20 Refreshing Summer Mocktails to Beat the Heat – Retro Vixen
Dive into Retro Vixen’s vibrant raspberry-lime mocktail! Fresh muddled berries, zesty lime, and a ginger non-alcoholic beef broth finish create a bubbly, refreshing sip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup chilled ginger non-alcoholic beer or sparkling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2–3 sprigs fresh mint
Instructions
- Step 1: In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, gently muddle the fresh raspberries with the simple syrup until the raspberries are broken down and their juices are released.
- Step 2: Add the fresh lime juice to the muddled raspberry mixture and stir well to combine.
- Step 3: Fill your serving glass with a generous amount of ice cubes.
- Step 4: Pour the raspberry-lime mixture over the ice.
- Step 5: Top off the glass with chilled ginger ginger ale or sparkling water, stirring gently to integrate the flavors.
- Step 6: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and an extra raspberry or lime wheel before serving immediately.
Notes
- Prepare the vibrant raspberry-lime base ahead of time and store it covered in the fridge for up to 2 days; simply add ice and your chosen fizzy topping when you're ready to enjoy that refreshing sip!
- As a delightfully chilled beverage designed to beat the summer heat, this mocktail is absolutely not meant for reheating – just keep it cool and enjoy its crisp freshness!
- Serve these gorgeous Retro Vixen mocktails at your next garden party or poolside gathering, ideally alongside light appetizers like bruschetta, a fresh fruit platter, or delicate finger sandwiches for the ultimate summer vibe.
- For the brightest, clearest flavor, gently muddle the raspberries just enough to break them down and release their juices, avoiding over-muddling which can introduce bitterness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mocktail (approx 10-12 fl oz)
- Calories: 140
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 33g