If you want all the perks of a refreshing cocktail without adding alcohol, consider trying one (or all!) of our favorite mocktail recipes. A good mocktail can quench your thirst, stimulate your senses, and keep your hands occupied at social gatherings!
Here are a few of our favorite mocktail recipes:
Whipped Lemonade Mocktail
This tart, fluffy treat is perfect for warm days by the pool. It’s light and refreshing with just enough sweetness to rival ice cream.
Ingredients:
1 cup of lemon juice
1 cup of cream of coconut
3-4 cups of crushed ice
Directions:
Use a blender to mix the ingredients (use fresh-squeezed lemon juice for best results) until they’re smooth and consistent. Pour into glasses and garnish each one with a sliced lemon wheel!
Recommended Drinkware: Fuck Glasses 4 Pack – 14 oz.
Virgin Mimosa
If you’ve ever been to a brunch, you know how popular the mimosa is! A chilled mimosa brings refreshing balance to a heavy meal. Replace champagne with ginger ale for a bold and bubbly take on a classic.
Ingredients:
6 fluid ounces of orange juice
6 fluid ounces of ginger ale
Directions: Fill a glass with equal parts orange juice and ginger ale. Enjoy!
Recommended Drinkware: Shut Up Buttercup Stemless Wine Glass – 20 oz.
Virgin Margarita
From grilled chicken skewers to spicy tacos, a virgin margarita pairs well with just about every meal. It’s bright, tangy, sweet, and easy to make.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of agave nectar
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
2 tablespoons of orange juice
½ cup of lime juice
½ cup of seltzer
Sea salt
Directions: Wet the rim of a glass with a fresh lime wedge, then dip it evenly into a dish of flaky sea salt. Fill the glass with ice cubes and add in the agave nectar, lemon juice, orange juice, and lime juice. Stir well for 5-10 seconds, and top it off with seltzer.
Recommended Drinkware: SpongeBob SquarePants Rocks Glasses 4 Pack – 10 oz.
Alcohol-Free Lemon Drop Shot
A special occasion calls for shots, and this one is a sweet and sour party-starter. Grab a cocktail shaker and get ready to mix up virgin lemon drop shots!
Ingredients:
1 can of soda (any lemon-flavored soda will work well)
1 teaspoon of sugar
2 teaspoons of lemon juice
½ teaspoon of salt
Directions: Wet the rims of 4 shot glasses with a fresh lemon wedge, then dip each one evenly into a dish of sugar. In a cocktail shaker, combine sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Shake well until the ingredients have dissolved. Pour the mixture into shot glasses, filling each one about halfway. Add a splash of soda to each shot glass for a hint of fizz!
Recommended Drinkware: Multi-Pack Demon Slayer Character Shot Glasses 4 Pack – 1.5 oz.
Non-alcoholic Hot Toddy
Whether you’re under the weather or just want to unwind with a soothing drink, a non-alcoholic hot toddy is sure to help. The best part? You probably have all of the ingredients you need to make this drink in your kitchen.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups of hot tea (we recommend chamomile)
1 tablespoon of honey
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
¼ teaspoon of cloves
Directions: Use a spoon to mix the honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in your favorite mug. Add a tea bag and hot water to the mixture, creating an aromatic blend of honey and spices. Add a lemon wedge for extra flavor. Don’t forget to slow down and breathe in the scent of this calming concoction!
Recommended Drinkware: Nirvana Baby Coffee Mug – 20 oz.
Booze-free Espresso Martini
If you need a little push to get going after a big meal, the espresso martini is ideal. It’s creamy, cold, and packed with caffeine. Whip up a booze-free espresso martini for a sweet energy boost.
Ingredients:
1 fluid ounce (1 standard shot) of espresso
¼ cup skim milk or almond milk
1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk
Chocolate chips
Directions: Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake well for at least 30 seconds. Pour the mocktail into a martini glass, garnish with chocolate chips, and sip the night away.
Recommended Drinkware: Boss Oversized Stemless Wineglass – 32 oz.
Booze-less Blue Hawaiian
This fruity mocktail is a summer staple! Not only does it look cool, but it’s made up of mostly natural ingredients. One sip of this blue-tiful mocktail will make you feel like you’re on island time.
Ingredients:
5 fluid ounces of blue cream soda
2 fluid ounces of pineapple juice
1 fluid ounce of fresh-squeezed lime juice
½ cup of crushed ice
2 maraschino cherries
Directions: Combine blue cream soda, pineapple juice, lime juice, and ice in a blender. Blend at the highest speed until the mixture becomes even and frothy. Pour the mixture into a glass, garnish it with maraschino cherries, and enjoy!
Recommended Drinkware: Skull Rick and Morty Pint Glass – 16 oz.
Hot Chocolate Mock-Shots
Who’s ready for dessert? This velvety mock-shot tastes a lot like drinking a slice of chocolate cake.
Ingredients:
6 fluid ounces of milk
5 fluid ounces of water
2 fluid ounces of heavy cream
3 tablespoons of sweetened cocoa powder
4 tablespoons of powdered sugar
½ teaspoon of cinnamon
Miniature marshmallows
Miniature chocolate chips
Whipped cream
Directions:
In a small saucepan, mix the milk, water, cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and cinnamon. Heat the mixture until it begins to boil, then remove it from heat. Whisk the mixture until it’s smooth and consistent. Allow the mixture to cool until it’s warm (not hot). Pour the mixture into shot glasses, filling each about halfway. Garnish with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and mini chocolate chips!
Recommended Drinkware: They Them Oil Slick Shot Glass – 2 oz.
Get creative with the drink menu at your next party! Raid your refrigerator to experiment with mixing flavors that might taste good together. Before you know it, you could be a master booze-free mixologist. Cheers!
