Non-Alcoholic Drinks Competition
Crazy Cat Lady
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 2,661
every time my husband and i fly, i ask for the Bloody Mary mix when the drink trolly comes by. the flight attendant asks "A Bloody Mary?" "No. Just the mix thanks." confuses them every time.
Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 438
Going out...I would opt for a sugar-free redbull (or whatever energy drink) with a good splash of cranberry juice OR a tonic water or seltzer with lime that's if I wanted to stay clear of soda and water as a choice, otherwise, I think a Shirley Temple would top my list too. 
Home....fresh watermelon crushed up and mixed with a tiny bit of sugar (to taste) put in a glass & pour sparkling water in with it. My kids even love this! OR I pour flavored coffee creamer (i'm a fan of either vanilla or hazelnut) over ice & shake it up with a cup of chilled regular coffee for a cheap iced coffee.
Can't wait to try out what others post as well! Great thread!
Home....fresh watermelon crushed up and mixed with a tiny bit of sugar (to taste) put in a glass & pour sparkling water in with it. My kids even love this! OR I pour flavored coffee creamer (i'm a fan of either vanilla or hazelnut) over ice & shake it up with a cup of chilled regular coffee for a cheap iced coffee.
Can't wait to try out what others post as well! Great thread!
Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 4
I've got a great one for brunch that they serve at my favorite spot... refreshing and helps me not miss my mimosas! Ice, muddled with fresh mint. Then equal parts orange, grapefruit, and cranberry juice to nearly full, top off with sparkling water and stir. It's delicious. I'm sure playing with the ratios could be interesting too, to make it sweeter or more bitter to the taste.
Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 438
This thread inspired me to search out a new beverage! Probably can't order this anywhere out, but dang this turned out good and I HAD to share it!!
Coconut Melon Cooler
Into the blender:
1 c of watermelon (i chopped mine up)
1 c coconut meat (I used a fresh coconut but you could sub w/unsweetened shredded coconut)
1/2 c sugar
Stir the ingredients, then blend it up.
Add to the mix:
2 c coconut water (again I used the water inside the coconut, but you can buy it anywhere)
1 tbl lemon juice
Blend again, then chill it in the fridge. Once chilled, pour over ice & enjoy! If you like to use garnish: watermelon balls & a mint sprig would go nice.
Coconut Melon Cooler
Into the blender:
1 c of watermelon (i chopped mine up)
1 c coconut meat (I used a fresh coconut but you could sub w/unsweetened shredded coconut)
1/2 c sugar
Stir the ingredients, then blend it up.
Add to the mix:
2 c coconut water (again I used the water inside the coconut, but you can buy it anywhere)
1 tbl lemon juice
Blend again, then chill it in the fridge. Once chilled, pour over ice & enjoy! If you like to use garnish: watermelon balls & a mint sprig would go nice.
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: London
Posts: 65
Originally Posted by jstar 
This thread inspired me to search out a new beverage! Probably can't order this anywhere out, but dang this turned out good and I HAD to share it!!
Coconut Melon Cooler
Into the blender:
1 c of watermelon (i chopped mine up)
1 c coconut meat (I used a fresh coconut but you could sub w/unsweetened shredded coconut)
1/2 c sugar
Stir the ingredients, then blend it up.
Add to the mix:
2 c coconut water (again I used the water inside the coconut, but you can buy it anywhere)
1 tbl lemon juice
Blend again, then chill it in the fridge. Once chilled, pour over ice & enjoy! If you like to use garnish: watermelon balls & a mint sprig would go nice.
Coconut Melon Cooler
Into the blender:
1 c of watermelon (i chopped mine up)
1 c coconut meat (I used a fresh coconut but you could sub w/unsweetened shredded coconut)
1/2 c sugar
Stir the ingredients, then blend it up.
Add to the mix:
2 c coconut water (again I used the water inside the coconut, but you can buy it anywhere)
1 tbl lemon juice
Blend again, then chill it in the fridge. Once chilled, pour over ice & enjoy! If you like to use garnish: watermelon balls & a mint sprig would go nice.
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: London
Posts: 65
Originally Posted by aeo1313
I've never had a Shirley temple with orange juice. Sounds good though.
I am loving diet snapped half and half. Like an Arnold Palmer
I am loving diet snapped half and half. Like an Arnold Palmer
Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,180
Originally Posted by MrsKing
Congratulations!
I love orange juice and lemonade, orange juice and cranberry juice mixed, soda water and lime. Those are the ones I can think of that would be easily found at a bar.
