As health-conscious choices gain popularity, mocktails have become the go-to solution for those seeking flavorful, non-alcoholic beverages. Whether you're participating in Dry January, celebrating a special occasion, hosting a dinner party, or simply looking for a refreshing drink at home, mocktails deliver delicious flavors without the alcohol.
With vibrant options like mango, blackberry, passion fruit, guava, and strawberry, you can craft a variety of stunning drinks that cater to all taste preferences. These fruity flavors not only tantalize the taste buds but also add a splash of color to your table.
In this post, we’ll explore a selection of delightful mocktail recipes that highlight these enticing flavors. Each recipe is designed to be simple yet impressive, making it easy for anyone to whip up a refreshing drink for any occasion.
1. Strawberry Lemonade Fizz
Ingredients:
- 1 oz strawberry puree
- 2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 4 oz lemon-lime soda
- 1 oz simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- In a shaker, combine the strawberry puree, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with lemon-lime soda and stir gently.
Garnish:
Slices of fresh strawberries and a lemon wheel.
2. Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
This refreshing and fruity drink is perfect for hot summer days, featuring the sweet and tangy flavors of strawberries and lemonade combined with a sparkling twist.
Ingredients (for 6 servings):
- 8 oz strawberry puree
- 4 cups sparkling water (945 mL)
- 8 oz lemon juice (about 4 lemons or 235 mL)
- ½ cup honey (170 g), or to taste
- Fresh strawberries and lemon slices (for garnish)
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a large pitcher, mix the strawberry puree, lemon juice, and honey. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Gradually add the sparkling water to the mixture. Stir gently to combine while preserving the fizz.
- Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
- Pour the sparkling lemonade into glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, and mint leaves if using.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade!
3. Frozen Tropical Colada Recipe
Escape to paradise with this Frozen Tropical Colada, a blend of pineapple, mango puree, coconut, and lime flavors. This frosty concoction is perfect for sipping poolside or at your next summer soiree.
Ingredients (for 2-3 servings):
- 16 oz pineapple juice (2 cups or 480 mL), divided
- 8 oz coconut milk (1 cup or 240 mL)
- 4 oz mango puree (about ¼ cup or 40 g)
- 3 oz lemon-lime soda (about 90 mL)
- Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine 12 oz of pineapple juice, coconut milk, and mango puree. Blend until smooth.
- Add ice to the blender (about 2 cups) and blend again until you reach a slushy consistency.
- Pour in the remaining 4 oz of pineapple juice and the lemon-lime soda. Stir gently to combine.
- Pour the mixture into chilled glasses and garnish with a maraschino cherry on top.
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Adjust the amount of mango puree based on your taste preference for a stronger or milder mango flavor.
- You can add more soda for extra fizz if desired!
4. Mango Frosty Lemonade
This refreshing drink is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. It's made with mango puree and lemon juice, and blended with ice for a frosty treat.
Ingredients (for 4 servings):
- 8 oz mango puree
- 14 oz mango sorbet
- 20 oz lemonade (about 2 ½ cups or 590 mL)
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the mango puree, mango sorbet, and lemonade.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the frosty mixture into glasses.
- Serve immediately or freeze for 30 minutes to eat with a spoon!
Tips:
- For a tangier flavor, you can add more lemonade or a splash of lime juice.
5. Summer Strawberry Basil Lemonade
This strawberry basil lemonade is perfect for quenching that summertime thirst.
Ingredients (for 7 cups):
Simple Syrup:
- 8 oz water (1 cup or 240 mL)
- 4 oz granulated sugar (½ cup or 100 g)
- 16 oz strawberry puree (about 2 cups or 280 g)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (about 10 g)
Lemonade:
- 6 oz lemon juice (¾ cup or 180 mL)
- 32 oz water (4 cups or 960 mL)
- Ice (to serve)
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and stir in the strawberry puree and fresh basil leaves. Let it steep for about 15 minutes, then strain to remove the basil.
- In a large pitcher, combine the simple syrup, lemon juice, and water. Stir well.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the strawberry basil lemonade over the ice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Summer Strawberry Basil Lemonade!
6. Strawberry Honey Soda
The juicy strawberries, golden honey, and effervescent bubbles come together in perfect harmony, creating a drink that's like a summer breeze on a hot day.
Ingredients (for 10 servings):
- 8 oz strawberry puree (about 1 cup or 150 g of thawed strawberries)
- 4 oz honey syrup (½ cup or 120 mL)
- Seltzer water (to serve)
Instructions:
- In a large pitcher, mix the strawberry puree and honey syrup until well combined.
- Fill glasses with ice, pour the strawberry-honey mixture over the ice, and top with seltzer water.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Strawberry Honey Soda!
