Houston beverage directors share tasty mocktails to shake up your happy hour

HOUSTON – If you are collaborating in dry January or just desire your drinks liquor-totally free, here’s anything for you to consider at home. Rebecca Dowda, Director of Beverage Innovation, and Kevin Barber, Director of Mixology Operations at Patrick Henry Imaginative Promotions, share two mocktail recipes to shake up your satisfied hour.

The spirit-free model of the traditional Margarita is light-weight and refreshing with a hint of effervescence.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Contemporary Lime Juice

• 1 oz Agave Nectar

• ½ oz Clean Orange Juice

Directions:

1. Shake components with ice & pressure around new ice

2. Leading with Q Club Soda

3. Garnish with Lime Wedge & Salt Rim

This mocktail is a dialogue starter with exotic enthusiasm fruit and vanilla flavors. The style is similar to a handmade Kombucha.

Components:

• ½ oz White Balsamic Vinegar

• ½ oz Passionfruit Syrup

• ¼ oz Vanilla Syrup

• ¼ oz Fresh Lemon Juice

Directions:

1. Shake components with ice & strain over refreshing ice

2. Leading with Q Club Soda

To hook up with Rebecca Dowda or Kevin Barber, visit the Patrick Henry Artistic Promotions web site.