Mocktail Recipe: Midnight Garden


What is a summer mocktail?

A mocktail is a non-alcoholic beverage made from various ingredients. A summer mocktail takes this concept and adds light and refreshing ingredients, perfect for hot days or evenings. Unlike sodas or overly sweet drinks, summer mocktails rely on natural ingredients to offer a balanced and subtle flavor.

Our Midnight Garden mocktail combines cucumber, lime, mint, blueberries, and a can of our NAP Original for the perfect mocktail to enjoy on summer evenings. Whether you're reading before bed or simply relaxing after a long day, this mocktail will refresh you while gently preparing you for rest.

The benefits of a summer mocktail

Mocktails are gaining popularity, and it's no coincidence. They offer a healthier alternative to traditional cocktails while adding a touch of creativity and flavor to your favorite classics. A mocktail is hydrating, especially when it contains water-rich ingredients like cucumber or lime. It's also a light and balanced drink, much healthier than sugary sodas or alcoholic beverages.

Our Midnight Garden mocktail is our very first recipe. It offers an exceptional taste, perfectly suited to the summer heat, without the undesirable side effects of conventional alternatives. It prepares you for sleep, and simply making it takes you away from screens, making it an ideal and soothing evening routine.

Bring creativity to your NAP

NAP Original is the main ingredient in our mocktail, not only for its effects but also for its smooth, herbal base. This recipe highlights NAP's most vibrant notes with the addition of fresh, vegetal flavors. You can, of course, customize the recipe to your liking. If you enjoy fizzy drinks before bed, feel free to add some sparkling water. The goal is to help you relax and refresh with natural ingredients, while preparing your body for rest.

Recipe description

The Midnight Garden is a bright, tangy, and slightly sweet mocktail. It's made with fresh ingredients and NAP (Natural Alcoholic Nuggets). Refreshing yet sophisticated, it can be enjoyed on its own after a long day or shared with overnight guests.

Quantity, preparation and resting time

Servings: 2 glasses

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Dehydration time: between 4 and 8 hours

Total time: 10 minutes (not including dehydration)

Side view of a blueberry sleep mocktail, garnished with ice cubes, dehydrated lime, orange leaves and NAP.

List of ingredients

  • Ice
  • 2 dehydrated lime slices (see below for the dehydration method)
  • 1 can of 250 ml of NAP
  • ½ small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Juice of half a lime (approximately 50 ml)
  • 6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
  • 30g of blueberries (approximately 30 fruits)
  • Garnish: sprig of mint or orange leaf

Preparation steps

  1. Place a can of NAP in the refrigerator.
  2. Prepare and measure the lime slices, cucumber slices, lime juice, mint leaves and blueberries.
  3. Place the cucumber, blueberries and mint in a shaker or container.
  4. Gently crush the ingredients to release their aromas without pureeing them.
  5. Add the lime juice and the entire can of NAP. For a lighter taste, you can add a little mineral water.
  6. Let it steep for 2 to 3 minutes, then strain the mixture into a chilled glass with ice cubes.
  7. Use a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife to create a thin ribbon of cucumber.
  8. Decorate the glass with the cucumber ribbon, a slice of dehydrated lime and a sprig of fresh mint.
  9. Enjoy your Midnight Garden chilled, ideal for a summer evening.

How to dehydrate lime slices

Quantity, cooking and preparation

Servings: 10 to 12 lime slices

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Dehydration time: between 4 and 8 hours

Dehydrated lime slices on a baking sheet, one of which is being lifted by a spatula.

Ingredients needed

  • 2 to 3 fresh limes (preferably organic)
  • Optional: a pinch of sugar for a sweeter touch

Preparation steps

  1. Wash and dry the limes thoroughly.
  2. Cut them into thin and even slices (2 to 3 mm thick).
  3. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Preheat the oven to 77–93 °C.
  5. Bake for 4 to 8 hours, turning the slices every 30 to 45 minutes for even cooking.
  6. The slices are ready when they are completely dry and brittle once cooled.
  7. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container for several weeks.

Final words and an invitation to share

The Midnight Garden mocktail is a fun and creative way to personalize NAP for summer evenings. Take a moment of calm while preparing this recipe and let yourself be carried away by this soothing, relaxing drink.

Have you tried the recipe? Have you adapted it to your own taste? Share your thoughts on our Instagram account @napdrinks or by posting your photos and tagging us.

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