A "Fresh Start" Must-Try Mocktail Recipe Featuring Ronin Farm & Restaurant

Whether you're being mindful for dry-January or just looking for a crowd-pleasing drink - mocktails are a quick and unique way to bring something new to the table. Ronin Farm & Restaurant's Owner Amanda Light shares her favorite mocktail recipe with us! Scroll below to mix-up this easy-craft mocktail recipe right at home!

As of May 2025, Ronin has moved all of their operations to the Ronin Farm. For the most up-to-date information about Ronin, follow their Instagram and Facebook.

Ronin features family farm cuisine with a constantly evolving menu. Set in the beautiful, newly-renovated historic Ice House on Main in Downtown Bryan, their selections are based on the current growing season and what they have harvested from their garden during that given week.

Ronin has also built an innovative beverage program featuring interesting and unusual offerings which are aligned with their philosophies on food - an emphasis on small production, organic, biodynamic offerings of the season. We know you will be delighted with Ronin's drink selections, and maybe even explore something new!

"Fresh Start" Mocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1 ounce Cooled Chamomile Tea
  • 1 ounce Honey + Chamomile Simple Syrup
  • .25 ounces Fresh Ginger Juice
  • 3 Cardamom Pods
Ronin Farm & Restaurant's "Fresh Start" Mocktail.

Directions:

Add all ingredients into a shaker tin, add ice, shake vigorously for 15 seconds, then fine strain. For an extra touch, we recommend garnishing your mocktail with a bit of dried or fresh chamomile tea & lavender. Serve in a cocktail coupe glass.

Shop ingredients for this recipe at a local farmers’ market right here in Bryan!

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