Tang Ka Tamasha: Make These Refreshing Mocktails With Tang

The perfect cocktail ingredient can balance flavors as well as enhance them. And would you believe us if we told you that the beloved drink mix Tang is one such cocktail ingredient that can elevate your mixes and give them better flavor? Tang’s biggest USP is perhaps its lightness; the citrus-flavored drink powder is easy to moderate and can also be used to ton down some of the other potent mixing agents. Here are some cocktail recipes made with Tang which will surprise you!

Tangy Tequila Tango:

Tequila pairs perfectly with citrus flavors since the latter enhances tequila’s rich and natural agave base. This pairing is easy to make since you just need lime juice, agave and tang. Try to sprinkle in some sugar on the rime for some fun!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz silver tequila
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1 oz Tang powder
• 1/2 oz agave syrup
• Chili salt for rimming
• Ice cubes
• Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions:

• Rim the glass with chili salt.
• In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, Tang powder, and agave syrup.
• Shake well until the Tang powder is dissolved.
• Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over ice.
• Garnish with a lime wheel.

Tropical Tang Punch:

In tropical cocktails, citrusy flavors are usually the base flavors, so Tang can be a great option since its quantity can be moderated and its tanginess can be easily controlled as well. This cocktail needs both orange powder and Tang powder to balance the natural elements

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz coconut rum
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 1 oz orange juice
• 1 oz Tang powder
• Splash of club soda
• Pineapple wedge for garnish
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

• In a shaker, mix coconut rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and Tang powder.
• Shake well until the Tang powder is fully incorporated.
• Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
• Top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Berry Burst Tangtini:

This interesting cocktail has a strong berry flavour and the Tang can help with the balance since it can moderate the intensity well. Cranberry juice is naturally tart and Tang’s light flavor can help pare down its potent flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz berry-flavored vodka
• 1 oz cranberry juice
• 1 oz Tang powder
• Fresh berries for muddling
• Ice cubes
• Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

• In a shaker, muddle fresh berries. Add vodka, cranberry juice, and Tang powder to the shaker.
• Shake well, ensuring the Tang powder is dissolved.
• Strain the mixture into a martini glass filled with ice. Garnish with a twist of lemon.

Minty Citrus Fizz:

Mint and orange is a combination made in heaven; this is a great cocktail for summer and in winter, you can add a hint of depth to it with a dark orange zest. But the Tang can help retain its lightness

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz gin
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz Tang powder
• Fresh mint leaves
• Club soda
• Orange slice for garnish
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

• In a shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, and Tang powder. Add fresh mint leaves and muddle gently.
• Shake well and strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Top with club soda for a fizzy kick.
• Garnish with an orange slice.

Tangy Raspberry Lemonade Spritzer:

Elevate your palates with this Tangy Raspberry Lemonade Spritzer, which is a flavorful fusion of tangy citrus and sweet raspberry notes. Try to use fresh raspberries for this one since they need to be muddled and fresh berries always release more potent juices

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz raspberry vodka
• 1 oz lemonade
• 1 oz Tang powder
• Fresh raspberries for muddling
• Sparkling water
• Lemon wheel for garnish
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

• In a shaker, muddle fresh raspberries.
• Add raspberry vodka, lemonade, and Tang powder to the shaker. Shake well until the Tang powder is fully dissolved.
• Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water for effervescence
• Garnish with a lemon wheel and a few whole raspberries.

Tang Infused Mojito Madness:

Bring a tangy twist to the classic Mojito with this Tang-infused version. The zesty citrus flavors of Tang complement the minty freshness, creating a perfectly balanced and repeatable cocktail 

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1 oz Tang powder
• Fresh mint leaves
• Soda water
• Lime wedge for garnish
• Sugar for rimming
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

• Rim the glass with sugar for a sweet touch. In a shaker, combine white rum, lime juice, and Tang powder.
• Add fresh mint leaves and muddle gently. Shake well and strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
• Top with soda water for a fizzy kick. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.