30+ Mocktail Recipes For the Dry, Sober Curious, or Just Tired of Drinking
Nonalcoholic cocktails have grown up. With the increasing popularity of the sober-curious movement, sometimes also called the damp lifestyle, there's been a resurgence in alcohol-free drink choices and delicious mocktail recipes circulating the internet. Challenges like Dry January and Sober October help people dabble in quitting or at least cutting back on alcohol for periods of time. Even celebrities like Bella Hadid, Katy Perry, and Blake Lively have joined in on the clean drink fun, creating viral mocktail recipes and nonalcoholic mixers.
And why not? Mocktails can be just as delicious and exciting as alcohol-filled drinks and tend to be healthier, too (since they don't contain, you know, alcohol). We've moved way beyond the Shirley Temple (although we're not going to hate on a classic). There are a plethora of alcohol-free choices these days, including premixed versions of bitters, tonics, and beer that's not really beer, all of which make crafting a delicious mocktail recipe way easier — and more fun — than ever.
So whether you're interested in damp living, you want to make sure to have some nonboozy options for your next party, you're pregnant, or you're just looking for a fun drink that won't leave you feeling horrible the next day, these mocktail recipes are all you need. Ranging from complex and tangy to sweet and fruity, grab one of these 30-plus mocktail recipes, then just sit back and relax.
Mocktail Recipe: Honey Mint Melon Mocktail
This honey mint melon mocktail has rich melon flavors and light mint accents. It's a classically summer mocktail recipe — but it can be made easily enough all year round, whenever you want something fresh and light. It's also a great one to make in a larger batch for parties.
Mocktail Recipe: Basic Fruit and Vinegar Shrub Mocktail
This basic fruit and vinegar shrub mocktail recipe is made to be built upon. Switch up the fruit, the type of vinegar you use, and the flavorings to create your own signature nonalcoholic sip.
Mocktail Recipe: Cucumber Ginger Mint Agua Fresca
With lime juice, cucumbers, mint leaves, and fresh ginger, this cucumber ginger mint agua fresca is the perfect sip. It's light, hydrating, and bursting with flavor — and who doesn't feel good sipping a green drink?
Mocktail Recipe: Kombucha Mocktails
Get creative with kombucha with these kombucha mocktail recipes. Add fruity LaCroix and any kind of kombucha you want to make your own tangy sip.
Mocktail Recipe: Pineapple Mango Lemonade
Put a tropical twist on lemonade with this pineapple mango lemonade recipe. Made with lemon juice, pineapple juice, and mango nectar, this sip is sweet with a slight tang.
Mocktail Recipe: Honey-Roasted Pear Sparkling Mocktail
Pears, cinnamon, and cloves come together to bring out ultra-refreshing flavors in this honey-roasted pear sparkling mocktail. Make a big batch for your next party.
Mocktail Recipe: Blueberry Lemonade
You'll be impressed with yourself after you make this blueberry lemonade mocktail. The tart lemonade cuts the sweet blueberries — and the color can't be beat.
Mocktail Recipe: Fruit Punch Mocktail
Sweet and fruity drinks get an unfairly bad rap. If you love these delicious drinks, this fruit punch mocktail is a must, and great for parties. People of all ages will be asking for refills; it's that good.
Mocktail Recipe: "Preggy Punch" Mocktail
A baby-shower essential, this "Preggy Punch" mocktail will steal the show. It is made with pure pineapple–coconut juice, ginger juice, limeade, and a splash of club soda for a tropical flavor that's not too sweet.
Mocktail Recipe: Pineapple Lemonade
Take yourself to the tropics with just one sip of this pineapple lemonade. It's fruity, tangy, and everything you could ever want, all in one glass.
Mocktail Recipe: Watermelon Lemonade
Watermelon and lemonade, can you name a better duo? This watermelon lemonade is hard to put down.
Mocktail Recipe: Pink Drink
Not far off from the Starbucks pink drink, this gorgeous pink drink mocktail is made from hibiscus tea, strawberries, and coconut milk. Want more in this color palette? You'll love all these Barbie cocktails and mocktails
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Mocktail Recipe: Cucumber Ginger Mocktail
Cucumber and ginger are paired perfectly together in this cucumber ginger mocktail recipe. The crisp, refreshing flavor of the cucumber goes hand in hand with tangy ginger. It also looks right at home in a martini glass, which makes this feel special despite the easy recipe.
Mocktail Recipe: Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade
A perfect blend of bubbly and fruity, this sparkling raspberry lemonade will cool you off on the hottest days or remind you of the warmth of summer on cooler evenings. Garnish with mint for extra freshness and flavor.
Mocktail Recipe: New Mother Mocktail
Just as the name implies, this new mother mocktail is made with a delicious blend of juices that are absolutely perfect for recovering moms! Apple juice, orange juice, and cranberry juice mix together to make the most refreshing and relaxing drink.
