3 non-alcoholic refreshing drinks to accompany your steak

Steak is almost always paired with wine. While they say it’s the perfect combo, people don’t always want the buzz of wine. At your next cookout, serve up these 3 refreshing non-alcoholic drinks that are the perfect complement to your grilled steak.

refreshing berry drink

What do you need:

• 2 cups of frozen blueberries

• 2 cups of mineral water

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 3/4 cup of water

• 3/4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• Ice

To make the syrup, combine the cranberries and water in a saucepan and simmer until the berries are tender and easily crushed, about 4 to 6 minutes. Smash the berries with the back of a spatula until none remain whole. Increase heat and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently. When ready, place the sugar in a bowl and pour the blueberry syrup through a strainer. Let cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Combine syrup, club soda, lemon juice, and lime juice in a glass. Cover with ice before serving.

Ginger Pear Punch

What do you need:

• One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, cut into thirds

• 8 cups pear juice, cooled

• 3 1/2 cups of mineral water

• 2 cups of water

• 1 cup of sugar

• 1 cup ginger syrup

• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

• Ice

• Candied ginger to decorate

To make the syrup, combine the ginger, water, and sugar in a saucepan, then bring to a boil. Lower the heat then simmer for 30 minutes or until reduced to a syrup. Remove from heat and let cool. When cool, mix with pear juice, lemon juice, and ground ginger. Add mineral water to the punch and stir. Cover with ice. Place candied ginger on toothpicks to garnish your cocktail glasses.

tropical mint sparkler

What do you need:

• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice

• 3/4 cup of mineral water

• 1/4 cup mint leaves

• 2 drops of rose water

• Ice

Mix the orange juice, mineral water, mint leaves, and rose water in a bowl. Stir to combine the ingredients well. Place ice in serving glasses and pour the sparkler mixture over the ice. Serve immediately.

A hot and delicious grilled steak calls for a cool and refreshing drink. Ditch the wine buzz this time around and opt for any of these 3 non-alcoholic drinks that are perfect to pair with a grilled steak!