As the weather warms up, there’s no better time to enjoy the bright sunny days with your favorite drink and some good company. The nonalcoholic cocktail trend continues to thrive but recipes can always be supplemented with your favorite wine or spirit. One of the strengths of the nonalcoholic cocktail is its versatility – plus no concerns over becoming intoxicated. Another benefit is allowing all of your guests to enjoy their beverage as well as offering an alcoholic version if they prefer. Not only is it a considerate gesture, it also reflects a more elegant refined atmosphere overall. While there’s nothing wrong with a good old fashioned martini or margarita (I’d certainly include those on any standard drink menu), there’s something exciting about a drink with no history and no prior reputation. It allows the creator to try new combinations, flavors and presentations. One of my favorites is one I make at home – a very simple combination of tonic water with a sprig of fresh rosemary or a dash of dried rose petals with a fresh lemon peel. There are endless possibilities and one can even create “theme” based drinks specific to the venue or occasion – like these Safari themed reusable cocktail accessory picks sold online.
For events with people of all ages, Woman’s Day has a great list of 40 nonalcoholic drinks for both parents and kids. Nonalcoholic fruit drinks are found throughout Latin America where they are commonly referred to as Aguas Frescas which translates to “fresh waters” in English.
