Mixed drinks are a big part of life. Sometimes, you want something slightly different to liven things up. But some people don’t really go for alcohol. So here is a list of 15 unique alcohol-free drinks for those who don’t or can’t drink but still want something tasty and refreshing.
Mint Pineapple Ginger Mojito Mocktail
This pineapple ginger mocktail would be great for any occasion. It’s super easy to throw together, and it really does taste impressive. This is an easy pineapple mojito recipe that is perfect for warm summer days.
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Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca
Super refreshing and low-sugar drink mocktail. Try it this summer!
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Strawberry Watermelon Punch
This strawberry watermelon punch is the most summery drink ever. It only uses a few natural ingredients and uses fresh fruits for flavor.
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Blueberry Elderberry Water Kefir
This is a great, tasty beverage with many health benefits. Blueberries and elderberries add necessary nutrients, and fermentation produces natural bubbles to make it a fizzy, fun drink.
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Raspberry Luscious Slush Punch Recipe
Slush Punch is a sweet, fizzy, slushy drink that is great any time of the year. What’s even better is that this can be prepped ahead of time and whipped up very quickly whenever it’s needed.
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Passionfruit Orange Mocktail
Passionfruit’s tart, sweet flavor profile really sets it apart. Combined with the sweet flavor of oranges and mixed into a sweet, fizzy base, it’s the perfect mocktail.
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Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water
Are you trying to drink more water but struggling to do so? Make this cucumber lemon ginger water ahead of time, and enjoy the added natural flavor and health benefits.
Get the recipe: Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water
Cantaloupe Agua Fresca
Agua Fresca is a traditional Mexican or South American drink similar to lemonade but made with a variety of fruits. This variant uses cantaloupe for a light, refreshing beverage perfect for a hot day.
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Strawberry Shrub
Shrub drinks are interesting beverages that combine sugar water, fruits and herbs, and vinegar. This combination makes for a fruity, sweet, and tart beverage that really ignites the senses.
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Non-Alcoholic Italian Aperol Spritz
Make no mistakes, the Aperol Spritz is not a drink for beginners. But don’t let that scare you off, because a little work will produce a bubbly, orange-flavored experience like no other.
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Apple Pie Punch
Apple pie punch is the perfect drink for Fall, or really anytime. It brings apple pie’s bright, crisp flavors to an easy-to-make punch.
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Piña Colada Milkshake
The tropical flavors of a pina colada can convert almost anyone into a fan, so it’s been a popular drink for decades. This recipe removes the alcohol and makes it into a shake that the whole family can (and will) enjoy.
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Spiced Pomegranate Sparkler
This light, refreshing beverage is perfect for serving around Christmastime. The pomegranate and cinnamon taste and look just like Christmas, and the rosemary leaves add a touch of green to complete the color palette.
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Kombucha Mocktails
This unique alcohol-free recipe is actually three in one. Three different fruity, herby mocktails that all use kombucha as the base can be found here. They are designed to help soothe the vinegary taste that kombucha often has.
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Watermelon Margarita Mocktail
This recipe doesn’t do anything fancy, and that’s fine. It’s just a simple, elegant approach to a virgin watermelon margarita that is so good that most people won’t miss the alcohol.
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Blue Lagoon Mocktail
Crafting a Blue Lagoon mocktail presents a unique challenge, as all the ingredients for the classic cocktail are alcoholic. But this alcohol-free recipe makes a refreshing blue drink that is friendly to everyone.
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Mango Iced Tea
Mango iced tea is a great beverage for the hot months of summer. Adding mango to refreshing iced tea adds a touch of sweetness and flavor without adding tons of sugar.
Get the recipe: Mango Iced Tea
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