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    Home » Recipes » Drinks (Non-Alcoholic) » Mocktail Recipes: 20 Refreshing Summer Favorites

    LAST UPDATED: July 25, 2019 • FIRST PUBLISHED: May 26, 2019 By Toni Dash 17 Comments

    Mocktail Recipes: 20 Refreshing Summer Favorites

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    Summer Mocktail Recipes title image

    Mocktail Recipes are perfect for summer sipping. These flavor-packed libations will keep you cool and not missing the liquor for a second!

    Summer Mocktail Recipes title image

    The heat of summer and fresh seasonal ingredients combine to make it the height of cocktail season. 

    BUT not everyone wants the liquor! Sometimes even the most die-hard cocktailer just enjoy their favorite flavors without the booze.

    A Shirley Temple used to the the only alcohol free option.

    Pull out the tall glasses, add ice and let this collection of favorite tried-and-tested Summer Mocktail Recipes keep your crew cool all summer long!

    What is a Mocktail Recipe?

    A ‘mocktail’ is a copy of a cocktail recipe, just without the liquor.

    Sometimes we want an alcoholic drink and sometimes we want the drink taste without the liquor, right?

    The same flavors are included for a satisfying sipper.

    Mocktail Recipes

    There are many situations that are perfect for ‘mocktailing’:

    • for those who don’t drink alcohol
    • for children 
    • to offer a tasty drink as an alternative between cocktails

    In the blazing heat of summer, when it’s easy to get dehydrated, you’ll want to have mocktail recipes you love on the ready.

    They make any meal or gathering special.

    Equipment for making Mocktail Recipes

    Chances are if special tools or equipment it will be the same as the original cocktail requires. 

    Everything needed for these Mocktail Recipes is probably in your kitchen already!

    Pineapple-Mocktail-Margarita
    Pineapple Mock Margaritas from Grand Baby Cakes

    20 Refreshing Summer Mocktail Recipes

    Fresh Peach Spritzer Fresh peach puree, sparkling water and a squeeze of lime is all that is needed for this thirst-quenching seasonal mocktail.

    Peach Margaritas
    Fresh Peach Margarita and Fresh Peach Spritzer (non-alcoholic)
    Peach Margaritas and Peach Spritzers (non-alcoholic) are perfect for refreshing summer sipping. Fresh peach purée gives them each a natural peach flavor and sweetness that’s absolutely delicious.
    Check out this recipe

    Champagne Mango Lime Agua Fresca Don’t let the ‘champagne’ reference fool you. This tropical libation is made with fresh ‘champagne mango’ (a mango variety), water, sugar and lime juice.

    Champagne Mango-Lime Agua Fresca with ice
    Champagne Mango-Lime Agua Fresca
    A festive refreshing drink, this mango Agua Fresca (water, fruit and a bit of sugar), a native drink of Mexico, is perfect to enliven any gathering or to take the edge of hot temperature. Made in less than 10 minutes too.
    Check out this recipe

    Blueberry Faux-ito You won’t miss the alcohol in the ‘faux-ito’ version of these beautiful Blueberry Mojitos. Fresh and fabulous.

    Blueberry Mojitos with metal straw on checked cloth
    Blueberry Mojitos (with faux-jito option)
    Mojitos are such refreshing cocktails in the summer heat. Add some blueberries for a fruity seasonal touch and beautiful jewel-tone pink cocktail. Mocktail option too for those wishing to try it sans rum!
    Check out this recipe
    Blueberry Mojitos
    Blueberry Faux-itos

    Strawberry Ginger Cooler {Food and Wine} This sipper combines fresh strawberries and ginger, citrus juices, simple syrup with fizzy ginger beer for a refreshing mocktail. 

    Pink Panther Mocktail {A Farmgirl’s Dabbles} Think frozen Strawberry-infused Pina Colada….just without the booze.

    Acai Refresher Mocktail {Lemons for Lulu} If you love some anti-oxidants in your beverage this one packs a punch. Acai juice, beet juice, apple cider, vinegar and ginger are just a taste (I feel younger just thinking about this one!)

    Non-Alcoholic Mimosas {Wine and Glue} A refreshing liquor-free way to brunch it up….or for any other time of the day.