Mocktail Recipe: Apple Hibiscus Spritzer
Lemons, limes, and apples come together to make this ruby-red apple hibiscus spritzer. The hibiscus tea brings a bold, tart flavor that you won't be able to get enough of, and gives this depth just like a cocktail with alcohol.
Mocktail Recipe: Sparkling Honey Limeade
This sparkling honey limeade is naturally sweetened with honey and lime. It's a little sweet, a little sour — and truly delicious.
Mocktail Recipe: Nonalcoholic Margaritas
With fresh orange, lime, and lemon, it doesn't get any better than this nonalcoholic margarita. All ages can enjoy this tangy treat.
Mocktail Recipe: Strawberry Basil Kombucha Mocktail
This tasty strawberry basil kombucha mocktail supports a healthy gut and is packed with vitamins. And it's just the recipe for someone who's a little tired of lemonades and limeades — the kombucha really adds something special.
Mocktail Recipe: Peach Limeade
Pureeing fresh peaches is the key to this tangy and fruity peach limeade. It's refreshing, delicious, and makes the most of the summer fruit while it's in season.
Mocktail Recipe: Fizzy Lemon-Limeade With Crushed Raspberries
If you're looking for a light and bright drink, look no further than this fizzy lemon-limeade with crushed raspberries. It's bubbly and refreshing, with just enough sweetness added via maple syrup, raw honey, or agave.. This is one you might find yourself making every night.
Mocktail Recipe: Sparkling Cherry Lemonade
No simple syrup is needed in the making of this sparkling cherry lemonade — you can simply combine fresh cherries, lemon juice, and sugar in a blender, chill for a while, then serve over ice.
Mocktail Recipe: Lava Lamp Mocktail
Bring the fun and alcohol-free flavor with this lava lamp mocktail, which makes a great party drink, especially during the holidays. It's extra bubbly and filled with tangy cranberries. Yum!
Mocktail Recipe: Creamy Vanilla Coconut Mojito Smoothie
Who says a smoothie can't be a mocktail? This dairy-free creamy vanilla coconut mojito smoothie — or "fauxjito" — combines avocado, coconut or almond milk, yogurt, lime juice, and pineapple to create a drink that's both refreshing and filling. You can even make it vegan by opting for dairy-free yogurt.
Mocktail Recipe: Agua Fresca
This agua fresca is made with pineapples and strawberries, making it perfect for warmer days.
Mocktail Recipe: Honey Lavender Lemonade
Made with a lavender-infused honey simple syrup, this honey lavender lemonade is a great choice when you want an elevated mocktail recipe that doesn't just taste like juice.
Mocktail Recipe: Mint Cucumber Lemonade
This mint cucumber lemonade couldn't be easier. Just combine cucumber, mint leaves, lemon juice, one cup water, and a dash of sweetener in a blender, and process until smooth. Add sparkling water, and enjoy!
Mocktail Recipe: Berry Watermelon Limeade
Full of fresh strawberries and juicy watermelon, this berry watermelon limeade will satisfy all of your summer fruit cravings.
Mocktail Recipe: Watermelon Slush Mocktail
Five minutes, three ingredients, and one wonderful drink. This watermelon slush mocktail is like a nonalcoholic version of a strawberry daiquiri or frosé — that is, icy and sweet.
Mocktail Recipe: Raspberry Peach Iced Tea
Lightly sweetened, this raspberry peach iced tea is one of those drinks that makes even the most ardent cocktail sipper glance over with envy and say, "I'll have what they're having."
Mocktail Recipe: Grapefruit, Lime-Grape Cooler With Crushed Mint
A perfect thirst-quencher, this grapefruit, lime-grape cooler with crushed mint has a zesty flavor combo that you probably haven't tried — and definitely not in a mocktail.
Mocktail Recipe: Raspberry Lemonade Fizz
Made with only three ingredients, this raspberry lemonade fizz is a great go-to party mocktail recipe. It's best to make a batch of it ahead of time to ensure the flavors all settle.
Mocktail Recipe: Pomegranate-Ginger Fizz
The tart fruitiness of pomegranate works together with the natural spiciness of ginger to create this wow-worthy pomegranate–ginger fizz. Just top it off with a fizzy drink to complete it.
Mocktail Recipe: Honey Mint Lemonade
Made with simple, fresh ingredients, this honey mint lemonade is just as tasty as it is simple. Make two batches, just in case.
Mocktail Recipe: Passion Fruit Lemon-Ginger Fresca
Tropical, fancy, and oh so good, this passion fruit lemon–ginger fresca will be your new post-work go-to.
Mocktail Recipe: Fizzy Blueberry Basil Punch
Blueberries and basil go hand in hand to make this fizzy blueberry basil punch. It has all the bubbles and flavor you could ever need in a mocktail recipe.