Summer BBQ: Non-Alcoholic Drink Ideas

As the warm weather approaches and the tantalising aroma of barbecues fills the air, it's time to start planning your summer gatherings. Embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle has become a wonderful choice for many individuals, offering a range of benefits for both physical and mental well-being. At SipTrip, we are here to support and celebrate your commitment to an alcohol-free lifestyle, so we've put together a list of refreshing and delicious non-alcoholic drink ideas, incorporating some of the UK's favourite non-alcoholic spirits, to enhance your summer BBQ experience. Let's dive in!

Sparkling Watermelon Limeade

Ingredients:

• 300 ml fresh watermelon juice

• Juice of 2 limes (approximately 60 ml)

• 15 ml sugar syrup or sweetener (optional)

• 30 ml Seedlip Grove 42 (citrus non-alcoholic spirit)

• Sparkling water

• Ice cubes

• Mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Blend the fresh watermelon until smooth and strain the mixture to remove any pulp.

2. In a pitcher, combine the watermelon juice, lime juice, sugar syrup (if desired), and Seedlip Grove 42.

3. Stir well to combine all the flavors.

4. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mixture over the ice.

5. Top each glass with sparkling water and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

6. Stir gently and enjoy the refreshing and citrusy flavor of this delightful drink.

Ginger Mint Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 240 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 960 ml cold water

• Handful of fresh mint leaves

• 30 ml sugar syrup or sweetener (optional)

• 30 ml Atopia Wild Blossom (floral non-alcoholic spirit)

• Ginger ale

• Ice cubes

• Lemon slices and mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, cold water, mint leaves, sugar syrup (if desired), and Atopia Wild Blossom.

2. Stir well to infuse the flavors.

3. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mixture over the ice.

4. Top each glass with ginger ale for a sparkling kick.

5. Garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs.

6. Give it a gentle stir, and enjoy the zesty and refreshing taste of this ginger mint lemonade.

Virgin Mojito

Ingredients:

• 10 fresh mint leaves

• Juice of 2 limes (approximately 60 ml)

• 30 ml sugar syrup or sweetener (optional)

• 30 ml Bax Botanics Lemon Verbena (non-alcoholic spirit)

• Soda water

• Ice cubes

• Lime wedges and additional mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a glass, muddle the fresh mint leaves with the lime juice and sugar syrup (if desired) to release the mint's aroma.

2. Fill the glass with ice cubes.

3. Add Bax Botanics Lemon Verbena and top it off with soda water.

4. Stir gently to combine the flavours.

5. Garnish with lime wedges and additional mint leaves.

6. Sip and savour the refreshing and herbaceous taste of this virgin mojito.

Pineapple Paradise Punch

Ingredients:

• 480 ml freshly squeezed pineapple juice

• 240 ml orange juice

• 60 ml grenadine syrup

• 30 ml Sea Arch Coastal Juniper (juniper non-alcoholic spirit)

• Pineapple wedges and cocktail umbrellas for garnish

• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine syrup, and Sea Arch Coastal Juniper.

2. Stir well to blend the flavours.

3. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the punch over the ice.

4. Garnish each glass with a pineapple wedge and a colourful cocktail umbrella.

5. Give it a gentle stir, sit back, and imagine yourself in a tropical paradise as you enjoy the delightful flavours of this pineapple paradise punch.

Cucumber Basil Cooler

Ingredients:

• 240 ml peeled and chopped cucumber

• Handful of fresh basil leaves

• Juice of 2 limes (approximately 60 ml)

• 15 ml honey or sweetener (optional)

• 30 ml Lyre's Dry London Spirit (non-alcoholic gin alternative)

• Soda water

• Ice cubes

• Cucumber slices and basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the peeled and chopped cucumber, fresh basil leaves, lime juice, honey or sweetener (if desired), and Lyre's Dry London Spirit.

2. Blend until smooth and strain the mixture to remove any solids.

3. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cucumber basil mixture over the ice.

4. Top each glass with soda water for a refreshing fizz.

5. Garnish with cucumber slices and fresh basil leaves.

6. Stir gently and relish the cool and herb-infused taste of this cucumber basil cooler.

Berry Spritzer

Ingredients:

• 240 ml mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

• Juice of 1 lemon or lime

• 15 ml honey or sweetener (optional)

• 30 ml Three Spirit Livener (non-alcoholic botanical spirit)

• Sparkling water

• Ice cubes

• Lemon or lime wedges for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender, puree the mixed fresh berries until smooth. Strain the mixture to remove any seeds or solids.

2. In a pitcher, combine the berry puree, lemon or lime juice, honey or sweetener (if desired), and Three Spirit Livener.

3. Stir well to incorporate the flavors.

4. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mixture over the ice.

5. Top each glass with sparkling water for a bubbly touch.

6. Garnish with lemon or lime wedges.

7. Stir gently and enjoy the burst of berry goodness in this delightful spritzer.

Iced Tea Sangria

Ingredients:

• 960 ml brewed herbal tea (hibiscus or peach)

• Sliced oranges, lemons, and a handful of fresh berries

• 30 ml Fluère Raspberry (non-alcoholic spirit)

• Ice cubes

• Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a pitcher, combine the brewed herbal tea and the sliced oranges, lemons, and fresh berries.

2. Allow the mixture to steep in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.

3. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the tea sangria over the ice.

4. Add Fluère Raspberry for an extra fruity twist.

5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

6. Stir gently and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors in this iced tea sangria.

We hope these non-alcoholic drink ideas add a unique touch to your summer BBQ gatherings. Remember, embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle doesn't mean compromising on taste and enjoyment. So, raise a glass, toast to the joy of summer, and savour these refreshing beverages. Cheers!