Mocktails

Choc Mocktini

Choc Mocktini

A decadent chocolate treat for adults at Easter Instructions 50ml Lyre’s Highland Malt Spirit (non-alcoholic) 1TBS (25ml) Nutella or Chocolate syrup 30ml Espresso coffee (non caffeine alternatives are Chicory or...

Choc Mocktini

A decadent chocolate treat for adults at Easter Instructions 50ml Lyre’s Highland Malt Spirit (non-alcoholic) 1TBS (25ml) Nutella or Chocolate syrup 30ml Espresso coffee (non caffeine alternatives are Chicory or...

Citrus slushie

Citrus Slushie

Make better drinks at home! Build a refreshing citrus slushie sweetened with a citrus syrup. Enjoy the freedom to play around mixing your favourite fruit juices and syrups to suit...

Citrus Slushie

Make better drinks at home! Build a refreshing citrus slushie sweetened with a citrus syrup. Enjoy the freedom to play around mixing your favourite fruit juices and syrups to suit...

Pine Orange Slushie

Pine Orange Slushie

A slushie or slushy is a type of drink made from flavoured ice similar to granitas but with more liquid. When a flavoured syrup is blended with ice it forms...

Pine Orange Slushie

A slushie or slushy is a type of drink made from flavoured ice similar to granitas but with more liquid. When a flavoured syrup is blended with ice it forms...

Lime Slushie

Lime Slushie

Slurp your way through this citrus slushie. Best described as a partially frozen citrus drink made with crushed ice mixed with sour citrus juice sweetened with a fruit-flavoured syrup. Ingredients...

Lime Slushie

Slurp your way through this citrus slushie. Best described as a partially frozen citrus drink made with crushed ice mixed with sour citrus juice sweetened with a fruit-flavoured syrup. Ingredients...

Earl Grey Milk Tea

Earl Grey Milk Tea

Earl grey tea is quintessentially British and part of the great tradition of afternoon tea. This classic tea also tastes amazing cold. Ice blocks flavoured with aromatic bergamot helps to...

Earl Grey Milk Tea

Earl grey tea is quintessentially British and part of the great tradition of afternoon tea. This classic tea also tastes amazing cold. Ice blocks flavoured with aromatic bergamot helps to...

Halloween Mocktail

Halloween Mocktail

Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31 every year. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward...

Halloween Mocktail

Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31 every year. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward...

Sangria Mocktail

Sangria Mocktail

Inspired to create this recipe while travelling through France and Spain. A fruity twist that can be made in an alcoholic and non alcoholic version. Ingredients 1 cup of chopped...

Sangria Mocktail

Inspired to create this recipe while travelling through France and Spain. A fruity twist that can be made in an alcoholic and non alcoholic version. Ingredients 1 cup of chopped...

Lemon Drizzled Granola

Lemon Drizzled Granola

Lay fresh fruit, creamy natural Greek yogurt and crunchy granola next to each other in a cereal bowl and drizzle with Lemon syrup for a delicious breakfast.  For a simple...

Lemon Drizzled Granola

Lay fresh fruit, creamy natural Greek yogurt and crunchy granola next to each other in a cereal bowl and drizzle with Lemon syrup for a delicious breakfast.  For a simple...

Ultimate Cheese Toastie

Ultimate Cheese Toastie

Sweet dreams are made of cheese and toasted bread in this household. This is the ultimate crunchy toastie oozing with cheddar gruyere, mozzarella and parmesan. A winner in my house...

Ultimate Cheese Toastie

Sweet dreams are made of cheese and toasted bread in this household. This is the ultimate crunchy toastie oozing with cheddar gruyere, mozzarella and parmesan. A winner in my house...

Mojito Mocktail

Mojito Mocktail

Inspired by novelty drinks and the challenge of reworking a classic cocktail to make it non-alcoholic I experimented with strawberries mint and green tea replacing the rum with our favourite...

Mojito Mocktail

Inspired by novelty drinks and the challenge of reworking a classic cocktail to make it non-alcoholic I experimented with strawberries mint and green tea replacing the rum with our favourite...

Old Fashioned Lemonade

Old Fashioned Lemonade

Who doesn’t love a glass of fresh lemonade. My daughter Isobel is addicted to this non-alcoholic drink. Here is our easy method for the perfect still lemonade using fresh lemons,...

Old Fashioned Lemonade

Who doesn’t love a glass of fresh lemonade. My daughter Isobel is addicted to this non-alcoholic drink. Here is our easy method for the perfect still lemonade using fresh lemons,...

Pine-lime Mocktail

Pine-lime Mocktail

Here is a mocktail that brings back memories of summer and Streets splice ice creams. This dip into nostalgia is rewarded with a refreshing mocktail that will bring some sunshine...

