Beat the heat with one of these vibrant and refreshing summer mocktails. From the classic Aperol spritz to spicy margaritas, minty mojitos, and watermelon slushies, there’s something for everyone.
What Are Mocktails?
Mocktails are basically “mock” cocktails and they taste just like real cocktails but without the alcohol. Honestly they’re pretty convincing too, especially when you add in zero proof spirits. I trick guests all the time with my non alcoholic concoctions.
Do They Taste Like Cocktails?
This depends! If you use zero proof non alcoholic (NA) spirits, then YES! Some brands of NA spirits are better than others but that is the case with alcoholic spirits too. Most NA spirits are 0.0% to 0.5% ABV (meaning no alcohol content) but always check the bottles before you buy.
And don’t fret! You can still make really yummy summer mocktails without non alcoholic spirits. To get the similar sensation alcohol gives, I use carbonated beverages like tonic water, club soda, carbonated sodas, or mineral water in it’s place. They definitely give a warm tummy tingling feeling and it they are more readily available.
Can Kids Drink Mocktails?
These summer mocktails are the perfect option for anyone who’s not drinking, kids included. So, whether you’re looking for something fun to make with the kids on spring break, pregnant, sober curious, trying to cut calories, or you just don’t want a hangover tomorrow, they are a great option.
A quick note, some of the recipes are made with non alcoholic spirits that are 0.0% to 0.5% alcohol by volume. I recommend using your best judgement as to whether or not your child can consume them. I personally would swap out the spirits for club soda or more juice.
21 Best Summer Mocktails of 2025
Let’s get into it! Here are 21 refreshing mocktails you need to try in 2025 for the ultimate sober summer sipping experience. And if you don’t find what you’re looking for, I include my DIY guide (at the bottom) on how to create custom summer mocktails.
1. Aperol Spritz Mocktail
This quick and easy Aperol Spritz is bright, citrusy, crisp, and oh so refreshing. It comes with 2 non alcoholic versions and is a 2023 summer favorite recipe.
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2. Spicy Margarita Mocktail with Jalapeno Simple Syrup
This Spicy Jalapeno Margarita Mocktail recipe has the perfect amount of spicy flavor, but not too much! It is bright, fresh, and will surely quench your thirst.
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3. Dirty Martini Mocktail
The easiest, most perfect, non alcoholic Dirty Martini Mocktail. It is a great option for pregnancy, sober curious, or anyone not wanting to drink alcohol.
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4. Blue Lagoon Mocktail
This Blue Lagoon Mocktail recipe is beautifully blue, citrusy, and so refreshing. It takes 5 minutes to stir up, requires only 3 ingredient, and has no alcohol. This makes them perfect for kids and any kind of party.
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5. Gin and Tonic Mocktail
Learn how to make the most perfect non alcoholic Gin and Tonic. It is a simple and refreshing mocktail that is full of bold citrus and juniper flavors.
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6. Pina Colada Mocktail
This frozen Pina Colada Mocktail recipe is creamy, tropical, and super easy to make. It is 3 ingredients, 4 if you use non alcoholic white rum. They are perfect for any day of the week.
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7. Orange and Coconut Water Mocktail
This simple, 4 ingredient, Orange Coconut Water Mocktail is bright, bubbly, and will make your whole body feel good. It's low in calories too!
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8. Mint Mojito Mocktail
You'll love this crisp and bright Mint Mojito Mocktail. With a few simple ingredients and non alcoholic spiced rum, this mocktail recipe is easy to make and sure to quench your thirst.
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9. Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail
This frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail recipe is a delightful slushy treat, bursting with fruity strawberry flavor! It is simple to prepare, ideal for all ages, and a crowd-pleasing summer favorite.
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10. Tequila Sunrise Mocktail
This is a quick, easy, and non-alcoholic Sunrise Mocktail Spritzer. It is perfect after a long day, for brunch with the girls, or even pool parties!
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11. Moscow Mule Mocktail
Learn how to make a perfect non alcoholic Moscow Mule. It is a bold, fizzy, and super refreshing mocktail that is full of spicy ginger and floral lime flavors.