When I'm at home, I make 'mocktails' quite a lot. My current favourite is to chop up strawberries, lime, lemon and grapes, put it into a jug and pour in sparkling water. I leave it for a couple of hours until the water has turned to a pink colour, then pour into glasses over ice. Then I garnish the glass with a slice of lime and a strawberry. Beautiful and delicious! (and also very healthy!)
I love orange juice and lemonade, orange juice and cranberry juice mixed, soda water and lime. Those are the ones I can think of that would be easily found at a bar.
When I'm at home, I make 'mocktails' quite a lot. My current favourite is to chop up strawberries, lime, lemon and grapes, put it into a jug and pour in sparkling water. I leave it for a couple of hours until the water has turned to a pink colour, then pour into glasses over ice. Then I garnish the glass with a slice of lime and a strawberry. Beautiful and delicious! (and also very healthy!)
Thanks MRsKing-tried this last night and it was wonderful!
Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: west coast
Posts: 21
Originally Posted by icanwin
Dear All
I spent my second weekend without drinking :-) YES!
I have discovered another weapon in my arsenal against alcohol.
Lemon + Hot Water + Honey. It's a nice drink!
People asked if I was ill ah ah ah ah
Could you please suggest any other interesting non-alcoholic drink (besides diet coke and others) - I mean cool tasty stuff, that we can actually order easily at a bar.
Let's open a competition for about 2 weeks, and then we vote the best drink after trying ALL of them. Who is with me? I need crazy people who like to have fun with non-alcoholic drinks and who still enjoy going out dancing like!
I had the best Saturday of my entire life! I met a girl with the best eyes I have seen in years....
I spent my second weekend without drinking :-) YES!
I have discovered another weapon in my arsenal against alcohol.
Lemon + Hot Water + Honey. It's a nice drink!
People asked if I was ill ah ah ah ah
Could you please suggest any other interesting non-alcoholic drink (besides diet coke and others) - I mean cool tasty stuff, that we can actually order easily at a bar.
Let's open a competition for about 2 weeks, and then we vote the best drink after trying ALL of them. Who is with me? I need crazy people who like to have fun with non-alcoholic drinks and who still enjoy going out dancing like!
I had the best Saturday of my entire life! I met a girl with the best eyes I have seen in years....
I've had lemon, hot water and honey and it's really good (especially when you're sick)!
I;ve been obsessed with infusing my water to keep my mind off of alcohol. I've used a mix of cucmber, lemon, lime and orange. I've only used regular water, but these posts have me wanting to try infusing sparkling water.. YUM!
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: London
Posts: 65
Originally Posted by SmittyBittyBoo
Another vote for seltzer and cranberry juice with a lime. I drink it out and at home. It makes me feel like I'm having something special.
Yesterday I went out and found out that my favourite bar has a LONG list of non-alcoholic drinks. I never knew that, cause I was to busy wasting my time with alcohol :-( but now the music has changed eh eh eh
I tried the Bloody Mary. It was better than a cocktail, cause it tastes good and it's not alcoholic!
to summarise I have tried this week
1 vote for Lime + hot water + honey
and
1 vote for Bloody Mary: Lime, Pepper, Salt, Tabasco Sauce, Tomato Juice
Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posts: 8,326
I like this new one I've been making at home. Sliced cucumber and sparkling water with a squeeze of orange juice and lime. Here's the fun part: rim the glass with salt, fresh ground pepper and Chilli powder! just put the salt, pepper and Chilli power in a saucer, rub the glass rim (before filling the glass first, sillies!) with the lime and then twist the rim to coat!
Garnish with a cucumber slice. It's very refreshing and a bit different. I served it at a recent gathering it was a huge hit! Lots of ice of course!
Love from Lenina
Garnish with a cucumber slice. It's very refreshing and a bit different. I served it at a recent gathering it was a huge hit! Lots of ice of course!
Love from Lenina
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: London
Posts: 65
Originally Posted by Lenina
I like this new one I've been making at home. Sliced cucumber and sparkling water with a squeeze of orange juice and lime. Here's the fun part: rim the glass with salt, fresh ground pepper and Chilli powder! just put the salt, pepper and Chilli power in a saucer, rub the glass rim (before filling the glass first, sillies!) with the lime and then twist the rim to coat!
Garnish with a cucumber slice. It's very refreshing and a bit different. I served it at a recent gathering it was a huge hit! Lots of ice of course!
Love from Lenina
Garnish with a cucumber slice. It's very refreshing and a bit different. I served it at a recent gathering it was a huge hit! Lots of ice of course!
Love from Lenina
So far I have tried 2, please read above.
WEEKEND NUMBER 3. I will not drink and set my personal sober record. I am destined to break all of them cause I am done with alcohol! World Champion of Non-Alcohol Nights Out!
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
