20 Non Alcoholic Cocktails So Good You Won't Miss The Booze

By Natalie Battaglia | Updated September 15, 2021

These NON ALCOHOLIC cocktails are simple to make at home, and taste just as good as the real thing. Booze free drinks are perfect for pregnancy, non-drinkers and kids.

Looking for easy, delicious non alcoholic cocktails? You've found them!

I've selected 20 of my highest rated mocktails, as voted by you, and I guarantee you will not be disappointed...

Sunrise Mocktail Recipe
This easy sunrise mocktail is perfect for 1 or a crowd.
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sunrise mocktail in champagne glass garnished with a cherry with pomegranate and orange in the background
Non Alcoholic Mulled Wine Easy
This non-alcoholic mulled wine is made with juices or alcohol free red wine, plus mulling spices.
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non alcoholic mulled wine flat lay looking down on 2 white mugs with orange slices, cinnamon sticks and mulled wine inside
Easy Virgin Mojito Mocktail
Refreshing virgin mojito mocktail that is SO easy to make. With fresh mint, tangy lime and the option to add non-alcoholic rum, this recipe can be made in a pitcher for a crowd or in a glass for one in just a few minutes.
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large tall glass with non-alcoholic mojito inside garnished with mint and lime.
Piña Colada Mocktail With 3 Ingredients
An easy non alcoholic piña colada mocktail for 1 or a crowd.
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piña colada mocktail in a cocktail glass garnished with a pineapple wedge on a grey and white marble backdrop
Guava Mocktails
This simple guava mocktail with lemon and mint is refreshing, healthy and delicious.
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pink guava virgin cocktails garnished with dehydrated lemon with a cocktail shaker and pink flowers
Virgin Baileys Recipe
An easy non-alcoholic baileys recipe, just blend and serve. A perfect drink when you are going alcohol-free. Try this yummy Irish Cream today.
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Virgin Baileys Mocktail ingredients
Rose Lemonade
Beautiful pink rose lemonade recipe. Ideal for baby showers and bridal showers. Easy to make with simple ingredients and it looks great.
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pink sparkling drink with a gold straw and baby pink flower garnish
Ginger Mojito Mocktail Nonalcoholic
Looking for an easy ginger mojito mocktail? This simple recipe with ginger, cucumber, mint and lime is simple to make and healthy!
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ginger mojito mocktail in a glass jar garnished with cucumber ribbons, lime wheels and a silver straw
Strawberry Basil Mocktail
An easy, healthy strawberry basil mocktail. Make for 1 or a crowd. Combines strawberries, fresh basil, a hint of lime and sparkling water.
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Strawberry Basil Mocktail on a wooden background with a plate of strawberries in the background
Easy Virgin Margarita Mocktail
With the perfect combination of tart, salty and sweet, this easy virgin margarita mocktail can be made in just 5 minutes for one or in a pitcher for guests.
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Two glasses of margarita mocktail with ice and lime slices sit on a wooden board. Salt rims the glass edges, and lime wedges are scattered around, creating a refreshing scene. A small bowl of salt is nearby, ready for extra flavor.
Virgin Moscow Mule Mocktail
An easy moscow mule mocktail with ginger beer, lime, mint and soda.
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Moscow mule mocktail in a copper glass with a lime wheel and mint as garnish on a grey and white marble bench top
Virgin Bloody Mary Mocktail
This virgin mary drink comes to life with tangy tomato, fresh lime, savoury Worcestershire and spicy Tabasco.
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Virgin Mary mocktail on a white background garnished with lime, celery, pickle and ice.
Virgin Cosmopolitan Mocktail
An easy virgin cosmo for Christmas, or anytime!
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2 red mocktails in martini glasses rimmed with salt and lime on a wooden board with Christmas decorations
Mimosa Mocktail
An easy non alcoholic mimosa mocktail, the perfect virgin drink for special occasions.
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2 orange mimosa mocktails in champagne flutes with a jug of juice and orange slices
Watermelon Mocktails
Easy, low calorie, low sugar watermelon mocktails.
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pink drink in short glass with mint inside garnished with a lime wheel and sprig of mint
Pomegranate Mocktails
Easy pomegranate mocktails with mint and lime that can be made for 1 or a crowd.
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pomegranate mocktail in a tall glass garnished with a lime wheel and mint on a grey and white marble background
Grapefruit Thyme Fizz
An easy sparkling grapefruit mocktail with thyme.
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pink grapefruit mocktail in a short glass garnished with thyme
Chocolate Mocktail For Easter
Easy chocolate mocktail recipe for Easter and special occasions
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chocolate mocktail in a coupe glass with Easter egg garnish
Non Alcoholic Sangria
An easy virgin Sangria recipe with plenty of variations.
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non alcoholic sangria mocktail in a wine glass garnished with an apple fan and lemon round with a jug of Sangria and a bottle of Edenvale pinot noir
Cherry Mojito Mocktail
An easy cherry mocktail with lime and mint. Perfect for Christmas - or anytime!
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cherry mocktails in 2 glasses garnished with mint and cherries, with scattered limes

