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In scorching heat when the mercury crosses 40 Celsius, one needs an instant energy booster; staying cool in the summer is more a necessity than just about comfort!

Serving mocktails is as much about presentation and pizzazz as it is about content. I have taken particular delight in preparing this drink for Indian Bloggers League. I have added a dash of hot minty chutney, sweetened lime juice cordial, watermelon/ marsh melon balls, a bit of cayenne pepper to suit Indian palate---thus inventing this mix. 

So friends, enjoy sipping this mocktail. Laze around with a glass of Sinfonia in your garden, or swing with it in your hammock or simply entertain your friends with this delectable, delicious and revitalizing Romantica...

The candy glaze, color, interplay of flavors and the crunch makes this drink divine! Allow the natural fruit-sugars to do their magic.....!! Summertime makes the whole world livid, inflamed and the orange haze of this drink is more reminiscent of a setting sun in the summer sky….a real sundowner! Go ahead, and indulge....

I have used freshly squeezed juices of pineapple, melons, pear, green apple and orange. Red apples have been used for garnishing only and you'll see some floating on top of the glass! 

VITAL STATISTICS---The juice of this combination is rich in potassium, pectin, vitamin c, and natural healing enzymes.

Added a spot of Sweetened Lime cordial juice and a can of soda water...

Cut the fruits into small cubes, pour lemon juice with two tsp of nonalcoholic sweet lime juice cordial .Put it in the fridge. Keep it inside till you're ready to serve...

I keep these Frozen Mellon balls in the freezer and use them in various drinks, desserts, raitas. You may use them as a cocktail accompaniment also! The recipe is simple : Scoop the melons, mix dried mint leaves, toss it well and freeze. They stay for months...

Multi purpose Melon Balls ...

Peudo servir amor! ( I serve with love)

Ingredients: (makes two glasses)

One fourth cup of freshly squeezed orange juice

One fourth cup of fresh pineapple juice

One fourth cup of freshly pressed green apple and pear juice

Freshly squeezed juice of two lemons ( leave the lemons outside the fridge for at least half an hour before squeezing)

Reserve orange and lemon rinds

1tbsp of lime juice cordial

Soda water to top
Make a paste of fresh mint with a small portion of a green chilli (de-seeded). Add a tsp of brown sugar to the paste while grinding. Keep it aside. 
A pinch of cayenne paper.

Method of Preparation:

1. Chop the fruits, pour sweetened lime juice cordial and lemon juice immediately. keep the fruits refrigerated till you are ready to serve.

2. Put all the ingredients in a ice-filled shaker. Adds the melon balls. Shake it vigorously. 

3. Add the mint paste and cayenne pepper; shake it again.

4. Strain the mix over crushed ice, and add the rinds.

4. Top it with Soda water, stir gently. 

5. Pour into a chilled tall glass.

6. Add cubed fruits liberally....

7. Garnish with wedges of apple and mint sprig.

8. Serve with a stirring-rod and straws.

*** IF YOU ARE MAKING IT FOR A KID'S PARTY---Omit Green Chillies and Cayenne Pepper...

A mocktail is a cocktail without alcohol....but, this trendy and delicious drink is going to cast a spell!

A romantic non-alcoholic mocktail ...©panchali

My Chrome shaker!

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