Nonalcoholic Derby "mocktails"

by Nicole Weston, Posted May 6th 2006 @ 11:02AM

Mint juleps (and anything else with whisky) are Kentucky Derby staples, but if you're not a big drinker, or are acting as designated driver, you might feel like you're missing out when it comes to celebrating the "run for the roses." There are plenty of non-alcoholic "mocktails" that you can mix up so you won't be left out of the party. These two recipes are both from the LCBO Mocktails recipe section. The first is a non-alcoholic Mint Julep variation, which is both appropriate and refreshing. The second drink is known as the "Derby Mocktail" and is a fruitier, more colorful Derby choice.

Mint Mocktail

5 oz lemonade
6 mint leaves, torn
1 oz ginger juice
1 tbsp fresh blueberries (garnish)

To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add lemonade, mint and ginger juice. Shake well and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Garnish with blueberries and a mint sprig.

Derby Mocktail

3 oz. pineapple juice
3 oz. tangerine juice
1 tsp grenadine
1 maraschino cherry (garnish)

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all ingredients, shake and strain into a hurricane glass filled with ice. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

[Recipes and Image LCBO]

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