11 Best Mocktail Recipes You Need To Try

Mocktails are the perfect way to enjoy refreshing, flavorful beverages without alcohol. Whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying a cozy night in, or looking for a fun drink for the whole family, these energizing mocktails are sure to delight your taste buds. Packed with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, they’re both delicious and revitalizing. Not only do these mocktails taste great, but they’re also made with energizing ingredients like fruits, herbs, and natural sweeteners to help fuel your day the healthy way.

Easy and Refreshing Mocktail Recipes

Here are 11 easy-to-make, mouthwatering mocktails that are sure to invigorate your senses and delight your palate. Each recipe combines fresh, natural ingredients chosen for their energizing properties and exceptional flavors. Let’s dive into the flavorful world of mocktails!

1. Sleepy Girl Mocktail

Ingredients

• 180 ml (6 oz) cherry juice (preferably tart cherry juice as it may help with sleep)
• 30 ml (1 oz) honey syrup (mix equal parts honey and warm water to dissolve)
• Sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh cherries for garnish

Directions

1. In a glass, combine the cherry juice and honey syrup.
2. Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
3. Top off with sparkling water for a fizzy effect.
4. Gently stir to combine the ingredients.
5. Garnish with fresh cherries on a skewer or dropped into the glass.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy before bedtime.

2. Cranberry Juice Mocktail

Ingredients

• 240 ml (8 oz) cranberry juice
• 120 ml (4 oz) freshly squeezed orange juice
• 120 ml (4 oz) ginger beer
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish
• Optional garnishes: orange slices, dehydrated oranges, candied cranberries, rosemary sprigs

Directions 

1. In a pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, freshly squeezed orange juice, and ginger beer.
2. Stir the mixture well to ensure all the flavors are blended.
3. Fill glasses with ice cubes to chill them.
4. Pour the cranberry juice mocktail over the ice in each glass.
5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing aroma and a burst of green.
6. For an extra touch of elegance, consider adding optional garnishes like orange slices, dehydrated oranges, candied cranberries, or rosemary sprigs.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your Cranberry Juice Mocktail!

3. Old Fashioned Mocktail

Ingredients

• 60 ml (2 oz) non-alcoholic spirit (such as Seedlip or another distilled non-alcoholic alternative)
• 15 ml (1 oz) simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water dissolved)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 30 ml (1 oz) fresh grapefruit juice
• 15 ml (1 oz) fresh lime juice
• Ice cubes
• Orange twist and fresh rosemary sprig, for garnish

Directions

1. In a mixing glass, combine the non-alcoholic spirit, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters. 
2. Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir until well-chilled. 
3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes. 
4. Squeeze the grapefruit juice and lime juice into the glass. 
5. Gently stir to combine all the flavors. 
6. Garnish with an orange twist and a sprig of rosemary. 
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your non-alcoholic Old Fashioned mocktail!

4. Strawberry Mojito Mocktail

Ingredients 

• Fresh Strawberries (about 10 medium berries or 3.5 oz)
• Fresh Mint Leaves (10 leaves or 0.2 oz)
• Lime (juice of 1 lime or 1 oz)
• White Sugar (2 tablespoons or 1 oz)
• Soda Water (120 ml or 4 oz)
• Ice Cubes.

Directions

1. Clean strawberries and mint, a few wedges of lime.
2. In a glass, add strawberries and mint, then gently muddle.
3. Squeeze in lime juice for zest.
4. Add white sugar, lightly muddle again.
5. Fill the glass with ice cubes (or crushed ice).
6. Pour soda water over ice, stir gently.
7. Garnish with mint, strawberry, or lime slices.
8. Serve immediately for a refreshing strawberry mojito mocktail.

5. Coffee Mocktail

Ingredients

• 60 ml (2 oz) brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
• 30 ml (1 oz) coffee-flavored syrup
• 60 ml (2 oz) heavy cream
• 15 ml (0.5 oz) chocolate syrup, plus extra for garnish
• Crushed ice
• Grated chocolate for garnish

Directions

1. Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of a martini glass and place in the freezer to set.
2. In a shaker, combine the brewed espresso or coffee with the coffee-flavored syrup.
3. Add crushed ice and shake well.
4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks.
5. Remove the martini glass from the freezer. Strain the coffee mixture into the glass.
6. Carefully spoon or pipe the whipped cream on top of the coffee mixture.
7. Garnish with grated chocolate.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy this decadent mocktail.

6.  Lavender Mocktail

Ingredients

• 240 ml (8 oz) water
• 100 grams (3.5 oz) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers
• 120 ml (4 oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 480 ml (16 oz) cold water
• Ice cubes
• Lemon slices and lavender sprigs, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine 240 ml of water and the sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Remove from heat, add the dried lavender to the sugar water, cover, and let it steep for about 15-20 minutes.
3. Strain the mixture, discarding the lavender flowers, and pour into a pitcher.
4. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the remaining 480 ml of cold water to the pitcher. Stir well.
5. Refrigerate until chilled.
6. Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and a sprig of lavender.

