Hosting a Friday night party with friends or family can be a great way to unwind and have fun after a long week. While alcohol is often the drink of choice for parties, there are plenty of non-alcoholic drink options that are just as tasty and refreshing. Here are 5 drink recipes that are perfect for a Friday night party:
Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients 1 cup fresh strawberries
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 cups water
1/4 cup honey or sugar
Method- Puree the strawberries in a blender until smooth.
- In a pitcher, combine the strawberry puree, lemon juice, water, and honey or sugar.
- Stir well until the honey or sugar has dissolved.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve over ice and garnish with a slice of lemon and a strawberry.
Virgin Mojito
Ingredients 1 lime, cut into wedges
8-10 fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup club soda
Crushed ice
Method
- In a glass, muddle together the lime wedges, mint leaves, and sugar until the sugar has dissolved and the lime juice has been released.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Add the club soda and stir well.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime.
Mango LassiIngredients
1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon honey or sugar
Crushed ice
Method- In a blender, puree the chopped mango until smooth.
- Add the yogurt, milk, and honey or sugar to the blender and blend until well combined.
- Add crushed ice to the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth and frothy.
- Pour the mango lassi into glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of cardamom powder.
Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade
Ingredients 4 cups fresh watermelon, chopped
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups sparkling water
1/4 cup honey or sugar
Crushed ice
Method- Puree the watermelon in a blender until smooth.
- In a pitcher, combine the watermelon puree, lemon juice, sparkling water, and honey or sugar.
- Stir well until the honey or sugar has dissolved.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve over ice and garnish with a slice of watermelon and a sprig of mint.
Virgin Margarita
Ingredients 2 limes, juiced
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sparkling water
Crushed ice
Method - In a blender, combine the lime juice, lemon juice, agave nectar, orange juice, and sparkling water.
- Add crushed ice to the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
- Pour the virgin margarita into glasses and garnish with a slice of lime and a sprinkle of salt.