They look like the real deal, but they won’t give you a hangover come the morning. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… mocktails! Every good party needs a few mocktails, non-alcoholic beverages that look just as good as their boozy counterparts but won’t leave you feeling like a mess.
Despite how good a flute of wine can be, there are dozens of reasons why you should opt for a mocktail: maybe you’re the driver for the night, you’re taking medications, you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you’re trying to cut back on your drinking habits, you have a couple of kids to look after at the gathering, or you simply don’t like alcohol at all. Let alone that mocktails are absolutely delicious, and it’s easy to find yourself surrounded by people who’d also love to enjoy some of these non-alcoholic drinks.
Be aware, we’re all for a good old beer or a fancy cocktail. But sometimes, it’s nice to spoil yourself with something a bit different and definitely more gentle on your liver. If you’re tired of waking up with a pounding headache after drinking all night, it’s time to try out these mocktail recipes we found scattered around on AskReddit and the rest of the world wide web. And oh boy, did they deliver!
It’s the holiday season after all, and that means it’s time to start getting festive! If you’ve been searching everywhere for a Christmas drink that’ll satiate your thirst without tipping into alcoholic territory, these easy mocktails range from classic to unique, so you’re bound to find something new and exciting for your holiday revelry. There’s something for everyone, from the cute and fruity to the strong enough to knock your socks off — and all without worrying about how tomorrow will feel! And who knows, maybe you’ll find a new fave companion for all your future gatherings, backyard barbecues, and summer picnics.
#1
"The Shirley Temple is a gold standard mocktail. Sprite, grenadine, and maraschino cherries."
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12points
#2
"I really liked "Don't Touch My Car Keys":
0.75oz Lime Juice
0.5oz Coconut Syrup
3oz Sparkling Water
Shake and Pour into ice-filled glass
3-5 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Mint Garnish.
0.75oz Lime Juice
0.5oz Coconut Syrup
3oz Sparkling Water
Shake and Pour into ice-filled glass
3-5 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Mint Garnish.
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11points
#3
"Pink lemonade. Wash a bunch of lemons, cut them into chunks, remove pips, blend (rind and all) in water, filter out the pulp, and add grenadine and sugar (all quantities to taste). Chill and serve with lots of ice. Possibly the most refreshing drink ever."
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11points
#5
"Apfelschorle is the national NA drink of Germany. It's a mixture of apple juice and club soda (not seltzer; the minerals are important). I do two or three parts juice to one-part soda, but some people do 1:1. It's less sweet than straight juice and the minerals in the soda give it a slightly savory taste."
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9points
#6
"Strawberry Cucumber Mojito":
Strawberries
1 cucumber
Fresh mint
True Lime Packets (1 per mocktail)
Sparkling water of choice
Sweeteners (optional) such as honey simple syrup, agave syrup, or date syrup.
Strawberries
1 cucumber
Fresh mint
True Lime Packets (1 per mocktail)
Sparkling water of choice
Sweeteners (optional) such as honey simple syrup, agave syrup, or date syrup.
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9points
#7
"Lemonade, lavender syrup, and seltzer. I also like to use peach syrup with this combo as well!"
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9points
#10
"Mermaid Water":
Pineapple Juice
Gatorade Zero Sugar berry flavored
Gatorade Frost Glacier Freeze
Ice cubes.
Pineapple Juice
Gatorade Zero Sugar berry flavored
Gatorade Frost Glacier Freeze
Ice cubes.
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8points
#11
"Spicy Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca":
2 cups cold water
2 cups watermelon (rind removed), seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Juice of 1/2 lime (no more than 1 tablespoon)
1/4 cup mint leaves
1/2 jalapeño, roughly chopped
Ice cubes or crushed ice (optional).
2 cups cold water
2 cups watermelon (rind removed), seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Juice of 1/2 lime (no more than 1 tablespoon)
1/4 cup mint leaves
1/2 jalapeño, roughly chopped
Ice cubes or crushed ice (optional).
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8points
#12
"Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri":
Strawberries
Limes
Simple syrup
Lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7up.
Strawberries
Limes
Simple syrup
Lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7up.
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7points
#13
"Virgin Mango Orange Mojito":
Mango juice
Orange juice
Lime juice
Fresh mint
Plain seltzer water
Granulated sugar.
Mango juice
Orange juice
Lime juice
Fresh mint
Plain seltzer water
Granulated sugar.
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7points
#14
"Juicy Julep":
1 oz pineapple juice
1 oz orange juice
1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
Ginger ale
To top off 1 teaspoon of fresh mint, crushed or finely chopped
A sprig of mint, for garnish (optional)
Lime wedge and/or pineapple slice, for garnish (optional).
1 oz pineapple juice
1 oz orange juice
1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
Ginger ale
To top off 1 teaspoon of fresh mint, crushed or finely chopped
A sprig of mint, for garnish (optional)
Lime wedge and/or pineapple slice, for garnish (optional).
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7points
#15
"Roseberry Mule":
1 handful of blackberry
1 sprig of fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon agave nectar, or honey
1 bottle of ginger beer, to taste
1 fl oz lime juice.
1 handful of blackberry
1 sprig of fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon agave nectar, or honey
1 bottle of ginger beer, to taste
1 fl oz lime juice.
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7points
#16
"Fizzy Blueberry Basil Punch":
1 lb. blueberries
3 cups water, 1 cup sugar
1 cup basil
Juice of two limes
1-liter club soda.
1 lb. blueberries
3 cups water, 1 cup sugar
1 cup basil
Juice of two limes
1-liter club soda.
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7points
#17
"Blueberry Maple Mojito":
8-10 mint leaves plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon good quality maple syrup
1/3 cup organic no sugar added blueberry juice
1/2 cup club soda some frozen blueberries for garnish.
8-10 mint leaves plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon good quality maple syrup
1/3 cup organic no sugar added blueberry juice
1/2 cup club soda some frozen blueberries for garnish.
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7points
#18
"Salted Caramel White Russian Mocktail":
4 tsp instant coffee
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp sugar
4 tbsp salted caramel sauce
100ml single cream
4 rosemary sprigs, to serve.
4 tsp instant coffee
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp sugar
4 tbsp salted caramel sauce
100ml single cream
4 rosemary sprigs, to serve.
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7points
#19
"I like ginger beer + POG juice (pineapple, orange, guava). It’s quite sweet but very nice, especially for a party."
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7points
#20
"Grapefruit juice with a muddled fresh jalapeño and a splash of sprite. Can easily skip the jalapeño if you’re in a busy bar or don’t like it spicy."
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7points


