High Noon Drink Recipe

This High Noon cocktail is a vodka refresher and perfect for sunny summer afternoons or warm evenings. It tastes refreshing and crispy, mixing fruit with the clean finish of vodka,  a perfect drink for any event or party.

How to Make a High Noon Drink

Use vodka mixed in orange or pineapple juice and topped with a splash of soda to make a noon drink. Into a highball glass, pop in some ice, pour the vodka over it, then fill to the top with juice  and stir through for good measure, add soda for that bit of fizz just before drinking. Gently stir and add a slice or zest of citrus, perhaps some crushed mint leaves. Plus, it is so easy to adjust according to how you prefer your cocktails.

Ingredients

• Vodka: 2 ozs of a good vodka provides clear wholesomeness to the cocktail.
• Pineapple Juice: 4 oz fresh or store-bought pineapple juice is sweet and tangy.
• Fresh Lime Juice: Just 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice brings it all together with some brightness.
• Club Soda: Club soda makes the drink bubbly and refreshing.
• Garnish: Lime wheels or Pineapple slices for presentation and fragrance.

Instructions

1. Chill the Glass: Fill a highball glass with ice to chill it.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a shaker, add vodka with pineapple juice and lime juice. Shake well for 10-15 seconds.
3. Straining and Serving: Strain the mixture into a Collins glass filled with ice, then add club soda.
4. Garnish: Lime wheel or pineapple slice.

Serving Suggestions

• Chilled Preferred: Keep all the ingredients cold for a clean and refreshing drink.
• Serve with Light Snacks: When hosting an event pairing, serve light snacks like nuts or fresh fruit along with wine to help bring out the flavor in each category.
• Appearance Counts: If you can, showcase the striking color of this gin-based cocktail in a clear highball glass and garnish with fresh herbs or colorful fruit.
• Variations: Mix it up with different fruit juice bases, the grapefruit or cranberry, for a more traditional version of this recipe.
• Mocktail Version: Those who wish to enjoy a tasty mocktail can replace the vodka with sparkling water or even opt for non-alcoholic, natural flavor-connected vodka alternative.

Tips and Variations

• Crushed Ice: Crushed ice is favored, which can lead to a great cooling effect and texture of the drink.
• Flavor Variations: Try using flavored vodkas or a splash of coconut water for tropical vibes.
• More Bubbles: To add a whole lotta fizz to your mocktail, you can easily make it with sparkling water instead of club soda.
• Garnish with Style: Popular additions include a slice of fresh fruit or sprig of mint for taste and appearance bonus.
• Fresh Ingredients: Not a concentrate; instead, your choice of fresh juices tastes better.
• Chill Your Glasses: Meanwhile, pre-chill your glasses in the freezer to extend how long the drink remains cold.

Preparation Time

• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Serving Size: serves 1

Nutrition Information

• Calories: 150 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 10-15 grams
• Sugars: 8-12 grams
• Protein: 0 grams
• Fat: 0 grams

Ingredient Substitutes

• Vodka: You can opt to white rum for a different taste, or if you prefer a mocktail version, you could use non-alcoholic vodka.
• Club Soda: You can exchange club soda along with tonic water to add little bitterness or seltzer for more neutral taste.
• Fresh Juice: Replace fresh juice with flavored sparkling water: try to reduce your sugar intake but retain a fruity touch.
• Herbs and Garnishes: Top with edible flowers in place of fresh herbs, and give a try to lemon peel instead of lime for an alternative citrus flavor.

FAQs

Can you make a High Noon ahead of time?

High Noon recipes are best made as you go. Combine the non-carbonated ingredients together and store in the refrigerator or cooler until ready to serve; when ready, add ice and optional carbonation.

Is there a non-alcoholic High Noon?

Skip the vodka to prepare a mocktail, or use non-alcoholic options (plain soda water is not a bad option) and even more citrusy flavors.

What kind of glass is best for a high noon?

For the drink pictured, that perfect highball glass will show off this High Noon in all its colorful glory and allow for a full garnish while still leaving room for ice and finishing it to perfection with some fizz or your mix.

Can I use bottled juice instead of fresh juice? 

Make with fresh juice for the best flavor, or find a bottled version that uses quality fresh-squeezed, low sugar juices to keep it light and refreshing.

What to mix with high noon to lower sugar?

Replace juice with flavored water and a sugar-free sweetener for minimal-to-no-sugar.

Conclusion

High Noon cocktails fill a need as an adaptable option for spirited beverages essential to consumers of legal drinking age, tweaking its profile per individual tastes and dietary requirements. The flavors are so rich you can drink them straight, take no sugar added battlefield, and create a mocktail to serve in place of an old fashioned. Through experimenting with different substitutes and accompaniments, you can tailor your drink to fit any remote need.