Tips:
- Adjust the amount of honey syrup to taste for desired sweetness.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries or mint leaves for an extra touch!
7. Mango-Pineapple Slushie
Quench your thirst with this mango pineapple slushie, made with frozen fruit and coconut water. It's a refreshing and healthy way to cool off on a hot summer day.
Ingredients (for 2 servings)
- 8 oz mango puree (about 1 cup or 165 g)
- 6 oz pineapple chunks (about ¾ cup or 80 g)
- 8 oz water (1 cup or 240 mL)
- 16 oz ice (about 2 cups or 430 g)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the mango puree, pineapple chunks, water, and ice.
- Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Pour the slushie into glasses.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Mango-Pineapple Slushie!
Tips
- Adjust the amount of water for your desired consistency.
- For added sweetness, consider mixing in a little honey or agave syrup if needed!
8. Strawberry Coconut Cooler
This strawberry coconut cooler mocktail is a refreshing and tasty way to beat the heat. Made with coconut water, strawberry puree, and a splash of lime juice, it's a perfect drink for any occasion.
Ingredients (for 2 servings):
- 3 oz strawberry puree (about ½ cup or 150 g sliced strawberries)
- 4 oz cucumber (about ½ cup or 65 g sliced)
- 10 oz coconut water (1 cup or 235 mL)
- Ice (to serve)
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the strawberry puree, cucumber, and coconut water.
- Blend until smooth.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the mixture over the ice.
- Garnish with a cucumber slice or sprig of mint.
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Adjust the amount of strawberry puree based on your taste preference!
9. Strawberry-Kiwi Slushie
Get your daily dose of vitamin C with this strawberry kiwi slushie, made with strawberry puree, kiwi fruit, and coconut water. It's a delicious and healthy way to stay hydrated.
Ingredients (for 2 servings)
- 6 oz strawberry puree (about ¾ cup or 150 g strawberries)
- 4 oz kiwi (about ½ cup or 90 g peeled)
- 8 oz water (1 cup or 240 mL)
- 16 oz ice (about 2 cups or 430 g)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the strawberry puree, kiwi, water, and ice.
- Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Pour the slushie into glasses and garnish with a kiwi slice.
Enjoy your refreshing Strawberry-Kiwi Slushie!
Tips
- Adjust the amount of water for desired consistency.
- For added sweetness, consider mixing in a little honey or agave syrup if needed!
10. Passion Fruit Sparkler
Make this easy passion fruit mocktail for the whole family at home! It’s low in sugar and calories.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz passion fruit puree
- 1 oz lime juice (about 2 tablespoons)
- 8 oz coconut water (1 cup)
- 4 oz soda water (½ cup)
- Sweetener of choice (to taste)
Instructions:
- In a glass, mix the passion fruit puree, lime juice, coconut water, and sweetener.
- Top with soda water and stir gently to combine.
- Fill the glass with ice if desired and enjoy your refreshing Passion Fruit Sparkler!
11. Passion Fruit Martini Mocktail
A basic but appealing crowd-pleaser. This mocktail is perfect for any occasion, whether a hot summer party, a birthday celebration, Dry January, or New Year’s Eve.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz passion fruit puree
- 6 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz vanilla syrup (about 2 tablespoons)
- 4 oz fresh lime juice (about 8 tablespoons)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional, about 5 ml)
- Ice cubes (to fill the cocktail shaker)
Instructions:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the passion fruit puree, pineapple juice, vanilla syrup, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar (if using) to the shaker.
- Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
- Strain into a glass.
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Adjust the sweetness with more or less vanilla syrup to suit your taste.
- For added flair, consider garnishing with a mint sprig or edible flowers!
12. Virgin Passion Fruit Mojito
Mojitos are often created with soda water/club soda, lime juice, rum, sugar, ice, and, of course, mint leaves. However, in this recipe, we’ll leave out the rum and replace it with passion fruit puree. It’s still incredible!
Ingredients:
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves (divided)
- 8 tbsp club soda/soda water (about ½ cup, divided)
- 4 tbsp passion fruit puree (about ¼ cup, divided)
- ½ cup ice (divided)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (divided)
- ½ lime (cut into 4 chunks)
Instructions:
- In a glass, muddle 4-5 mint leaves with 2 lime chunks and 1 tbsp of brown sugar to release the mint oils and lime juice.
- Stir in the passion fruit puree.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Top with 8 tbsp of club soda and stir gently to combine.
- Add the remaining mint leaves and lime chunks as garnish.
Tips:
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar or increasing the passion fruit puree.
- For an extra touch, add a splash of fresh fruit or garnish with a mint sprig!
