Mixing Up Magic: 12 DIY Mocktail Recipes for a Flavorful and Refreshing Experience

In general, you might be wondering: are mocktails good? Well, yes–mocktails are your friendly, non-alcoholic companions in the world of beverages. They playfully mix fruits, fizzy elements, and alcohol alternatives to whip up a delightful array of flavors.

The best part? There are no strict rules when it comes to creating mocktails. As a result, you’re free to let your imagination run wild with various flavors, textures, and combinations. Whether it’s for brunch, a special occasion, or a relaxing afternoon, these easy DIY mocktail recipes can be prepared right at home. And if you want to turn it up a notch, try out these DIY outdoor bar ideas and sizzling BBQ recipes to go along with your mocktails.

Here are the refreshing mocktail recipes:

Virgin Margarita

The Margarita stands as one of the world’s most iconic alcoholic beverages, earning its place on the International Bartender Association’s official cocktail list. Typically, it’s crafted by blending tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. But don’t worry because there’s a zero-proof version you can easily create in the comfort of your home.
Ingredients:

• 1 ounce of fresh lime juice
• ½ ounce of fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon of maple syrup or simple syrup
• ⅛ teaspoon of pickle juice
• 3 ounces of tonic water
• Lime wheel for garnishing
• Ice

Instructions:

• In a lime wedge, cut a small notch and run it around the rim of the glass.
• Dip the rim into a plate of your preferred salt (we suggest flaky sea salt or Margarita salt)
• In the serving glass, combine lime juice, lemon juice, pickle juice, and maple syrup.
• Slowly add the tonic water and ice for a fizzy texture.
• Garnish with a lime wheel.

MANGO MULE

Mango Mule offers a delightful, tropical spin on the timeless Moscow Mule. This mocktail serves as the perfect refreshing beverage for a sunny day, harmonizing the tropical essence of mango with the comforting warmth of ginger beer and the zesty freshness of lime.

Ingredients:

• 4-5 slices of cucumber
• 1 ounce of honey syrup
• 1½ ounces of mango puree
• 1½ ounces of fresh lime juice
• 1½ ounces of ginger beer (or ginger ale)
• Ice

Instructions:

• Muddle the cucumber and honey syrup in a cocktail shaker.
• Carefully add the mango puree, lime juice, and ice; shake vigorously.
• Strain the mixture into a mug.
• Pour in some ginger beer or ginger ale and stir.

VIRGIN MOJITO

Virgin Mojito has all of the minty flavors that can easily refresh you during the day. Here’s everything you need to know about this drink.

Ingredients:

• 6 mint leaves
• 1 ounce of lime juice
• 1 ounce of orgeat syrup (or ½ ounce of simple syrup)
• 4 ounces of soda water or tonic water
• Ice

Instructions:

• Muddle the mint leaves in a cocktail shaker.
• Mix in the lime juice and orgeat or simple syrup.
• Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
• Add the ice into a glass and strain the mixture.
• Top it off with soda water, add some ice and extra mint leaves.

VIRGIN PIÑA COLADA

Piña Colada originated in Puerto Rico and it’s a blended or iced cocktail that’s typically made with white rum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut. In this easy DIY mocktail, we’ll make it easier and more family-friendly.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of frozen pineapple chunks
• 15 ounces of full-fat coconut milk
• ½ ounce of maple syrup
• Drink umbrellas for garnishing

Instructions:

• Put all of the ingredients (except the drinking umbrella, of course!) in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Pour the mixture into a glass and garnish with the drinking umbrella.

SPICY WATERMELON MINT AGUA FRESCA

Agua Fresca is a beautiful drink with an interesting flavor profile; it combines sweet watermelon, spicy jalapeños, and minty leaves. This hot and refreshing combination is quite addictive, so be prepared to make and drink a lot.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of cold water
• 2 cups of watermelon, chopped
• 1 ounce of granulated sugar
• ½ ounce of lime juice
• ¼ cup of mint leaves
• ½ jalapeño, roughly chopped
• Ice

Instructions

• In a spare container, combine all of the ingredients and puree until smooth.
• Strain the mixture into a pitcher and force through most of the pulp.

VIRGIN CUCUMBER GIMLET

Traditionally, a Gimlet is made with any of your favorite gin and lime juice. But now, we’re going to create some adjustments and sip on a refreshing drink. Instead of the bitter taste of gin, you can substitute it with cucumber for a crisp yet light taste.

