Spring Mocktails

Spring mocktails are the perfect fun party drink everyone will enjoy being served at springtime parties, Easter, Mother’s Day, or picnics.

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WHAT IS A MOCKTAIL?

A mocktail is a cocktail without the liquor. Instead, juices, sodas, infused waters, fruits, and many other non-alcoholic ingredients, are mixed to create a delicious flavored drink.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD MOCKTAIL?

 A good mocktail will appeal to the senses of the person drinking it. First, a sense of taste with quality ingredients such as juices, sodas and, housemade syrups. It will also be pleasing to the sense of smell with touches of aromatics like cinnamon sticks or fresh-cut herbs. Then it will be pleasing to the eye with an attention to detail by choosing pretty glasses and trendy touches for garnishes.

WHAT IS A SPRING MOCKTAIL?

Spring mocktails have fresh fruity flavors and light pastel colors such as pinks and purples. They could center around an Easter theme or even Mother’s Day.

TIPS FOR MAKING BIG BATCH MOCKTAILS FOR ENTERTAINING

1. You can begin to batch your mocktail in advance by combining all shelf-stable (whatever will not go flat) ingredients in a well-sealed container and pre-chill in your fridge. If you plan on several types of mocktails, then label each pitcher.
2. Slice any fruit or garnishes, being sure to brush a little lemon juice on them if they tend to brown and store in an air-tight container.
3. Chill any carbonated beverages you plan to add to your cocktail when serving.
4. Check that your ice is full and ready to be scooped out.
5. Set up your bar area with glasses, garnishes, napkins, and other bar supplies.

TIPS FOR GLASSES TO SERVE MOCKTAILS IN

Get creative and have fun serving your apple cider mocktail. Try serving in unique cocktail glasses. Be sure they are clear, so your garnish of apple slices, cinnamon stick, or rosemary shine through.

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GARNISHES FOR MOCKTAILS

Choose fun, editable or aromatic garnishes for your mocktail. It’s the edge that makes for a great party drink. Rim your glasses with colored sugars or salt for an extra flavor added when sipping a mocktail.

• Candied ginger
• Carrot sticks
• Celery stalks (usually with leaves attached)
• Cherries
• Cinnamon sticks
• Olives
• Cocktail  pearl onions
• Edible flowers
• Sliced citrus fruits
• Herbs such as mint or sweet basil
• Pineapple slice
• Star anise
• Shrimp
• Strawberries
• Watermelon wedge

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SPRING MOCKTAIL RECIPES

FRUITY MOCKTAILS

Pick your favorite fruit and create one of these fruity mocktails. Spring is the perfect time to pick fresh fruit and herbs to create one of these beauties.

This Raspberry Mojito Mocktail recipe is the perfect drink to enjoy year-round! It’s loaded with juicy raspberries, fresh mint, and a hint of lime. This nonalcoholic mojito drink is then topped off with Sprite or 7-UP 

Strawberry Basil Smash Whole30 Mocktail – Cook At Home Mom

The perfect Whole30 Strawberry Basil Smash summer mocktail made with fresh strawberries, fresh basil, and seltzer. It’s a refreshing non-alcoholic drink!

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Honeydew Mint Cooler (no sugar, Whole30)

Honeydew Mint Cooler is a refreshing spring drink made with simple ingredients and no added sugar. It’s a spring mocktail perfect for both kids and adults!

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Watermelon Paloma Mocktail Recipe – Savory Spin

Deliciously intoxicating but not inebriating, this sweet, sour, and slightly spicy, Watermelon Paloma Mocktail is a refreshing addition to any celebration.

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Apple Cider Mocktail

This Apple Cider Mocktail a has tart apple cider flavor with warm maple sweetness and a surprising zip at the end that’ll make you question its zero-proof claim.

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Grapefruit Sage Sparkler Mocktail (Whole30) – Cook At Home Mom

Grapefruit Sage Sparkler Mocktail — a Whole30 & Non-Alcoholic drink made with freshly squeezed grapefruit and fresh sage.

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Watermelon Juice Recipe — Salt & Baker

This easy watermelon juice recipe is a summer staple! It’s ready to go in less than 5 minutes and requires minimal ingredients.

