Mocktail Recipes Everyone Will Love
If you're cutting back on alcohol or giving up drinking for Dry January, because you're expecting or simply because you're looking to be a bit healthier, you may think you're in for sipping seltzer and juice while your friends enjoy stiff cocktails and delicious drinks. But that just isn't the case. There are tons of satisfying, fun mixed drinks you can make without a lick of alcohol in them. These zero-alcohol cocktails – also known as mocktails – are so good, you won't miss the booze.
Cos-mock
If you're having brunch with your girlfriends, you don't need to skip to Cosmos. Fruity flavors of homemade orange marmalade combine with cranberry juice for that delicious taste, just without the alcohol.
Blueberry Vanilla “Lemonade” Shaved Ice Mocktail
Calamansi is an exotic fruit you may not have heard of, and if you can't get your hands on calamansi juice, fresh-squeezed lemon juice can be a substitute in this shaved ice mocktail.
For the Blueberry Vanilla "Lemonade" Shaved Ice Mocktail, click here.
Watermelon Basil Kiss
Basil is the perfect plant to have in your indoor garden, with plenty of uses in the kitchen. Add basil leaves to your pitcher for a fragrant drink.
For the Watermelon Basil Kiss recipe, click here.
Vegan Eggnog
This eggnog recipe is family-friendly and vegan-friendly, and it requires just oat milk and maple syrup with a bit of ground cinnamon and nutmeg. That makes it a great choice for expecting mothers who may choose to avoid raw eggs.
Pineapple Mint Julep
Make a fresh sour mix for your bar cart and add that and some club soda to a mix of pineapple and mint leaves for a tropical twist on the mint julep.
Souchong Sour
This lovely take on a whiskey sour still offers a well-balanced mixed drink without needing whiskey.
Shirley Temple
Named for the famous child star of the 1930s, the Shirley Temple is a classic mocktail you can make by adding a bit of grenadine to ginger ale or lemon-lime soda. Use a regional soda and add a splash of orange juice, if you prefer.
Roy Rogers
The Roy Rogers is essentially a Shirley Temple that uses cola instead of lemon-lime soda. The taste of grenadine syrup in a nice, cold glass of Coca-Cola is a major upgrade on your everyday Cherry Coke.
Fauxjito
Mint is a refreshing addition to any drink. Add some mint leaves to a glass of club soda along with a bit of lime juice and simple syrup for a non-alcoholic mojito, or fauxjito.
Moscow Mule Mocktail
The mocktail Moscow Mule is similar to the classic cocktail itself. Just add simple syrup and lime juice to a mix of non-alcoholic ginger beer and club soda, garnishing with mint leaves and a slice of lime to make it extra fancy.
Mint Julep Mocktail
Mint juleps are a classic Kentucky Derby cocktail, and you can easily make a mocktail version by adding some lemon juice, simple syrup and sprigs of mint to a glass of ginger ale.
Sparkling Sangria Mocktail
For more Spanish flavor, make yourself a sangria mocktail with grape juice, apple juice and orange juice, adding in fruit slices and some whole cloves and cinnamon sticks from your spice drawer.
Cranberry Kiss
A bit of orange juice and club soda can be the perfect addition to a glass of cranberry juice, making the Cranberry Kiss a quick and easy mocktail for any occasion.
Grapefruit Basil Kombucha Mocktail with Butterfly Pea Flower Shaved Ice
There are so many plants you probably didn't realize you can eat, and they make for picturesque mocktails. Create colored ice using spring pea flowers, for a wow-worthy addition to this herbaceous mocktail.
For the Grapefruit Basil Kombucha Mocktail with Butterfly Pea Flower Shaved Ice recipe, click here.
Blackberry & Lavender Spritzer
Lavender is a wonderful ingredient for boosting happiness, and you can use some dried lavender and blackberry syrup to make a lovely and aromatic spritzer.
Virgin Bloody Mary
You really don't need vodka to enjoy the spicy flavors of a classic bloody Mary. Go wild with the garnishes to make this drink feel worthy of an indulgent brunch.
Christmas Punch
Pink lemonade and grenadine syrup are combined with a red carbonated drink such as strawberry or cherry soda for a classic Christmas punch. This recipe from grandma is very festive and traditionally mixed up for the holidays, but it's delicious any time of year.
Pineapple Turmeric Mocktail with Muddled Dandelion Greens
Make a grapefruit soda mocktail by adding in chunks of fresh pineapple, dandelion greens, crystallized ginger and a bit of turmeric to boost your immune system.
For the Pineapple Turmeric Mocktail with Muddled Dandelion Greens recipe, click here.
Frozen Fruit Punch Slushies
A slushie is a great way to beat the heat, but a refreshing fruit punch slush is good even in the dead of winter.
Kid’s Tropical Sparkler
While it may be a "kid's drink," this tropical sparkler can be enjoyed by just about anyone.
Raspberry Lemonade Punch
You can make a cool and refreshing punch bowl of delicious pink lemonade by adding lemonade and lemon-lime soda to raspberry sherbet.
Virgin Piña Colada
The perfect addition to the ultimate family staycation, virgin piña coladas are among the most popular frozen mocktails.
Rainbow Sherbet Punch
This bright, colorful mocktail mixes fruit punch and tropical-flavored juice with ginger ale and club soda along with the fruits of your choice. Be sure to add a scoop of rainbow sherbet to each glass for extra fun.
For the Rainbow Sherbet Punch recipe, click here.
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