Are you looking to spice up your alcohol-free lifestyle with exciting, flavorful mocktails? Look no further – I’ve got you covered! In this post, 10 Easy Mocktail Creations You Will Want To Try, I am sharing some of my favorite mocktail recipes I enjoyed while doing the 75 Hard Challenge.
Mocktails are a great alternative to alcoholic beverages and are just as refreshing and enjoyable. Loaded with fresh, invigorating flavors, these drinks are perfect for celebrating special moments with loved ones or indulging in a little self-care.
Whether participating in Dry January, tackling the 75 Hard Challenge, or living a life free of alcohol, these delicious mocktail recipes will add some serious pizzazz to your taste buds. Plus, they are fun to make!
These recipes are my absolute favorites, perfected with my own unique flavor twists. But don’t stop there – feel free to get creative and make them your own! Let the taste exploration begin!
1. Bay Breeze Mocktail
Ingredients:
2 oz cranberry juice
2 oz pineapple juice
3oz club soda
Ice cubes
Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- To start, fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Then, combine the cranberry juice and pineapple juice in a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. Stir or shake the mixture until well combined.
- Next, carefully pour the mixture over the ice in the glass. Top with club soda.
- Finally, add a lime wedge for garnish to give your mocktail a subtle citrus flavor.
The Bay Breeze mocktail is a wonderful choice if you’re looking for an alcohol-free alternative to traditional cocktails. The refreshing mix of cranberry and pineapple juices gives it sweet and tart flavors. This is my go-to when I go out with friends.
Plus, it’s easy to customize the recipe to your liking by adjusting the ratios of each ingredient to suit your taste buds.
2. Mimosa Mocktail
Ingredients:
Orange Juice
Club Soda or Sparkling Water
Orange wedge, if desired
Ice cubes, if desired
Instructions:
- Pour equal parts of orange juice and sparkling water into a champagne flute.
- Stir gently to combine.
- If desired, add an orange wedge to the rim of the glass for garnish.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing mimosa mocktail.
A Mimosa mocktail is the perfect alternative to the classic brunch beverage for those seeking a non-alcoholic option. It is easy to make, requires only a few ingredients, and can be customized to suit personal tastes.
3. Pineapple Ginger Mocktail
Ingredients:
3 oz pineapple juice
1/2 oz Limeade (or fresh lime juice if desired)
3 oz ginger beer
Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Add 1/2 oz Limeade and measure 3 oz pineapple juice.
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes, pour in the Limeade and pineapple juice, and shake well. This will help to chill and mix the ingredients.
- Strain the shaken mixture into a glass filled with ice cubes.
- To finish, pour 3 oz ginger beer over the top of the drink and give it a gentle stir.
You can garnish your Pineapple Ginger Mocktail with a pineapple wedge, a lime wheel, or a sprig of fresh mint.
Fun fact: Ginger beer is a non-alcoholic beverage made by fermenting ginger and sugar. It’s similar to ginger ale but has a stronger ginger flavor and a spicier kick. Ginger beer has a long history and was originally brewed in England in the 1700s. It’s popular worldwide and is used as a mixer in many cocktails and mocktails.
4. Classic Margarita Mocktail (with spicy option)
Ingredients:
1/4 Cup orange juice
1/2 Cup Limeade (or fresh lime juice if desired)
1/4 Cup agave syrup (simple syrup can be used)
1.5oz Alcohol-Free Tequila, such as Ritual, if desired
1/4 Cup sparkling water
Salt for rimming the glass
Ice cubes
Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare your glass by rimming it with salt. Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of your glass, then dip it into a plate of salt and twist it around until the rim is evenly coated.
- Mix the Limeade, orange juice, agave syrup, and water in a pitcher. Stir well until the ingredients are fully combined, and the agave syrup has dissolved.
- Fill your glass with ice cubes, then pour the margarita mixture over the ice.
- Garnish your drink with a wedge of lime, and enjoy your alcohol-free margarita!
Lastly, for those wanting to spice it up, try a Jalapeño Margarita mocktail—muddle fresh jalapeño with lime juice and agave syrup in a shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain over ice and top with sparkling water. This mocktail provides the perfect spicy kick without the alcohol. Try rimming your glass with Tajin (recipe below) instead of salt for extra flavor.
