…from the Perspectives’ Happy Hour Bar ![]() How you doin’? I have a fairly addictive personality and being in the restaurant business that’s not a good thing when you are surrounded by alcohol 18 hours a day. But the stronger part of my personality is that I can control my urges and cravings. About 6-months after we opened The Warehouse Restaurant, I concluded that this was not going to be a passing fancy but that the restaurant business was going to be the main part of my life—my career going forward. That was the last time I had a drink in any of my restaurants. I didn’t stop drinking—just never in my house. Personally, I felt better not drinking. And though my body and mind like the alcohol-free lifestyle and benefits, there are certain things I miss—like my Margaritas! Since having a cocktail is a social thing I needed to come up with a fabulous, non-alcoholic “mockarita” to satisfy my needs. This Margarita Mocktail is a flavorful, slightly spicy, super refreshing, social beverage for everyone and at any time... especially Dry January!! So, if you’re taking out the tequila, the question becomes what are you adding, right? Well, my recipe uses different kinds of citrus and sparkling water to create its’ refreshing flavor. My Margarita Mocktail recipe calls for orange juice, grapefruit sparkling water, and lime juice. All easy things to have on hand for when you want a Margaritaville kind of experience! I also like to add a measure of jalapeño simple syrup. It plays a pivotal role in this mocktail. It does double duty adding both sweetness (from the light-colored, raw honey), as well as spiciness (from the jalapeño ). I think you’ll find it to be well-balanced, but if you like yours less or spicier, you can adjust the amount of jalapeño pepper in your syrup to suit your taste buds. And to finish it off, I like to add some Tajin seasoning to put a spicy rim on the glass instead of salt. Prep time: 2 minutes Yield: 1 mocktail Ingredients 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice 2 ounces jalapeño-honey simple syrup (see the ChefSecret below) 2 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice 4 ounces grapefruit flavored sparkling water Garnish with a lime wedges and jalapeño slices Tajin seasoning to rim the glass Directions
ChefSecret: Spicy Jalapeño-Honey Simple Syrup Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Yield: Makes enough simple syrup for 6 to 10 Margarita Mocktails Ingredients 6 ounces raw, light-colored honey 6 ounces water 2 tablespoons diced jalapeño peppers Directions
Quip of the Day: Mocktails: the perfect blend of laughter and carbonation! ------------------------------------------ Do you have a question or comment? Send your thoughts to [email protected]. All recipes and cooking tips are posted on our website https://www.perspectives-la.com/covid-19-survival-guide. ------------------------------------------- To you and everyone dear to you, be strong, positive, stay well, stay safe and be kind. Take a breath and count your blessings, and if you have a little extra to share with others, please consider donating to Feeding America, Tunnel to Towers, Union Rescue Mission and/or American Red Cross. #Cocktail #HappyHour #MargaritaMocktail #DryJanuary #JalapenoHoneySyrup #FruitJuice #HappyHour2025 #Cheers #Recipes2025 #URM #T2T #FeedingAmerica #RedCross #SamaritansPurse #PerspectivesTheConsultingGroup ©PERSPECTIVES/The Consulting Group, LLC, 2025
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