Six-ingredient mocktail recipes with May Sparkling Juice

Serving mocktails is an insanely satisfying but totally liquor-free treat. A perfect party refresher that will also put your guests in the holiday mood and festive spirit. These easy-to-make mocktails will encourage you to “Say yes to May.”

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, May Sparkling Juice lets you celebrate whatever life throws at you.

May Sparkling Juice is available in leading supermarkets and groceries nationwide. For information, visit and like its official Facebook fan page www. facebook.com/MayPhilippines.

WATERMELON SURPRISE

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 Procedure: 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.