10 Mocktail Recipes to Satisfy Your Thirst

Being a designated driver, staying the course, or just not enjoying alcohol doesn't have to limit your drink options. There are many ways to enjoy an evening out on the town with friends or even a dinner party with coworkers.  

Here are 10 ideas for mocktails to sip on:

1. Virgin Mojito

Muddle 8-10 fresh mint leaves with 1 oz simple syrup and 0.5 oz lime juice. Add ice and top with soda water. Garnish with a mint sprig.

2. Pina Colada Mocktail

Blend 2 oz coconut milk, 2 oz pineapple juice, 1 oz cream of coconut, and ice until smooth. Serve in a glass with a pineapple wedge.

3. Shirley Temple

Mix 4 oz ginger ale, 2 oz lemon-lime soda, and 1 oz grenadine syrup in a glass with ice. Garnish with a cherry.

4. Sparkling Cucumber Limeade

Blend 1 peeled cucumber and 1 cup of water until smooth. Strain into a pitcher and add 1 cup lime juice, 1 cup simple syrup, and 2 cups sparkling water. Serve over ice.

5. Watermelon Cooler

Blend 2 cups watermelon chunks with 1 cup coconut water and 1 tbsp lime juice. Strain and serve over ice.

6. Ginger Mint Spritzer

Muddle 4-5 mint leaves with 1 oz ginger syrup and 0.5 oz lime juice. Add ice and top with club soda. Garnish with a mint sprig.

7. Blueberry Lemonade

Mix 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup lemon juice, and 1 cup simple syrup in a blender. Strain and mix with 4 cups water. Serve over ice.

8. Hibiscus Iced Tea

Steep 2 hibiscus tea bags in 2 cups hot water for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and cool. Serve over ice with a squeeze of lemon.

9. Cranberry Sparkler

Mix 4 oz cranberry juice, 2 oz orange juice, and 2 oz sparkling water. Serve over ice with an orange slice.

10. Apple Cider Punch

Mix 4 cups apple cider, 2 cups cranberry juice, 1 cup orange juice, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a pitcher. Serve over ice with a cinnamon stick garnish.