Summer you say? Is it safe to come out yet? Finally, the sun and heat have descended upon us. Time to get out the beach chairs, pool floaties, tiny umbrellas, and whip up some beachside beverages with our summer friends, Ginger, Sherry and some oleo saccharum. Part 1 of this series focuses on the Danbury Donkey.

On the topic of non-alcoholic beer, I made a flavorful non-alcoholic cocktail for a wedding last year, spinning-off the Moscow Mule; I call it the Danbury Donkey. This is a really simple mixed drink you can make at a party or bring to the beach. For a non-alcoholic cocktail, or mocktail, ginger beer is very common; it has a lot of flavor, isn't too sweet and tastes ever so refreshing. But we're not pouring ginger beer into a glass and calling it a cocktail. In fact, before you pour any ginger beer in, start with a fresh lime and some mint sprigs. Cut the lime up into a few pieces, toss them in a cup with the mint and 2 tsp of sugar. Muddle muddle muddle, rocking in the well, rocking in the well. Sorry, muddle it, get all the lime juice out, then add ice cubes and pour in the ginger beer. You may also want to add some French Lemonade and/or some spicy chili bitters if you have any.

The Danbury Donkey is a refreshing and flavorful non-alcoholic cocktail that is perfect for any summer gathering or beach day. With its combination of fresh lime, mint, sugar, and ginger beer, this mocktail is a crowd-pleaser that is easy to make and delicious to drink. For those looking to add some extra kick to their Danbury Donkey, adding some French Lemonade or spicy chili bitters can take the flavor profile to the next level. So whether you're sipping on a Danbury Donkey poolside or bringing it along to a picnic, this mocktail is sure to be a hit with all of your summer friends. Cheers to a refreshing and enjoyable summer filled with delicious beverages and good company! Remember to share this recipe with your friends and family, and use keywords like mocktail, non-alcoholic cocktail, ginger beer, lime, and mint in your social media posts to spread the word.

Checkout Chemixtry's instagram for more cocktail ideas. They have a ton of drink recipes to try.