Is it even Summer if you're not sipping on mango, pineapple and coconut? This tropical mocktail is ready in under 5 minutes and was described by one of my recipe testers as 'sunshine in a glass'. With it's stunning layers, and the option to make this as a single serve or as a batch mocktail for a party, I guarantee EVERYONE will be asking for this recipe.
Why you'll love this recipe
Minimal cleaning up: with no shaking required, this recipe is made right in your glass, saving both time AND washing up - win!
It's Insta-worthy: with it's gorgeous layered effect and stunning summer colors, you'll have everyone asking 'what are you drinking?' Tip: if you love layered mocktails, try my sunrise mocktail with just 3 ingredients.
Minimal refined sugar: with the natural sweetness of mango, pineapple juice and coconut water, there is no need to add simple syrups or refined sugar to your tropical mocktail. This also makes this recipe a fun mocktail for kids.
Ingredients - What You Need
With 4 simple ingredients you'll be sipping on tropical paradise in no time!
- Fresh mango, mango juice or mango nectar: you have the option of making a mango puree from fresh or thawed mango (SO easy to do - method below), or using mango juice. If you have leftover mango, try my mango mojito mocktail too.
- Pineapple juice: choose one without added sugar, the mango and coconut water makes this sweet enough.
- Coconut water: brimming with naturally occurring electrolytes, coconut water makes a wonderful mixer...the rave reviews on my coconut water mocktail will vouch for that! Prefer a sparkling mocktail? Use sparkling coconut water or you could try a coconut or ginger kombucha.
- Something to layer: I prefer using chilled hibiscus tea for this mocktail because I think it brings the tropical vibe! You can substitute this with pomegranate or cranberry juice if you wish.
To make your tropical mocktails
- Fill a tall glass to the brim with ice. I repeat...to the BRIM. Add your mango puree (or juice, or nectar).
- Add the pineapple juice.
3. Top with the coconut water.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Gently pour in the hibiscus tea (or your pomegranate or cranberry juice).
6. Garnish with your choice of pineapple fronds, orange and/or edible flowers (optional).
The secret to layered mocktails
I've been there - you see a gorgeous layered mocktail and just KNOW you have to try it. But when you try to recreate it at home, the result is just...blah. The colors mix together, there are no defined layers and while it might taste great - it doesn't look great.
Here are some tips to getting it right every time:
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- For a mocktail recipe with ice like this one, the key to holding the layers in place is the ice. When I say fill it to the brim, I mean fill it to the BRIM.
- While on the topic of ice, I recommend small ice cubes (like pebble ice) if you have them. If you don't, pop some larger ice cubes in a zip lock bag and (carefully) give them a therapeutic whack with a mallet or hammer and break them into smaller pieces - be careful!
- For most other mocktails, you'll find the secret to perfectly layered mocktails is in the density of your ingredients. To put it simply - heavier liquid sink, lighter liquid will float. Always pour the heaviest liquid (syrups, nectars etc) first, followed by the lightest (teas, coconut water) next.
Last tips - chill your ingredients prior to serving and do not stir!
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I hope you love these easy tropical mocktails as much as I do!
Tropical Mocktail
Ingredients
- 3 oz mango puree, juice or nectar (can sub for mango juice or nectar)
- 3 oz pineapple juice
- 3 oz coconut water (can sub for sparkling coconut water or kombucha)
- 1.5 oz chilled hibiscus tea (can sub for pomegranate or cranberry juice)
- Optional: pineapple fronds, fruit, edible flowers to garnish
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass to the brim with ice. I repeat...to the BRIM, if you want the layers to work. Pebble or smaller ice cubes work best, but if you don't have them, add a few larger ice cubes to a zip lock bag and break with a mallet - be careful!
- Add the mango, pineapple juice and coconut water. Stir gently to combine.
- Slowly pour in the hibiscus tea (or pomegranate/cranberry juice).
- Optional: garnish with pineapple fronds, citrus and/or edible flowers.
Nutrition
NUTRITIONAL VALUES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND DO NOT INCLUDE CARBS FROM SUGAR ALCOHOLS.
Vicki says
I absolutely LOVE this mocktail. Beautiful combination of flavours and I just love the colours ❤️
Natalie Battaglia says
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment Vicki, I'm so pleased you enjoyed!
Damien says
My wife made this for the kids and I - can confirm it is delicious and really easy too. Kids loved creating the layers.