Mocktails are nonalcoholic mixed drinks, and they can be just as exciting and refreshing as any cocktail. There are many ways you can mix up juices, sodas, and syrups to create invigorating beverages that everyone can enjoy.
Some of these recipes mimic favourite cocktails, like the mojito and piña colada, and simply skip the alcohol. Others employ techniques and flavour pairings used by bartenders to fashion tantalising drinks. From favourites like the Shirley Temple to tropical delights, steaming warmers, and mocktails worthy of dinner parties, you will love exploring these virgin drink recipes that anyone can make at home.
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Here is your weekend blast of non-alcoholic drinks:
Non-Alcoholic Piña Colada
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Fire up the blender and create a virgin Piña Colada! This made-from-scratch recipe uses just three ingredients: pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and ice. It is a fabulous tropical smoothie with a taste that outshines any nonalcoholic Piña Colada.
Virgin Mojito
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Enjoy the refreshing taste of a mojito without the rum. The virgin mojito recipe is a quick, simple drink with fresh lime juice and mint leaves. It is sweetened with honey syrup and topped with club soda and is a fantastic family-friendly drink for summer barbecues.
Citrus Fizz
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Eggs add texture and flavour to drinks and are commonly used in fizz cocktails. They do not make many appearances in mocktails, so this citrus fizz is a delightful surprise. The base is a tempting mix of orange, lemon, and lime sweetened with grenadine. It is shaken, strained over ice, and topped with sparkling water. The taste is fascinating and it is a recipe you will want to experience.
Sweet Sunrise
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The sweet sunrise is an excellent breakfast, brunch, or afternoon drink that skips the liquor of a very popular cocktail. Also called the virgin sunrise, it is nothing more than a tequila sunrise; hold the tequila. Grenadine adds a great contrast to fresh-squeezed orange juice to give the ideal sweetness.
Sundowner
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The sundowner is a wonderful last-minute choice for any occasion. Made simply of white grape juice and sparkling water with a little mint, the taste is reminiscent of sparkling wine. Depending on how many people you are serving, you can make it by the glass or scale it up to fill a pitcher.
Cinderella
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As lovely and innocent as its namesake, Cinderella is a sweet, fruity drink with a wonderful flavour. This recipe combines equal parts of lemon, orange, and pineapple juices with a little grenadine for sweetness. Top this off with ginger ale and a sparkling beverage is yours to enjoy.
Green Lemonade
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Homemade lemonade and limeade come together in the super refreshing green lemonade recipe. It is even more tempting when you discover that it features fresh kiwifruit as well. Easy to mix up, this is a delicious green drink you will want by your side on a hot summer day.