Ingredients
Scale
Though most of us won’t be mixing drinks on a cruise, for those inspired to recreate some of these non-alcoholic delights at home, here’s a list of ingredients you might find in these refreshing beverages:
- 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- A handful of fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Slices of fresh fruit for garnish (oranges, pineapples, limes)
Feel free to substitute the fresh juices with your favorite store-bought varieties if you’re pressed for time. Just like adapting recipes from my mum’s old notebooks, there’s always room for a personal twist.
Instructions
Recreating the allure of the Royal Caribbean non-alcoholic drinks at home can be a joyful endeavor, much like those early mornings in the kitchen as a child, experimenting with flavors and textures:
- Begin by filling a shaker halfway with ice cubes. The clinking sound always takes me back to the peaceful clatter of our old kitchen, where even the simplest sounds carried warmth.
- Add the freshly squeezed orange juice, pineapple juice, coconut milk, grenadine syrup, and lime juice to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until well mixed.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice. Top it up with sparkling water for that refreshing fizz reminiscent of ocean waves.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of fruit for that extra touch of elegance. Sometimes, I imagine my mum’s approving smile as I add these little flourishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International