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30 Mocktail Ideas to Keep You Feeling Festive on Any Occasion

Mocktails have been increasingly popular in the last few years for not only their tasty flavor but their accessibility and refreshing qualities. Now is the time to try out new, scrumptious drinks that you can share with friends. Here are our top thirty choices for Mocktails to quench your thirst.

Non Alcoholic Strawberry Daiquiri

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Photo by Jens Theeß

This is a simple daiquiri that you can make in a blender. Use citrus soda instead of rum and blend it with frozen strawberries. Don’t forget to garnish the glass with half a strawberry. 

Tart Cherry Shirley Temple

clear drinking glass with lemon juice
Photo by Jarritos Mexican Soda

You could argue that a Shirley Temple is already a mocktail. And you wouldn’t be wrong.  But let’s elevate this drink by replacing the grenadine cherry juice and orange juice.

Tea-Tini Mocktail

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Photo by Nahima Aparicio

Tea lovers are sophisticated so they need a sophisticated mocktail. All you need for this drink is iced tea, lemon simple syrup, lemon juice, sugar, and lemon zest.

Virgin Marys

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Photo by Nicole Honchariw

Bloody Mary may be the girl you love, but that’s just too darn bad. We’re drinking Virgin Marys today. For this drink you need horseradish, a chopped shallot, salt, hot sauce, tomato juice and just a little bit of Worcestershire sauce. Don’t forget to garnish with celery stalks.

Tamarind Pineapple Quencher

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Photo by Dan Michael Sinadjan

The sweet and tangy tamarind fruit can introduce a new and exciting flavor to your mocktail. Add some zing to your life by adding fresh pineapple and tamarind to coconut water. 

Mock Grapefruit-Pom Paloma

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Photo by Keesha’s Kitchen

Drink this mocktail and let the sexy god of the underworld make you his queen. That joke was for the Greco-Roman mythology nerds. You don’t need tequila for this drink. All you need is pomegranate juice, grapefruit seltzer, and honey. 

Mango-Lime Spritzer

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Photo by Keesha’s Kitchen

Another drink for the Moscow mule lovers. Add magi juice and lime juice to a glass of ginger beer. Make this drink aesthetically pleasing by adding lime and mango slices. 

Cherry-Lime Rickey

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Photo by Tanya Yarosh

A Rickey is a classic old-timey soda fountain drink. So the nostalgia lovers will adore this non alcoholic version. Mix frozen limeade and lime juice with seltzer. Add sugar for sweetness and cherries for garnish. 

Honey Orangeade

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Photo by Michael Kahn

This drink tastes like candy! By adding orange simple syrup and honey to a glass of seltzer, you will satisfy your sweet tooth!

Thanksgiving Mocktail

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Photo by Ash Edmonds

If the cranberry-lime mocktail did not satisfy your Thanksgiving cravings, this drink certainly will. A mocktail made with blood orange, thyme, and ginger beer will pair perfectly with turkey and stuffing. 

Moscow Mule Mocktail

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Photo by Wine Dharma

Get a little kick with this non-alcoholic Moscow Mule! You can grab some non-alcoholic ginger beer from the store or mix a home made recipe with fresh ginger. Squeeze fresh lime juice and ginger syrup to make this Mule tart while still refreshing for a great night with love ones.

Watermelon Mint Mocktail

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Photo by ShengGeng Lin

Watermelon is the ultimate summer fruit, so a watermelon mocktail is of course perfect for to cool you down in the summer. This Watermelon Mint Mocktail is extremely easy to make; mix club soda with watermelon juice and top with watermelon chunks and your choice of garnish. This is perfect for a day lounging by the pool or out on a picnic.

Raspberry Lemonade

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Photo by Z Graphica

This two-punch lemonade is a great choice for those who love a bit of tartness in their sweet drinks. Create this mocktail with a blended mixture of raspberries, lemon juice and sugar and top with your favorite garnish. This Raspberry Lemonade mocktail is perfect for an evening picnic or a great alternative drink for parties besides just soda.

Frozen Margarita Mocktail

White Ice on White Ceramic Bowl
Photo by Kim van Vuuren

Frozen Margaritas are a staple for a summer day on the beach (beach not required). All you need is frozen limeade concentrate, orange juice, grapefruit juice and some fresh lime. Blend that all up with some ice and serve a delicious frozen drink without worrying about the buzz.

Fizzy Rosemary Cider Mocktail

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Photo by Tina Witherspoon

Try this Fizzy Rosemary Cider Mocktail if you love bubbly drinks! This mocktail requires Rosemary simple syrup, which is easy enough to make with water, sugar and some rosemary sprigs — but you might be able to find the syrup in the store. Combine rosemary simple syrup with apple cider and club soda, and don’t forget to top with a sprig of rosemary. This recipe is a perfect pairing with a cheese plate or nice steak dinner!

