
Take a shaker and add half of the ice along with all the cocktail components. Shake for approximately 15 seconds. Strain into a glass filled with ice (crushed ice works well too). Garnish with lemon and berries. Serve and enjoy!
2. French 75
The French certainly know their cocktails! This effervescent legendary cocktail is a classic in every cocktail book. The star of summer garden parties! Because what could be better in a cocktail glass than chilled champagne, gin, and fresh lemon juice? You can easily prepare the French 75 cocktail without alcohol because both alcohol-free gin and sparkling wine are available.
Ingredients:
- 3 cl TOHI Virgin alcohol-free gin
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 15 ml sugar syrup
- Alcohol-free sparkling wine
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lemon zest for garnish
Pour ice, TOHI Virgin gin-flavored drink, syrup, and lemon juice into a shaker. Shake for 15 seconds, then strain into a champagne glass. Top up with sparkling wine, garnish, and it’s ready!
3. Tom Collins Mocktail
How to make an alcohol-free version of the Tom Collins cocktail? The classic Tom Collins is a simple, tasty, and refreshing mix of gin, soda water, and lemon juice. To make the cocktail alcohol-free, replace the gin with alcohol-free TOHI Virgin – it has the same delightful juniper flavor.
Ingredients:
- 6 cl TOHI Virgin alcohol-free gin
- 30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 15 ml sugar syrup
- Soda water to fill the glass
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slice and/or cherry for garnish
Pour ice, TOHI Virgin gin-flavored drink, syrup, and lemon juice into a shaker. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Top up with soda water, garnish, and it’s ready! You can also prepare the Tom Collins cocktail by mixing all the ingredients in a glass without shaking, gently stirring about 7 times.
4. Virgin Fizz
Such a delightfully effervescent cocktail! The ability to make this cocktail (and it’s simple) will turn heads your way! Substitute gin with an alcohol-free version – zero worries about the cocktail!
Ingredients:
- 4 cl TOHI Virgin alcohol-free gin
- 3 cl sugar syrup
- 1 egg white
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- 4 -10 cl sparkling water (the quantity depends on your taste)
- Plenty of ice
Take a shaker and add all ingredients except sparkling water. Use half of the ice. Shake for about 30 seconds until the egg white froths properly. Fill a tall glass with plenty of ice and pour the cocktail over it. Add sparkling water on top and lightly stir. Zero worries, multiple taste sensations!
5. No Gin & Tonic
Gin and tonic – they go together like a hand in a glove. But how to make a non-alcoholic version of the gin and tonic? You simply need excellent alcohol-free craft gin (luckily, we have TOHI Virgin), quality tonic, and garnishes (berries, citrus, cucumber, fruits – the choice is wide!). Then, you can enjoy a delicious cocktail without alcohol.
Ingredients:
- 4 cl TOHI Virgin alcohol-free gin
- 200 ml quality tonic water
- A few slices of fresh orange or lime
Fill a copa glass with ice, add TOHI Virgin alcohol-free gin, tonic, and orange or lime slices. Gently stir. Zero worries, and oh so many taste sensations!
