We love a good cocktail at Aged & Infused, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a mocktail when the occasion calls! And lucky for you, making infusion with a booze-free alternative is simple. Just fill your favorite kit with a mock spirit (Ritual is our favorite!) or unsweetened tea, pop it in the fridge for 24 hours and voila! Happy hour has arrived. Here are a few of our very favorite non-alcoholic "cocktails" to sip on:
Blackberry Basil Mock Margarita
2 oz Lazy Afternoon-infused mock tequila (we love the brand Ritual!)
1 oz freshly-squeezed lime juice
1 oz simple syrup
Lime wheel for garnish
Shake infused mock tequila, lime juice and simple syrup over ice and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy!
Spiced Orange Bee's Knees
2 oz Navel Gazer-infused black tea
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz honey syrup*
Lemon twist for garnish
Shake infused black tea, lemon juice and honey syrup over ice until chilled. Strain into a stemmed glass, garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy!
*Honey syrup is easy to make at home! Simmer ½ cup water and ½ cup honey on low heat until honey is dissolved. Once cooled, store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one month.
Blueberry Lavender Arnold Palmer
2 parts Blue Sunday-infused unsweetened iced tea
1 part lemonade
Lemon wheel for garnish
Pour lemonade into a Collins glass over ice and top with infused iced tea for a layered effect. Garnish with a lemon wheel and enjoy this refreshing bev!