Mocktails

Alcohol-free drinks built with the same balance of sweet, sour, bitter and dilution as a good cocktail.

• Angostura Bitters and SodaBitters and soda is a near-zero-proof highball of aromatic bitters, lime and soda water. Get the build, how much alcohol it contains and how to tune it.
• Bee's Knees MocktailHoney, lemon and cold chamomile shaken and lengthened with soda: a sparkling take on the Bee's Knees with no gin. Ratios, honey syrup method and fixes.
• Bitter Orange Spritz MocktailA bitter orange spritz that tastes like an Aperol spritz with no alcohol, built from orange, grapefruit, gentian-style bitterness and soda. Recipe plus fixes.
• Blue Lagoon MocktailA bright blue lagoon mocktail made with non-alcoholic blue curaçao syrup, lemon and lemon-lime soda. Spec, a natural butterfly pea option and fixes.
• Cinderella MocktailThe classic Cinderella: equal parts orange, pineapple and lemon juice shaken and lengthened with soda and grenadine. Spec, balance and fixes.
• Clover Club MocktailA pink, foamy Clover Club without gin: raspberry syrup, lemon, verjus and pasteurized egg white, dry-shaken then shaken on ice. Includes a quick raspberry syrup.
• Coconut Lime Fizz MocktailCream of coconut shaken with lime and coconut water, then topped with soda for a creamy yet bright sparkler. Ratios, shaking tips and swaps.
• Cosmopolitan MocktailA cranberry-lime Cosmopolitan mocktail, shaken and served up with an orange peel. Ratios for a tart, pink drink, plus orange swaps and fixes.
• Cranberry Rosemary Spritz MocktailA holiday cranberry rosemary spritz with homemade cranberry syrup, lime and soda. Make-ahead syrup, sugared cranberry garnish and fixes for a tart, festive drink.
• Earl Grey Sour MocktailDouble-strength Earl Grey shaken with lemon and honey makes a fragrant zero-proof sour. Brewing ratio, chilling, balance and serving notes.
• Espresso Martini MocktailA foamy espresso martini mocktail made from fresh espresso, coffee syrup and a hard shake. How to get the crema-like foam, plus swaps and fixes.
• French 75 MocktailA French 75 mocktail: lemon, sugar and a botanical base shaken, then topped with dry sparkling wine in a flute. Spec, technique, swaps and fixes.
• Halloween Punch (Non-Alcoholic)A deep purple grape and blackberry punch with a green lime-sherbet foam and a frozen-fruit ice hand. Recipe for 12 plus safe spooky effects.
• Hibiscus Ginger Spritz MocktailA tart, deep-red spritz from a hibiscus-ginger concentrate, lime and soda water. Concentrate method, steeping times and color tips.
• Homemade Eggnog (Alcohol-Free, Cooked)A rich cooked-custard eggnog heated to 160°F so it is safe without alcohol. Thermometer cues, chilling time, spice balance and storage limits.
• Hugo Spritz MocktailAn alcohol-free Hugo spritz with elderflower cordial, fresh mint, lime and a dry sparkling top. How to balance the cordial, plus swaps and fixes.
• Hurricane Mocktail with Passion FruitA rum-free Hurricane built on passion fruit, orange, lime and grenadine, shaken and poured over crushed ice. Spec, depth tricks and fixes.
• Jallab Drink RecipeJallab is a chilled Levantine drink of grape and date molasses with rose water, poured over crushed ice and topped with pine nuts and raisins. Full method.
• Kombucha Spritz MocktailGinger kombucha, pink grapefruit and a little honey lengthened with soda make a dry, tangy zero-proof spritz. Ratios, glassware and kombucha notes.
• Lavender Honey Fizz MocktailSteep culinary lavender into a honey syrup, then lengthen it with lemon and soda for a floral fizz. Syrup ratios, steeping limits and fixes.
• Long Island Iced Tea MocktailA cola-citrus Long Island without the five spirits: strong black tea, lemon, orange and a splash of cola over ice. Build, balance and common fixes.
