30 Best Mocktail Recipes and Creative Nonalcoholic Cocktails

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30 Best Mocktail Recipes and Creative Nonalcoholic Cocktails1/30 Blood Orange Punch Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 5 min Servings 3-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tangy punch is festive, refreshing and easy to prepare. Instead of plain ice cubes, I add frozen orange juice cubes. —Sandy McKenzie, Braham, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 143 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Cranberry juice, blood orange Italian soda, sugar and lots of fresh lemon juice combine to

make this ultra-bright and fizzy bowl of punch

make this ultra-bright and fizzy bowl of punch. Pro tip: Use large ice cubes, as they melt more slowly and won’t dilute the punch’s flavors. 2/30 Watermelon Spritzer 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 5 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It couldn’t get much easier than this bright spritzer! Watermelon blended with limeade is cool and refreshing. It’s a wonderful thirst-quencher on a hot summer day. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 140 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat),

0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein

0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. This summertime spritzer infuses real watermelon juice with limeade concentrate and a bit of carbonated water for some fizz. To make it ahead, combine the watermelon and limeade the night before your event and let the flavors meld together in the fridge overnight. Then, add the carbonated water just before serving so the spritzer stays nice and bubbly. 3/30 Virgin Margarita Test Kitchen Approved JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You

If regular margaritas are also on the menu, you can easily scale

don’t need store-bought limeade, alcohol or any fancy ingredients to create a refreshing, thirst-quenching experience this summer. All you need is a few lemons, limes and a touch of sugar; it really is that easy to learn how to make a virgin margarita! —Lindsay Mattison, Hillsboro, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 127 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Fresh lime and lemon juice, superfine sugar and a bit of club soda make this spirit-free margarita shine. If regular margaritas are also on the menu, you can easily scale

up the recipe to make a large pitcher

up the recipe to make a large pitcher. Set out a bottle of tequila and allow guests to mix it in if they choose to partake. 4/30 Blackberry Shrub Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Advanced Total Time 30 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Making a shrub recipe is a creative way to use up extra fruit all the way through Labor Day. We were inspired by sampling the house-made shrubs at a restaurant in California. They are as colorful and refreshing as summer drinks should be. —Gina Nistico,

It’s worth the wait, though

Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons blackberry shrub syrup: 83 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Shrub (aka drinking vinegar) takes some time to prepare—this one tastes best after it sits for several weeks. It’s worth the wait, though. Blackberries, cinnamon and vinegar combine to create a flavorful base for homemade soda, creating an impressive summer mocktail. 5/30 Mock Champagne Punch 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mock Champagne Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: Of all the punch recipes I’ve tried, I keep coming back to this mock champagne punch. It’s so easy to keep the ingredients in the refrigerator and mix as much as needed. —Betty B. Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 58 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Champagne is a mainstay at any New Year’s Eve party, especially once the clock strikes midnight. Include your sober guests in the celebration with this mocktail made with fizzy white grape juice and ginger ale. 6/30

Break out the Tajin to give this refreshing limeade cooler a kick of heat

Tajin Limeade Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tajin is a blend of chili peppers, salt and lime. I sprinkle it on a lot of food, but I’ve found it’s really delicious in limeade. —Amanda Phillips, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 126 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 749mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Break out the Tajin to give this refreshing limeade cooler a kick of heat. It gives off major spicy

margarita vibes without requiring any expensive tequila

margarita vibes without requiring any expensive tequila. 7/30 Shirley Temple 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Simple Shirley Temple Recipe photo by Nancy Mock for Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A classic kids’ drink that’s been a favorite for decades, Shirley Temple is a pretty, fizzy, red-hued mocktail served with maraschino cherries. Make the drink extra special with a red and white paper straw or a little cocktail umbrella. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 173 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol,

22mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein

22mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. No list of mocktail recipes would be complete without the classic Shirley Temple! It’s usually seen as a kid’s drink, but there’s no reason it can’t be enjoyed by adults, too. Try fancying it up by making it with fancy cherries (like Luxardo cherries). 8/30 Virgin Mojito Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This alcohol-free version of the classic mojito is delightfully fragrant and refreshing. Keep fresh mint on hand,

and it will become your warm-weather go-to

and it will become your warm-weather go-to. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 49 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. You won’t even miss the rum in this refreshing booze-free mojito. I recommend crafting a large batch of this mocktail for pool-side sipping. No matter how much you scale up this recipe, it only takes five minutes to make from start to finish—and even less time for everyone to drink it all down. 9/30 Cranberry Fizz 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Fizz Recipe photo

This cranberry fizz is begging to make its debut at a holiday party

by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 5 min Servings 2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With just five basic ingredients, this wonderfully tangy punch couldn’t be much simpler to stir together. —Suzette Jury, Keene, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 154 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. This cranberry fizz is begging to make its debut at a holiday party. Seasonal cranberries and citrus fruits (hello, oranges and grapefruit!) fit this mocktail for winter festivities, and ginger ale gives it some celebratory fizz.

Use frozen cranberries for the garnish

Use frozen cranberries for the garnish so they keep the drinks chilled without watering them down. 10/30 Spiced Apple Tea 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spiced Apple Tea Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 25 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to try new recipes for my husband and our friends. This spiced apple tea is one of our favorites. I like to serve it warm or refrigerate and serve it cold, too. —Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 48 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated

This tropical drink is lower in calories and fat than

fat), 0 cholesterol, 11mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. During fall holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, I like to make mocktails featuring the humble apple. Mulling your favorite tea flavor (like black or ginger tea) with cloves and cinnamon creates a spiced apple tea that tastes like sipping on autumn itself. 11/30 Pineapple Coconut Refresher Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Coconut Refresher Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tropical drink is lower in calories and fat than

most smoothie recipes

most smoothie recipes. It’s quite refreshing and packed with vitamins and minerals. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 78 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. If you want to serve mocktails with all the glamor of tropical cocktails, these pineapple coconut refreshers are for you. Pineapple-flavored coconut water is blended with agave nectar, fresh pineapple, ice and a little bit of avocado oil, giving the drink a smooth finish. Add a pineapple leaf garnish for that tropical island flair. 12/30 Scarlet Sipper 1 Review Test Kitchen