Non-alcoholic cocktails? 15 popular drinks you can easily make as well
Fun without alcohol? If it is an indispensable part of unforgettable fiestas in Ibiza, why wouldn’t it be a part of your celebrations and the craziest parties, too? We have prepared for you 15 great recipes for equally delicious non-alcoholic cocktails.
When we say cocktail, the first association is certainly with a martini, manhattan, sangria, or mojito.
But did you know that each of these cocktails has its own “virgin” version that is made without alcohol? And you can order it regularly in any cafe in the world.
Are you confused? Why would anyone want a non-alcoholic cocktail if it wasn’t actually lemonade? What is it really about?
Bartenders around the world came up with the idea to create the illusion of an alcoholic beverage for those who do not drink alcohol, retaining all the ingredients and the way of preparing cocktails except alcohol. So it is possible to order a virgin martini, with all olives or mojito that goes without vodka.
The whole story with non-alcoholic cocktails did not stop there.
Due to the originality of the bartender, due to the change of consciousness in people, even those who do not want to be hungover after going out, “virgin” cocktails have become more than popular.
Aside from having great, refreshing, and innovative flavors, a non-alcoholic cocktail is actually healthy?
All the fashionable places around the world from Ibiza through the beautiful beaches of the Bahamas and Hawaii, as well as the fancy luxury clubs of Dubai and Monte Carlo, already have their own versions of these drinks. So why not prepare some of these cocktails on your own, which will make your important and less important events even more beautiful and give them meaning!
# 1 Citrus Iced Tea Cocktail
The combination of this cocktail has its alcoholic and non-alcoholic variant. Depending on what you prefer and who you make cocktails for, the refreshing non-alcoholic taste is suitable for all occasions. If you prefer a little alcohol, you can add a little gin to this cocktail.
Ingredients
4 Earl Gray tea bags
¼ cups of sugar
slightly grated orange peel
2 large oranges, chopped
4 mint leaves, plus a few more to serve
Preparation
Put the tea bags and sugar in a large glass jug and pour, with seven cups of boiling water. Stir and let stand for 15 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and add the grated orange peel and chopped orange, along with the mint leaves. Refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours. Pour the tea into deep cups with ice and sprinkle with the remaining oranges and mint.
#2 Party Time Hot Chocolate Cocktail
What kind of fun is it if there is nothing sweet for everyone? This cocktail is alcohol-free, and you are free to serve it at children’s parties. Decorate it with colorful candies and enjoy the taste.
Ingredients
half a cup of white chocolate
half a cup of small colorful candies
a cup of chocolate milk or prepared hot chocolate
(Match the amount of hot chocolate with the amount you intend to serve)
Preparation
Melt the white chocolate and stir until smooth. Mix the small candies of your choice into one pile. Dip a glass first in melted chocolate and then in colorful candies. Leave glasses in the refrigerator to harden the mixture. Serve with hot chocolate.
# 3 Sparkling Pear Punch
Punch is the right choice for all birthdays and parties where you don’t want to serve alcohol, especially if you serve them in champagne glasses. Plus, all you need is autumn fruit.
Ingredients
2 cups of pear juice
juice of one lemon
½ cups of sugar
2 liters of non-alcoholic ginger beer
slices of fresh pear
Preparation
Pour pear juice into a large glass punch bowl, add lemon juice, and mix while adding sugar. Add the ginger beer and garnish with pear slices.
#4 Maracuya (Passion Fruit) Sangria
We know that nothing can replace the taste of real sangria, but give a chance to this great combination that will surely take you to some warm places with your thoughts.
Ingredients
4 cups of passion fruit juice
8 cups of mineral water or ginger beer
1 chopped kiwi
1 chopped orange
1 chopped anise
1 lime chopped
half a cup of fresh cranberries
Preparation
Fill a large jug with ice. Add juice, water, and fruit. Cool and serve.
# 5 Non-Alcoholic Spritzer
Who would say that a cocktail with fresh grapes can still contribute to the taste of the spritzer, even if it’s not really wine? This great summer drink is made easily and quickly, and instead of ice, you can freeze raisins.
Ingredients
½ cup of frozen grapes
chopped orange
chopped lemon
4 cups of chilled ginger beer
4 cups of grape juice
Preparation
Mix all ingredients, cool, and serve.
# 6 Citrus Margarita
In world-famous bars, non-alcoholic cocktails have their category and are called “mocktails” or imitations. Also, every alcoholic beverage has its virgin variant, among which is a non-alcoholic margarita.
Ingredients
50g of honey
30g of lemon juice concentrate
juice of one lemon
juice of half of grapefruit
2 drops of almond
¼ spoon of orange extract
¾ cup of ice
a teaspoon of sea salt
½ teaspoon of chili powder
lime as a decoration
Preparation
Put honey, lemon, and grapefruit juice, almond extract, and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Roll the top of the glass in a mixture of salt and chili. Pour the margarita into glasses and decorate with lime. Enjoy.
# 7 Cucumber Mojito Cocktail
Beach, bar, party but no hangover the next day — that’s how this non-alcoholic cocktail could be described.
Ingredients
½ lime juice
½ lemon sliced
3–4 sprigs of mint
1 tablespoon of sugar
half a cucumber peeled and mashed
ice
bucket rum extract
4 cups of soda water
Preparation
Blend the cucumber with the lime. Pour into a glass with ice. Using a stick mixer, lightly grind the lime, mint, and sugar, and you can also use the bartender’s tools. Add rum and soda. Enjoy.
