This summer things are a bit different. The shift towards positive drinking means it’s the perfect time to shake up your usual holiday habits and try something new. Luckily, we’ve got some ideas to inspire you.
Whether it’s the first ice-cold spritz by the pool or that refreshing pre-dinner aperitif, adding more balance to those beloved rituals is a sure-fire way to get the most out of your getaway. Just ask Christie Knight, esteemed cocktail connoisseur and non-alcoholic drink aficionado.
“Positive drinking has become paramount to how I enjoy my holiday,” she says. “Sipping that first refreshing G&T is such a classic holiday moment. If you’re driving or you don’t feel like drinking that day, swapping in something non-alcoholic like Tanqueray 0.0% means you still get to experience that amazing celebratory feeling.”
To help you distil your summer with a measure of positivity, here are five delicious zero-alcohol cocktails to pair with those unforgettable holiday moments. Chin chin!
In partnership with Tanqueray 0.0%
THE ONE TO KICK-START THE NIGHT
It's always fun with a cocktail shaker / Credit: 123RF
Ingredients
50ml Tanqueray 0.0%
25ml lime juice
100ml pineapple juice
2-3 slices of cucumber or 3-4 mint leaves
“So, you’re back at the villa or the Airbnb, getting ready with your friends after a day at the beach and you want to make something fun and flavoursome before the night out. This is a great time to grab a shaker (a water bottle is a great stand-in if you don’t have one).
“I’m going for something colourful and tropical using Tanqueray 0.0%, juice from about half a lime, a few slices of cucumber and some mint leaves for freshness, topped off with pineapple juice. Add everything to the shaker with loads of ice and jiggle hard, then strain into a martini coupe glass.
“It’s fun and zesty, and the pineapple juice gives it that lovely foamy texture. A real crowd pleaser and a great way to kick-start the night.”
THE PRE-DINNER APERITIF
Sights set on that giant bowl of pasta? This is a great way to awaken your appetite / Credit: 123RF
Ingredients
30ml Tanqueray 0.0%
20ml non-alcoholic bitters
A large handful of ice
Fever-Tree Blood Orange Soda
“People in Italy and Spain love ending the day with an aperitif, which is usually a short, sparkling drink that’s often quite bitter. It’s a natural way to refresh the palate and awaken your appetite before a meal, so if you’re looking for something satisfying to sip before dinner, this is a great one to go for.
“Start by adding the non-alcoholic gin into a short glass with plenty of ice, followed by the bitters – I like Aecorn – and the soda.
“If you can grab a fresh orange on your way back to the villa, peel the skin and roll a small amount over the rim of the glass and let those beautiful citrusy oils bring the cocktail to life.”
