{"id":30455,"date":"2020-06-24T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T15:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=30455"},"modified":"2021-08-25T08:35:48","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T14:35:48","slug":"product-diy-summer-mocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/product-diy-summer-mocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"3 refreshing mocktails to sip on this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Is it even summer if you don\u2019t have an ice-cold drink in your hand? We think not. Those sweltering, hot days <strong><span style=\"color: #c51846\">call for a tall glass of something fresh, cool, and flavorful<\/span><\/strong>. Whatever your tastes, we\u2019ve got you covered with this list of DIY summer mocktails the whole family can enjoy.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2><span style=\"color: #c51846\">Cucumber Lemon Cooler<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Looking for a drink that pairs well with your summer salads and grilling go-tos? Enter the cucumber lemon cooler. Refreshing and fizzy, <span style=\"color: #c51846\"><strong>it\u2019s the crisp complement to any BBQ meal<\/strong><\/span>. Since the flavor is nice and light, use ice cubes instead of crushed ice to avoid diluting your drink too quickly. (Cubed ice will take longer to melt in the hot sun.)<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #c51846\">Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cucumber<\/li>\n<li>2\u20133 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/cinnamon-bark-vitality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lemon Vitality\u2122<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 lemon, juiced<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon honey<\/li>\n<li>4 ounces club soda or sparkling water<\/li>\n<li>Mint leaves for garnish, if desired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #c51846\">Instructions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1. Chop cucumber into small pieces and mix with Lemon Vitality, lemon juice, and honey in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.<br \/>\n2. Place cucumber mixture in the bottom of a mason jar and pour club soda on top. Add ice and mix well.<br \/>\n3. Add mint for garnish.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2><span style=\"color: #c51846\">Blue Mule Mocktail<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A summery take on the popular Moscow mule, this fun and fruity DIY mocktail gets its name from its ocean-blue hue. Whether you\u2019re chilling at the pool or lounging by the AC unit,<span style=\"color: #c51846\"><strong> our blue mule mocktail makes every day feel like a tropical vacation<\/strong><\/span>. Oh, and did we mention it\u2019s pretty enough to post on Instagram?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c51846\"><strong>YL tip<\/strong><\/span>: If you like our blue mule mocktail, try our alcohol-free NingXia rosemary mule next.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #c51846\">Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>8 blueberries<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon honey<\/li>\n<li>1 ounce lime juice<\/li>\n<li>2\u20133 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/lime-vitality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lime Vitality\u2122<\/a><\/li>\n<li>5 ounces <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/ningxia-zyng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NingXia Zyng\u00ae<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Thyme sprig for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #c51846\">Instructions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1. Mix blueberries with honey in a bowl.<br \/>\n2. Pour blueberry-honey mixture into a copper mug or glass.<br \/>\n3. Add fresh lime juice and Lime Vitality.<br \/>\n4. Fill to the top with Zyng.<br \/>\n5. Garnish with more blueberries, sprig of thyme, and a slice of lime if desired.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:`10;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_US\/products\/lemon-vitality\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"blog-4-refreshing-mocktails-to-sip-on-this-summer_Slider_US\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"550\" alt=\"DIY summer mocktails \" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/blog-4-refreshing-mocktails-to-sip-on-this-summer_Slider_US.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/blog-4-refreshing-mocktails-to-sip-on-this-summer_Slider_US.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-30465\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271160%27%20height%3D%27550%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201160%20550%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271160%27%20height%3D%27550%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/blog-4-refreshing-mocktails-to-sip-on-this-summer_Slider_US-200x95.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/blog-4-refreshing-mocktails-to-sip-on-this-summer_Slider_US-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/blog-4-refreshing-mocktails-to-sip-on-this-summer_Slider_US-600x284.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/blog-4-refreshing-mocktails-to-sip-on-this-summer_Slider_US-800x379.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/blog-4-refreshing-mocktails-to-sip-on-this-summer_Slider_US.jpg 1160w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2><span style=\"color: #c51846\">Rosemary Grapefruit Refresher<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sweet citrus brings out rosemary\u2019s lemony notes in this light summer drink. <span style=\"color: #c51846\"><strong>Elegant and sophisticated<\/strong><\/span>, our rosemary grapefruit refresher is a must-have for intimate grill-side gatherings and small summer soirees. To make it, you\u2019ll start with a rosemary simple syrup that\u2019s as delicious as it is, well, simple.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #c51846\">Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup water<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup rosemary leaves<\/li>\n<li>1 cup sugar or honey<\/li>\n<li>3 ounces grapefruit juice<\/li>\n<li>2\u20133 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/grapefruit-vitality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grapefruit Vitality\u2122<\/a><\/li>\n<li>3 ounces <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/ningxia-zyng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NingXia Zyng\u00ae<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Rosemary sprig for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #c51846\">Instructions:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c51846\">To make the simple syrup:<\/span><br \/>\n1. Add water, rosemary leaves, and sugar or honey to a pot. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar or honey dissolves.<br \/>\n2. Simmer for 1 minute.<br \/>\n3. Remove from heat and let the syrup steep, about 30 minutes.<br \/>\n4. Strain the rosemary leaves out.<br \/>\n5. Store in a sterilized glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c51846\">To make the rosemary grapefruit refresher:<\/span><br \/>\n1. Add 1 tablespoon of rosemary simple syrup, grapefruit juice, and Grapefruit Vitality to a shaker. Top with ice. Shake well to combine.<br \/>\n2. Fill a glass with ice. Pour mixture in and fill to the top with Zyng.<br \/>\n3. Garnish with rosemary sprig.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Instead of using plain old ice in your mocktails, why not dress up your drinks even more with DIY ice cubes? Or whip up a batch of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/honey-lavender-lemonade\/\">honey-lavender lemonade<\/a> for a floral twist on a favorite summer drink.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #c51846\"><strong>Which summer mocktail are you going to try first?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #c51846\"><strong> Tell us in the comments!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is there anything better than an ice-cold drink on a scorching hot day? 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