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Easy: I don't believe you need to spend a tonne of time over a stove creating syrups and flavour pairing in order to make a beautiful, sophisticated drink. I love simplicity, and most of the feedback I get from you is that you love it too! So these recipes are easy to make and divine to drink.

Fast: Short on time? No problem. Some of these drinks can be made in less than 5 minutes. They are all designed to get you drinking you delicious alcohol free cocktail as soon as possible.

Require minimal equipment: If you don't have fancy cocktail shakers and muddlers, don't despair! I make sure each recipe can be made using things that will be found in 99% of homes.

No cocktail shaker? Use a drink bottle or mason jar. No muddler? Use the back end of a wooden spoon.

Perfect for a crowd: Each recipe can be customised to suit how many guests you're serving. Just change the servings in the blue recipe card section and the quantities of each ingredient will automatically adjust.

Use simple ingredients: Let's face it, no one wants to buy an expensive bottle of something they might use for one cocktail then not use again. I make it a rule to only use easily accessible ingredients that don't cost a fortune. Most of my recipes have plenty of variation suggestions too.

Enough from me - let's get to the non alcoholic cocktails!

What is a non alcoholic cocktail?

It is exactly how it sounds - like a cocktail but without the booze. Sometimes the alcohol component is replaced with a non alcoholic version. For example, a virgin mojito might contain an alcohol free rum instead of the full strength rum.

If an alcohol free version isn't available, often a combination of extra citrus, bitters or vinegars (think balsamic or apple cider vinegar) is used, to help to replicate the alcohol. Often when alcohol is removed, the body and bite goes with it, so it's important to replace it with something else so the drink doesn't fall flat.

In the last few years, the alcohol free movement has come ahead in leaps and bounds, so you will no longer be laughed out of the pub for asking what alcohol free options a venue has. Many mixologists are doing exceptional things in the bartending world, and it really is an exciting time for anyone who chooses not to drink for whatever reason!

What are the base ingredient for mocktails?

Things I can't live without are soda water (or club soda), mint leaves, lime and lemon juice and simple syrup. These ingredients I use over and over again!

I also love using freshly squeezed juice like orange juice and grapefruit juice.

Mocktails have a bad reputation for being high in sugar, and it's true that some of them are. I try to keep mine lower in sugar by using alternative sweeteners, such as monk fruit sweetener. Replacing sugar with high quality honey or maple syrup can also bump up the nutrients.

Mixers such as ginger beer, ginger ale tonic water also taste amazing in your nonalcoholic drink.

Equipment you'll need

While equipment is not essential, there are some things that do come I handy. Below I'll list what I use regularly, but also an alternate you're likely to find around the home.

A shaker: I have a few different cocktail shakers, and my only advice if you are going to buy one is make sure it's big enough. They fill up quickly when filled with ingredients and ice!

If you don't have one, anything with a lid will work for your shaking - a drink bottle or a mason jar are the most obvious choices.

Strainer: A strainer is used to separate the chunky ingredients from the liquid. Often a shaker will come with one that sits perfectly over the top. Again, it's no stress if you don't have one. Use a small handheld strainer and just hold it over the glass while you pour the contents in.

Muddler: Muddlers are super handy, and are used to put pressure on the ingredients so that release their flavour. If you don't have one, anything that will adequately 'mush' the ingredients works! I will use the back of a wooden spoon or something similar.

Jigger: A jigger is like a measuring cup for cocktails. They are dual sided, with different measurements at each end. If you don't have one at home, normal measuring spoons and cups work perfectly.

I hope you have fun recreating these non alcoholic cocktails at home!

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