Velvet Nectar Mocktail & Cocktail
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Velvet Nectar Mocktail & Cocktail
Velvet Nectar Mocktail & Cocktail — a soft, airy burst of white peach, kissed with lime and a hint of blossom. Light on calories, lush on flavor.
Part of our 9 Low-Calorie Mocktails and Cocktails Recipe Series.
Ritual Zero Proof Gin Alternative … white peach purée … lime juice … orange blossom water …
Ritual Zero Proof Gin Alternative … white peach purée … lime juice … orange blossom water …
Vibe: Soft, juicy, airy
Presentation: Serve in a coupe glass. Garnish with a floating edible flower (like a viola) and a whisper of microplaned lime zest over the top.
Mocktail Recipe
Ingredients (serves 1) ~75–85 calories:
- 2 oz Ritual Zero Proof Gin Alternative
- 2.5 oz fresh white peach purée (strained, no added sugar)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.5 oz orange blossom water
- Ice
- Edible flower (like a viola) for garnish
- Microplaned lime zest (for final touch)
Method:
- Prepare the Peach Purée:
- Mix the Drink:
- In a cocktail shaker, add the Ritual Zero Proof Gin Alternative, strained white peach purée, lime juice, and orange blossom water.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake:
- Strain and Serve:
- Garnish:
- Float an edible viola flower delicately on top.
- Lightly microplane fresh lime zest over the surface for an aromatic finish.
How to Zest with a Microplane Grater
Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients (serves 1) ~150–155 calories:
- 1.5 oz botanical gin (e.g., Hendrick’s, Monkey 47, or a delicate dry gin)
- 3 oz fresh white peach purée (strained, no added sugar)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.5 dashes orange blossom water
- Ice
- Edible flower (like a viola) for garnish
- Microplaned lime zest (for final touch)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Peach Purée:
- Mix the Drink:
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, strained white peach purée, lime juice, and orange blossom water.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake:
- Strain and Serve:
- Garnish:
- Float an edible viola flower delicately on top.
- Lightly microplane fresh lime zest over the surface for an aromatic finish.
Optional Twist: Swap gin for vodka if you prefer a neutral base, or use tequila blanco for a garden-fresh margarita vibe.
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