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Sometimes you’re just not up for drinking alcohol! Maybe you have some important work tasks to tackle. Maybe you have some health-related reasons for choosing mocktails this year. Maybe you’re just tired of boozing after the holidays (or in general).
No matter the case, these mocktail recipes are a delicious (and easy) addition to your daily drink menu. Follow these mocktail recipes to a tee or let them inspire you to concoct your own non-alcoholic creation.
These 30 mocktails let you sip without the threat of a dreaded hangover. Scroll on for the recipes!
What is a mocktail?
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A mocktail is a mixed drink that tastes like a cocktail but doesn't have alcohol. It's a great option for anyone who can't have booze, is sober curious, or is trying out a challenge like Sober October or Dry January.
Is there alcohol in mocktails?
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There is no alcohol in mocktails. Here are some delicious alternatives to add:
- Sparkling grape juice
- Fruit juice
- Lemonade
- Soda
- Sparkling water
- Non-alcoholic spirits
What is a mocktail made of?
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Mocktails are typically made of fresh fruit, juice, sparkling water, herbs, and more, but you can experiment until you find a mix that you like.
Why make mocktails?
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Mocktails can are a healthy alternative to traditional alcoholic drinks. They're also a way to make sure no one feels left out during dinners or parties.
Keep reading for some delicious mocktail recipes!
Betty Buzz
Faux Mojito
This mocktail mojito has notes of lemon, orange, and mint for a spring and summer-ready sip. Make sure you go off with the garnishes to really amp up the vibes! (via Betty Buzz for Brit + Co)
Sarah Anderson
Kombucha Mocktail
Get some extra health benefits in your mocktail with this recipe that includes gut-healthy kombucha. It also features strawberries and ginger for a flavorful end result. (via Sarah Anderson for Brit + Co)
Meredith Holser
Sleepy Girl Mocktail
This viral mocktail is so yummy. A mix of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder, and sparkling prebiotic soda makes the perfect mocktail recipe to concoct ahead of bedtime since the magnesium facilitates good sleep. If you're not ready for some shut-eye, simply nix the magnesium powder. (via Brit + Co)
Gabi Porter
Jaguar's Coupe Mocktail
Think of this mocktail as a spicy, smoky mezcal cocktail, sans alcohol. You'll combine fresh bell pepper juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, honey, and non-alcoholic mezcal to make it. Cinco de Mayo is calling! (via Brit + Co)
Betty Buzz
Grapefruit Thyme Fizz
This sparkling mocktail recipe only requires three ingredients. The secret is using Betty Buzz Sparkling Grapefruit for the mixer. (via Betty Buzz for Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Rosemary Watermelonade
This is the perfect drink to get you in a warm weather mood, even when it's still cold outside. Rosemary, watermelon, and lemons are a combo made in heaven. (via Brit + Co)
The Unofficial Bridgerton Cookbook
Blueberry Lavender Fizz
Foamy, fruity, and a beautiful pastel shade, these mocktails are perfect for any time of day. Their color comes from the mix of jam and heavy cream, but the sparkling water still gives them a nice edge. (via The Unofficial Bridgerton Cookbook by Lex Taylor for Brit + Co)
A Spicy Perspective
Cucumber Ginger Mint Agua Fresca
This refreshing, citrusy drink is exactly the kind of thing you need, whether you're cooling off in the afternoon or you're daydreaming about summer. All you need to do is blend the ingredients and strain into a glass. Talk about easy. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Waterloo
Waterloo Smoked Peach Paloma
Concocted with Waterloo's peach sparkling water grapefruit, and smoked salt, this is one tasty mocktail for any season. It can also be made in a big batch! (via Waterloo)
Calico and Twine
Strawberry Thyme Lemonade
Strawberry lemonade is a tried and true classic, and adding in fresh thyme (or mint, or basil) provides an herbal flavor that's unique yet delicious. (via Calico and Twine)
Half Baked Harvest
Fiery Golden Mango Tonic
This drink has a mix of flavors and layers that is almost too good to be true. Chamomile tea, ginger, mango juice, lemon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper? You have to taste it to believe it. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Aura Bora
Persimmon Sour
This sober sipper is delightfully sweet, but has a nice sour side, too. To make it, shake 2 ounces fresh orange juice, 1 ounce lemon juice, 0.5 ounce agave, and 1 egg white over ice. Pour 2 ounces of Aura Bora Persimmon Clove into a glass with ice, then pour the contents of the shaker over it. Garnish with a shake of cinnamon, and a persimmon slice for added fanciness. (via Aura Bora)
Ghia
Whatever Floats Your Boat
This vibrant drink combines citrus, honey, cucumber, and Ghia Berry to create a refreshing AF sip. To make it, shake 3 muddled cucumber slices, 0.75 ounce honey, and 0.5 ounce fresh lemon juice vigorously over ice. Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube, then float a splash of Ghia Berry to top things off. Garnish with a cucumber slice! (via Ghia)
