Nothing says summer quite like a chilled, fruity mocktail. As temperatures continue to rise, refreshing drinks packed with tropical flavours, citrusy notes, and vibrant ingredients are becoming the perfect
way to cool down. Whether you are hosting a weekend brunch, planning a house party, or simply looking for a refreshing evening drink, these easy mocktail recipes bring together seasonal fruits, fresh herbs, and fizzy flavours for the ultimate summer sip. From tangy cranberry blends to tropical pineapple coolers and mango-infused refreshers, these recipes are perfect for adding a splash of flavour to warm summer days.
Red Riddle recipe by Arijit Biswas, Bar Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square
A vibrant and fruity mocktail with cranberry and apple juice, elevated with honey, ginger, and fresh lime.
Ingredients
60 ml cranberry juice
60 ml apple juice
15 ml fresh lime juice
10 ml honey
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or ginger juice
Ice cubes
Apple slice or lime wheel, for garnish
Method
Add cranberry juice, apple juice, lime juice, honey, and ginger to a shaker.
Shake well until the honey dissolves completely.
Fill a glass with ice cubes and strain the mixture into the glass.
Stir gently and garnish with an apple slice or lime wheel.
Serve chilled.
Pineapple Fusion recipe by Sunil Dasila, Head Chef, Salt Cafe Delhi NCR
A tropical and refreshing mocktail that combines fresh pineapple, mint, and zesty lime with a hint of black salt, finished with sparkling Sprite for the perfect fizzy twist.
Ingredients
Fresh pineapple chunks
90 ml pineapple juice
10–12 mint leaves
15 ml fresh lime juice
A pinch of black salt
Sprite, to top up
Ice cubes
Method
Muddle the fresh pineapple chunks and mint leaves in a shaker.
Add pineapple juice, lime juice, black salt, and ice.
Shake well until chilled.
Pour into an ice-filled glass and top up with Sprite.
Garnish with mint sprigs or a pineapple wedge and serve fresh.
Mango Peach Margarita recipe by Sunil Dasila, Head Chef, Salt Cafe Delhi NCR
A refreshing tropical mocktail with the sweetness of mango and peach, balanced with zesty lime and a tangy hint of chaat masala and black salt.
Ingredients
90 ml mango juice
30 ml peach syrup
15 ml fresh lime juice
A pinch of chaat masala
A pinch of black salt
Ice cubes
Method
Add mango juice, peach syrup, lime juice, chaat masala, and black salt to a shaker.
Fill with ice and shake well until chilled.
Pour into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a lime wheel or mango slice and serve chilled.
