Mar
29

2009

Blue Agave Soda

March 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment

This is an unusual recipe for a thirst-quenching non-alcoholic drink. It’s sort of like a fizzy non-alcoholic margarita. It is made with fresh squeezed lime juice and fresh squeezed lemon juice and sweetened with Stevia and blue agave syrup. Blue agave syrup is a healthy alternative to sugar because it is natural, it is lower in calories than sugar and has a low glycemic index.

Blue Agave Soda

  • Juice from 1 lime
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 4 Stevia Packets
  • 1/2 oz Blue Agave Syrup (sweeten to taste)
  • 7 oz Club Soda

Squeeze fresh lime juice add fresh squeezed lemon juice into a water goblet. Add Stevia and blue agave syrup to sweeten. Then and club soda to about 3/4ths inch from the top. Stir to mix. Serve over crushed ice or ice cubes. Optionally, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Filed Under: Non Alcoholic Drinks
Mar
25

2009

Cranberry-Lime Fizz

March 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment

This is another non-alcoholic drink made with fresh squeezed lime juice and sweetened with blue agave syrup. Blue agave syrup is a healthy alternative to sugar because it is natural, it is lower in calories than sugar and has a low glycemic index. Cranberry juice concentrate is available online from a few sources. It is 4 to 5 times more concentrated as regular fruit juice – depending on the brand.

Cranberry-Lime Fizz

  • 1 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice Concentrate
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1 oz Blue Agave Syrup
  • 7 oz Club Soda
  • 2 Stevia packets

Add cranberry juice concentrate to a water goblet. Squeeze fresh lime juice then add blue agave syrup and Stevia extract to sweeten. Finally, and club soda to about 3/4ths inch from the top then stir to mix. Add crushed ice or ice cubes for a delicious chilled drink.

Filed Under: Non Alcoholic Drinks
Mar
9

2009

Pomegranate-OJ Soda

March 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment

This is another non-alcoholic drink made with pomegranate juice concentrate, fresh orange juice and club soda. It is naturally sweetened so no additional sweetener is needed. Pomegranate juice concentrate is available online. My favorite brand is FruitFast from brownwoodacres.com. It is highly concentrated. Normally, water would be added to make pomegranate juice, but in this recipe club soda is added. It is loaded with antioxidants and is very delicious.

Pomegranate-OJ Soda

  • 1 1/2 oz Pomegranate Juice Concentrate
  • 2 oz Orange Juice
  • 8 oz Club Soda

Add 1 1/2 ounces of pomegranate juice concentrate to a water goblet followed by 2 ounces of orange juice followed by the club soda. Add crushed ice or ice cubes for a delicious chilled drink.

Filed Under: Drink Recipes, Non Alcoholic Drinks
Aug
9

2008

Lemon-Limeade

August 9, 2008 By 1 Comment

This is my recipe for lemon-limeade. It is quick and easy and best of all, it’s fresh. I buy limes and organic lemons from a local grocery store and keep them in the refrigerator. I also have a Lime Squeezer and a Lemon Squeezer to make the job go fast. The amounts can easily doubled, tripled or quadrupled for a larger batch.

Lemon-Limeade

  • 1 Fresh lemon
  • 1 Fresh lime
  • 16 oz water
  • Sweeten to taste with sugar, honey or low-calorie sweeteer

Squeeze fresh lemon and fresh lime juice into a pitcher. Add water and sweetener, then stir thoroughly to mix. Serve over crushed ice or ice cubes. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint if desired.

Lemon-Limeade is a very delicious and refreshing … especially on a hot summer day!

Filed Under: Drink Recipes, Non Alcoholic Drinks
May
21

2008

Non-Alcoholic Cocktail: Pomegranate Fizz

May 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Here’s a recipe for another non-alcoholic cocktail for those occasions when you need to serve a non-alcoholic beverage. It is similar to the Lemon and Tonic recipe in that it will form a pronounced head. For best results, use chilled ingredients. The Stevia-sweetened version makes a better head than the powdered sugar-sweetened version because the Stevia will dissolve more quickly, whereas the powdered sugar requires considerable stirring to dissolve completely. Use fresh club soda for best results.

Pomegranate Fizz

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Pomegranate Juice Concentrate
  • About 8 oz Club Soda
  • 3 packets Stevia Extract for lower calorie version OR 2 Tbsp Powdered Sugar (confectioner’s sugar) for regular version

Add sweetener or sugar to the bottom of a glass. Add pomegranate juice concentrate, then stir briskly to dissolve sugar or sweetener. Gradually add a little club soda and continue stirring to dissolve the ingredients. Continue adding the remaining club soda and stop stirring before adding the remainder. Finish by adding a little crushed ice or ice cubes.

This is a very delicious and refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail that you can whip together very fast.

Filed Under: Drink Recipes, Non Alcoholic Drinks
Jul
16

2007

Non-Alcoholic Cocktail: Lemon and Tonic

July 16, 2007 By Leave a Comment

There are times when you will need to serve a non-alcoholic drink. Here’s a recipe for a fun drink that will form a pronounced head and amuse your friends. Be careful not to use un-chilled tonic water or the head will overflow and make a mess. The Stevia-sweetened version makes a better head than the powdered sugar-sweetened version because the Stevia will dissolve more quickly, whereas the powdered sugar requires considerable stirring to dissolve completely. Use fresh tonic water for best results.

Lemon and Tonic

  • About 9 oz Schweppes Tonic Water
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 4 packets Stevia Extract for lower calorie version OR 2 Tbsp Powdered Sugar (confectioner’s sugar) for regular version

Slowly add tonic water to a glass to avoid exciting carbonation, then add lemon juice. Carefully add Stevia Extract or powdered sugar by sprinkling into the glass. Stir gently to dissolve the sweetener or sugar. Finish by adding crushed ice. Un-chilled tonic water will make more of a head than chilled tonic water. Adding crushed ice before adding sugar will prevent a head from forming.

Well, here it is with a raging head … it’s fun to serve, very tasty and only mildly tart. Have a few laughs.

Filed Under: Drink Recipes, Non Alcoholic Drinks