CRAFT MOCKTAILS

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Crowd pleasing, refreshing summer drinks! A non-alcoholic twist on craft cocktails; perfect for kids and adults!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups sugar
3 cups water
3 cups fresh lemon juice
9 cups cold water
Ice
1 bottle (1 liter) sparkling water, chilled
2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, blackberries and raspberries)
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh mint leaves
2 cups thinly sliced cucumber
2 medium mangoes, seed removed, peeled and chopped
1 lime, thinly sliced

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, heat sugar and 3 cups water over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
To make Mixed Berry Mocktails: Place 1 cup berries in pitcher. Muddle with back of wooden spoon. Add 1 1/2 cups of the sugar mixture, 1 cup lemon juice, 3 cups cold water, remaining berries and lemon slices. Refrigerate 30 minutes to chill. To serve, fill 8 glasses half full with berry mixture. Add ice and sparkling water to fill glasses.
To make Cucumber-Mint Mocktails: Place mint leaves in pitcher. Muddle with back of wooden spoon. Add 1 1/2 cups of the sugar mixture, 1 cup lemon juice, 3 cups cold water and cucumber slices. Refrigerate 30 minutes to chill. To serve, fill 8 glasses half full with cucumber mixture. Add ice and sparkling water to fill glasses.
To make Mango-Lime Mocktails: Place 1 cup chopped mango in pitcher. Muddle with back of wooden spoon. Add 1 1/2 cups of the sugar mixture, 1 cup lemon juice, 3 cups cold water, remaining mango and lime slices. Refrigerate 30 minutes to chill. To serve, fill 8 glasses half full with mango mixture. Add ice and sparkling water to fill glasses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 0 g