Fun Mocktails For The Non-Drinker

Mocktails are trending in 2019, and it’s not just for college students who aren’t 21. Many people use mocktails to help cut back on actual alcohol intake and improve their health, and current studies show that young women are some of the largest consumers of the non-alcoholic substitutes. So, here’s a list of some fun and delicious non-alcoholic mixers just for you.

1. Hurricane Mocktail

A non-alcoholic version of the classic Hurricane, this mocktail keeps all the delicious fruitiness of the passionfruit without needing rum to thin it down. Using different juices in place of the thick syrup, the Hurricane Mocktail is not only deliciously fruity but easy to make. It is also simple to customize with many options of mixing and matching different juices to use in the blend.

An enjoyable substitute for anyone to enjoy a night out without having to worry about a hangover the next morning.

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2. Tropical Mermaid Punch

Cocktails come in all sorts of fun colors, so why should a mocktail be any different? The Tropical Mermaid Punch is a fun drink for any occasion and perfect to bring to a summer party. Mixing in Pina Colada and several other tropical fruit juices, it’s as refreshing as it is fun Punch drink for both adults and kids alike.

While the original recipe calls for blue food dye, feel free to add different colors to suit your preference, or you can choose to leave it uncolored au naturel. Whatever your mood and choice, this drink will surely satisfy that craving for a tropical drink every time.

3. Non-Alcoholic Sangria

A popular Spanish drink traditionally made with fresh fruit and wine, this simple recipe makes it safe for underage consumption while keeping all the same great flavor. Replacing the wine with a mix of regular grape, orange, and lime juice, feel free to experiment with the ratios to get the flavor to meet your palate. The best part of mocktails is that they are easily customizable.

Don’t worry about not having the correct fruit stocked in your fridge either, sangrias can be made with pretty much any fruit you have on hand, so it’s an easy stress-free drink to prepare. Want to add a little flair to your sangria? Serve it in a mason jar and garnish with a mint leaf, it’s a simple and fun add-on to any mocktail.

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4. Hibiscus and Agave Tea

A simple and sweet beverage, this mocktail is not only delicious but easy to make and healthy too! Requiring three simple ingredients, this mocktail drink can be whipped up in a snap. You’ll want to keep an extra pitcher of it in your refrigerator because it is just that refreshing to have any time of the day.

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If your having trouble locating dried hibiscus, check your local Whole Foods Market or Amazon. The recipe doesn’t call for much but it’s always nice to have more on hand for the next time you inevitably make this delicious mocktail.

5. Shirley Ginger

Putting a twist on the classic Shirley Temple, this mocktail substitutes the usual ginger ale and lemon-lime soda for ginger beer. Still, just as delicious and addictive as it’s cousin, the Shirley Ginger Mocktail is an irresistible treat for the person with a sweet tooth.

Top it with a maraschino cherry and grenadine syrup. A deliciously dangerous combo for all who savor nostalgia.

6. Strawberry Fields

Refreshing and fruity, this fizzy mocktail recipe uses fresh strawberries and hibiscus syrup to give it a sweet and memorable flavor. If you don’t feel like making your own fresh syrup, you may find them at your local supermarket or Amazon. This mouthwatering mocktail can be easily adjusted to reduce the calories with fizzy water or cut the amount of syrup added. It is still simply delicious!

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