• Lychee Rose MocktailA lychee martini-style mocktail of muddled canned lychees, their syrup, lime and a few drops of rose water, shaken and served up in a chilled coupe.
• Mai Tai MocktailA tiki Mai Tai mocktail with orgeat, lime, orange and spiced black tea in place of rum. Spec, crushed-ice serve, mint garnish and fixes.
• Mangonada (Chamoyada)Make a mangonada at home: thick frozen mango slush layered with chamoy and chile-lime seasoning, topped with fresh mango and a tamarind candy straw.
• Matcha Tonic MocktailA vivid green layer of whisked matcha floated over citrusy tonic and ice. Matcha grade, water temperature, the layering pour and fixes.
• Michelada with Non-Alcoholic BeerA savory michelada made with non-alcoholic lager, lime, hot sauce, Worcestershire and a chile-salt rim. Exact amounts, pouring method and fixes.
• Mint Julep MocktailA bourbon-free mint julep built on strong black tea, demerara syrup and a little vanilla, swizzled with crushed ice and crowned with a big mint bouquet.
• Moscow Mule MocktailA Moscow Mule mocktail of fiery ginger beer, fresh lime and a little ginger syrup over crushed ice. Ratios, ginger beer tips, swaps and fixes inside.
• Nogroni (Non-Alcoholic Negroni)The Nogroni is a stirred, bitter alcohol-free Negroni built from three zero-proof stand-ins. Equal-parts spec, dilution, homemade options and fixes.
• Non-Alcoholic Christmas PunchCranberry, apple cider and orange with a cinnamon-clove syrup and sparkling water: a festive punch for 14. Spiced syrup, prep timeline and garnish.
• Non-Alcoholic ShandyMix non-alcoholic lager and lemonade half and half for a crisp, low-sugar summer shandy. Pouring order, which beer and lemonade to pick, and variations.
• Paloma MocktailA Paloma mocktail with fresh grapefruit, lime, agave and soda over ice in a salt-rimmed glass. Spec, the salt trick, swaps and fixes for a tart, fizzy drink.
• Passion Fruit Martini MocktailAn alcohol-free pornstar-style martini: passion fruit, vanilla syrup, lime and pineapple shaken until foamy, with a sparkling sidecar. Spec and fixes.
• Peach Bellini MocktailA peach Bellini mocktail made with fresh white peach purée and a dry sparkling base. How to make the purée, the pour ratio, and fixes for foam and browning.
• Penicillin Mocktail with Honey and GingerA zero-proof take on the Penicillin: fiery honey-ginger syrup, lemon, strong tea and a smoky lapsang float. Syrup method, specs and swaps.
• Pomegranate MocktailA tart pomegranate sparkler with pure pomegranate juice, lime, a touch of honey and fresh arils. Includes how to seed a pomegranate cleanly, plus fixes.
• Pussyfoot MocktailThe vintage Pussyfoot: orange, lemon and lime juice with grenadine and a pasteurized egg yolk, shaken silky. Spec, egg safety and fixes.
• Rainbow Sherbet PunchThe classic party punch: scoops of rainbow sherbet foaming in lemon-lime soda and pineapple juice. Ratios for 12, timing and how to keep the foam.
• Rosemary Pear Spritz MocktailPear nectar, lemon and a homemade rosemary syrup topped with soda in a big wine glass: an easy fall sparkler. Syrup method, spec, swaps and fixes.
• Roy Rogers Drink RecipeThe Roy Rogers is cola, a splash of grenadine and a cherry over ice. The simple build, best cola choices and a caffeine-free option.
• Sangria MocktailA fruity sangria mocktail for 8, made with grape juice, tea, citrus and soaked fruit, then topped with soda. Steeping time, batch tips and fixes included.
• Sangrita RecipeSangrita is the chilled, spicy citrus chaser traditionally sipped alongside tequila. This tomato-orange-lime version makes eight small glasses.
• Shirley Temple with Real GrenadineA Shirley Temple made with quick homemade pomegranate grenadine, ginger ale and a cherry. The real-grenadine method, ratios and swaps.
• Smoked Tea Old Fashioned MocktailAn alcohol-free Old Fashioned built on smoky lapsang souchong tea, demerara syrup and orange. Concentrate steps, stirring advice and fixes inside.