7. Kiddie Mocktail 

Ingredients

• 180 ml (6 oz) ginger ale
• 30 ml (1 oz) grenadine syrup
• 15 ml (1 oz) lime juice
• Ice cubes
• 1 maraschino cherry for garnish

Directions

1. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour the grenadine syrup over the ice.
3. Slowly add the ginger ale to the glass, allowing it to mix with the grenadine and create a gradient effect.
4. Gently stir the mixture if needed.
5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry on top.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy this non-alcoholic treat!

8. Mint Mojito Mocktail

Ingredients

• 8-10 fresh mint leaves
• Juice of half a lime (about 15 ml or 0.5 oz)
• 30 ml (1 oz) sweetener (sugar, syrup, monk fruit, or honey)
• 120 ml (4 oz) soda water
• Ice cubes

Directions 

1. Place fresh mint leaves and lime wedges into a highball glass.
2. Use a muddler to gently press the mint and lime to release the oils and juice.
3. Add your choice of sweetener and adjust sweetness to your liking.
4. Fill the glass with ice, then pour soda water to the top.
5. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a mint sprig or lime wheel.
6. Serve immediately.

9. Organic Red Mocktail

Ingredients

• 240 ml (8 oz) organic red fruit juice (like cranberry or pomegranate)
• 15 ml (1 oz) fresh lime juice
• 10 ml (0.5 oz) organic honey or agave syrup (optional)
• 120 ml (4 oz) sparkling mineral water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh red currants and rosemary sprig for garnish

Directions

1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour the organic red fruit juice into the glass. 
3. Add the fresh lime juice. 
4. Stir in the honey or agave syrup if you desire some added sweetness. 
5. Top off with sparkling mineral water for a fizzy effect. 
6. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a few fresh red currants on top.

10. Green Mocktail Recipe

• 30 grams Fresh spinach leaves 
• 100 grams  Cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 10 grams  Fresh mint leaves 
• 30 milliliters Lime juice
• 150 grams Green apple, cored and chopped 
• 10 milliliters Honey or agave syrup (2 teaspoons) 
• 250 milliliters Sparkling water 
• Ice cubes
• 1 Pack of Trumeta Greens

Directions

1. Thoroughly wash the spinach, mint leaves, cucumber, and green apple. 
2. In a blender, combine spinach, cucumber, mint leaves, green apple and Trumeta Greens powder.
3. Add lime juice and honey or agave syrup if desired for sweetness. Blend until smooth. 
4. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the pulp, if you prefer a clearer mocktail. 
5. Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the green mixture over. 
6. Top up with sparkling water and stir gently.

11. Ginger Beer Mocktail

Ingredients 

• 240 ml (8 oz) organic red fruit juice (like cranberry or pomegranate)
• 15 ml (1 oz) fresh lime juice
• 10 ml (0.5 oz) organic honey or agave syrup (optional)
• 120 ml (4 oz) sparkling mineral water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh red currants and rosemary sprig for garnish

Directions

1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
2. Add the lime juice and fresh ginger juice to the glass.
3. Pour the ginger beer over the ice.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Garnish with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing mocktail!

For those looking to enhance their mocktails with a healthy twist, trumeta offers the perfect solution. From mushroom coffee to metabolic reds and metabolic greens, these nutrient-packed superpowders can be effortlessly incorporated into various mocktail recipes for an extra nutritional boost. 

The versatility of mushroom coffee brings earthy, bold notes that pair well with coffee-based mocktails, while the metabolic reds offer a fruity, antioxidant-packed punch perfect for refreshing summer beverages. For a revitalizing, green-infused twist, metabolic greens can be blended into citrusy or herbal mocktails, adding a layer of nutrition and freshness. No matter your flavor preference, trumeta’s products help you create mocktails that are not only delicious but also nutritious.

Tips for Decorating Your Mocktails

Decorating your mocktails can take them from simple beverages to stunning creations that delight the eyes as much as the taste buds. Start by using fresh fruits like citrus slices, berries, or pomegranate seeds as vibrant garnishes. Adding a sprig of mint, rosemary, or basil can introduce an aromatic touch while making your drink visually appealing. For a more elegant presentation, rim your glasses with sugar, salt, or coconut flakes to add texture and flavor. Edible flowers can also enhance your mocktails with natural beauty. Finally, consider playful accessories like colorful straws or cocktail umbrellas to elevate the fun. These small details can turn your mocktail into an unforgettable experience!