Everybody’s a non-drinker sometimes, and that’s where mocktails come in. Whether you’re the designated driver, pregnant, dieting or just not a drinker at all, you can still enjoy delicious and gorgeous mocktails and non-alcoholic cocktails.
We’ve put together this list of mocktails, non-alcoholic mixed drinks, and traditional cocktail recipes that taste just as good with or without the alcohol.
This list also helps hosts and hostesses provide their non-drinking guests with beverages that look and taste just as fun as alcohol-based cocktails.
And if this list isn’t enough for you, maybe you need a book full of 100 Zero Proof Cocktails.
When you’re entertaining, remember you can also spruce up mocktails by serving them beautifully. This gives them a glamorous or fun look for your get-together.
We’re crazy about these fringe cocktail umbrellas. You can see one in the first mocktail picture below. They have such a unique, tropical look compared to most of the others.
Invest in a gorgeous set of glasses just for the non-drinkers. Like these beautiful handmade Stained Glass Cocktail Glasses where no two are alike.
Or this Crackle Clear Stemware collection, featuring clear classes with what looks like small cracks. (We’ve used one much like these in some of our photos on the site.)
Temporarily personalize your guests’ glasses with these beautiful, washable wine glass markers.
Decorate glasses with these cute, funny Social Climber wine charms. They look like animals climbing up your glass!
Now for the recipes!
Mocktails
Mocktails are non-alcoholic drinks that look and taste like a particular alcoholic cocktail. They even have names designed to remind you of the original cocktail.
1. Cuddles on the Beach. You get three alternative recipes for a non-alcoholic version of Sex on the Beach. One tastes very close to the original, and the other two get a little more creative.
2. Mockmosa. A surprising alternative to the Mimosa, due to using sparkling white grape juice instead of sparkling apple cider. You can make these dry or sweet, depending on your preference.
3. Nojito. A Mojito with all the flavor, but none of the rum. Seriously, the taste and look is so close to the original.
4. Hurricane Mocktail. This fruity cocktail tastes like the original Hurricane, which is really delicious. It’s the passion fruit syrup that makes it special.
5. Virgin Mary. Basically a Bloody Mary without the vodka. But this one has a really flavorful, savory recipe for the tomato base. This is definitely not just plain ol’ tomato juice with a garnish.
6. Bella Bellini. The Bellini, but with sparkling white grape juice instead of champagne, and a couple of other tweaks.
Non-alcoholic cocktails and punches
Non-alcoholic cocktails aren’t designed to remind you of any particular cocktail. They’re just delicious and beautiful beverages someone has created to look like a cocktail.
7. Blue Shoe. A MixThatDrink original featuring blue fruit punch and cranberry juice, because non-drinkers shouldn’t have to miss out on the fun of a blue, bubbly cocktail.
8. Cherry Coketail. Coca Cola with cherry, vanilla and lime. The flavor here is just phenomenal. In terms of deliciousness, this one beats a Jack and Coke anytime.
9. Gabbie’s Punch. This lightly sweet tropical fruit, ginger ale and lemonade punch goes down great at parties.
10. Tomato Lassi. A yogurt and tomato based savory drink. Imagine a creamy tomato soup with a little bit of tang from the yogurt, and you get the idea.
11. Cranberry Coke. This tasty soft drink blends the flavor of cranberry with cola to make a delicious, refreshing drink that’s perfect for summertime.
12. Coconut Lavender Lemonade. This periwinkle-blue drink features coconut water, lemon juice, dried lavender and more. If you haven’t tried lavender in food or drinks, you’re in for a nice surprise.
13. Limeade Punch. So easy to make. Frozen limeade concentrate, Sprite, with some frozen and fresh fruit. This one is just perfect for cooling off on a warm day.
14. Strawberry Mango Mocktail Recipe. A beautiful layered mango and strawberry drink. This one is stunning to look at, and tastes great, too!
How to Layer a Cocktail, easily:
15. Watermelon Cooler. Watermelon juice, mint and sparkling water. (You can easily turn this one into a cocktail, which makes it great for serving at parties where you have both drinkers and non-drinkers.)16. Milk and Cookies Cocktail. Great for kids or adults with a sweet tooth. This one features a colorful rim made out of sprinkles, which kids will love.
17. Thai Iced Tea. A Thai classic with tea and cream or coconut milk. This recipe also shows you how to pour it the right way so you get a gorgeous layered effect.
18. Ginger Cinnamon Apple Cider Fake ‘Tini. Has all the flavors in the name. This one will make you think of fall, but it’s wonderful all year long.
19. Hot Buttered Spiced Cider. Apple cider with orange, lemon, spices and butter, served hot. This one is almost a mocktail because it looks so much like Hot Buttered Rum. It’s a great soother for wintertime.
20. Chocolate Grasshopper Mocha. Chocolate and mint with coffee and milk. This one is perfect for enjoying when it’s cold outside.
21. Blackberry Vanilla Mocktail. Blackberry, vanilla, lemon, honey and bubbles. Tasty, lightly sweet, with a lovely contrast between the tart blackberry and the mild vanilla.
Just leave/swap out the alcohol
Some popular drink recipes taste just great without the alcohol, or just need a single ingredient swap to be non-alcoholic.
22. Pina Colada. You probably already know a Pina Colada tastes as good without the alcohol as it does with. Just leave out the rum, and you’re good to go.
23. Sea Breeze. This classic combines vodka with cranberry and grapefruit juice, so it has all the flavor with none of the vodka.
24. Raspberry-Lime Rickey. Just drop the raspberry vodka and maybe add a touch more raspberry syrup.
25. Luscious Lou. Drop the orange vodka and Cointreau, and increase the orange juice.
26. Strawberry-Banana Margarita. Tastes wonderful without the tequila and triple sec. But you can replace the triple sec with orange juice if you like.
27. Poinsettia. Just replace the champagne with dry sparkling white grape juice or ginger ale, and the Cointreau with a touch of orange juice.
Enjoy your non-drinking drinks!