Monin
Golden Spice Maple Nectar
This seasonal mocktail combines Monin's Maple Spice and Golden Turmeric syrups, fresh orange, carrot, and lemon juice for a fragrant and flavorful sip. (via Monin)
Crowded Kitchen
Cranberry Mocktail
This fruity, sober sipper will last you through the holiday season with notes of cranberry and herbs. (via Crowded Kitchen)
Cilantro Parsley
Spicy Margarita Mocktail with Grapefruit
Margaritas are one of our favorite drinks, and this booze-free pick features a delicious mix of lime juice, grapefruit juice, jalapeño simple syrup, and Tajin. Don't forget the salt rim! (via Cilantro Parsley)
wildwonder
Strawberry Passion No-groni
To make this mocktail, first you'll craft your own apéritif blend: combine 16 ounces grapefruit juice, a few slices of dried orange, and some warm spices in a saucepan and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. Strain and chill the blend, then pour equal parts wildwonder Strawberry Passion and the apéritif blend into a glass with ice. Voila! (via wildwonder)
Easy Bistro & Bar
Risky Business
The Risky Business mocktail from Garth Poe at Easy Bistro & Bar is a super fun play on the Whiskey Sour, except it nixes the alcohol altogether. To make it, mix 1.5 ounces Seedlip Aromatic (#94), 0.75 ounce grenadine, 0.5 ounce strawberry-balsamic shrub, 0.5 ounce lemon juice, 0.5 ounce lime juice, and 3 cardamom pods together in an iced shaker, then strain into a glass and garnish with a lemon slice. (via Garth Poe)
AVEC
"Whiskey" Apple
This whiskey-less mocktail still has a nice kick to elevate your NA adventures. To make it, pour 1.5 ounces non-alcoholic whiskey, 0.25 ounce lemon juice, and 0.5 ounce honey into a glass with ice, and stir. Top it all off with a pour of AVEC x Yes! Apples Fuji Apple & Cardamom, garnishing with an apple slice to finish. Enjoy! (via AVEC)
Two Spoons
The Best Mimosa Recipe
Mimosas are incredibly easy to turn into mocktails, which is great, considering how fun they are to drink! Add this recipe to your plans for baby showers, brunches, or girls' nights in for some extra fun. Find a non-alcoholic sparkling wine to keep that desired sweetness, or opt for sparkling water if you prefer no sugar. (via Two Spoons)
Chef Bai
Paloma Mocktail
This recipe doesn't just swap the booze for orange juice and agave, but also uses black salt on the rim instead of white salt for an unexpected finish. (via Chef Bai)
Waterloo
Ginger Citrus Go-Getter
This mocktail earns its elegance from some DIY ice cubes made with edible flowers. Once you've made your own, add 2 ounces green juice, 2 ounces coconut water, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt to a shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into a glass with the floral ice cubes, then top it all off with 6 ounces of Waterloo's Ginger Citrus Twist Sparkling Water and a cucumber slice! (via Waterloo)
Aura Bora
Peach Honeysuckle Mocktail
This mocktail recipe is so simple, but yields a deliciously complex flavor. To make it, shake 1 oz grapefruit juice, .75 oz lime juice, and .25 oz agave syrup over ice. Then, pour into a glass with ice and add 3 oz Aura Bora Peach Honeysuckle over top. Garnish with a grapefruit slice and sip away! (via Aura Bora)
Ghia
Melon-ial Mocktail
This sweet mocktail recipe is full of melon flavors. To make it, add 2 ounces store-bought or homemade melon juice into a wine glass. Add 1 ounce Ghia Berry and a pour of your favorite sparkling water. Top things off with ice, fresh herbs, and a lemon wheel! (via Ghia)
Amanda Wilens
Lemon Mocktail
This easy mocktail recipe looks beautiful but only takes five minutes to put together. You can upgrade your ice cubes and add edible flowers to the drink to take things to the next level. (via Amanda Wilens)
Salt & Lavender
Easy Elderflower Mocktail Recipe
You can try making your own elderflower syrup for this recipe (or grabbing a bottle online), but you can't go wrong either way. With the syrup, club soda, and berries, this drink is just the refreshing sip you need once late afternoon rolls around. (via Salt & Lavender)
La Croix
Berry Skinny Faux Cosmo
This mocktail recipe is as easy as can be. You'll make your own mix of Razz-Cranberry or Berry LaCroix Sparkling Water, light Cranberry juice, and lime juice for a refreshing bev! (via La Croix)
Barley & Sage
Woodford Spire Cocktail
All you need to do to turn this mixed drink into a mocktail is swap the bourbon for black tea. With lemonade and cranberry juice, this is a delicious sip for any day of the week. (via Barley & Sage)
Culinary Hill
Lemon Spezi
Similar to how the TikTok-viral dirty soda swaps coffee for Coca-Cola, this drink uses soda in place of tea for a new take on the Arnold Palmer. Lemon Coke just got upgraded. (via Culinary Hill)
Culinary Hill
Peachy Keen
To make this mocktail, first, you'll craft your very own juice ice cubes by freezing your favorite juice (pineapple, apple, orange, etc.) inside some molds. Then, combine 2 ounces ginger kombucha and 4 ounces Waterloo Peach Sparkling Water in a glass, garnishing it all with the cubes and a single rosemary sprig for maximum mocktail fanciness. (via Waterloo)
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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Chloe Williams and Meredith Holser.
