It is so important to stay hydrated, especially during the summertime. If you're looking for creative and colorful drinks without the alcohol, we've got you covered! If you're not yet 21 or you just prefer non-alcoholic beverages, here are some mocktails and summer drinks that are refreshingly delicious. We've also added a bonus mocktail perfect for summer! Can't get enough? All of these recipes are from https://mocktail.net/.
Homemade Strawberry Acai Refresher
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup white grape juice
- Ice
Tools:
- Measuring cup
- Spoon
- Pitcher
- Saucepan
- Tablespoon
Directions:
- Stir strawberries, sugar, 2 cups of water, and acai powder in sauce pan (boil over medium high heat)
- Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes
- Pour strawberry syrup through strainer, use back of spoon to push on fruit to get all juice (flavor)
- Set syrup aside to cool
- Pour strawberry syrup in large pitcher, add 2 cups water and grape juice
- Pour over ice
Extras:
- Need it quicker? Make your strawberry syrup in advance, freeze in the ice cube tray, and pop cubes into a glass of water!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (sweeter)
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup diced strawberries (about 8 berries)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Tools:
- Measuring cup
- Teaspoon
- Blender
Directions:
- Put all ingredients into blender, puree until smooth
- Pour into glasses
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup blue curacao syrup
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups lemon lime seltzer
- 2 lemon slices (for garnish)
- 2 orange slices (for garnish)
Directions:
- Fill glasses with ice
- Pour 1/4 cup of the blue curacao syrup into each glass
- Add the lemon juice and orange juice to each glass
- Top each mocktail with the seltzer and use a cocktail stirrer to give each glass a quick stir
- Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and an orange slice and enjoy
Tips and Tricks:
- Add a tablespoon of lime juice for even more citrus flavor
- Use sprite in place of lemon lime seltzer
Tools:
- Measuring cup
- Tablespoon
- Cocktail stirrer
Ingredients:
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- ¾ cup cream of coconut
- 4 cups ice
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Pineapple wedges and maraschino cherries as garnishes
Directions:
- Add the pineapple juice, cream of coconut, ice and vanilla extract to a blender.
- Puree until very smooth.
- Pour into four glasses and garnish with a cherry and pineapple slice.
Tips and Tricks:
- Add the juice from one lime to add a whole new zing to the drink
- Freeze some pineapple slices and use them in place of ice cubes for a thicker, intense pineapple flavor.
Tools:
- Measuring Cup
- Teaspoon
- Blender
Ingredients:
- ½ cup fresh packed mint leaves1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- ½ cup lime juice
- 24 ounces seltzer
- Ice
- Fresh mint for garnish
Directions:
- In a small saucepan, combine the ½ cup mint leaves, 1 cup white sugar and water. Bring the mix to a boil over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar and boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the stove then strain, removing the mint from the syrup. Be sure to press the mint leaves into the strainer to help release some of their juices. Discard the mint.
- In a small bowl, mash the raspberries with the brown sugar then divide the raspberry mash between 4 glasses.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the mint syrup to each glass.
- Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice to each glass.
- Fill each glass with ice and then top with the seltzer. Stir briefly and then garnish each glass with a mint leaf.
Tips and Tricks:
- You can make the mint syrup in advance and store it in the fridge. It will keep for about a month.
- If you can’t find fresh raspberries, frozen, thawed berries will work, too.
Tools:
- Measuring Cup
- Large Pitcher
- Wooden Spoon
- Small saucepan
- Strainer
- Muddler or masher
Ingredients:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 Tablespoons grenadine
- Orange slice
- Ice
Directions:
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour the orange juice into the glass.
- Top with the grenadine.
- Garnish with an orange slice and enjoy.
Tips and Tricks:
- Puree some fresh strawberries to use in place of grenadine.
- Use fresh pomegranate juice in place of the grenadine and garnish with some fresh pomegranate seeds.
Tools:
- Large glass
- Measuring cup
We hope you enjoyed reading all about summer mocktail drinks perfect for any sunny day! Be sure to stay tuned for new blogs or check out the blog archives!
Credits:
Created with an image by master1305 - "Close up of lemon slices and cherry in lemonade and ice cubes background. Texture of cooling sweet summer's drink with macro bubbles on the glass wall. Fizzing or floating up to top of surface."