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12. Watermelon Lime Slushies
This refreshing Watermelon Lime Slush blends up in 10 minutes and is the absolute best drink for summer! Best part is it contains no alcohol (but there are options to add non alcoholic spirits)!
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13. Paloma Mocktail (Margarita’s Cousin)
Learn how to make the BEST non alcoholic Paloma Mocktail. It is refreshing, low in calories, a balance of grapefruit, lime, agave, and tequila flavors.
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14. Cuba Libre Mocktail – A.K.A. Rum and Coke
A refreshing and fizzy alcohol free take on the Cuba Libre. This mocktail blends cola, lime, and non alcoholic white rum.
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15. Strawberry Mojito Mocktail
This refreshing non alcoholic Strawberry Mojito Mocktail has all the flavor and none of the booze. It is fresh strawberries, mint leaves, sweet syrup, lime, and bubbly sparkling water. Don't feel guilty drinking a whole bunch of this mocktail because it is very low in calories.
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16. Peach Basil Mocktail
My Peach Basil Mocktail uses in season peaches and basil from the garden to make a lightly sweetened, super bubbly drink. It's easy for summer dinner parties or just because you are feeling peachy.
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17. Grapefruit Mule Mocktail
This Grapefruit Ginger Beer Mocktail recipe has epic flavor! It is spicy yet sweet, bubbly, and so refreshing. Easily make this for yourself or stir up a pitcher for barbeques, parties, or girls night.
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18. Lemon Mojito Mocktail
This refreshing Lemon Mojito Mocktail is the perfect blend of citrus, mint, and bubbly sweetness. It is an easy and delicious, non alcoholic twist on a traditional Mojito. Make it for your next warm day, a friend's bridal shower, or a family barbecue.
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19. Lavender Spritz Mocktail
This Sparkling Lavender Mocktail blends floral lavender with sweet rosé. It's an elegant non alcoholic drink, perfect for special occasions.
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20. Classic Mimosa Mocktail
This classic Mimosa Mocktail is bubbly, refreshing, and perfect for celebrations. It is non alcoholic and made with alcohol removed champagne. I guarantee nobody will know the difference!
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21. Cherry Bomb Mocktail
This Cherry Bomb Mocktail will become your go-to during cherry season. It's 4 ingredients, smokey, sweet, and refreshingly bubbly.
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Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Browse all of my non alcoholic drinks! There are options for all the holidays and even more classic cocktails made non alcoholic.
How To Make A Custom Summer Mocktail
- JUICE: 100% juice is best in mocktails because they tend to be star of the show. Feel free to use fruit and vegetable juices.
- BUBBLES: I recommend club soda, but tonic water, mineral water, sparkling water, flavored carbonated waters, or Kombucha work great. Even sodas like lemon lime, ginger ale or ginger beer can be a great option.
- SWEETENER: I always go for simple syrups because it is a great way to add sweetness and flavor. Other liquid sweeteners like agave, honey, maple syrup are good options too. My favorite summer sweeteners are this Jalapeno Syrup, Grenadine, Strawberry Syrup, Vanilla Syrup and of course the OG Simple Syrup.
- OPTIONAL ZERO PROOF NON ALCOHOLIC SPIRITS: You can find everything from alcohol free tequila to beer to champagne and everything in between (browse my favorites here). These will make your mocktails taste even closer to their alcoholic counterpart.
- OPTIONAL NA BITTERS: A few dashes of bitters give complexity to any mocktail. My favorites for summer are Lavender Bitters, Orange Bitters, and New Orleans Bitters. If you use code ENTIRELY10, you can get 10% off your All The Bitter purchase (not sponsored).
- OPTIONAL FRESH HERBS, FRUITS, AND VEGETABLES: Many summer mocktails have the addition of herbs, fruits, and vegetables. They are typically muddled with simple syrup to make the base.
- Herbs: mint, basil, lavender, lemongrass, and rose.