Pine-lime Mocktail

Here is a mocktail that brings back memories of summer and Streets splice ice creams. This dip into nostalgia is rewarded with a refreshing mocktail that will bring some sunshine...

Passionfruit Mocktini

Passionfruit Mocktini

Serve up this fizzy and fruity mocktail at a party for all the fun but none of the alcohol. This passionfruit martini mocktail is sure to please.  Use an alcohol...

Passionfruit Mocktini

Serve up this fizzy and fruity mocktail at a party for all the fun but none of the alcohol. This passionfruit martini mocktail is sure to please.  Use an alcohol...

The Dirty Virgin

The Dirty Virgin

Not all gins pass muster even though their label talks a big game or the price tag indicates botanical fireworks. Now there are many gins that I think make an...

The Dirty Virgin

Not all gins pass muster even though their label talks a big game or the price tag indicates botanical fireworks. Now there are many gins that I think make an...

Millennium Mocktail

Millennium Mocktail

This sparkling beverage looks like a tequila sunrise with the taste of a mimosa cocktail #amazing Cheaper than champagne (or other sparkling wine) this chilled citrus cranberry sparkler served in...

Millennium Mocktail

This sparkling beverage looks like a tequila sunrise with the taste of a mimosa cocktail #amazing Cheaper than champagne (or other sparkling wine) this chilled citrus cranberry sparkler served in...

Marmalade Mocktail

Marmalade Mocktail

Did you know that Marmalade was created in Scotland as a delicious breakfast preserve in the 18th century. Traditionally used as a spread on toast you will never have to...

Marmalade Mocktail

Did you know that Marmalade was created in Scotland as a delicious breakfast preserve in the 18th century. Traditionally used as a spread on toast you will never have to...

Bitter Orange Spritzer

Bitter Orange Spritzer

Put fresh and uplifting in your next non alcoholic drink with bitter orange citrus fruit that mother nature provided. Bitter orange simple syrup and soda water together provide a refreshing...

Bitter Orange Spritzer

Put fresh and uplifting in your next non alcoholic drink with bitter orange citrus fruit that mother nature provided. Bitter orange simple syrup and soda water together provide a refreshing...

Orange Pomander Balls

Orange Pomander Balls

My earliest memory of oranges was when I was in primary school. Every Saturday morning in Winter I would walk to my netball game carrying one orange cut in quarters....

Orange Pomander Balls

My earliest memory of oranges was when I was in primary school. Every Saturday morning in Winter I would walk to my netball game carrying one orange cut in quarters....

Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

The strawberry daiquiri is a classic cocktail that has been reimagined as a mocktail. Often thought of as lesser versions of the original cocktail this mocktail will charm you with...

Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

The strawberry daiquiri is a classic cocktail that has been reimagined as a mocktail. Often thought of as lesser versions of the original cocktail this mocktail will charm you with...

Virgin Mule

Virgin Mule

This classic cocktail is normally made with 1 part vodka 3 parts ginger ale and lime juice generally served in a copper mug.  Not to show off but our virgin...

Virgin Mule

This classic cocktail is normally made with 1 part vodka 3 parts ginger ale and lime juice generally served in a copper mug.  Not to show off but our virgin...

Espresso Old Fashioned

Espresso Old Fashioned

Traditionally an old fashioned is a cocktail made by muddling sugar with bitters and water, adding whiskey (typically rye or bourbon), and garnishing with orange slice or zest and a...

Espresso Old Fashioned

Traditionally an old fashioned is a cocktail made by muddling sugar with bitters and water, adding whiskey (typically rye or bourbon), and garnishing with orange slice or zest and a...

Crimson Soda Lemonade

Crimson Soda Lemonade

There is a plethora of refreshing non alcoholic drinks available so we have tried to make even the simplest one we could think of a stand out. Hibiscus syrup was...

Crimson Soda Lemonade

There is a plethora of refreshing non alcoholic drinks available so we have tried to make even the simplest one we could think of a stand out. Hibiscus syrup was...

Red Velvet Latte

Red Velvet Latte

Its wet cold dark and officially red velvet season at our house. Oh, how we love to indulge in velvety chocolate sweetness during the cold winter months. This wickedly delicious...

Red Velvet Latte

Its wet cold dark and officially red velvet season at our house. Oh, how we love to indulge in velvety chocolate sweetness during the cold winter months. This wickedly delicious...

Ice Cream Soda

Ice Cream Soda

Use Botanikos simple syrups to make THE best ice cream sodas. For each soda you’ll need a tall glass (16 to 20 ounces), a straw, a long spoon, an ice cream scoop,...

Ice Cream Soda

Use Botanikos simple syrups to make THE best ice cream sodas. For each soda you’ll need a tall glass (16 to 20 ounces), a straw, a long spoon, an ice cream scoop,...