Summer Mocktail Recipes

What does summertime mean to you? For us, it means evenings at home, taking advantage of our amazing outdoor spaces, enjoying warm summer nights on the patio with family and friends. A cold beer or cocktail can really hit the spot after a hot day, but sometimes, especially when you have a big day of work or activities planned the next day, you want to refrain from drinking alcohol. This is where your creativity can really shine, showing off your bartending skills by creating a refreshing mocktail to enjoy.

What’s a mocktail?

A mocktail is a non-alcoholic cocktail, all the tastiness of a mixed drink without the liquor. Perfect for people who avoid alcohol or women who are pregnant, mocktails can be just as tasty as the real thing. In fact, with these 3 summer mocktail recipes, you’ll never even miss the alcohol in your drink!

Here are 3 summer mocktail recipes you’ve got to try this year.

Sangria Mocktails

Nothing says summer like sangria, filled with fresh fruit, poured over ice, this refreshing drink is perfect for a hot summer day. Easy to make, the recipe we like uses white grape juice blended with blueberries instead of red wine. Cut up your favorite fruits, toss them in a pitcher with ice, pour the sangria over the top, and let sit in the fridge for about 2 hours.
Click here for the recipe for a Non-Alcoholic Sangria

Non-Alcoholic Moscow Mules

The great thing about Moscow Mules is that most ginger beer is non-alcoholic so if you have someone on the patio that is wanting an actual cocktail, all you need to do is add vodka. Easy to make and super refreshing, both adults and kids will love this drink.
Click here for the recipe for a Non-Alcoholic Moscow Mule

Non-alcoholic Strawberry Daiquiri

Does anyone else remember being a kid and ordering virgin drinks while on vacation? The great thing about virgin strawberry daiquiris is that they require very few ingredients and once you’ve got these perfected, you can switch out the strawberries for different fruits. Pro Tip: Use a blend of fresh and frozen fruit (in lieu of ice) to get the best taste and avoid watering down the mocktail.
Click here for the recipe for Virgin Strawberry Daiquiris

If you’re not used to being behind the bar, don’t worry, you don’t have to be Tom Cruise in Cocktail to make these mocktails. Simple recipes with easy-to-find ingredients will make you an expert in preparing these summer mocktail recipes in no time!