Mocktails that are both as easy and as delicious as traditional cocktails? Some things in life are too good to be true, like a long-lost wealthy uncle or an easy Final Jeopardy question. Luckily, some things in life are both simple and tasty. What are easy mocktails for $100, Alex?
Easy Paloma Mocktail
Juicy yet bitter in all the right ways, this cocktail happens in just three ingredients. Four if you want to include two ounces of nonalcoholic tequila.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces freshly-squeezed lime juice
- 3 ounces grapefruit juice
- Ice
- Grapefruit soda to top off
- Rosemary sprig and grapefruit slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, add ice, lime juice, and grapefruit juice.
- Top off with grapefruit soda.
- Stir gently to mix.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig and grapefruit slice.
Simple Raspberry Lemonade Mocktail
Two ingredients and you're on your way to mocktail? You can use the extra time to fold laundry, or you can get caught up on your show before you see any spoilers. A splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice goes a long way if you enjoy sour drinks. Or top this off with a little vanilla club soda for something sweeter.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce raspberry syrup
- 5 ounces lemonade
- Ice
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, raspberry syrup, and lemonade.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Easy Watermelon Mocktail Recipe
You have it totally made in the shade with this mocktail. Which is great because no one wants to be gone from the pool for long. Alternatively, it makes for some vivid daydreams when the weather is cold, and you can't wait for summer.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces watermelon juice
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce honey syrup
- Ice
- Watermelon wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, watermelon juice, lime juice, and honey syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a watermelon wedge.
New-Fashioned Roy Rogers Mocktail
Flip the script on the classic Roy Rogers by making the base cherry juice with a whisper of cola. Perfect for when you have a sweet tooth but don't want to go that sweet with it. #Winning
Ingredients
- 5 ounces tart cherry juice
- 2 ounces cola
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Lemon slice and thyme sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice, tart cherry juice, cola, and lemon juice.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and thyme sprig.
The One-Minute Mocktail
Start the timer, and in just a single minute, you'll have a mocktail ready to go. You'll find that this mocktail runs more on vibes than measurements to make it a simple and speedy process. Not to mention, fewer dishes to do. No jigger needed here.
Ingredients
- Lemonade
- Peach juice
- Ice
- Vanilla club soda to top off
- Thyme sprig and lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice.
- Fill the glass a third of the way with lemonade.
- Fill another third with peach juice.
- Top off with vanilla club soda.
- Garnish with a thyme sprig and lemon wheel.
Easiest Pineapple Daiquiri Mocktail
Don't flinch, this virgin daiquiri needs no blender. You can shake it up or stir it with ice. One ticket to paradise, please!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 ounce nonalcoholic white rum, optional
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¾ ounce coconut water
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge, for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, pineapple juice, lime juice, and coconut water.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Simple Thyme Fizz Mocktail Recipe
Another name for this cocktail lists all the ingredients: cider, tonic, and thyme-tail. Okay, maybe it's not as catchy but, with a fun mocktail like this, the name doesn't need to do the heavy lifting.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces apple cider
- Ice
- Tonic to top off
- Thyme sprig, lightly rolled between your fingers to make it fragrant, and lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, add ice and apple cider.
- Top off with tonic.
- Garnish with a thyme sprig and lime wheel.
Three-Ingredient Fast Cranberry Mocktail
Count 'em: one, two, three. So easy, you can find these ingredients at any grocery store, no matter how niche.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cranberry juice
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ ounce almond syrup
- Ice
- Lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and almond syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Easy Rosemary Mocktail Moscow Mule
No, you won't need any rosemary simple syrup to make this herbaceous mocktail riff come true. Shake a sprig of rosemary with your ingredients, and there's no extra work to be done.
Ingredients
- Rosemary sprig
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Rosemary sprig, pomegranate seeds, and lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rosemary sprig, simple syrup, and lime juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass or copper mug over fresh ice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig, pomegranate seeds, and a lemon wedge.
Quick Mocktail Kir Royale
You have a few options with this easy mocktail recipe. If you don't have or want to use nonalcoholic sparkling wine, then sparkling white grape juice (or even plain club soda) works just fine. If you use plain club soda, add a splash of lemon juice.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce blackberry syrup
- Sparkling nonalcoholic wine to top off
- Raspberry for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a Champagne flute.
- In the chilled glass, add blackberry syrup.
- Top off with nonalcoholic sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a raspberry.
Easy Mocktails That'll Satisfy and Hit the Spot
Don't overcomplicate or overthink a satisfying mocktail. From something regal with bubbles to simple with a little juice, let these easy mocktail recipes be your guide for a dry month, sober life, sober-curious journey, or just 'cuz.
