Press the lime rounds against the inside of the glasses so they’ll be visible after the drink is poured in. Fill gently with ice. A finale of bubbles gives much-needed carbonation. Plain seltzer or club soda work like a charm, but with the variety of flavored sparkling water varieties out there like coconut and pineapple, you can feel free to have some fun with this ingredient.

Mint adds a refreshing mentholated zip to recipes of all kinds, especially those that are sipped through a straw. If you’re still thirsty, try these drinks next: Coconut water also adds a nice flavor to sub for the NA spirit, or you can top off with an additional ounce or two of sparkling water to finish the drink if you like. Ripe passion fruit feels heavier than it looks, which means it’s loaded with that luscious flesh inside. The softer and wrinklier the skin, the riper the fruit.Measure the agave or simple syrup and your choice of non-alcoholic spirit, if using. You might also want to try a homemade berry syrup, for another layer of bold, fruity flavor! Remove any seeds from the juice. Measure 2 ounces of orange juice, 2 ounces of grapefruit juice, and 1 ounce of lime juice. Though humble in size, passion fruit makes up for that with big flavor, and a mighty vitamin content. This antioxidant-rich, immune-boosting fruit is a fantastic source of fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Fresh mint leaves are also added to the shaker. The agitation from shaking it up with the liquid ingredients and ice releases the flavor right into the refreshing beverage.

Even if a tropical vacation isn’t in your near future, there’s nothing stopping you from sipping on a flashy, fruity beverage at home, staycation style.

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Juice 1 medium navel orange, a lime, and half of a large grapefruit. If you like, you can use pineapple juice in place of the grapefruit for a slightly sweeter and more tropical drink.