Spice Route Sipper (NA)
Scaled for 25 servings, this non-alcoholic Collins riff offers a refreshing, slightly herbaceous escape, capturing the essence of Arrakis's subtle complexities without the mind-altering effects of the Spice. It's the perfect cool-down after a long day under two suns.
Ingredients
- 37.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 37.5 oz Demerara syrup
- 12.5 oz Fresh ginger juice (or muddled fresh ginger)
- 25 oz (approx 3 cups) Soda water
- 25 Dashes Angostura Caribbean orange bitters (alcohol-free)
- 25 Mint sprigs
- 25 Lime wheels
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or batching container, combine lime juice, demerara syrup, ginger juice, and Angostura Caribbean orange bitters. Stir well to combine.
- To serve, fill a Japanese-style highball glass with ice.
- Pour 4.5 oz of the mixed base into the glass.
- Top with approximately 1 oz of soda water.
- Gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel.
Glassware: Japanese-style highball glass
Garnish: Mint sprig and lime wheel
History
Inspired by the classic Collins, this non-alcoholic version offers a vibrant, zesty flavor profile that evokes the scarcity and preciousness of water on Arrakis. We've added a whisper of ginger and the alcohol-free nuance of orange bitters to complement the desert's mystique.