Lifestyle,  Recipes

Best Mocktail Recipes: Perfect Drinks for Everyone

There are so many reasons why you may abstain from drinking alcohol, but boring drinks are lame! Here are my best mocktail recipes, which include all the complex flavors of a classic cocktail, but are non-alcoholic. Whether it’s Dry January, pregnancy, not liking the taste of alcohol, Sober Curious…or no reason at all, please enjoy!

If you buy something through my links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support! See disclosure for details.

Virgin Old Fashioned in Waterford Crystal DOF Glass on Marble with Black Background

Virgin Old Fashioned

This is a take on the Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned, so no whiskey substitute here! Pour it into a glass worthy of the non-alcoholic version of the classic cocktail.


French 75 Mocktail with Lemon Twist in Coupe Glass and Black Background

French 75 Mocktail

Sparkling and refreshing in a pretty coupe glass? What more could you want from a gin-inspired mocktail?


Manhattan Mocktail in coupe glass on silver tray

Manhattan Mocktail

Manhattans are like the sophisticated cousin to the Old Fashioned. You know that means my inspiration is the Brandy Manhattan, sans Brandy, of course.


Spicy Mango Mocktail with Tajin Rim and Roses in background

Spicy Mango Mocktail

Inspired by my favorite cocktail at Excellence Playa Mujeres, this take on a spicy mango margarita has mango juice and fresh jalapenos, you won’t even miss the booze.


Virgin Moscow Mule with Lime and Candied Ginger

Moscow Mule Mocktail

Half the fun of a Moscow Mule is the copper mug, so don’t skimp there. Some really good ginger beer (non-alcoholic, but spicy) and some candied ginger and you’ve got yourself a mocktail!


Aperol Sprtiz Mocktail in wine glass on wood table and marble background.

Aperol Spritz Inspired Mocktail

Since Aperol Sprtizes are one of my favorite summer drinks (and to drink in Italy) a non-alcoholic version is in order. Of course, Aperol is a name brand, and it only comes with alcohol, so this refreshing citrus sparkling beverage is Aperol-inspired.


Apple Cider Mocktail in Glass mug with cinnamon stick on wood

Warm Apple Cider Mocktail

There’s nothing like a hot drink on a cold night. This apple cider mocktail is bright with fresh orange and spiced with ginger simple syrup. No plain warm cider for us!


DISCLOSURE: If you buy something through my links, I may earn an affiliate commission, at no cost to you. I only feature products I would use myself, and all opinions expressed here are my own. I am very obsessed with FTC compliance so check out my full disclosure for details.


Decided you want to try some cocktails? Check out the boozy recipes below!

Pin this post to save it for later!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *