Fuel the Holiday Fun with May Sparkling Juice

A fancy and family-perfect drink, serving mocktails allow a more inclusive atmosphere that are insanely satisfying but totally liquor-free. A perfect party refresher that will also put all your guests in the holiday fun and festive spirit, it’s also ideal to serve for all reason or occasion. And these almost effortless recipes will encourage you to Say Yes to May today.

Pop open a bottle and you know that it’s made of fresh and fruity flavors, with an aroma that’s like an autumn stroll through the vineyards and the alluring smell of winery during harvest. Made of Belgium’s finest and carefully selected red and white grapes, each pour of May Sparkling Juice is a reminder of the good times and will make you more than ready to celebrate whatever life throws at you. So bring on the joy and try these recipes that will surely send a jolt of excitement in each sip!

May’s Watermelon Surprise

The perfect match for a rich dish, this intensely refreshing concoction will open the palate to the wonders of watermelon. The zing of lime also enhances its bright and juicy flavor that’s perfect for sipping on a warm day.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 10 cups diced watermelon
• 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 4 cups chilled May Sparkling Juice (red)
• Ice cubes
• Garnish: mint sprigs

Instructions:

1.  Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat.
2. Cook until sugar ­dissolves, stirring with a whisk. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 15 minutes.
3. Strain and discard solids. Working in batches, place diced watermelon and fresh lime juice in a blender. Process until smooth.
4. Strain watermelon mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher; discard solids. Stir in sugar syrup and May Sparkling Juice.
5. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.

May’s Mango Tropical Fizz

When life gives you lemons, serve this invigorating mango drink that’s both sweet and tart. Be sure to add some fresh sprig of mint leaves for that whiff of crisp and cooling flavor!

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle May Sparkling Juice (white), chilled
• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• ½ cup of mango slices
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint (optional)

Instructions:

1.  In a pitcher whisk together 1/2 cup water and sugar until sugar has dissolved.
2. Mix until well blended.
3. Stir in lime juice. Pour in May Sparkling Juice and stir once.
4. Add ice and mint.