Alcohol-free Sea Buckthorn Cocktail

Did you know that “mocktail” comes from the English “to mock” – pretend – to describe non-alcoholic variants of classic cocktail recipes? Our Sea buckthorn Mocktail is the perfect choice for people looking for a delicious, alcohol-free drink recipe made with healthy ingredients. Sea buckthorn is a very special ingredient and makes this non-alcoholic beverage a highlight, even for true cocktail lovers. Those who already know classic cocktails made with limes, sugar, pineapple juice, syrup or lemonade paired with crushed ice and mint can now try something new with the alcohol-free Sea buckthorn Mocktail. This recipe provides a new and delicious way to serve the healthy and popular Sea buckthorn Elixir.

Recipe for alcohol-free Sea Buckthorn Mocktail, Serves 2 

• 1 pink grapefruit, freshly juiced
• 2 dessert spoon (dstspn) Sea Buckthorn Elixir
• 3 dstspn aquafaba* (chickpea water)
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1dl ice cubes 
• 300  ml ginger ale 

Garnish

• 4 to 6 ice cubes
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 2 thin slices from a grapefruit wedge

Put fresh-pressed grapefruit juice, chilled aquafaba and rosemary sprigs into a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Add ice cubes and shake vigorously again. Pour into serving glasses with the additional ice cubes, top off with ginger ale and garnish with rosemary sprig and grapefruit slices; serve immediately.

The Sea buckthorn Mocktail is a fabulous alcohol-free recipe made with grapefruit juice and Weleda Sea Buckthorn Elixir. Fresh, sun-ripened sea buckthorn berries are carefully pressed to produce a flavourful syrup packed with vitamin C. 

It helps against tiredness and fatigue, boosts the immune system with its high vitamin C content and protects the cells against antioxidative stress. The syrup is pleasantly sweetened with organic cane sugar and honey. Many people enjoy enriching their yoghurt or muesli with Sea Buckthorn Elixir; a special way to serve it is in the Sea Buckthorn Mocktail, a delicious alcohol-free cocktail. Surprise your friends or mix alcohol-free cocktails together, drawing inspiration from this great recipe.

The beloved, lightweight froth that tops cocktails is simple to make – and vegan. Chilled chickpea water is the only ingredient you need to make it. For the mocktail, we recommend chilling the chickpea water in the fridge until used. Vegans and food lovers in general will find that aquafaba is a versatile ingredient to make a variety of delicious recipes. Be creative and have fun with this summer drink – cheers!

* * The water in which chickpeas have been cooked, called aquafaba, has properties similar to egg white, and can be used to give your cocktail a light foam. 

Tip: The Sea Buckthorn Mocktail is a perfect warm weather drink! This delicious, alcohol-free summer cocktail has a refreshing, fruity note.