If you’re abstaining from alcohol, you can still delight in a Valentine’s Day mocktail to toast your beloved on this special day. Our Francis Forever Mocktail uses your favorite green tea, delicious homemade passionfruit syrup, and a squeeze of lemon to help accentuate the flavors. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make this drink and how excellent it tastes. You can also check out our Chateau Lobby #4 Valentine’s Day Mocktail.
Ingredient Tips for Your Valentine’s Day Mocktail
Not all green teas are created equal. You might have a favorite of your own, but if you need some guidance, consider Ito En Oi Ocha, a high quality tea brand rich in flavor. If you want a slightly smokier taste, sencha is a darker and slightly more bitter green tea. You can buy that in bulk from Harney & Sons. For the passionfruit purée, since we understand if you don’t have that just laying around in your home, try Amoretti. And, of course, the secret ingredient in this Valentine’s Day mocktail is love. You can’t quantify that in tablespoons!
Francis Forever Valentine’s Day Mocktail
Ingredients
For the cocktail:
- 5 oz good quality, brewed or purchased green tea of your preference
- 1.5 oz passionfruit syrup
- .50 oz lemon
For the passionfruit syrup:
- 300 grams passionfruit purée
- 300 grams white sugar
Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine all ingredients into a cocktail tin, cover with ice and shake for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into a highball glass and top with ice.
- Garnish with mint for a fresh and herbal bouquet while you sip.
For the passionfruit syrup:
- Bring both ingredients to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often.
- Once all the sugar has completely dissolved, remove from heat and transfer into an airtight container.
- Allow to cool to room temp before refrigerating. Keep refrigerated for up to a month.
Recipe by Kaitlin Fellers
Photography by Dave Bryce
Styling by Anna Franklin
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