• Sparkling Apple Cider MocktailA sparkling apple cider mocktail with a quick spiced cider syrup, lemon and ginger beer. Make-ahead steps, a cinnamon-sugar rim and fixes for flat drinks.
• Spicy Jalapeño Margarita MocktailA spicy alcohol-free margarita with muddled fresh jalapeño, lime, pineapple and agave, finished with soda and a chili-salt rim.
• Tequila Sunrise MocktailOrange juice and a slow pour of grenadine make the layered sunrise look without tequila. Pour technique, lime and salt for balance, and fixes.
• Tropical Party Punch (Non-Alcoholic)A big-batch alcohol-free punch of pineapple, mango, passion fruit, lime and ginger ale for 16. Make-ahead plan, ice ring and serving math.
• Verjus Spritz MocktailUse tart white verjus to give a zero-proof spritz real wine-like acidity. Verjus, elderflower and soda over ice, plus how to choose and store verjus.
• Virgin BrambleA crushed-ice bramble mocktail of lemon, cold green tea and a homemade blackberry syrup drizzled on top so it bleeds down through the ice.
• Virgin Caesar RecipeAn alcohol-free Caesar, Canada's clam-tomato brunch drink, with lime, Worcestershire and a celery salt rim. Spec, seasoning, garnish ideas and fixes.
• Virgin CaipirinhaLime wedges muddled with sugar over crushed ice, lengthened with sparkling water and a splash of white grape juice. Muddling technique and fixes.
• Virgin Gimlet with Lime CordialA gimlet-style mocktail made with homemade lime cordial and fresh lime, shaken cold and served up. Covers the cordial recipe, ratios and storage.
• Virgin MargaritaAn alcohol-free margarita that still tastes like one: lime, orange, agave, salt and a dash of brine, shaken and served on the rocks.
• Virgin Mary RecipeA savory Virgin Mary with tomato juice, lemon, horseradish, Worcestershire and hot sauce, rolled not shaken. Spec, seasoning ratios, garnishes and fixes.
• Virgin MimosaA virgin mimosa that tastes like brunch, using cold orange juice and a dry sparkling base instead of plain soda. Ratios, pouring tips and fixes inside.
• Virgin Mojito (Nojito) RecipeA non-alcoholic mojito with gently muddled mint, fresh lime, sugar and soda water over crushed ice. Specs, muddling tips and fixes.
• Virgin Pimm's CupAn alcohol-free Pimm's cup built on strong black tea, red grape juice and ginger ale, loaded with cucumber, strawberry and mint. Spec, steps and fixes.
• Virgin Piña ColadaBlend a creamy, not icy, alcohol-free piña colada with frozen pineapple, cream of coconut and coconut milk. Ratios, blending order and fixes.
• Virgin Sex on the BeachPeach nectar stands in for schnapps alongside cranberry and orange in this two-tone zero-proof highball. Spec, layering pour and balance tips.
• Virgin Strawberry DaiquiriA frozen strawberry daiquiri without rum: frozen berries, lime and syrup blended thick and bright. Ratios for two, sweetness tips and fixes.
• Virgin Tom CollinsA tall lemon Collins soda without gin, built on a juniper, coriander and lemon peel syrup that mimics gin's botanicals. Syrup, ratios and serving.
• Watermelon Basil Smash MocktailMuddled watermelon, torn basil and lime over crushed ice make a juicy summer smash. How much to muddle, what to strain, and how to keep basil fresh.
• Whiskey Sour Mocktail with FoamA zero-proof whiskey sour with a thick foam cap from aquafaba or pasteurized egg white. Strong tea base, demerara syrup, the dry shake and fixes.
• Yuzu Highball MocktailA Japanese-style highball with no whisky: roasted barley tea, yuzu juice and a little honey, topped with very cold soda. Build, ratios and fixes.
• Zero-Proof Gin and TonicA crisp zero-proof gin and tonic using a non-alcoholic gin alternative, good tonic and plenty of ice. Ratio, garnish pairings, swaps and fixes.

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