Recipes for "mocktails"

For a fancier finish and a flavorful sip, rim your glass with Tajín. Cut the lime in half and reserve one half.

Cut two wedges from the other half and use a wedge to moisten the rim of your glass; set the other aside for garnish.

Sprinkle some Tajín on a small plate and dip the rim of the glass in the seasoning.

Add three slices of the jalapeño (or to taste) and the agave to a glass. Drop in the wedge of lime you used to rim the glass. If you have smoked salt handy, add a sprinkle. Otherwise, you can add a little kosher salt or omit it.

Use a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon to smash the ingredients together, dissolving the agave and salt. Juice the lime half and add the juice, about 1 tablespoon. Stir.

Top with lots of ice, then pour the club soda over top. Garnish with the remaining slice of jalapeño and wedge of lime and serve.

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Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph

Combine water, sugar, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute; remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.

Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove mint leaves; let cool.