Mixed drinks are a big part of life. Sometimes, you want something slightly different to liven things up. But some people don’t really go for alcohol. So here is a list of 15 unique alcohol-free drinks for those who don’t or can’t drink but still want something tasty and refreshing.

Mint Pineapple Ginger Mojito Mocktail

This pineapple ginger mocktail would be great for any occasion. It’s super easy to throw together, and it really does taste impressive. This is an easy pineapple mojito recipe that is perfect for warm summer days.

You need: 1 pineapple, 1 lime, mint, 1 tbsp ginger, 2 tbsp sugar, soda water.

  1. Muddle mint, ginger, sugar and lime.
  2. Add pineapple juice and ice.
  3. Top with soda.

Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca

Super refreshing and low-sugar drink mocktail. Try it this summer!

You need: 2 cucumbers, 4 limes, 1 handful mint, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 litre water.

  1. Blend cucumber, lime juice, mint and sugar with water.
  2. Strain.
  3. Serve over ice.

Strawberry Watermelon Punch

This strawberry watermelon punch is the most summery drink ever. It only uses a few natural ingredients and uses fresh fruits for flavor.

You need: 400 g strawberries, 500 g watermelon, 2 limes, 500 ml sparkling water, mint.

  1. Blend strawberries and watermelon with lime.
  2. Pour over ice.
  3. Top with sparkling water.

Blueberry Elderberry Water Kefir

This is a great, tasty beverage with many health benefits. Blueberries and elderberries add necessary nutrients, and fermentation produces natural bubbles to make it a fizzy, fun drink.

You need: 1 litre water kefir, 150 g blueberries, 2 tbsp elderberry syrup, 1 tbsp honey.

  1. Mash berries into the kefir.
  2. Add syrup and honey.
  3. Ferment 24 hours and chill.

Raspberry Luscious Slush Punch Recipe

Slush Punch is a sweet, fizzy, slushy drink that is great any time of the year. What’s even better is that this can be prepped ahead of time and whipped up very quickly whenever it’s needed.

You need: 300 g raspberries, 500 ml lemonade, 500 ml lemon-lime soda, 200 ml juice.

  1. Blend raspberries and strain.
  2. Mix with lemonade and juice.
  3. Freeze until slushy and top with soda.

Passionfruit Orange Mocktail

Passionfruit’s tart, sweet flavor profile really sets it apart. Combined with the sweet flavor of oranges and mixed into a sweet, fizzy base, it’s the perfect mocktail.

You need: 4 passion fruits, 300 ml orange juice, 1 lime, 2 tbsp sugar, soda water.

  1. Scoop passion fruit.
  2. Shake with orange juice, lime and sugar.
  3. Top with soda.

Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water

Are you trying to drink more water but struggling to do so? Make this cucumber lemon ginger water ahead of time, and enjoy the added natural flavor and health benefits.

You need: 1 cucumber, 1 lemon, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, 1.5 litres water, ice.

  1. Slice everything.
  2. Add to a jug of water.
  3. Chill 2 hours.

Cantaloupe Agua Fresca

Agua Fresca is a traditional Mexican or South American drink similar to lemonade but made with a variety of fruits. This variant uses cantaloupe for a light, refreshing beverage perfect for a hot day.

You need: 1 cantaloupe, 2 limes, 2 tbsp sugar, 500 ml water, mint.

  1. Blend melon with water, lime and sugar.
  2. Strain.
  3. Serve over ice.

Strawberry Shrub

Shrub drinks are interesting beverages that combine sugar water, fruits and herbs, and vinegar. This combination makes for a fruity, sweet, and tart beverage that really ignites the senses.

You need: 300 g strawberries, 150 ml vinegar, 150 g sugar.

  1. Mash strawberries with sugar and rest 1 day.
  2. Add vinegar and rest 2 days.
  3. Strain and serve with soda.

Non-Alcoholic Italian Aperol Spritz

Make no mistakes, the Aperol Spritz is not a drink for beginners. But don’t let that scare you off, because a little work will produce a bubbly, orange-flavored experience like no other.

You need: 100 ml non-alcoholic aperitif, 100 ml sparkling water, 100 ml tonic, orange slice, ice.

  1. Fill glass with ice and aperitif.
  2. Add sparkling water and tonic.
  3. Garnish with orange.

Apple Pie Punch

Apple pie punch is the perfect drink for Fall, or really anytime. It brings apple pie’s bright, crisp flavors to an easy-to-make punch.

You need: 500 ml apple juice, 500 ml ginger ale, 1 tsp cinnamon, apple slices, ice.

  1. Mix juice, ginger ale and cinnamon.
  2. Chill.
  3. Serve with apple slices.

Piña Colada Milkshake

The tropical flavors of a pina colada can convert almost anyone into a fan, so it’s been a popular drink for decades. This recipe removes the alcohol and makes it into a shake that the whole family can (and will) enjoy.

You need: 300 g vanilla ice cream, 100 g pineapple, 100 ml coconut milk, 100 ml milk.

  1. Blend all ingredients.
  2. Pour into glasses.
  3. Top with cream and cherry.

Spiced Pomegranate Sparkler

This light, refreshing beverage is perfect for serving around Christmastime. The pomegranate and cinnamon taste and look just like Christmas, and the rosemary leaves add a touch of green to complete the color palette.

You need: 300 ml pomegranate juice, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 cloves, 300 ml sparkling water, pomegranate seeds.

  1. Warm juice with spices and cool.
  2. Strain.
  3. Top with sparkling water and seeds.

Kombucha Mocktails

This unique alcohol-free recipe is actually three in one. Three different fruity, herby mocktails that all use kombucha as the base can be found here. They are designed to help soothe the vinegary taste that kombucha often has.

You need: 400 ml kombucha, 100 ml juice, 1 lime, mint, ice.

  1. Muddle mint and lime.
  2. Add juice and ice.
  3. Top with kombucha.

Watermelon Margarita Mocktail

This recipe doesn’t do anything fancy, and that’s fine. It’s just a simple, elegant approach to a virgin watermelon margarita that is so good that most people won’t miss the alcohol.

You need: 400 g watermelon, 2 limes, 1 tbsp agave, salt for rim, ice.

  1. Blend watermelon, lime and agave.
  2. Rim the glasses with salt.
  3. Pour over ice.

Blue Lagoon Mocktail

Crafting a Blue Lagoon mocktail presents a unique challenge, as all the ingredients for the classic cocktail are alcoholic. But this alcohol-free recipe makes a refreshing blue drink that is friendly to everyone.

You need: 200 ml lemonade, 1 tbsp blue curaçao syrup, 100 ml lemon-lime soda, ice.

  1. Mix lemonade and syrup over ice.
  2. Top with soda.
  3. Garnish with lemon.

Mango Iced Tea

Mango iced tea is a great beverage for the hot months of summer. Adding mango to refreshing iced tea adds a touch of sweetness and flavor without adding tons of sugar.

You need: 3 tea bags, 1 litre water, 2 mangoes, 2 tbsp honey, lime.

  1. Steep tea and cool.
  2. Blend mango with honey.
  3. Mix and serve over ice.

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