Mediterranean Highball Mocktail
Unwind after the festive party season with a sensational Mediterranean Highball Mocktail. Whether you’re hungover from last night’s frivolities or your Dry January has just begun, this fruity refreshment makes for a delicious alternative to any alcoholic cocktail. Unlike most alcohol alternatives, this twist on a Highball offers sophistication and complex flavours, all the same. […]
Unwind after the festive party season with a sensational Mediterranean Highball Mocktail. Whether you’re hungover from last night’s frivolities or your Dry January has just begun, this fruity refreshment makes for a delicious alternative to any alcoholic cocktail. Unlike most alcohol alternatives, this twist on a Highball offers sophistication and complex flavours, all the same. Happy New Year!
Makes 1
Ingredients:
For the Mediterranean Highball Mocktail:
- 15ml Salted Lime and Thyme Shrub
- Equinox Pink Grapefruit & Guava Kombucha
- Grapefruit wedge for garnish
- Rosemary sprig for garnish
Serve in a Highball glass
For the Salted Lime and Thyme Shrub:
- 150g Sauvignon blanc vinegar
- 150g Sugar
- 50g Lime juice
- Husk of 1 whole spent lime
- 3g Dried thyme
- 1g Salt
Method:
For the Salted Lime and Thyme Shrub:
- Combine all ingredients and heat on a hob.
- Cook on a low heat for 10 minutes.
- Take the shrub off the heat and strain through a cloth to ensure the syrup is clear.
- Bottle and store.
Shrub should keep for at least 1 month.
For the Mediterranean Highball Mocktail:
- Build the Shrub and Kombucha into a highball over cubed ice.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a sprig of fresh rosemary.
Recipe by Crucible