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Charred Grapefruit and Ginger Fizz with Chilli Syrup Mocktail

My Charred Grapefruit and Ginger Fizz with Chilli Syrup Mocktail certainly has a kick! A delicious drink for the designated driver!

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Mango Mocktail – Instant Pot Aam Panna – Profusion Curry %

Cool off summer heat with refreshing Mango Mocktail. This modified version of Aam Panna is tangy, salty, sweet with a hint of spice ! Perfect tropical flavors, it is popular Indian summer drinks made from fresh mango, mint leaves and roasted cumin powder. Loved by one and all across India, summers a…

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Strawberry Mojito Mocktail | Maple Mango

This Strawberry Mojito Mocktail is a delicious, light and refreshing drink recipe made with a few healthy, fresh ingredients. Perfect for hot summer days!

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Berry Blaster Mocktail recipe

Berry Blaster mocktail recipe is perfectly refreshing, berries with a splash of apple juice and honey over ice, will create berry burst in your pallet.

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PINK MOCKTAILS

Pretty and feminine is the theme for pink mocktails. Perfect for a bridal shower, baby shower, or just a girls’ night in.

This sparkling strawberry mocktail uses ginger and fennel to enhance the flavor. This recipe for a strawberry simple syrup is combined with sparkling water, and the leftover strawberries can be saved for a strawberry ginger jam.

Sparkling Watermelon Agua Fresca (Naturally Sweetened) – Cass Clay Cooking

If you love fresh watermelon and healthy food, this sparkling watermelon agua fresca is great. With no added sugar, it’s a serving of fruit in a glass.

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Raspberry Mint Lime Cooler – Non-Alcoholic – Emma Eats & Explores

Raspberry Mint Lime Cooler – 5 minutesand 4 ingredients to make a refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail perfect for summer BBQs. SCD, Paleo, Vegan & Whole30.

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EASTER MOCKTAILS

Easter Mocktails are a great addition to your celebration of a risen Savior. These sweet spring mocktails are sure to become a tradition that your whole family will enjoy!

This Sparkling Pomegranate Lemon Cooler uses homemade grenadine to create a non-alcoholic drink ideal for a party. Loaded with fresh fruit and mint leaves it’s a very pretty drink to serve. Add a splash of vodka or gin for a boozy hit.

Virgin Mint Julep

A delicious and refreshing virgin mint julep, the perfect kid-friendly Kentucky Derby drink.

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The Easiest Mimosa Mocktail

Need a fun mocktail for Easter or brunch? This easy mimosa mocktail is super bubbly and tasty with just two citrusy ingredients.

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Non Alcoholic Sangria (Sangria Mocktail)

This Non Alcoholic Sangria Recipe is colourful, flavorful and so refreshing. Making Sangria Mocktail ahead of time is perfect for fun and easy entertaining!

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Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Mojito Mocktail

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MOTHER’S DAY MOCKTAILS

Add one of these Mother’s Day Mocktails to your menu so mom will feel extra pampered.

This Fruity Lime and Ginger Beer Mocktail is very easy to whip up for a Mother’s Day brunch.

Whipped Orange Creamsicle

Mom will love being served one of these! In this recipe, orange creamsicle meets the dalgona whipped treat for a yummy (and gorgeous) tropical drink! It″s easy to make and tastes incredible!

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Coconut Mojito Mocktail (Whole30) – Cook At Home Mom

Whole30 Coconut Mojito Mocktail recipe is lightly sweet, rich, bubbly, and so refreshing! Made with just a 5 ingredients, it’s the best non-alcoholic drink!

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Cucumber Tom Collins Mocktail

This non-alcoholic and sugar-free cucumber version of a classic Tom Collins cocktail is super refreshing and easy to make.

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Tom Collins Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic) – Cook At Home Mom

This Tom Collins Mocktail hits all the high points of the recipe you love, and it’s completely non-alcoholic, made with four ingredients.

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Sparkling Raspberry Limeade Mocktail

Make any day special with this low carb sparkling raspberry limeade mocktail. It’s a low calorie sweet fruity drink to help you make every moment sparkle.

