Nothing says summer like a cold, fruit-filled drink. As the trend moves to nonalcoholic options, Epicurean Group introduces these tantalizing elixirs for your summer refreshment. 

Watermelon Mint Mocktail 

Servings: 1

• 2 mint leaves, plus more for garnish
• Ice
• ¾ cup watermelon juice (see Tip)
• ½ cup club soda
• Watermelon slice for garnish

Directions

Mash mint leaves in the bottom of a large cocktail or pint glass with a muddler or small wooden spoon. Fill the glass one-third full with ice, add watermelon juice. Top with club soda and garnish with watermelon slice and more mint leaves, if desired.

Virgin Layered Strawberry-Mango Margaritas

Servings: 6

• 3 cups frozen strawberries
• 3 cups ice, divided
• 1 cup water, divided
• 2/3 cup lime juice, divided
• ½ cup orange juice, divided
• ¼ cup simple syrup (see Tip), divided
• 3 cups frozen mango chunks

Directions

Step 1

Place strawberries, 1 ½ cups ice, ½ cup water, 1/3 cup lime juice, ¼ cup orange juice, and 2 tablespoons simple syrup in a blender. Purée until smooth. Transfer to a pitcher or bowl.

Step 2

Rinse out the blender jar. Place mango and the remaining 1 ½ cups ice, ½ cup water, 1/3 cup lime juice, ¼ cup orange juice and 2 tablespoons simple syrup in a blender. Purée until smooth.

Step 3

Decoratively layer the two margaritas into 6 glasses. Leave the layers distinct or partially stir together for a swirled design.

Tip: To make your own simple syrup: Bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Let cool for 30 minutes and then refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.