SUMMER SIPS
- xo crystal
- Jun 30, 2022
- 1 min read
Starting a trend where we start with the recipe and then write a novel LOL.
Fun drinks for kids, my kids LOVE mocktail night. The cool thing is you are always one shot away from the mocktail becoming a cocktail ;)
so let's get funky, LAZY (kid-friendly if you want) MOJITOS:
-5 leaves of mint per drink Or to your preference
-Ice
Muddle them together in the glass
- add Peach bubly sparkling water (or any non-sweet fizzy drink)
-Top with 7up/ sprite
Add your garnishes:
YES THAT'S YOUR POPSICLE
I found lemon and blood orange popsicles in superstore, they worked AMAZING
My kids are here for the garnish life, so we just have citrus out for them to get creative with.
ENJOY
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The idea of using a lemon or blood orange popsicle as a garnish for these lazy mojitos is genius. My kids would definitely be "here for the garnish life" and love getting creative with the citrus. For more summer drink inspiration, check out this grid maker.
This is such a fun and realistic way to do mocktails—I love that you start with the recipe and then just go for it. The popsicle as a garnish is a genius move, and I’m definitely trying the Peach Bubly with a lemon popsicle next time. I actually found some really creative spin-off ideas on Bizarre Lineage Wiki that build on this kind of playful approach.