Sip on the Most Popular Non-Alcoholic French Drinks
Many people dream of sipping cocktails on the French countryside, under the moonlight at a Parisan bar, on the beautiful beaches of Cannes, and at any of the other beautiful places in France that call out to the world. But we’ll let you in on a little secret. You don’t have to be in France to embrace the French way of life.
We live for moments where we can experience the beauty in the simple things in life: a gentle breeze, a newly bloomed flower, the tickle under your nose of the bubbles of a good sparkling wine. We particularly live for when these moments can be shared with others, when we can bask in the warmth of true connection.
You can bring the French way of life to you anywhere. The next time you’re gathering with the ones you love, sip and savor these popular non-alcoholic French drinks to get you in the French mindset.
4 Popular Non-Alcoholic French Cocktails
French 75
The first French 75 dates back to 1915, when an early version was created at the New York Bar in Paris. It took its name from a cannon that the French used during WWI due to the drink’s notorious “kick.”
But you’ll get a kick out of this Non-Alcoholic French 75, courtesy of My Mocktail Forest, even without the alcohol. To make this popular non-alcoholic French drink, start with one ounce of lemon juice and three dashes of orange bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake it up, and then strain into a champagne flute.
Top it off with a non-alcoholic sparkling wine, like BEAU VIVA’s alcohol-free sparkling rosé. To garnish and gussy it up, adorn your French 75 with a lemon slice and lemon curls.
Diabolo Menthe
Many French children can recall sipping diabolo drinks in the hot summer sun. A diabolo is simple to make and very versatile. One of the most common types of diabolo is the Diabolo Menthe, also known as a peppermint soda. If you didn’t grow up drinking a Diabolo Menthe, Frenchologie shares a simple recipe.
To make this popular, bright green French drink, start by making the syrup. In a small saucepan, add one cup of loosely packed mint leaves, a third cup of raw sugar, and one cup of water. Bring it to a simmer and remove from the heat when you start to see a few bubbles. Cover the saucepan, letting it steep for about 30 minutes. Strain into a bowl or jar, throw away the leaves, and let the mint syrup chill.
Once chilled, start on your drink. Fill a tall glass with ice, add a fourth cup of the cooled mint syrup, and top it off with sparkling water. For a unique take and taste, you might consider swapping out the sparkling water for non-alcoholic sparkling wine, like BEAU VIVA.
Diabolo Grenadine
Diabolo drinks are very versatile, and if mint’s not your thing, that doesn’t mean a diabolo isn’t for you. If you’re a fan of pomegranate, try this Diabolo Grenadine recipe, courtesy of Alexandra Recipes. Fill a glass with ice, add two tablespoons of grenadine and a half cup of lemonade, and then top with a half cup of sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine, like BEAU VIVA.
For a true French Diabolo Grenadine, avoid mass-market grenadine, which often has a sweeter cherry taste than the authentic pomegranate flavor grenadine is intended to have. To make grenadine syrup, try this recipe, courtesy of Sugar & Soul.
Combine 16 ounces of pomegranate juice, two cups of granulated sugar, and two tablespoons of lemon juice in a medium pot. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, but before the mixture boils. Remove from the heat and let it cool before using.
Kir Royale
The Kir Royale is a twist on the classic Kir cocktail, but instead of the white wine used in the traditional Kir, you replace it with sparkling wine. In this case, swap in non-alcoholic sparkling wine, like this recipe from My Mocktail Forest.
The first step is to make the blueberry syrup. Combine two cups of blueberries, a half cup of water, a half cup of white sugar, and one tablespoon of lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Then, let it simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer, then allow it to cool before using it in your cocktail.
Pour a quarter cup of blueberry syrup into a champagne glass. Top it off with non-alcoholic sparkling wine, like BEAU VIVA’s sparkling rosé, before garnishing with blueberries.
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One of the most important tenets of the French way of life is to be fully present in every moment. Whereas alcohol can keep your mind fuzzy, preventing you from making lasting memories, opting for non-alcoholic drinks lets you stay present.
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