Mocktail Recipes

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What Is a Mocktail?

What is a mocktail, you ask? Mocktails, sometimes called virgin cocktails, are non-alcoholic mixed drinks that bring all the fun and flavor of your favorite alcoholic cocktails without the booze! Mocktail recipes are often designed to mimic the complexity and sophisticated flavors of popular alcoholic mixed beverages using various juices, sodas, syrups, bitters, and other mixers—plus they’re often garnished with fresh ingredients (like fruits and herbs) for some extra pizzazz. Just like alcoholic cocktails, mocktails can be shaken, stirred, muddled, or blended to combine the ingredients.

Whether you're hosting a social gathering or just want to enjoy a tasty, refreshing beverage at home, mixing up a mocktail is a great way to sip and savor! With our easy mocktail recipes, you’ll never have to miss out on the enjoyment of mixed drinks at birthday parties, special events, or holiday get-togethers. From sweet and fruity to smoky and spicy, we’ve got so many easy mocktails to suit your taste. Grab a glass and get to shaking!

Types of Mocktails

There are so many different types of virgin cocktails, ranging from simple, few-ingredient drinks to more elaborate mocktails that require a little more effort or some extra add-ins. Love a fruity fusion? You’ll find endless mocktail recipes that combine fresh, vibrant fruits, like sweet and tangy slushies or tropical non-alcoholic margaritas that taste like summer vacation in a glass! If you prefer a bubbly beverage, you can’t go wrong with a sparkling spritzer that pairs sparkling water or soda with zesty citrus juice for a fun and fizzy mocktail. You’ll also find decadent, creamy coolers and refreshing frozen slushies that are quick and easy to blend up using crushed ice, fruits, juices, and other liquid ingredients like smooth coconut milk.

Serving up some festive Christmas mocktails for a holiday gathering? Try making a shareable non-alcoholic mocktail recipe starring seasonal ingredients that set the mood, like cranberries, citrus fruits, and aromatic cinnamon. Our bold, fruity, and fizzy Quick Cranberry Punch is an easy mocktail that requires just 3 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, while our Cinnamon Cranberry Punch takes a little more effort to make—but the impressive presentation and sweet-spicy taste are so worth it. Cheers!

Why Are Mocktails Becoming More Popular?

There are endless reasons to love mocktails—it’s no wonder they’re becoming more and more common on drink menus around the globe! Whether or not cocktails have been your normal drink of choice at adult social gatherings, replacing an alcoholic mixed drink with a virgin cocktail allows you to try new flavors and participate in the social aspect of drinking without experiencing the masking effects of alcohol. For the sober (and sober curious), the health conscious, and the designated drivers, mocktails fit right in!

Mocktails are also great when you want to offer family-friendly versions of yummy adult beverages, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun. No one feels left out with a tasty mocktail in hand—and they’re a welcome refreshment any time of day! Bartenders and home mixologists alike can have a blast concocting new and exciting mocktail recipes. It's like a playground of flavors, colors, and garnishes, where each ingredient can shine through without the sometimes overpowering taste of alcohol. Thanks to our easy mocktail recipes, the flavor opportunities are endless!

Betty’s Favorite Mocktail Recipes