Memorial Day Drinks

We've picked our favoite drinks from a considerable list and put together the recipes for you. These are all non-alcoholic, kid friendly, and tasty. Have a look at these fruity mocktails and infusions.

Citrus & White Grape Punch

Ingredients

  • 4 cups white grape juice, chilled
  • 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 2 bottles (2 liters each) lemon-lime soda, chilled
  • Optional: Lemon slices, orange slices and green grapes

Directions: In a punch bowl, combine grape juice, lemonade concentrate and orange juice concentrate. Add soda; serve immediately. If desired, garnish with fruit.

 

Rainbow Spritzer

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped peeled kiwifruit
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries or fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup chilled ginger ale
  • 1/2 cup chilled unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup chilled lemonade

Directions: In 4 tall glasses, layer blueberries, kiwi, pineapple and strawberries. In a 2-cup glass measure or small pitcher, mix remaining ingredients; pour over fruit. Serve immediately.

 

Cranberry, Orange and Cardamom Infusion

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 small navel orange, sliced
  • 4 cardamom pods

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.

 

Pinapple Iced Tea

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 7 tea bags
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • Optional: Pineapple wedges, lemon slices and fresh mint leaves

Directions: In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, covered, 3-5 minutes according to taste. Discard tea bags. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Transfer to a pitcher; cool slightly. Stir in fruit juices. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Serve over ice. Garnish as desired.

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