Ingredients:

• 1½ ounces of club soda
• 4-5 slices of cucumber
• 1 ounce of lime juice
• 1 ounce of simple syrup
• Crushed ice

Instructions:

• In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber until smooth.
• Add the remaining ingredients and shake vigorously.
• Serve in a rocks glass and top with crushed ice.
• Garnish with a slice of rolled cucumber.

VIRGIN STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI

Strawberry Daiquiri is a variation of the Daiquiri, a classic drink composed of lime, rum, and simple syrup. The mocktail we’re going to make has the perfect mix of freshness and sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of frozen strawberries
• ¼ cup of simple syrup
• 1½ ounces of lime juice
• 1 cup of lemon-lime soda
• ¾ cup of water
• Ice
• 2 fresh strawberries, sliced for garnishing

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Pour the mixture into a glass and add a splash of lemon-lime soda.
• Garnish with fresh strawberry slices.

VIRGIN SHIRLEY TEMPLE

The Virgin Shirley Temple is a classic mocktail non-alcoholic drink that both kids and adults can enjoy. The unique combination of cherry, ginger, and lime gives off such a unique and addicting flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce of grenadine
• ½ ounce of lime juice
• 5 ounces of ginger ale
• Cocktail cherry
• Ice

Instructions:

• Get a highball glass and stir together the grenadine and lime juice.
• Add your ice and fill the container with ginger ale.
• Garnish with a cocktail cherry.

ROSEMARY BLUEBERRY SMASH

This DIY mocktail recipe is a delightful and aromatic fruity drink that’s perfect for special occasions or a laid-back Saturday night. The Rosemary Blueberry Smash combines the sweetness of berries with the fragrance of rosemary, resulting in a visually appealing and flavorful beverage.

Ingredients:

• 8 blueberries
• 1 rosemary sprig, stripped
• 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice
• 1 ounce of honey syrup
• 4 ounces of sparkling water
• Ice

Instructions:

• In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the blueberries, rosemary leaves, and honey syrup.
• Add the lemon juice and ice, and shake vigorously.
• Strain the mixture into a tall glass of fresh ice.
• Top it off with sparkling water and stir.

PINEAPPLE COBBLER

Pineapple Cobbler is a mixture of pineapple and strawberries, making it a refreshing beverage that’s ideal for the summer season.

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce of strawberry juice
• ½ ounce of lime juice
• 3 ounces of pineapple juice
• Club soda
• 1 strawberry or cherry

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, mix the lime and pineapple juice, and shake well.
• Strain the mixture into a glass and add ice.
• Top it off with club soda and strawberry juice.
• Garnish with a strawberry or cherry

NON-ALCOHOLIC MIMOSA

Non-Alcoholic Mimosa is a delightful addition to your brunch sessions because it’s all about lightening things up and cutting back on calories. Crafted with only two simple ingredients, this Mimosa Mocktail is bound to pleasantly surprise you with its incredible taste and refreshing quality.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of ginger ale
• ¼ cup of fresh orange juice, chilled

Instructions:

• While tilting the champagne flute, slowly pour in the ginger ale.
• Top it off with fresh orange juice.

RASPBERRY BEE’S KNEES

The Raspberry Bee’s Knees cocktail originally uses honey and lemon juice to mask the bitterness of gin. Named for its incorporation of sweet honey, this drink has stood the test of time—and is now about to be modernized once more as a non-alcoholic drink.

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce of filtered wanted
• ½ ounce of lemon juice
• ½ ounce of honey
• 4 raspberries (2 for mixing, 2 for garnishing)
• Ice

Instructions:

• In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients (except for the garnish raspberry) and shake vigorously.
• Strain the mixture into a glass and top it off with soda water.
• Garnish with 2 raspberries.

What’s next?

Indeed, mocktails are like the cool sidekicks of the drink world—always there when you need a little help and won’t give you a headache. And now that you have access to 12 of the best homemade mocktails, you can have them whenever you want. Whether you’re celebrating something special or just kicking back on a lazy weekend, these easy DIY mocktail recipes can save the day. So get those creative juices flowing, enjoy the combination of fizz and flavors, and try these recipes the next time you feel like drinking!

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