- Fruits: mango, berries, watermelon, and coconut.
- Vegetables: cucumbers, jalapenos, or olives.
- OPTIONAL FUN GARNISHES: These are a great way to elevate your mocktails visually. I like using rimming sugar and salts for a decorated glass. Adding fresh citrus peel or wedges, a maraschino cherry, and even mint leaves can be a fun addition. I also love the look of fun straws and mini umbrellas in the summer time.
Bar Equipment Made For Summer Mocktails
There’s nothing better than stocking your home bar for summer. Here are a few of the essentials you will need for making fun and aesthetic mocktails.
- Drinkware! This is the best part of stocking a home bar (in my opinion). Lately I have been loving these ribbed glasses. But I also love Mexican blown glass, geometric wine glasses, and hobnail lidded cups.
- Cocktail shaker with long stirrers and jiggers.
- Blender or food processor for frozen slushie type drinks.
- Hand held citrus juicer
- Muddler for smashing together herbs, fruits, and vegetables.
- Cocktail pins for holding garnishes in place.
You can also browse my Amazon Storefront for everything mocktails and bar equipment.
Summer Mocktails
Here's a super easy guide to making your own custom summer mocktail!
EQUIPMENT
- glassware
- cocktail shaker - or long spoon for stirring
- muddler
- citrus juicer
- cocktail pins
INGREDIENTS
Custom Summer Mocktail (amount per 8 ounces)
- 4 ounces 100% fruit juice
- 3 ounces carbonated beverage
- 1 ounce simple syrup
Optional Add Ins and Garnishes
- 2 ounces zero proof non alcoholic spirit
- 1 dash non alcoholic bitters
- ½ lemon or lime - juiced and/or garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, fruits, or vegetables - muddled and/or garnish
- 1 tablespoon rimming salts and sugars
INSTRUCTIONS
- Rim glass with salts or sugars by rubbing the rim in lemon juice, lime juice, or simple syrup. Immediately roll the rim into the salts or sugars.
- Over ice (or with chilled ingredients) add ingredients to glass. TIP: herbs, fruits, or vegetables need to be muddled first with a little juice or syrup before adding the rest of the ingredients.
- Top mocktail with carbonated beverage and stir well until combined.
- Garnish mocktail as desired (fresh herbs, fruits, vegetables, citrus peels, fun straws, mini umbrellas).TIP: Use cocktail pins to keep the garnishes in place.
RECIPE NOTES
IDEAS FOR CUSTOM SUMMER MOCKTAILS
- 100% JUICE: Lemon and lime juice are great in addition to orange juice, pineapple juice, pomegranate juice, grapefruit juice, etc. You can even use vegetable juices too.
- BUBBLES: Tonic water, club soda, mineral water, sparkling water, flavored carbonated waters, Kombucha, and sodas like lemon lime, ginger ale or ginger beer, or non alcoholic beers.
- SWEETENER: Jalapeno Syrup, Grenadine (Pomegranate Syrup), Strawberry Syrup, Vanilla Syrup and of course the OG Simple Syrup. Other liquid sweeteners like agave, honey, maple syrup are good options too
- ZERO PROOF NON ALCOHOLIC SPIRITS: Use anything from tequila to beer to champagne (browse options here).
- NA BITTERS: Summer favorites are Lavender Bitters, Orange Bitters, and New Orleans Bitters. If you use code ENTIRELY10, you can get 10% off your All The Bitter purchase.
- FRESH HERBS, FRUITS, AND VEGETABLES: Herbs like mint, basil, lavender, lemongrass, and rose. Popular summer fruits are mango, berries, watermelon, coconut, etc. Vegetables to try in your mocktails include cucumbers, jalapenos, or olives.
- FUN GARNISHES: Use rimming sugar and salts for a decorated glass. Add fresh citrus peel or wedges, a maraschino cherry, and even mint leaves. You’ll love the look of fun straws and mini umbrellas in the summer time.
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Yes!! All of my favorites and a few more altogether. We are going to have a fun summer.
Thank you!