For any occasion, a tasty and simple-to-make beverage, like a spicy guava mocktail, is ideal. Instead of customarily sweetened beverages, try this recipe for something energizing and nutritious.
13. Spicy Guava Mary Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 4 oz guava puree
- 12 oz Sprite (about 1½ cups)
- 1 tbsp cumin, roasted and slightly crushed
- 1 tbsp chaat masala
- 2 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tsp black salt
- 1 oz lime juice (about 2 tablespoons)
- Chile lime seasoning (to taste)
- 1 small bunch of mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the roasted cumin, chaat masala, Kashmiri red chili powder, and black salt.
- In a pitcher, mix the guava puree, lime juice, and the spice mixture.
- Slowly add the Sprite to the guava mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Pour the mixture into glasses filled with ice.
- Sprinkle with chile lime seasoning and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately!
Tips:
- Adjust the spice levels to your taste.
- For an extra refreshing twist, consider adding a splash of soda water!
Who wouldn’t love a classic Guava Daiquiri Mocktail? This delightful and straightforward summer beverage is ideal for the sober and sober-curious crowd.
Ingredients:
- 6 oz guava puree (about 1 cup)
- 2 oz fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 oz simple syrup (about ¼ cup)
- 6 oz non-alcoholic rum alternative (or use coconut water for a tropical twist)
- Ice (as needed)
Instructions:
- In a blender, add the guava puree, lime juice, simple syrup, non-alcoholic rum alternative (or coconut water), and a generous amount of ice.
- Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a chilled glass.
- Add a slice of guava on the rim for garnish.
- Serve immediately!
Tips:
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup.
- For an extra twist, consider adding a splash of soda water for some fizz!
Blackberry lime mule mocktail is the perfect summer non-alcoholic beverage. It is bright, semi-sweet, and so refreshing for a hot evening.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup blackberry puree (about 8 oz)
- 1 oz lime juice (about 2 tbsp, juice from 1 lime)
- 6 oz ginger beer (1 can, optional: use diet ginger beer)
- 3 cups crushed ice (about 24 oz)
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with crushed ice.
- In a shaker or a separate container, combine the blackberry puree and lime juice.
- Pour the blackberry mixture over the ice.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
- Add the mint leaves on top for garnish.
Tips:
- Adjust the sweetness by adding a splash of simple syrup if desired.
- For an extra twist, try adding a few mint leaves for garnish!
14. Guava Daiquiri Mocktail
Who wouldn’t love a classic Guava Daiquiri Mocktail? This delightful and straightforward summer beverage is ideal for the sober and sober-curious crowd.
Ingredients:
- 6 oz guava puree (about 1 cup)
- 2 oz fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 oz simple syrup (about ¼ cup)
- 6 oz non-alcoholic rum alternative (or use coconut water for a tropical twist)
- Ice (as needed)
Instructions:
- In a blender, add the guava puree, lime juice, simple syrup, non-alcoholic rum alternative (or coconut water), and a generous amount of ice.
- Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a chilled glass.
- Add a slice of guava on the rim for garnish.
- Serve immediately!
Tips:
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup.
- For an extra twist, consider adding a splash of soda water for some fizz!
15. Blackberry Lime Mule Mocktail
Blackberry lime mule mocktail is the perfect summer non-alcoholic beverage. It is bright, semi-sweet and so refreshing for a hot evening.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup blackberry puree (about 8 oz)
- 1 oz lime juice (about 2 tbsp, juice from 1 lime)
- 6 oz ginger beer (1 can, optional: use diet ginger beer)
- 3 cups crushed ice (about 24 oz)
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with crushed ice.
- In a shaker or a separate container, combine the blackberry puree and lime juice.
- Pour the blackberry mixture over the ice.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
- Add the mint leaves on top for garnish.
Tips:
- Adjust the sweetness by adding a splash of simple syrup if desired.
- For an extra twist, try adding a few mint leaves for garnish!
16. Mango Blackberry Mocktail
Refreshingly vibrant, this Mango Blackberry Mocktail is perfect for any occasion, delivering a delightful blend of fruity flavors and a hint of herbal aroma.
Ingredients (for Two Servings)
- 4 oz mango puree
- 4 oz blackberry puree
- 4 oz lime juice (from 2 limes, about ½ cup)
- 12 oz soda water (to top)
- 6 tbsp honey (about 3 oz, adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mango puree and blackberry puree.
- Stir in the lime juice and honey until well mixed.
- Divide the mixture between two glasses filled with ice.
- Top each glass with soda water and stir gently to combine.
- Add a sprig of fresh rosemary to each glass for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Mango Blackberry Mocktail!
Tips
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey.
- For an extra touch, add a few slices of lime or additional berries as garnish!