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For the Non Alcoholic in You

Go on and let your kids feel all grown up, not to mention these drink are great!  You'll even go crazy for them!  Mock cocktails, a.k.a mocktails, are a great alternative to alcoholic beverages by allowing you to participate in the festivites responsibly.  As you can see, Non Alcoholic beverages are made in a similar fashion to Alcoholic beverages.  A little tweaking of the ingrediantes is usually necessiary, but the taste is still amazing!  These drinks are great especially if you are a diabetic, a child, or you just like to enjoy a refreshing, fruity drink.  (They might be a little cheaper too!)  Please try these mixes out and let me know what you and your kids think!

BLENDED:  Blend ingrediends in blender until smooth.  Yields one 16oz. drink.

Virgin Mango Margarita:  2 Cups Ice, 2oz. Torani mango Puree Blend, 2oz. margarita Mix, 2oz. Lemonade

Perfect Pina Colada:  2 Cups Ice, 2oz. Torani Pina Colada Puree Blend, 2oz Milk, 2oz. Sweet and Sour Mix, Slice of Fresh Pineapple for Garnish.

SHAKEN:  Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well, strain, and serve.  Yields one 4oz. drink.

Virgin Lemon Drop:  1 1/4oz. Torani Lemon Syrup, 2 1/2oz Club Soda or Sparkling Water, 1/4oz. lemon Juice, Lemon Twist for Garnish.     *Serve in a martini glass with a sugared rim.

Torani-Politan:  3/4oz. Torani Raspberry Syrup, 1/4oz. Lime Juice, 3oz. Lemonade

Zombie:  1oz. Torani Passion Fruit Syrup, 1/2oz. Torani Vanilla Syrup, 3oz. Pineapple Juice, 1/2oz. Lime Juice, Lime Twist for Garnish.    *Yields one 5oz. drink.

ENJOY!!

**For Blended drinks, use the best of the best when it comes to blenders...VITA MIX of course!  Check out the Professional Series.  (I WANT ONE!)


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