# 8 Pomegranate Sangria
This non-alcoholic sangria is a bit more complicated to make than the previous one but still provides an amazing taste.
Ingredients
2 cups of boiling water
2 bags of black tea
2 cinnamon sticks
half a cup of sugar
3 cups of pomegranate juice
a cup of freshly squeezed orange
1 chopped orange
1 chopped lemon
1 chopped lime
1 chopped apple
3 cups of carbonated water
Preparation
Pour water over the tea bags and add cinnamon sticks. Let stand 5 minutes in tea. Then take out the bags and add sugar, stir to melt.
In a larger jug, mix the tea with the fruit and juice. For the best possible taste, it would be best to spend the night in the refrigerator before serving. Add acidic water and ice before serving.
# 9 Ice Margarita Cocktail
With a cocktail like this, you will surely make a party to remember. The cocktail with the bombastic name is actually very practical and even tastier than the original alcoholic one. Serve it in Margarita glasses and the impression will be even better.
Ingredients
slice of lime
crystal sugar Can of
lemon concentrate
¾ cups of orange juice
⅔ cups of grapefruit juice
4 cups of ice cubes
Preparation
Pass the lime over the edges of the glasses and then roll them in sugar. In a blender, mix the lemon concentrate, juices, and ice. Blend until smooth. Serve in margarita glasses.
# 10 Tenderness on the Beach Cocktail
It is probably already clear to you that this is an “innocent” version of the famous “Sex on the beach” cocktail. The Tenderness on the Beach variant also consists of fruit flavors, and the point is in the layered pouring of ingredients.
Ingredients
a cup of cranberry
a cup of grapefruit juice
a cup of peach juice
Preparation
Fill a glass with ice and pour each juice separately. Stir and serve.
# 11 Non-alcoholic Mimosa cocktail ( Mockmosa cocktail)
This cocktail is actually a substitute for champagne, and it is the taste of grapes in this combination that indicates that it is a higher quality type of champagne. The better the grape juice you choose, the more it will resemble this sparkling drink.
This cocktail is actually a substitute for champagne, and it is the taste of grapes in this combination that indicates that it is a higher quality type of champagne. The better the grape juice you choose, the more it will resemble this sparkling drink.
It doesn’t take much mineral water for the Mockmosa cocktail to sparkle. Try the ratio of 1 part mineral water and 4 parts grapefruit juice. If you are a fan of sweet taste, add more grapefruit and if you want more bubbles, add mineral water. At least it’s easy.
Ingredients
2 cups orange juice
3 cups grape juice
mineral water
Preparation
Pour orange juice into a champagne glass first, then pour grape juice and mineral water.
# 12 Nojito Mocktail
Nojito Mocktail is actually a version that comes with rum extract instead of vodka and represents the official non-alcoholic substitute for a mojito cocktail.
Certainly, there is that refreshing moment, the same taste, everything except alcohol. For this cocktail, however, you still need a cocktail shaker who will make a delicious drink with the breathtaking smell of mint. With the addition of refreshing lime juice, it will be a perfect fit for hot summer days while enjoying the beach or having a crazy time at a party.
Ingredients
lime juice
¾ spoons of rum extract
2 spoons of sugar
a cup of Sprite
Preparation
Pour mint, lime juice, and sugar into a cocktail glass and gently blend the mixture. Add ice, rum extract, and the Sprite (drink). Stir and add another mint leaf for decoration.
# 13 Virgin Mary Cocktail
Bloody Mary has its good side, and that is the Virgin Mary, of course, talking about cocktails. Innocent Mary, in this story, comes with a combination of tomato juice, beef soup, and tobacco sauce but without vodka.
Ingredients
a cup of tomato juice
half a cup of beef soup
a little tomato juice
a little tobacco sauce
a pinch of salt
a pinch of pepper
a little Worcester sauce
Preparation
Mix everything, pour into a glass, and serve with a sprig of celery.
# 14 Non-alcoholic Blue Lagoon
Blue drink is irreplaceable in all bars and clubs, but it also has its own non-alcoholic version that is equally drinkable and interesting. The main ingredient is any blue juice. The effect is achieved if served in martini glasses.
Ingredients
a cup of blue juice
half a cup of cranberry juice
any carbonated lemon juice
Preparation
Chill all ingredients, mix in a shaker, and pour into a glass.
# 15 Spicy Citrus Punch
Interestingly, punch as a drink is no different from any fruit cocktail with or without alcohol. The name of this drink originated because it is served exclusively from deep punch bowls. This punch combination is a real fall, refreshing and filled with warm spices.
Ingredients
2 liters of apple cider or apple juice
a cup of sugar A
teaspoon of cinnamon
a teaspoon of nuts
two cups of orange juice
two cups of ginger beer
Preparation
In a deep pan, mix a cup of cider, sugar, cinnamon, and nuts. Add the orange juice and the rest of the apple juice. Cool. Add ginger beer before serving.
Whatever the occasion, whether it is a children’s birthday, or a baby shower party where mostly pregnant women. and mothers with children, these cocktails are ideal. Or if you are more into alcohol-free fun, no doubt Nohito or Virgin Mary will serve equally well.
