5 Easy Mocktail Recipes

Can we all agree that Mocktails are having a moment. It seems like all the hot restaurants I have been to in the last year have had a substantial ‘Mocktail’ menu. I love the idea of a Mocktail as I am don’t really partake in the alcoholic drinks (other than the occasional Whiteclaw). It also takes me back to my days of being a kid and mixing all the coke flavors together (yes, I am from the south….it’s all coke), also known as a ‘suicide’ which is probably not an appropriate term now. It was the 80’s, though. I used to try to make special drinks at home and remember adding in lemon juice (from the bottle kind) into different drinks I would make. 

I decided to try out virgin versions — say that 3 times fast — of all the most popular drinks and let me tell you they all turned out pretty great. So, today I bring you the ultimate guide to all things non-alcoholic. 

See below for my favorite “mocktail” recipes and printable versions as well. Then scroll on down to the very bottom to see all my favorite bar and drink accessories that you’ll need to set up your bar for your next gathering.

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“Mocktail” Mule

I have to give credit to the hubs for this one. He loves a good mocktail and he came up with this recipes and is letting me share it with you! The “cock & bull” ginger beer is the secret to making this so good. It adds the perfect spice to balance the sweetness of the peach nectar. 

Recipe:

STEP 1: Pour peach nectar & lime juice in the bottom of your cup and stir.

STEP 2: Fill your cup with ice.

STEP 3: Add 6 ounces of ginger beer. 

“Mocktail” Mule Printable Recipe:

"Mocktail" Mule Recipe

Yield: 2 drinks

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup peach nectar
• Juice from 2 limes
• 1 1/2 cups ginger beer

Instructions

1. Pour 1/4 cup peach nectar and juice of 1 lime in a glass.
2. Fill your cup with ice.
3. Add 3/4 cup ginger beer to cup and enjoy!

Mint Julep “Mocktail”

I had to include a good southern drink!

Recipe:

STEP 1: Place mint leaves in the bottom of your glass.

STEP 2: Add 1 tablespoon simple syrup.

STEP 3: Muddle mint and simple syrup together.

STEP 4: Add ice to your glass.

STEP 5: Pour ginger ale, lime juice and lemon juice over ice and stir.

STEP 6: Garnish with lime or mint. 

Mint Julep “Mocktail” Printable Recipe:

Mint Julep "Mocktail"

Yield: 2 Drinks

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Ingredients

• 10-15 large leaves fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/2 cup ginger ale

Instructions

1. Place 5-7 mint leaves in the bottom of a glass.
2. Add 1 tablespoon simple syrup.
3. Muddle mint and syrup together until mint is fragrant.
4. Add ice to your cup.
5. Pour 1/4 cup ginger ale, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 tablespoon lime juice over ice and stir.
6. Garnish with lime or mint.

Alcohol-Free Margarita

For all your pregnant friends who still want to come to Margarita Monday!

Recipe:

STEP 1: Pour orange juice, lime juice and agave into a measuring cup with a spout. 

STEP 2: Pour juice mixture into an ice tray. Freeze.

STEP 3: Prepare your glasses by dipping the rim in water and then into salt to coat the rim.

STEP 4: Remove the juice cubes from the freezer and place into a blender.

STEP 5: Add ice cubes and lime seltzer to blender and blend until smooth.

STEP 6: Pour into prepared glasses and enjoy immediately.

Alcohol Free Margarita Printable Recipe:

Alcohol Free Margarita

Yield: 2 drinks

Prep Time: 8 hours 5 minutes

Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes

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Ingredients

• 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/3 cup agave syrup
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 cup cold lime seltzer
• kosher salt

Instructions

1. Pour orange juice, lime juice and agave syrup into a glass measuring cup with spout and stir.
2. Pour juice mixture into an ice cube tray.
3. Freeze overnight.
4. Prepare glasses by dipping the rim in water and then into salt to coat rim.
5. Remove juice cubes and place in blender.
6. Add ice cubes and lime seltzer to blender and blend until smooth.
7. Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately.

“Faux”jito

Cool off with this refreshing version of the classic Mojito!

Recipe:

STEP 1: Make the honey simple syrup by combining 1/2 cup honey and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over low eat until well combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Refrigerate.

STEP 2: Place mint leaves and lime juice in the bottom of your glass and muddle until mint is well smashed and fragrant.

 

STEP 3: Add honey simple syrup and stir.

STEP 4: Top off with Lime seltzer water.

Fauxjito Recipe

Yield: 2 drinks

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 cup water
• 20-30 mint leaves
• 4 tablespoons lime juice
• lime seltzer

Instructions

1. Make the honey simple syrup by combine 1/2 cup honey with 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over low eat until well combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Refrigerate.
2. Place 10-15 small mint leaves in the bottom of the glass.
3. Add lime juice and muddle until fragrant.
4. Add 1-2 tablespoons of honey simple syrup and stir.
5. Top off with lime seltzer.

 

“Virgin” Bellini

This is the easiest mocktail ever. It’s 2 ingredients. It is perfect for a baby shower brunch. 

Recipe:

STEP 1: Pour 2 tablespoons of peach nectar into the bottom of your glass.

STEP 2: Top off with Sprite. 

* If you want it slightly less sweet, you can top it off with club soda instead of sprite. 

Virgin Bellini Printable Recipe:

Virgin Bellini

Yield: 1 drink

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons peach nectar
• 1/2 cup sprite (or club soda)

Instructions

1. Pour 2 tablespoons peach nectar into the bottom of the glass.

2. Top off with sprite (or club soda).

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