10 Creative Cocktails and Mocktails Using Viewer ColaViewer Cola’s familiar caramel notes and effervescent fizz make it a versatile mixer for both alcoholic cocktails and alcohol-free mocktails. Below are ten recipes—five cocktails and five mocktails—ranging from simple two-ingredient mixes to layered, bar-quality drinks you can make at home. Each recipe includes ingredients, step-by-step instructions, garnish suggestions, and one quick tip to elevate the flavor.
Cocktails
1) Classic Viewer Cuba Libre
Ingredients:
- 50 ml light rum
- 120 ml Viewer Cola
- 10 ml fresh lime juice (half a lime)
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add the rum and lime juice.
- Top with Viewer Cola and gently stir once.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Tip: Use freshly squeezed lime for brightness; express the oils by rubbing the rim with the lime wedge.
2) Viewer Cherry Smash
Ingredients:
- 50 ml bourbon
- 90 ml Viewer Cola
- 20 ml cherry liqueur (or muddled fresh cherries + 10 ml simple syrup)
- 4–6 fresh mint leaves
- Cherry and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions:
- In a shaker, gently muddle mint with cherry liqueur (or cherries + syrup).
- Add bourbon and ice; shake briefly to chill.
- Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass and top with Viewer Cola.
- Garnish with a cherry and mint sprig.
Tip: Lightly slap the mint before garnishing to release aroma without bitterness.
3) Spiced Viewer Rum Punch
Ingredients:
- 40 ml dark rum
- 20 ml spiced rum
- 60 ml Viewer Cola
- 30 ml pineapple juice
- Dash of Angostura bitters
- Pineapple wedge and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a Collins glass with ice.
- Add both rums, pineapple juice, and bitters.
- Top with Viewer Cola and stir gently.
- Garnish with pineapple wedge and cinnamon stick.
Tip: Toast the cinnamon stick over a flame briefly to boost aroma before using.
4) Viewer Espresso Cola Martini
Ingredients:
- 30 ml vodka
- 30 ml coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)
- 30 ml freshly brewed espresso, cooled
- 60 ml Viewer Cola
- Coffee beans for garnish
Instructions:
- Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, and espresso in a shaker with ice; shake vigorously.
- Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
- Carefully float Viewer Cola on top (pour over the back of a spoon for a layered effect).
- Garnish with 3 coffee beans.
Tip: Use cold-brewed coffee for smoother flavor and better layering.
5) Smoky Viewer Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 60 ml smoked whiskey or mezcal
- 10 ml simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 30–60 ml Viewer Cola (to taste)
- Orange twist and smoked cherry for garnish
Instructions:
- In a mixing glass, combine whiskey, syrup, and bitters with ice; stir until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Top gently with a splash of Viewer Cola.
- Garnish with an expressed orange twist and a smoked cherry.
Tip: For extra smoke, briefly capture the smoke in the glass using a smoking cloche or a smoked rosemary spritz.
Mocktails
6) Virgin Viewer Lime Fizz
Ingredients:
- 180 ml Viewer Cola
- 15 ml fresh lime juice
- 10 ml simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Lime wheel and mint for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a Collins glass with ice.
- Add lime juice and simple syrup.
- Top with Viewer Cola and stir.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.
Tip: Use crushed ice for a slushier mouthfeel.
7) Viewer Tropical Cooler
Ingredients:
- 120 ml Viewer Cola
- 60 ml pineapple juice
- 30 ml orange juice
- 10 ml grenadine (for color)
- Pineapple leaf or orange slice for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add pineapple and orange juices, then top with Viewer Cola.
- Slowly pour grenadine down the side to create a sunrise effect.
- Garnish with pineapple leaf or orange slice.
Tip: Chill juices beforehand to keep carbonation lively.
8) Spiced Apple Viewer Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 120 ml Viewer Cola
- 90 ml apple cider
- 10 ml lemon juice
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Apple slice and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions:
- Combine apple cider and lemon juice in a shaker with ice; shake briefly.
- Strain into an ice-filled glass and top with Viewer Cola.
- Sprinkle a tiny pinch of cinnamon on top and garnish.
Tip: Warm the cider slightly for a cozy winter version, then top with chilled Viewer Cola.
9) Viewer Lavender Sparkle
Ingredients:
- 150 ml Viewer Cola
- 15 ml lavender syrup
- 15 ml lemon juice
- Lemon twist and edible lavender (optional) for garnish
Instructions:
- Add lavender syrup and lemon juice to a glass with ice.
- Top with Viewer Cola and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and a few lavender buds if available.
Tip: Make lavender syrup with 1:1 sugar to water and 1 tbsp dried lavender simmered for 5 minutes, then cooled and strained.
10) Cucumber Cooler with Viewer Cola
Ingredients:
- 120 ml Viewer Cola
- 60 ml cucumber juice or muddled cucumber
- 15 ml lime juice
- 10 ml simple syrup
- Cucumber ribbon and mint for garnish
Instructions:
- Muddle cucumber with lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker; add ice and shake briefly.
- Strain into a glass over fresh ice and top with Viewer Cola.
- Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and mint.
Tip: Peel a long ribbon with a vegetable peeler for an elegant garnish.
Nutrition and Substitutions
- For lower sugar: use diet Viewer Cola or reduce syrups and fruit juices.
- To make any cocktail nonalcoholic: replace spirits with 30–60 ml flavored nonalcoholic spirits or extra juice/tea.
- For vegan clarity: most Viewer Cola brands are vegan, but check specific mixers (e.g., some maraschino cherries use non-vegan glazing).
Glassware, Ice, and Presentation Tips
- Use fresh, clear ice (large cubes for slow dilution in spirit-forward drinks; crushed for slushy mocktails).
- Chill glasses for cocktails served straight up.
- Garnish with expressive actions: express citrus oils over the drink, lightly slap herbs, or use skewers for layered garnishes.
These 10 recipes show how Viewer Cola can be the backbone of drinks from bright and fizzy to dark and smoky. Want printable recipe cards or measurements converted to ounces or milliliters?
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