7 Delicious Mocktail Recipes That Mimic Classic Cocktails
Classic cocktail recipes, but without a drop of alcohol! If you are craving the taste of your favourite cocktails without the buzz or simply looking for some delicious mocktail recipes to try at home, then these 7 suggestions are just what you need! Each of these mocktails is a tantalising blend of flavours that you have to try at least once!
Try These 7 Mocktail Recipes That Are Similar To Classic Cocktails
1. Bloody Mary Mocktail Recipe
Treat your taste buds to this non-alcoholic twist on the classic Bloody Mary. The zesty blend of tomato, lemon, pepper and sauces adds a burst of excitement to your senses. Bloody Mary mocktail is perfect for those who prefer their mornings bright and their mocktails bold! Here’s the mocktail recipe for you to try at home:
Ingredients
- Tomato juice - 90ml
- Lemon juice - 15ml
- Worcestershire sauce - 1 dash
- Ground black pepper - 1 pinch
- Tabasco sauce - 2 dashes
- Celery stalk - 1
- Lime wedge - 1
- Pickled vegetables
- Ice
Method
- Grab a highball glass and fill it with ice
- Next, measure and pour freshly made tomato juice, and lemon juice
- Stir well to combine
- Next, add Worcestershire sauce, freshly ground black pepper, and Tabasco sauce to the mix
- Garnish your Bloody Mary to your heart’s content! Choose a few picked veggies, olives and lime wedges and thread them into a cocktail skewer
- Next, gently insert the cocktail skewer into the top of the celery stalk to balance
- Place the celery stalk with the skewer into the drink and enjoy!
2. Cosmopolitan Mocktail Recipe
Visually appealing and elegant, this mocktail is an impeccable variation of the classic cocktail. The delightful blend of cranberry, citrus and orange is just what you need to turn every moment into a celebration of taste and indulgence. Here’s the mocktail recipe for you to try at home:
Ingredients
- Cranberry juice - 45ml
- Lime juice - 15ml
- Orange juice - top up
- Orange peel - 1
- Cranberry - 3
Method
- Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice
- Measure and pour freshly made cranberry juice, orange juice and lime juice into it
- Shake the ingredients well to combine
- Strain the mixture into a chilled Martini glass
- Garnish with an orange peel and a few cranberries and serve!
3. Sangria Mocktail Recipe
This mocktail is a fruity medley that captures the essence of the classic cocktail in a refreshing twist. The vibrant mix of grape juice, cranberries, citrus, and orange forms offers an explosion of flavours in every sip. Here’s the mocktail recipe for you to try at home:
Ingredients
- White grape juice - 90ml
- Cranberry juice - 60ml
- Lime juice - 22.5ml
- Lemon juice - 15ml
- Orange juice - 22.5ml
- Simple syrup - 22.5ml
- Orange slice - 1
- Lemon slice - 1
- Strawberries - 2
- Ice
Method
- Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice
- Measure and pour white grape juice, cranberry juice, lime and lemon juices, orange juice and simple syrup into the shaker
- Shake the ingredients well to combine
- Grab a cocktail glass and add some fresh ice to it
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture from the shaker into the cocktail glass over the ice
- Garnish the mocktail with orange, lemon and strawberries.
4. Shirley Temple Mocktail Recipe
This sparkling concoction is pure bliss to the senses! Made with sweet grenadine, citrus and fizzy ginger ale, the Shirley Temple mocktail delivers a refreshing burst of flavours that you have to try at least once. Every bubbly gulp is a treat to your taste buds. Here’s the mocktail recipe for you to try at home:
Ingredients
- Grenadine - 15ml
- Lime juice - 7.5ml
- Ginger ale - 150ml
- Maraschino cherry - 2
- Ice
Method
- Grab a Collins glass and fill it with ice
- Next, measure and pour grenadine, and freshly squeezed lime juice into the glass over the ice
- Top up the drink with ginger ale
- Stir the ingredients gently to combine
- Thread maraschino cherries into a skewer and place it on the drink to garnish
5. Virgin Gin and Tonic Mocktail Recipe
This non-alcoholic version of the classic Gin and Tonic is an adventure in a glass. The delightful mix of non-alcoholic gin, tonic water and citrus, dances on the palate creating an invigorating experience. This mocktail is perfect for any occasion! Here’s the mocktail recipe for you to try at home:
Ingredients
- Non-alcoholic gin - 90ml
- Tonic water - 120ml
- Lime juice - 30ml
- Lime wedge - 1
- Ice
Method
- Grab a highball glass and fill it with ice
- Measure and pour non-alcoholic gin and freshly squeezed lime juice into the glass over the ice
- Top up with tonic water
- Stir the ingredients well to combine
- Garnish with a wedge of lime and serve
6. Mango Mule Mocktail Recipe
This non-alcoholic tribute to the classic Moscow mule can’t be missed! The luscious sweetness of mango mingles with fizzy ginger ale and citrus creating a drink that mirrors the classic with a delightful tropical twist. This is a summertime bliss caught in a glass. Here’s the mocktail recipe for you to try at home:
Ingredients
- Mango puree - 60ml
- Simple syrup - 15ml
- Lime juice - 45ml
- Ginger ale - 45ml
- Mint sprig - 1
- Lime wedge - 1
- Cucumber slice - 7
- Ice
Method
- In a cocktail shaker and add 5-6 cucumber slices and freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Muddle the ingredients together to release their essence
- Next, fill the cocktail shaker with ice
- Measure and pour mango puree and simple syrup
- Shake vigorously until the ingredients are well combined
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into a copper mule mug
- Top up with ginger ale
- Garnish with remaining cucumber slices, mint sprig and a lime wedge
7. Pina Colada Mocktail Recipe
Creamy coconut and juicy pineapple offer a hint of tropical paradise to the senses. This delicious blend harmoniously mimics the classic cocktail, making every sip an unforgettable sensory journey. Here’s the mocktail recipe for you to try at home:
Ingredients
- Frozen pineapple chunks - 1 ½ cups
- Pineapple juice - 60ml
- Coconut cream - 30ml
- Pineapple wedges - 2
- Ice cubes
Method
- Grab a blender and add some ice cubes to it
- Next add one and a half cups of frozen pineapple chunks, pineapple juice and coconut cream to the blender
- Blend the ingredients well until you achieve a smooth consistency
- Pour it into a chilled cocktail glass
- Garnish with pineapple wedges and serve
These delicious mocktails are easy to mix and replicate the flavours of their cocktail counterparts! Try this at home and let us know what you think.
