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.
#41
"Pineapple and passionfruit soda":
1 and 1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 and 1/4 cups caster sugar
3 passionfruit, halved
2 liters soda water, chilled.
1 and 1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 and 1/4 cups caster sugar
3 passionfruit, halved
2 liters soda water, chilled.
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5points
#42
"Sour cherry mocktail":
Crushed ice
900ml sour cherry nectar
1.2L soda water.
Crushed ice
900ml sour cherry nectar
1.2L soda water.
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5points
#43
"Mock cranberry mules" are a good go-to, especially if you can put them in a copper mug and make them look like a cocktail. We have plenty of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice on hand all the time, so here's a mint grapefruit soda recipe I started playing around with
1oz GF
.75 simple
And a handful of mint sprigs."
1oz GF
.75 simple
And a handful of mint sprigs."
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5points
#44
"One of my go-to's uses grenadine, lemon juice, simple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and egg white. It's pretty sweet but the flavor and texture make it a really fun one."
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5points
#45
"Really enjoyed a chocolate cherry thing I made for a party this summer -- tart cherry juice, chocolate flavoring syrup (think Monin or Torani, not Hershey's), and either seltzer or tonic, depending on preference. I had some very good chocolate cherry cocktail bitters that were included but this is optional. The sweetness level is very customizable with the base ingredients."
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5points
#46
"Blueberry simple syrup (you can make it yourself or buy it pretty easily) just a little or add more if you want more sweet, carbonated water 8 oz
Juice of 1/2 lime
Mint, or basil."
Juice of 1/2 lime
Mint, or basil."
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5points
#47
"I use sparkling grape juice, lemon juice, and juniper/cardamom/anise-infused syrup for a great drink."
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5points
#48
"Milk & Honey House Ginger Beer":
1 oz lemon
1 oz pineapple
1 bar spoon maple syrup
~4 oz ginger beer
2 dashes of Angostura bitters."
1 oz lemon
1 oz pineapple
1 bar spoon maple syrup
~4 oz ginger beer
2 dashes of Angostura bitters."
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4points
#49
"Hibiscus Iced Tea Sparkler":
4 cups boiling water
8 bags of hibiscus tea
1/2 cup honey
Ice
2 cups sparkling water
1/4 cup mint leaves
Strawberries for garnish.
4 cups boiling water
8 bags of hibiscus tea
1/2 cup honey
Ice
2 cups sparkling water
1/4 cup mint leaves
Strawberries for garnish.
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4points
#50
"New Mother":
32 ounces of apple juice
32 ounces of cranberry juice
32 ounces of orange juice
Crushed ice
Orange slices for garnish.
32 ounces of apple juice
32 ounces of cranberry juice
32 ounces of orange juice
Crushed ice
Orange slices for garnish.
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4points
#51
"Snickerdoodle Cookie Mocktail":
Use half and half, but you could use heavy whipping cream, whole or 2% milk, non-dairy coconut milk, or soy milk. The flavor might change a bit, but it will still be delicious!
Seasonings – vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar
Garnishes – graham crackers, sprinkles, cinnamon sticks, Snickerdoodle cookies, etc.
Use half and half, but you could use heavy whipping cream, whole or 2% milk, non-dairy coconut milk, or soy milk. The flavor might change a bit, but it will still be delicious!
Seasonings – vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar
Garnishes – graham crackers, sprinkles, cinnamon sticks, Snickerdoodle cookies, etc.
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4points
#52
"Mock Orange Julius":
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tsp SPLENDA granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 handfuls of ice.
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tsp SPLENDA granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 handfuls of ice.
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4points
#53
"Nespresso Napoli Bitter":
Ice cubes
1 x 100ml (3 oz) Sanbitter*
10ml vanilla syrup
2 capsules Nespresso Napoli.
Ice cubes
1 x 100ml (3 oz) Sanbitter*
10ml vanilla syrup
2 capsules Nespresso Napoli.
*Sanbitter: An Italian soda that is drunk before a meal (aperitif). As the name suggests, it is bitter but non-alcoholic. To describe the taste, it is bitter (although not medicinal bitter) with a sweet note at the end.
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#54
"French 75":
2 cups ice
3 ounces fresh lemon juice
4 dashes of lemon or orange bitters
2 (6-8oz) bottles of premium tonic water (such as Fever Tree or Q Tonic)
2 rock candy swizzle sticks.
2 cups ice
3 ounces fresh lemon juice
4 dashes of lemon or orange bitters
2 (6-8oz) bottles of premium tonic water (such as Fever Tree or Q Tonic)
2 rock candy swizzle sticks.
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4points
#55
"Mexican Horchata":
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cinnamon sticks
1-12 oz. can evaporate milk
1-12 oz can of condensed milk
8 cups of warm water divided
Sugar to taste
Ground cinnamon to garnish optional
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla optional.
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cinnamon sticks
1-12 oz. can evaporate milk
1-12 oz can of condensed milk
8 cups of warm water divided
Sugar to taste
Ground cinnamon to garnish optional
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla optional.
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4points
#56
"Pineapple, apricot, and lime punch":
2 cups pineapple juice
1/2 cup apricot juice
1 cup ginger beer
1 cup soda water
1/4 cup lime juice
Crushed ice
To serve: 2 limes, thinly sliced.
2 cups pineapple juice
1/2 cup apricot juice
1 cup ginger beer
1 cup soda water
1/4 cup lime juice
Crushed ice
To serve: 2 limes, thinly sliced.
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4points
#57
"Peach Melba punch":
4 yellow peaches
1 cup pineapple juice
250g raspberries
4 cups ice cubes
1.25 liters lemonade, chilled.
4 yellow peaches
1 cup pineapple juice
250g raspberries
4 cups ice cubes
1.25 liters lemonade, chilled.
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4points
#58
"Kiwi Spritzer":
1 kiwifruit peeled and chopped
½ ounce lemon juice
¼ ounce simple syrup
Kiwifruit slices for garnish
Crushed ice
Club soda.
1 kiwifruit peeled and chopped
½ ounce lemon juice
¼ ounce simple syrup
Kiwifruit slices for garnish
Crushed ice
Club soda.
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4points
#59
"Blue Hawaii":
1 cup blue Gatorade (any blue-colored flavor)
1 cup limeade
1 cup pineapple juice
2 maraschino cherries (optional- garnish)
2 pineapple slices (optional- garnish).
1 cup blue Gatorade (any blue-colored flavor)
1 cup limeade
1 cup pineapple juice
2 maraschino cherries (optional- garnish)
2 pineapple slices (optional- garnish).
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4points
#60
"Kombucha had taken a nice spot around town with some nice bar-like places with alcohol-free kombucha."
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4points
