The Grain Escape Mocktail
The second in our series of Mocktails while we get into shape for our Helicopter Half Marathon on 27th May for Wales Air Ambulance Charity, this could well be our favourite. Orchard fruits, a zing of lime and a flash of ginger shaken and chilled, this is a grown up alcohol free cocktail - and proud! If you're serving this up with drinkers and non drinkers, you can also add in 35ml Three Grain Vodka per person for those who prefer it.
You could use pear juice and cloudy apple juice, but muddling fresh pear and using any plain apple juice works just as well. It is worth using fresh lime, though, for a vibrancy that really lifts this serve, along with the gentle heat of the ginger. This could also work in a tall glass filled with ice and topped with soda water.
Obviously, we love a strong cocktail, but for those occasions when alcohol isn't appropriate or desired, this really hits the spot for us - and we hope you love it to.
The Grain Escape
(serves 1)
Ingredients
Half a ripe pear, cubed
50ml apple juice
15ml fresh lime juice
A dash of ginger cordial or ginger syrup (to taste)
Slice of pear and sprig of thyme - to garnish
Method
Muddle the chopped pear in a cocktail shaker (or use a jam jar with a tight fitting lid).
Add the apple juice, lime and ginger cordial plus a couple of cubes of ice and shake well to chill and combine.
Strain the mixture into a coupe glass and garnish with a slice of pear and a sprig of thyme.
And if you do want to add in some Three Grain Vodka, here's the recipe to explain how!
