Canyon Aromatic Cooler

Name: Canyon Aromatic Cooler
Prep time: PT15Mutes
Total time: PT15Mutes
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz fresh pineapple juice; 1 oz cucumber juice (freshly pressed or muddled); 0.5 oz sage-infused simple syrup; 0.75 oz fresh lime juice; 3 oz chilled club soda; 1 fresh sage sprig for garnish; 1 thin cucumber ribbon for garnish

A refreshing Los Angeles-inspired zero-proof recipe featuring pineapple, cucumber, and sage. Perfect for a sophisticated, alcohol-free summer drink.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 15 minutes | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy

A tall glass of the Canyon Aromatic Cooler garnished with a sage leaf and cucumber ribbon on a sunlit table.

Ingredients

2 oz fresh pineapple juice
1 oz cucumber juice (freshly pressed or muddled)
0.5 oz sage-infused simple syrup
0.75 oz fresh lime juice
3 oz chilled club soda
1 fresh sage sprig for garnish
1 thin cucumber ribbon for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the sage syrup by simmering equal parts sugar and water with a handful of sage leaves for 5 minutes, then cool and strain.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the pineapple juice, cucumber juice, lime juice, and sage syrup.
3. Add a generous handful of ice to the shaker and secure the lid tightly.
4. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels frost-cold.
5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
6. Top the glass with chilled club soda and stir gently with a long spoon to integrate the flavors.
7. Garnish with a fresh sage sprig and a cucumber ribbon to enhance the aromatic experience.

Category: pro-football-city-mocktails

Tags: city-inspired mocktail, football watch party, zero-proof drink, mocktail, zero-proof, refreshing, herbal