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10+ Summer Mocktail Recipes
Summer is here and the weather is warming up! Stay cool and refreshed with these delicious summer mocktail recipes. Try a fresh fusion or sip on classic favorites, sans the alcohol. Either way, these healthy drinks like our No-Added-Sugar Sangria Mocktail or the Watermelon-Lime Mocktail are great additions to any Summer menu.
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No-Added-Sugar Peach-Pineapple Mocktail
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This refreshing, no-sugar-added mocktail blends white grape-peach juice, ripe peaches and juicy pineapple for a naturally sweet and vibrant drink. Grated fresh ginger adds a warm kick that balances the flavors of the fruit. It’s best served chilled, so you can whip up a batch in the morning to enjoy as the sun sets.
No-Added-Sugar Sangria Mocktail
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This sangria mocktail is a refreshing drink that highlights the fruity flavors of traditional sangria without added sugars or alcohol. Fruit adds plenty of natural sweetness, bolstered by a combination of pomegranate and orange juice. Berry-flavored seltzer adds to the fruity taste, but plain seltzer will work well too.
Watermelon-Lime Mocktail
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This gut-healthy mocktail is the perfect sipper, featuring refreshing watermelon and probiotic kombucha to support healthy digestion. It has a subtle kick of spice, thanks to the jalapeño—but if you want to tame the heat, you can leave it out.
Tart Cherry Nighttime Mocktail
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Try sipping on this sweet-tart cherry nighttime mocktail. Emerging research has shown that polyphenols—the type of antioxidants in tart cherry juice—may help you sleep better.
Watermelon Mint Mocktail
Nothing says summer like this refreshing watermelon mint mocktail! It’s light, crisp and made with only a few simple ingredients.
Spicy Pineapple-Ginger Mocktail
Sweet chunks of pineapple create the foundation for this incredibly refreshing mocktail. Serrano pepper and fresh ginger lend a kick of heat to balance the sweetness. Be sure to use a ripe pineapple to get the most flavor. Ripe pineapples should have a firm shell, but be slightly soft when squeezed.
Frozen Margarita Mocktail
This frosty margarita mocktail is a refreshing nonalcoholic copycat version of the restaurant favorite. All you need is a blender and a few ingredients to blend up this refreshing treat. Grapefruit juice, while not a traditional margarita ingredient, adds a punch of flavor in place of tequila.
Moscow Mule Mocktail
In this Moscow Mule mocktail, the slightly spicy flavor of ginger is balanced with fresh lime juice for a tart and refreshing drink. If you can’t find ginger syrup in stores, you can easily make your own.
Elderberry Elixir Mocktail
This effervescent winter mocktail features immune-supporting elderberry syrup alongside anti-inflammatory turmeric and a dose of vitamin C from orange juice. Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor. Depending on the sweetness of your elderberry syrup, you may want to use more or a little less.
Mojito Mocktails
These minty mojito mocktails would be great at a luncheon, brunch, baby shower or pool party—basically whenever you find that a cool, refreshing beverage would be welcome.
Cucumber-Mint Spritzer
Cucumbers and mint pair delightfully in this refreshing spritzer that’s perfect for a summer afternoon on the porch.
Virgin Layered Strawberry-Mango Margaritas
This frozen mocktail is so delicious and beautiful! Layers of blended strawberries and mango with a touch of zesty citrus flavor combine for a fun nonalcoholic drink without all the extra calories and sugar of a traditional restaurant margarita.
Nonalcoholic Strawberry Margaritas
A frozen virgin strawberry margarita is a refreshing way to cool down on warm days. This margarita mocktail, which calls for only five ingredients, uses a bit of agave nectar to blunt the tartness of lime juice and fresh strawberries.
Basil Lemonade
Basil and lemon pair beautifully in this refreshing summer sipper, sweetened with a touch of honey. Make ahead and allow the mixture to infuse for 30 minutes to 1 hour before straining for a stronger basil flavor.
Sorrel Spritz Mocktail
A celebratory red drink made during the holidays in Jamaica, this sorrel spritz is infused with cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Instead of using white rum, these mocktails are topped off with seltzer for a refreshing fizz. The gorgeous red hue of the drink comes from dried Jamaican sorrel, also known as hibiscus.
