Delhi, New Delhi: Nothing can relieve your thirst and awaken your senses like a cool drink under the brilliant summer sun. Serving some inventive and stylish mocktails is sure to be a success whether you’re throwing a garden party, backyard event, or simply a laid-back get-together with friends and family. Chef Gianluca Zorco of Pasta Street in Punjabi Bagh, Delhi, offers five cool summer mocktails that are ideal for your next gathering and are sure to wow your guests and make them want to return.

1. Lychee Wonder Ingredients: crushed lychee, ice-shaken fresh lime juice, and soda and Sprite on top

The exotic sweetness of lychees and the bright, citrussy tang of fresh lime juice combine to create the Lychee Wonder, a tropical delicacy. Sprite and soda give this mocktail a revitalising fizz that balances the lychee’s richness and makes it a light, refreshing beverage. This blend of sour and sweet is perfect for a hot summer day since it instantly rehydrates and gives you a boost of energy. The Lychee Wonder is sure to be a favourite at any occasion, whether it’s a picnic in the sun or a dip in the pool.

2. Watermelon celery twist Ingredients: To please your palate, fresh celery sticks and watermelon are combined with Coke, lemon juice, and Sprite.

Because of its high water content and inherent sweetness, watermelon is a beloved fruit in the summer. It creates a balanced and revitalising drink when combined with a crisp celery. The lemon juice adds sharpness to the flavour, while the soda and Sprite give it a light, bubbly taste. In addition to being delicious, watermelon celery twist is a great choice for your summer party since it is a refreshing and hydrating blend of sweet and salty tastes. It is also packed with vitamins and minerals.

3. Virgin Pina Colada Ingredients: Vanilla ice cream, pineapple juice, and coconut syrup take you right to paradise.

A traditional tropical drink that transports you straight to a warm beach is the Virgin Piña Colada. Coconut syrup adds a thick, creamy texture, while pineapple juice adds a naturally sweet, tropical flavour. Even without the booze, this cocktail is rich because to the vanilla ice cream’s added creaminess. This mocktail is perfect for summer since it embodies the essence of a tropical paradise and provides a cool and refreshing break from the heat. For a fun and festive touch, serve it in a tall glass with a paper umbrella and a pineapple wedge.

4. Crush on Orange Passion
Ingredients: Passion fruit and orange juice in a frozen mocktail

Orange Passion Crush is a delightfully cool frozen mocktail that combines the tropical tang of passion fruit with the zesty, citrussy flavour of orange juice. It’s the perfect frozen summer beverage to keep you cool in hot weather. The combination of orange and passion fruit in the mocktail creates a vibrant, zesty, and satisfying experience. People of all ages will enjoy the Orange Passion Crush whether it is served at an evening gathering or a summer breakfast.

5. The Breeze of Bridgetown
Ingredients include ice, guava juice, coconut syrup, and lychee juice.

Bridgetown Breeze is the ideal summer drink if you want to experience island sensations in a glass. A dash of guava juice gives the fruity punch for the ideal sunset glow, and the coconut syrup offers a creamy touch reminiscent of the smooth ocean. This tropical mocktail combines the flowery sweetness of lychee juice. Just a taste of awesomeness that makes you want to sip the sunset—no booze, nothing.