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Citrus Sunset Drop Mocktail

Citrus Sunset Drop Mocktail
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The Citrus Sunset Drop Mocktail is a vibrant, bittersweet zero-proof sip that mirrors the elegance of a shaken aperitif. With fresh citrus juices, non-alcoholic spirits, and aromatic bitters, this photogenic mocktail is zesty, complex, and downright refreshing. Perfect for Dry January, sober soirées, or anyone who wants cocktail drama without the ABV.

Ingredients

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  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1 oz Lyre’s Italian Orange (or see swaps)
  • 1 oz Seedlip Grove 42 (or see swaps)
  • 2 dashes non-alcoholic orange bitters
  • Ice cubes
  • Garnish:
  • Lemon wheel
  • Orange twist, expressed over glass (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chill a coupe or martini glass for 5 minutes.
  2. Fill a shaker halfway with ice. Add lemon juice, orange juice, Lyre’s Italian Orange, Seedlip Grove 42, and bitters.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and diluted.
  4. Dump the water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the mocktail into the glass for a silky texture.
  5. Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim and an expressed orange twist if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

DIY swaps: Use ¾ oz orange juice + ¼ oz pomegranate syrup for Lyre’s, and white grape juice + a splash of ginger juice for Seedlip. For a lighter version, top with grapefruit sparkling water. Serve on the rocks in a large ice-filled glass if desired. This mocktail is easily batchable for parties and makes a gorgeous zero-proof wedding toast option.

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