These 50 beautiful and refreshing mocktails are just what you need to cool down this summer!
Kids of all ages will enjoy these and you won’t even miss the alcohol!
Cocktails are refreshing and flavorful, so it’s no wonder they’re a popular choice when the weather heats up.
In fact, they can be so enticing that they’re hard to pass up – even when you’re not trying to get drunk at noon.
If you have more than one, you may be setting yourself up for a nasty hangover.
These delicious drinks also present a challenge for pregnant women, children who want to try them, and people with health issues that keep them from drinking alcohol.
When alcohol for all just won’t cut it, mocktails leave no guest out of the party.
By replacing liquor with non-alcoholic bases, you can whip up and serve tasty treats that won’t leave you (or your friends) with a headache.
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Caramelized Citrus Smash
While the grill is hot, throw on some fresh citrus for a beverage that will keep you cool while you’re cooking. My Caramelized Citrus Smash is perfect for summer and all year long just leave out the vodka for a mocktail!
Let’s celebrate with a crisp light cocktail made with fresh blackberry syrup and sparkling water, my Blackberry Coconut Splash! Make it a mocktail by leaving out the vodka!
Don’t save this patriotic thirst quencher for Memorial Day or the 4th of July, stay healthy and hydrated all summer long with this colorful fruit infused red white and blueberry water.
Refreshing Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade with Honey and Mint
Give your lemonade an upgrade by adding raspberry puree and a homemade honey syrup. Since the drink takes a few hours to chill, make it in the morning to serve in the afternoon.
Add a splash of flavor to your virgin mojito by using a flavored sparkling water. While a melon sparkling water works well with blueberries, you can also try a grapefruit variety.
This drink uses sparkling water or club soda as a base, making it a safe alternative for hard lemonades. The basil can be swapped out with mint, and you only need to add sugar if you want to.
A homemade blueberry syrup is the secret to making this fruity delight. To serve it at a party, stick some leftover blueberries on skewers to add some flair to each glass. If you like how the syrup tastes, try adding it to some pancakes, too!
Can’t be “Beet”: Beet, Citrus, and Ginger Sangria Mocktail
Who doesn’t love sangria in the summertime?! This Fourth of July-friendly drink is made using ginger beer, a non-alcoholic alternative to wine. If you don’t have a juicer at home, buy a beet juice instead of fresh beets.
Watermelon has always been a summer staple – now, you can drink it! Simply blend your melon, strain it, and add some club soda. Pour your soda into the glass slowly to create a pretty ombre effect!
While this recipe calls for rum extract, you can buy a bottle that doesn’t contain alcohol. Be sure to read the bottle carefully before you use it – even some imitation extracts have alcohol in them!
If you’re on the Whole30 diet, this coconut mocktail will fit perfectly into your meal plan! Use a light coconut milk to prevent clumps in your drink and to make each serving just 127 calories.
A drink that closely resembles the American flag is a great choice for patriotic summer parties. Cut star shapes out of a granny smith apple using a cookie cutter – it’s way more creative than using a star-shaped ice cube tray!
Here’s another red, white, and blue party drink! This kid-friendly slushy is made using a martini mix, and it’s topped with sprinkles and whipped cream.
No list of non-alcoholic beverages would be complete without a virgin pina colada! Leave out the rum and use pineapple juice, cream of coconut, ice, and vanilla extract. Without the alcohol, this drink is inexpensive, too. How many other Pina Coladas cost 56 cents per serving?!
Shirley Temples were originally made with kids in mind, so they’re naturally non-alcoholic. If you’re serving this drink at a party, throw it in a punch bowl and add a few scoops of sherbet.
Blend rice, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla to create this agua fresca. Horchata is traditionally made without milk, but many people add some to make the drink creamy. If you’ve never tried one, you’re missing out!
There’s no added sugar in this citrus beverage, making it great for kids who already have too much energy. The six peaches or nectarines will help your kids reach their daily fruit intake for the day – something not every kid does on their own!
Wild Huckleberry Mint Mojito Mocktail (or Cocktail)
This tart drink calls for huckleberries, but you can use blueberries if you can’t find huckleberries where you live. It’s topped with sparkling water, so you’ll save money by not buying the rum that would normally go in your glass.
Some people look forward to eating pomegranates as summer approaches. Now, you can drink it by combining it with sparkling water. If you’re short on time, buy pomegranate juice instead of squeezing your own from fresh fruit.
Use any flavored soda as a base for this custom mocktail. Then, add grenadine, cherries, and lime. Grab a few different sodas if you’re serving these drinks at a party. You never know which of your guests prefers Fanta over 7-Up!
A refreshing mix of lime and mint, this Virgin Mojito Recipe will be your new favorite drink! This non-alcoholic mojito recipe will be a hit with kids and adults alike. There is so much flavor from the healthy ingredients in this mojito mocktail and they’re super easy to make for a crowd.
This sparkling grapefruit thyme mocktail is a delicious refreshment on hot summer days. Whether you serve it to friends and family on the terrace or you simply enjoy a glass alone – this fruity drink always fits.
Lavender is finally starting to pop up around here so it’s the right time to go snag a bundle and make yourself one of these lemon lavender mocktails. These are perfect for a get-together with your favorite ladies!
An easy recipe for Raspberry Lemonade Fizz. Make this non-alcoholic beverage the “signature drink” at your next party! It only takes 3 ingredients and everything can be made ahead. And you can spike it if you want to!
This honey rhubarb lemonade is a healthier way to enjoy a spring drink, with rhubarb incorporated for a tart and colorful naturally pink lemonade. This even works with green rhubarb stalks using a special trick – and it’s not strawberries.
This easy to create mocktail is prepared with only a few ingredients such as green apple, simple syrup and sparkling water. It is a kid-friendly drink, light and crispy. Every sip you'll take, you will want to savour!
My watermelon drink (a mocktail of sorts) was even better than I imagined and now I’m so excited to have such an easy drink to sip on in this summer heat.
Fresh rosemary and ginger infused simple syrup with pear nectar and ginger ale. Easy Sparkling Ginger Pear Mocktail, or add alcohol for a holiday cocktail.
This honey blackberry mint mocktail is refreshing, sweet (but not too sweet), delicious, and much healthier than a traditional cocktail… and best of all, it contains absolutely no refined sugar!
These Frozen Peach Bellinis are a delicious blend of peaches (I used fresh, but freeze them briefly to make a super cold and refreshing drink), sparkling apple juice, SPLENDA® Sugar Blend, and a little lime juice to balance the sweetness.
Grab a refreshing glass of sparkling blood orange mocktail! Each sip infuses healthy ingredients like turmeric, ginger, fresh-squeezed juice, mint, and rosemary.