Summer Mocktails (3)

Ingredients:

Simple Syrup (makes 1 cup)

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water (equal parts water and sugar ensures a well-balanced syrup)
• 1-2 jalapeños, sliced (adjust based on how spicy you like it)
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

Spicy Pina Colada Mocktail (makes 2 cocktails)

• 1 1/2 cups of pineapple juice
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 1/2 oz of Jalapeño Mint Simple Syrup
• Western Family Pineapple Coconut Sparking water
• Lime wedge and fresh mint for garnish

Spicy Grapefruit Spritzer (makes 1 mocktail)

• Juice from 1 Grapefruit, about 3 oz
• Splash of lime juice
• 1 oz of Jalapeño Mint Simple Syrup
• Western Family Pineapple Coconut Sparkling water
• Fresh Mint for Garnish

Directions:

How to make the Simple Syrup:

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water.
2. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Add the sliced jalapeños and fresh mint leaves.
3. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the heat.
4. Once cooled to room temperature, strain the mixture to remove the jalapeño slices and mint leaves, and store your spicy simple syrup in an airtight container or a mason jar in the refrigerator.

How to Make the Spicy Pina Colada Mocktail:

1. Add the pineapple juice, lime juice and simple syrup to a cocktail glass, stir to combine.
2. Top with Western Family Pineapple Coconut Sparkling Water.
3. Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh mint.

How to Make the Spicy Grapefruit Sparkler:

1. Fill a short glass with ice and add the grapefruit juice, lime juice and simple syrup and give it a stir.
2. Top with Western Family Pineapple Coconut Sparkling Water.
3. Garnish with fresh mint.