Description
Sultry Middle Eastern date syrup dances with sparkling citrus in this refreshing mocktail. Crisp bubbles and sweet-tangy notes weave together, inviting you to savor a sip of liquid sunshine that transports senses to a desert oasis.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sparkling water (chilled)
- 2 tablespoons date syrup
Juice Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- Lemon or orange slices (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Chill a serving glass and load it with crisp ice cubes, creating a refreshing base for the mocktail.
- Pour the rich, caramel-like date syrup into the glass, allowing its deep sweetness to settle at the bottom.
- Introduce a zesty splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice, which will cut through the syrup’s intensity and add a bright, tangy note.
- Follow with a smooth stream of vibrant orange juice, enhancing the citrusy profile of the drink.
- Using a long bar spoon, gently blend the liquid ingredients, ensuring the flavors marry and distribute evenly throughout the glass.
- Crown the mixture with chilled sparkling water, creating a light, effervescent texture that lifts the mocktail’s overall character.
- Delicately stir once more to integrate the sparkling water without disrupting its bubbly nature.
- Artfully garnish the rim with thin, translucent lemon or orange slices, and crown with a few fresh mint leaves to introduce an aromatic, herbaceous finish.
- Serve immediately, presenting a cool, invigorating beverage that balances sweet, tart, and refreshing elements.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by adjusting date syrup quantity for personal taste preferences.
- Swap sparkling water with coconut water for a tropical twist and lower-calorie option.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep mocktail refreshingly cool without diluting flavors quickly.
- Create a virgin mojito variation by muddling fresh mint leaves before adding other ingredients for enhanced herbal aromatics.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg