Mocktails or virgin drinks are nonalcoholic mixed drinks that can be as refreshing as any cocktail. Just mix up juices, sodas, and syrups to create refreshing beverages and enjoy. From favorites like the traditional Moscow Mule to the Gin Gimlet, explore these sans alcohol drink recipes that you can make at home. Or, head over to Siesta Key Oyster Bar, where they serve mocktails such as Siesta Sunset, a bright yellow drink with a mixture of pineapple juice, lime juice, and soda water topped with a sweet strawberry pureé.
MANGO MULE
Ingredients
- 4-5 slices of cucumber
- 1 oz honey syrup
- 1.5 oz mango puree
- 1.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 1.5 oz ginger beer
- Ice
Instructions
Muddle cucumber and honey syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add the mango puree and lime juice and shake with ice vigorously. Strain into a copper mug. Top with ginger beer and stir.
By Danielle Walker of Against All Grain
VIRGIN CUCUMBER GIMLET
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz club soda
- 4-5 slices of muddled cucumber
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
Instructions
In a shaker or jar, combine all ingredients, add ice and shake. Serve in a rocks glass over crushed ice. Garnish with a rolled cucumber slice.
From Ocean Prime
SHIRLEY GINGER
Ingredients
- 4 cups Goslings Ginger Beer
- 1 cup of club soda
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- .25 cup grenadine
Instructions
In a pitcher, stir ginger beer, club soda, lime juice, and grenadine. Pour into tall glasses with ice. Garnish with lime rounds and or maraschino cherries.
BLUEBERRY MOJITO
Ingredients
- 6-8 mint leaves
- A handful of fresh blueberries
- 2 oz of lime juice
- 2 oz of simple syrup
- Splash of club soda
Instructions
Lightly muddle blueberries. Add all ingredients and ice in a shaker. Shake and serve.
From the Rebel’s Guild in The Revere Hotel, Boston, MA