Grapefruit Lime Spritzer

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Photo by Lorena Bôsso

This Grapefruit Lime Spritzer is as refreshing as it sounds, and it looks even better. Mix grapefruit Italian soda together with lime juice and your choice of club soda flavors. Add salt or sugar to the rim for a little treat on top of your invigorating spritzer.

Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Cocktail Drink with Strawberry and Herb Garnish
Photo by Rachel Claire

Strawberry Basil Lemonade is one of our personal favorites, it’s both delicious and refreshing. Starting with fresh, hand mixed lemonade is vital to creating the tastiest mocktail you can. Blend your lemonade with fresh basil and strawberries until finely chopped and strain before drinking.

Banana Piña Colada Mocktail

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Photo by Lina Bentanch

Get ready to get lost in the rain for this Banana Piña Colada Mocktail! Start with pureeing ripe bananas, fresh pineapples, pineapple juice and coconut milk along with ice in a blender. Top with fresh pineapple and relax with this cool mocktail on the beach or even just your couch.

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Mandarin Spritz

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Photo by Johann Trasch

This refreshing Mandarin Spritz mocktail is perfect for a summer night out on the deck. Squeeze fresh mandarins and limes together, mix in club soda, and top it off with mint leaves. This mocktail is the perfect fruity topper for a night out with friends.

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Blueberry Mojito Mocktail

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Photo by Wesual Click

If you love blueberries, you’ll love this mojito mocktail! You’ll need to break out your muddling kit to crush up your blueberries and mint and mix it up with sparkling water, honey, and lime. This mocktail is perfect for those who like things sweet, but not too sweet.

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Sparkling Tropical Mocktail

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Photo by Monika Grabkowska

This drink is as pretty as it is delicious. For this sparkling mocktail, you need mango juice, lime juice, and ginger beer. You can add pineapple and mango slices for decoration.

Chocolate Martini Mocktail

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Photo by Aina Vine

Is this mocktail basically just fancy chocolate milk? Yes. Do we care? No! Add chocolate syrup and corn syrup to a cup of cold milk. Pour the concoction over ice and add chocolate sprinkles and you got yourself a classy chocolate mock-tini. 

Cranberry-Lime Mocktail

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Photo by Rirri

This Thanksgiving, instead of gelatinous cranberry sauce, have a delicious cranberry drink! All you need is some cranberry syrup (you may need to make the syrup yourself if you can’t find any) and some lime juice. 

Mermaid Refresher

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Photo by Bogdan Costin

You’re never too old to play mermaids. Fulfill your sea-faring fantasies by adding blue Hawaiian Punch, pineapple juice, and lemonade to a glass of seltzer.

Sweet Tomato Basil Cooler

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Photo by Reba Spike

Maybe the Virgin Mary Mocktail was too hearty for you. If that’s the case, maybe you will enjoy a sweet tomato basil cooler a bit more. For this drink you need to add basil sugar, kosher salt, tomato basil shrub to a glass of sparkling water.  

Virgin Mango Margaritas

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Photo by Johann Trasch

Lover of the 90s classic Practical Magic have often fantasized about staying up all night and recreating the midnight margaritas scene! Satisfy this desire without the inevitable hangover by blending mayo chunks with sugar and a bottle of lemon lime soda. 

Winter Spice Lemonade

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Photo by Francesca Hotchin

In some parts of the world, Christmas is just as warm as the rest of the year. Keep cool while maintaining your holiday cheer by adding, anise, ginger, sugar, and lemon juice, to a glass of seltzer. Don’t forget to garnish with cinnamon sticks.

Orange Cream Mimosa

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Photo by Marcio Nascimento

This drink is for all of the ice cream and sorbet lovers. All you need for this delicious mocktail is non-alcoholic sparkling wine or ginger ale. Pour your fizzy beverage of choice over decadent orange cream. It’s like drinking a sophisticated, fruity root beer float.

Negroni Mocktail

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Photo by Johann Trasch

I know what you’re thinking. “How on earth can you make a non-alcoholic negroni drink?” I’m so glad you asked! All you need is a non-alcoholic vermouth and aperitivo. Add a touch of grenadine and tonic water and voila! You have yourself a non-alcoholic negroni!

Mock Mango Fizz

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Photo by Jarritos Mexican Soda

Mango is the perfect fruit! It’s sweet but not too sweet. It’s tangy but not too sour. Let’s celebrate our love of mango by adding orange juice and grapefruit juice to a refreshing mango seltzer.