Non-alcoholic drinks have levelled up, and they’re not just a substitute anymore, but a conscious choice that can be enjoyed any day of the week.
Wayne Blake, Cluster General Manager from ANEW Hotels & Resorts, shares his top sophisticated and refreshing ideas.

Botanical brews

Botanical brews are on trend, brewed with herbs like lavender, chamomile or rosemary, offering a fragrant twist to iced tea. Add a splash of lemon or cucumber for extra zest. They are not only refreshing but also ooze with benefits like stress relief and digestive aids.

How to make it:

• Brew your favourite herbal tea
• Allow to cool and add ice and a wedge of lemon or a few cucumber slices.
• Garnish with a sprig of mint or rosemary.
• Bonus tip: You can sweeten it with a dash of honey.

All the flavour, none of the hangover

There are so many non-alcoholic spirit alternatives for creative cocktail making.
How to make it:

• Mix your non-alcoholic gin alternative with tonic water, a splash of grapefruit juice with normal or crushed ice.
• Garnish with a twist of lemon or cucumber for an elegant finish.

Bubbly, but healthy

Create your own fruit-infused sparkling waters packed with flavour but without the sugar overload.

How to make it:

• Choose your favourite fresh fruits (berries, citrus or kiwi) and crush them gently.
• Fill a glass with ice, pour in sparkling water or soda water, and top with your crushed fruit.
• Stir gently and garnish with a sprig of mint or basil.

The ultimate mocktail mojito

Lime, mint, a little sweetness, and the crunched ice are the building blocks for the ultimate mocktail.
How to make it:

• In a glass, gently crush fresh mint leaves together with a teaspoon of sugar and a splash of lime juice.

• Add ice and top with soda water.
• Stir well, garnish with a lime wedge and top with extra fresh mint.

The turmeric tonic
Turmeric has made its mark in wellness for centuries, and now it’s showing up in refreshing drinks. Packed with anti-inflammatory properties and a burst of zingy flavours, a turmeric tonic is the perfect healthy and tasty refreshment.

How to make it:

• Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, a splash of fresh orange juice, and a pinch of black pepper to a shaker.
• Pour tonic mixture over ice and top with sparkling water (add as much, depending on taste).
• Add a squeeze of lime and a drizzle of honey to taste.
• Garnish with an orange wheel and a twist of fresh mint.