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PRETTY MOCKTAILS

Pretty mocktails are all about the glasses you serve in and how the color from the mocktail shines through. They are accented with cute and aromatic garnishes that are pleasing to the eye as well.

This Strawberry Lime Mojito Mocktail drink is the perfect drink for summer or holiday parties! It uses fresh strawberries, limes, and mint, with a splash of Sprite or 7 Up.

Sparkling Berry Lemonade

Now that it’s getting warmer, it’s time to get creative with hydration. This sparkling berry lemonade is packed with antioxidants from the berries, tartness from the lemonade, and 100 levels of a refresh. Bring it to a summer BBQ or make it to cool yourself down.

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Cucumber Rosemary Tonic Mocktail

This Cucumber Tonic Mocktail is a great substitute for a gin & tonic if you’re partaking in dry January, or just want to enjoy a cocktail without booze.

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TROPICAL MOCKTAILS

What better way to pretend you are on vacation than with whipping up a batch of tropical mocktails. Pineapple, and coconut mixed into a mocktail will create a delicious drink that make you like you are having a relaxing day at the beach.

Pina Colada Mocktail Recipe (Virgin Cocktail) » A Couple of Sips

Looking for an easy and creamy pina colada mocktail? You’re in luck – this recipe will be your favorite summer drink! Check it out!

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Pineapple Coconut Virgin Mojito Float

Pineapple Coconut Virgin Mojito Float The original plan was to make a virgin pineapple mojito. By the way, did you know that the new term for a non alcoholic mojito (moheetoh) is nojito (noheetoh).…

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Pina Colada Mocktail (Virgin Coco Colada) – Savory Thoughts

This Pina Colada Mocktail is out of this world delicious. It is a refreshing non-alcoholic version that’s so easy to make and is ready in 5 minutes.

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HEALTHY SPRING MOCKTAILS

What could be sweeter than a relaxing mocktail after a long day that not only taste great but it is good for you. Fresh fruit juices, low calorie carbonated waters, and aromatic herbs will help you create these mocktails.

A refreshing mix of lime and mint, this Virgin Mojito Recipe will be your new favorite drink! This non-alcoholic mojito recipe will be a hit with kids and adults alike. There is so much flavor from the healthy ingredients in this mojito mocktail and they’re super easy to make for a crowd.

Sugar-Free Grapefruit Ginger Mocktail

This sugar-free, non-alcoholic Grapefruit Ginger Mocktail is a natural 3-ingredient refreshing drink for adults and kids alike!

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For Spring sipping!

Here’s a refreshing non-alcoholic honeydew cooler for summer days! This Honeydew Mocktail has hints of lime, mint and even a little ginger. It’s a healthy, energizing drink for adults and kids alike.

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Make a refreshing Mojito Mocktailin just 3 minutes with 3 ingredients. Fresh, sparkling, and full of mint & lime flavors, it’s a delicious grown-up drink that’s made completely without sugar and alcohol – so you can sip it all day, every day.

Non-Alcoholic Spicy Ginger Switchel (Haymaker’s Punch) – Emma Eats & Explores

Spicy Ginger Switchel – non-alcoholic drink, great for gut health & digestion. Grainfree, Refined Sugarfree, Dairyfree, Paleo, SCD & Vegan.

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These Blueberry Thyme Mimosas are alcohol-free, low-sugar, and perfect for a refreshing weekend brunch drink! This post has been sponsored by Bai. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Simple Pineapple Ginger Kombucha Cocktail

Swap out alcohol for kombucha and make yourself a healthy-ish drink that you can enjoy at happy hour without feeling like you’re missing out!

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3-ingredient Whole30 Watermelon-Peach Mocktail

Healthy delicious Whole30 Compliant Drinks with no added sugar. Adults and kids will love this watermelon drink!

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MOCKTAIL RECIPE BOOKS

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Simple Mocktail Cookbook

Baby Proof: Mocktails for the Mom-To-Be | Brown Sugar Food Blog

Whether you’re are pregnant or prefer not to drink alcohol, my book, Baby Proof: Mocktails for the Mom-to-Be, is perfect if you are looking for a delicious mocktail!

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