Here Are 34 Delicious Mocktails That You Desperately Need To Try This To Celebrate The Warm Weather
The weather outside is beautiful and what better way to celebrate that than with a delicious, cold beverage! So here's a list of non-alcoholic drinks that any and everyone can enjoy.
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1.Coconut Creme Mocktini
This is a sweet and rich drink that is both unusual and memorable and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Recipe: Coconut Creme Mocktail
2.Faux-jito Mocktail
This is a super-refreshing recipe that you can make at home, or ask for at any bar.
Recipe: Faux-jito Mocktail
3.Cucumber Ginger Mocktail
Elegant and not to sweet, this is a perfect mocktail for those who want to cut down the booze but aren't so into fruity and sweet drinks.
Recipe: Cucumber Ginger Mocktail
4.Pink Panther Mocktail
Sort of like a piña colada, but prettier, pinker, and non-alcoholic.
Recipe: Pink Panther Mocktail
5.Raspberry Mint Limeade
You really can't go wrong with berries and mint.
Recipe: Raspberry Mint Limeade
6.Chocolate Fake-tini
For when you want something more grown-up than a hot chocolate, but don't actually want to get drunk.
Recipe: Chocolate Fake-tini
7.Strawberry Coconut Cooler
This one is tasty and healthy!
Recipe: Strawberry Coconut Cooler
8.Spicy Watermelon Mocktails
Unusual and punchy, these will liven up literally any event.
Recipe: Spicy Watermelon Mocktail
9.Mock Orange Julius
A great non-alcoholic beverage for the perfect summer day!
Recipe: Mock Orange Julius
10.Preggy Punch Mocktail
You don't have to be pregnant to enjoy this super-fun cocktail, but it's definitely great if you need something special but non-alcoholic for any event.
Recipe: Preggy Punch Mocktail
11.Roseberry Mule
Delicious and earthy, this is a simple but very grown-up drink.
Recipe: Roseberry Mule
12.Mango Lemon Margarita Mocktail
Delicious, cute, and totally family-friendly — these faux margaritas are an all-around crowd-pleaser.
Recipe: Mango Lemon Margarita Mocktail
13.Cucumber Ginger Mint Agua Fresca
Super refreshing, super delicious, and most importantly — super easy and quick to make.
Recipe: Cucumber Ginger Mint Agua Fresca
14.Fizzy Blueberry Basil Punch
If you're hosting a party and need a non-alcoholic option, this is a great time saver.
Recipe: Fizzy Blueberry Basil Punch
15.Mint Berry Smash
Perfect for a barbecue on a hot summer's day.
Recipe: Mint Berry Smash
16.Nespresso Napoli Bitter Mocktail
Get your cocktail and your coffee fix in one go.
Recipe: Nespresso Napoli Bitter Mocktail
17.Strawberry Limenade
Bubbly, sweet, and ever so slightly sour, this drink is absolutely addictive.
Recipe: Strawberry Limenade
18.Pomegranate Ginger Fizz
This is a gourmet, fancy-looking cocktail that feels like a special treat without needing a drop of alcohol.
Recipe: Pomegranate Ginger Fizz
19.Non-alcoholic French 75
Lemon juice + orange bitters + tonic water + rock candy sticks = deliciousness!
Recipe: Non-alcoholic French 75
20.Blueberry Maple Mojito
The combination of blueberry juice, mint, maple syrup, and lime goes such a long way!
Recipe: Blueberry Maple Mojito Mocktail
21.Strawberry Cucumber Limeade
The perfect drink for a hot summer day!
Recipe: Strawberry Cucumber Limeade
22.Stand Mixer Lemonade
The smartest way to juice a bunch of lemons all at once? Quarter them, then toss them into a stand mixer on low speed. Then just run through a strainer, add sugar if you'd like, and serve.
Recipe: Stand Mixer Lemonade
23.New Mother Mocktail
Apple juice, cranberry juice, and orange juice make this the mother of all mocktails.
Recipe: New Mother Mocktail
24.Frozen Coconut Limeade
Here, smooth and creamy coconut balances sour lime. All you need to add is some ice and a shaded porch chair to nap in all afternoon.
Recipe: Frozen Coconut Limeade
25.Strawberry Mint Julep Mocktail
Some drinks taste better *without* the booze because they give you the chance to actually taste all the ingredients. That's true of this drink, which combines strawberry and mint, a match made in beverage heaven.
Recipe: Strawberry Mint Julep Mocktail
26.Raspberry Lime Agua Fresca
Who needs coffee when you can have this afternoon pick-me-up, whose balance of tartness and sweetness will perk you right up.
Recipe: Raspberry Lime Agua Fresca
27.Blended Tropical Pineapple Slushie
Elevate your next backyard BBQ with a tray of these pineapple slushies. Even better, add bananas and pears for the ultimate tropical drink.
28.Strawberry Prickly Pear Agua Fresca
Made with strawberries and the cactus fruit known as prickly pear (whose taste also resembles that of strawberries), this agua fresca is refreshing, tart, and perfectly sweet.
29.Homemade Ginger Beer
If you're a fan of ginger beer, then you have to try this recipe. The best part is that you'll be able to modify how much spice (or ginger) you put in — because it's never enough.
Recipe: Homemade Ginger Beer
30.Raspberry Sherbet Punch
Ice cream? In your beverage? Yep, anything is possible in this raspberry sherbet punch, which — in addition to being tasty — makes for the most aesthetically pleasing centerpiece.
Recipe: Raspberry Sherbet Punch
31.Mexican Horchata
There's nothing better in the summer than a refreshing, milky glass of horchata. This recipe will show you it's actually not too hard to make by yourself.
Recipe: Mexican Horchata
32.Cranberry Mojito Mocktail
If you love cranberries and the refreshing taste of a mojito (without the alcohol, of course), then this recipe is for you!
Recipe: Cranberry Mojito Mocktail
33.Cucumber Ginger Mint Agua Fresca
If you've never tried agua fresca, this Mexican beverage deserves a place in your drink rotation. You can use any fruit, but this combination of cucumber, ginger, and mint is perfect for those who prefer their drinks to be more herbal, less sweet.
Recipe: Cucumber Ginger Mint Agua Fresca
34.Cucumber Mint Cooler
This crisp, citrus-packed beverage is more refreshing (and tasty) than water —without being too sweet or overpowering.
Recipe: Cucumber Mint Cooler
What are some of your favorite mocktail recipes? Feel free to leave them in the comments below.
This article contains content from Natalya Lobanova, Michelle No, and Mackenzie Kruvant. It was compiled by Salimah McCullough.
