Lockbox's Orange Dream Mocktail. Photo provided by Lockbox at 21c
Mocktails — non-alcoholic concoctions that give the same fun and fancy feeling of a cocktail, but without the buzz or the hangover — are having a moment, and the bar/restaurant Lockbox, located at 21c Lexington Museum Hotel, is embracing that moment with a handful of “zero proof” beverages on its cocktail menu. Among the selections is the Orange Dream, which embodies the nostalgia of a Creamsicle, with a level of elevation and a fun pop of color that are perfect to enjoy while perusing the hotel’s contemporary art galleries.
Ingredients:
• 2 ounces orange vanilla simple syrup
• ½ ounce oat milk
• 3 ounces soda
• Ice
• Orange slice (for garnish)
Method:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add orange vanilla simple syrup and oat milk to the shaker. Shake well until chilled. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Top with soda. Garnish with an orange slice. Serve and enjoy!
Orange Vanilla Simple Syrup:
Add ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Once dissolved, remove from heat and add ½ tablespoon of vanilla extract along with a couple of dashes of orange extract. Stir until combined. Let cool and store in the refrigerator.