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.
#21
"1 glass of watermelon juice
Mint leaves, soda
Sugar syrup
Lime juice
Crushed ice.
Add mint leaves to a glass. Add crushed ice, lime juice, and sugar syrup. Pour watermelon juice and soda."
Mint leaves, soda
Sugar syrup
Lime juice
Crushed ice.
Add mint leaves to a glass. Add crushed ice, lime juice, and sugar syrup. Pour watermelon juice and soda."
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7points
#23
"Palo-Marita":
½ Cup grapefruit juice
1 Tbsp agave syrup (you can also use sugar syrup)
¼ Cup club soda
¼ Cup lemon juice.
½ Cup grapefruit juice
1 Tbsp agave syrup (you can also use sugar syrup)
¼ Cup club soda
¼ Cup lemon juice.
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6points
#24
"Spicy Grapefruit Ginger Fizz Cocktail":
100% grapefruit juice for this mocktail
Ginger beer
Lime juice
Fresh mint
Fresh jalapeno.
100% grapefruit juice for this mocktail
Ginger beer
Lime juice
Fresh mint
Fresh jalapeno.
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6points
#25
"Cranberry Maple Rosemary Mocktail":
Cranberry Juice
Maple syrup
Rosemary
And a little bit of all spice.
Cranberry Juice
Maple syrup
Rosemary
And a little bit of all spice.
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6points
#26
"Sparkling water with a splash of juice and/or soda and/or frozen or fresh fruit. I like sparkling water with pineapple cranberry juice and ginger ale and frozen berries."
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6points
#29
"I've used Aloe Vera before (in a mock mojito). It's a great base, not too much flavor just enough & I think it has a great mouthfeel. It's probably healthy for you too!"
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6points
#30
"Cuddles on the Beach Mocktail":
Orange juice
Cranberry juice
Peaches
Simple syrup
Lemon, orange wheel for garnish."
Orange juice
Cranberry juice
Peaches
Simple syrup
Lemon, orange wheel for garnish."
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6points
#31
"Tonic water with cranberry juice and lime. Looks like a cocktail, tastes refreshing, and allows me to fit right in."
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6points
#32
"Heineken Zero has been a blessing for me during social events. It’s funny cause I NEVER liked beer. But removed the alcohol and I love it lol."
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5points
#35
"Diet ginger ale plus some crushed mint and a wedge of lime = a fairly decent Nojito (virgin mojito)."
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5points
#36
"I make a sparkling cider/sorrel tea mixture, and it’s so good!"
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5points
#37
"A drink I call the "Motrin" it's a nonalcoholic version of the Painkiller.
3 oz pineapple juice
1 oz cream of coconut
1 oz passion fruit puree. It's always a huge hit!"
3 oz pineapple juice
1 oz cream of coconut
1 oz passion fruit puree. It's always a huge hit!"
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5points
#38
"3 Na strawberry liquor
2 lemon juice
6 cranberry juice. Shake with egg White and top with soda."
2 lemon juice
6 cranberry juice. Shake with egg White and top with soda."
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5points
#39
"Cranberry Mocktail with Pomegranate":
Cranberry and Pomegranate juice
Club soda
Lime juice
Fresh mint leaves (optional).
Cranberry and Pomegranate juice
Club soda
Lime juice
Fresh mint leaves (optional).
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5points
#40
"Blended Tropical Pineapple Slushie":
2 pineapple chopped
1/4 lemon
2 cups of water
1/2 a cup of ice
Mint leaves to garnish
1 banana (optional)
1 pear (optional).
2 pineapple chopped
1/4 lemon
2 cups of water
1/2 a cup of ice
Mint leaves to garnish
1 banana (optional)
1 pear (optional).
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5points