    Strawberry Virgin Margarita {Julia’s Eats and Treats} Familiar margarita signature flavors combine with frozen strawberries, citrus juices and a surprise ingredient to create a mouthwatering margarita stand in (you’ll never miss the tequila).

    Cherry Faux-Ito {Running To The Kitchen} A great way to enjoy fresh summer cherries in a blend of favorite cooling flavors with some fizz.

    Moscow Mule Mocktail {The Merry Thought} Perfect for summer, this mocktail is hydrating and satisfying with fizzy flavors. Drink it up in a traditional Moscow Mule mug to keep it extra cool, in temperature and looks.

    Orange Mint Coconut Water mocktail
    Orange Mint Coconut Water by Healthy Nibbles

    Pineapple Mocktail Margaritas {Grandbaby Cakes} Perfect from Cinco de Mayo throughout the summer to pair with any foods or sip on its own.

    Cucumber Mint Shrub Soda {Simply Recipes} Tangy, sweet, deeply refreshing and the alcohol-free thing you’ll want to be drinking in the Dog Days this summer.

    Virgin Strawberry Rhubarb Margarita {Coffee With Us 3} The perfect summer pie flavor combination is now in your glass!

    Virgin White Sangria {The Kitchen Is My Playground} A perfectly thirst-quenching fruity combination to sip all summer.

    Frozen Virgin Peach Margaritas {As For Me and My Homestead} Two ingredients. That’s it! That and a blender.

    Good Morning Sunburst – An Orange Juice Mocktail {The Worktop} Adults and kids alike will feel the day is just a bit more special when they start it with this cooler. Fun with orange juice ball ice easily made with an fun ball-shaped ice mold.

    White Sangria in a pitcher

    Orange Mint Coconut Water {Healthy Nibbles and Bits} Coconut water is said to have hydrating properties and whether that’s true or not won’t matter after the first satisfying sip of this brightly flavored fizzy mocktail.

    Grilled Pineapple & Lime Mocktail {The Merry Thought} Cinnamon-Lime basted fresh pineapple grills to perfection for a mocktail you’ll want all summer long.

    Watermelon Lime Mocktail {Eat Yourself Skinny} Nothing takes the heat out of a blistering summer day better than watermelon and this mocktail is no exception. Fresh watermelon, lime juice, a little sweetener, cool water and some fresh mint. You have met your staple sipper for the summer.

    Raspberry Rose Margarita {The Merry Thought} Fresh easy homemade raspberry syrup, a few drops of rose water and some delicious citrus flavors make this mocktail a showstopper for any occasion.
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Kristyn says

      May 27, 2019 at 9:45 pm

      Thanks for sharing these!! They all look so refreshing & perfect for summer!

      Reply
    2. Sara Welch says

      May 27, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      Awesome roundup! I needed some cool and refreshing drinks for my kids this summer; delicious!

      Reply
    3. April says

      May 27, 2019 at 10:59 am

      Love these recipes! This list is going to come in super handy this summer.

      Reply
    4. Julie Menghini says

      May 27, 2019 at 9:03 am

      This is a fabulous list of summer drinks! Now to figure out which to start with.

      Reply
    5. Valentina says

      May 27, 2019 at 9:00 am

      Delicious drink recipes!

      Reply
    6. Amy | The Cook Report says

      May 27, 2019 at 8:40 am

      There’s so many great ideas here, can’t wait to try them!

      Reply
    7. Denise says

      May 27, 2019 at 8:16 am

      This is a wonderful round up! Such good varieties of refreshing mocktails, perfect for summertime. I can’t wait to experiment and try some of them!

      Reply
    8. Ashley @ Sweetpea Lifestyle says

      May 27, 2019 at 7:29 am

      These are great!!! Can’t wait to try these this summer at the lake!

      Reply
    9. Rosa says

      May 27, 2019 at 7:13 am

      What a great collection of refreshing yummy drinks! I’ll be trying many of these for sure.

      Reply
    10. robin rue says

      May 27, 2019 at 6:45 am

      I am all about the mocktails in the summer – especially for at the beach! Can’t wait to try some of these.

      Reply
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