What are mocktails?
Mocktails mimic alcoholic cocktails, but because they are alcohol-free, you can drink them without any guilt. Sangria, Moscow Mules, Shirley Temples—you name it, they can be made sans booze. Spritzers are especially great as mocktails and can be made with a variety of ingredients, plus fruit and juice. Another great thing about mocktails? They can be made as big batches ahead of time and are ready to serve if you have company coming over—who are also steering clear of alcoholic libations. Plus mocktails are perfect for kids!
How to make mocktails
A well-balanced mocktail is usually made up of a few parts: something fizzy (like sparkling water or soda), something juicy (either fruit pureé or fresh-squeezed juice) and something herbaceous (like muddled mint). With this trifecta, you can’t go wrong. Here are 17 non-alcoholic mocktail recipes that will still make you feel as though you’re indulging, but will help you stick to your sobriety goals for the month of January—or longer.
Best mocktail recipes for Dry January
Get the recipe: Orange Cranberry Spritzer Get the recipe: Ginger Peach Mojito Mocktail Get the recipe: Cranberry Kiss Mocktail Get the recipe: Non-Alcoholic Piña Colada Get the recipe: Non-Alcoholic Sangria Mocktail Get the recipe: Rosemary and Cucumber Infused Ginger Beer Get the recipe: Non-Alcoholic Grapefruit Rosemary Spritzer Get the recipe: Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri Get the recipe: Cherry Shirley Temple Mocktail Get the recipe: Watermelon Fizz Mocktail Get the recipe: Turmeric Ginger Grapefruit Mocktail Get the recipe: Non-Alcoholic Warm Apple Cider Get the recipe: Cranberry Apple Mocktail Get the recipe: Rosemary Clementine Sparkler Mocktail Get the recipe: Non-Alcoholic Strawberry Mint Spritzer Get the recipe: Sparkling Blood Orange Mocktail Get the recipe: Cucumber Basil Citrus Mocktail