If you prefer a sweeter drink, add more agave syrup. For a more tart flavor, add extra Limeade. And if you’re feeling adventurous, try experimenting with different fruit juices to create your unique mocktail creation.
5. Spicy Cucumber Margarita Mocktail
Ingredients:
1 cucumber
1 jalapeno, chopped (seeds removed)
2 oz Limeade (or fresh lime juice if desired)
1 oz simple syrup, store-bought or see recipe below
3 oz sparkling water
Hot honey, for the rim
Tajin, for the rim, store-bought or see recipe below
Cucumber slice for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare your glass by rimming it with hot honey and Tajin. First, add hot honey to a plate and then place the glass on it until it’s evenly coated. Next, add Tajin to a plate and dip the glass until evenly coated.
- Blend cucumber and jalapeno until smooth, then pour mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add Limeade and simple syrup and shake well.
- Fill your glass with ice cubes, pour the mixture into a Tajin-rimmed glass and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish and enjoy!
6. Sunrise Mocktail
Ingredients:
Sparkling water
Orange juice
½ teaspoon Grenadine.
Instructions:
- Add equal amounts of orange juice and sparkling water to a champagne flute.
- Next, gently pour the grenadine into the mixture. The grenadine will sink to the bottom of the glass, creating a beautiful gradient effect.
- If you want to add a bit of flare to your Sunrise mocktail, you can garnish it with an orange wedge.
A fun fact about Grenadine is that it is made from pomegranate juice and sugar syrup, creating its signature dark red color. It is a popular ingredient in many cocktails, including the classic Tequila Sunrise.
7. Strawberry Basil Lemonade Mocktail
Ingredients:
1 cup strawberry puree
4 large basil leaves
3 oz lemon juice
2 oz simple syrup (see recipe below)
3 oz sparkling water
Instructions:
- Muddle basil leaves with lemon juice until fragrant.
- Add strawberry puree and simple syrup and mix well.
- Pour mixture into a glass with ice and top with sparkling water.
Strawberry puree can easily be made at home! Check out this easy recipe.
8. Pineapple Sunrise Mocktail
Ingredients:
Pineapple juice
Orange juice
1 oz Grenadine
Sparkling water
Instructions:
- Add equal amounts of pineapple and orange juice to a champagne flute, leaving room for sparkling water.
- Gently pour the grenadine into the mixture.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with an orange slice, if desired.
The grenadine will sink to the bottom of the glass, creating a beautiful gradient effect.
9. Cosmopolitan Mocktail
Ingredients:
3oz Cran-Rasberry juice
1oz Limeade (or fresh lime juice if desired)
1oz orange juice
2oz sparkling water
Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Place cran-rasberry juice, limeade, and orange juice into a shaker.
- Add ice and shake.
- Pour into a martini glass.
- Top with sparkling water and enjoy.
Try rimming your glass with sugar! Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of your glass, then dip it into a plate of sugar and twist it around until the rim is evenly coated.
10. Cranberry Spice Mocktail
Ingredients:
1 oz apple cider (or apple juice if not available)
3 oz cranberry juice
1 oz cinnamon syrup
3 oz sparkling water
cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions:
- Mix ice with cranberry juice, apple cider, and cinnamon syrup in a shaker.
- Pour mixture into a glass with ice and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Simple Syrup Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Cup white sugar
1 Cup water
Instructions:
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.
- Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Easy Tajin Recipe
Ingredients:
1-1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
1/2 Tbsp. ground chipotle
1/2 Tbsp. salt
1 lime, zested
Instructions:
- Mix chili powder, paprika, ground chipotle, salt, and zest until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Final Thoughts
Mocktails are not just for those who don’t drink alcohol; they are for everyone! With endless possibilities and a range of non-alcoholic spirits and ingredients, creating your delicious mocktail has never been easier.
So, next time you’re out at a bar or hosting a gathering at home, don’t be afraid to order or serve up some mocktails alongside the regular cocktails. And remember to have fun with it! Experimentation is key in finding your favorite mocktail and adding your twist.
Now, I’ll leave you with one question – do you have a favorite mocktail? If so, share it in the comments below, and let’s inspire each other with our creative concoctions. Cheers to mocktails – the guilt-free guilty pleasure!
