Mocktail Recipes

Non-alcoholic drinks built with the same care as our cocktails. Virgin classics, fruit-forward fizzies, Dry January essentials, pregnancy-safe pours, and kid-friendly sippers. Zero proof, full flavor, proper drinks.

What is a mocktail?

A mocktail is a cocktail minus the alcohol. Same technique, same layering of flavor, same “yes, I made this on purpose” energy, just zero proof. Good mocktails are not afterthoughts; they are drinks designed to stand on their own, with the same attention to balance, texture, and presentation as their boozy siblings.

Whether you are doing Dry January, driving later, pregnant, hosting kids, or just do not feel like drinking tonight, mocktails let you be in the room without being the person nursing a glass of water. Drink Lab’s mocktail collection takes non-alcoholic drinks seriously: proper ratios, fresh citrus, real syrups, good ice, the right glass.

Every mocktail on this page is categorized three ways so you can find exactly what you want: by style (Virgin Classics, Fruit-Forward, Sparkling, Spicy, Frozen, Coffee and Tea, Creamy, Punch), by occasion (Dry January, Pregnancy-Safe, Kids, Designated Driver), and alphabetically A to Z.

Featured mocktails

A randomised pick of our mocktails with hero photography. Refresh the page for a new selection.

Roy Rogers (Classic)

Cola, grenadine, a cherry. The cowboy counterpart to the Shirley Temple. Identical ritual, different fizz.

Cucumber Rose Lemonade

Fresh cucumber, rose water, lemon, sparkling. The garden-party mocktail. Looks like a spa cocktail, takes 5…

Moscow Mule (Virgin) with Turmeric

Ginger beer, turmeric, lime, black pepper. An anti-inflammatory mocktail that also happens to be delicious. Copper…

Blueberry Lavender Lemonade

Blueberry, lavender syrup, fresh lemon. The grown-up lemonade that tastes like Provence.

Matcha Lemonade

Ceremonial-grade matcha, fresh lemon, honey, sparkling water. The vibrant-green matcha drink you'd pay $8 for at…

Arnold Palmer with Mint

Mint, tea, lemonade. The summer upgrade to the Arnold Palmer. Muddle the mint or you are…

Virgin Mojito Recipe

Enjoy this easy Virgin Mojito Mocktail, a refreshing blend of lime, mint, and sparkling water. Perfect…

Virgin Cosmopolitan Mocktail

Enjoy this easy Virgin Mojito Mocktail, a refreshing blend of lime, mint, and sparkling water. Perfect…

Cherry Temple Mocktail

Enjoy the Cherry Temple Mocktail, a refreshing mix of ginger ale, grenadine, and fresh lime juice.…

Frozen Shirley Temple

Blended version of the Shirley Temple. Snow-cone texture, cherry flavour, crushed ice. Summer answer to the…

Easy Piña Colada Mocktail

Try this easy Piña Colada Mocktail, made with just 3 ingredients. Perfect for a refreshing non-alcoholic…

Hibiscus Spritz

Dried hibiscus flowers, lime, sparkling water. Deep magenta colour. The Dry January drink nobody saw coming.

Mocktails by style

Browse by the kind of drink you are in the mood for. Each style has its own page with recipes and full A-Z listing.

Virgin Classics

Virgin Mojito, Virgin Mary, Virgin Margarita. Direct swaps of the cocktails you know.

Fruit-Forward

Juice-based, berry, citrus, tropical. Mocktails built on fresh fruit.

Sparkling

Soda water, tonic, sparkling water bases. Fizzy and refreshing.

Coffee and Tea

Iced tea mocktails, coffee tonics, matcha, cold brews.

Spicy

Jalapeño, ginger, chili. Non-alcoholic drinks with real heat.

Frozen

Blended slushy summer drinks. Frozen Virgin Margaritas and more.

Punches

Batch-friendly mocktails for parties. Pitcher drinks.

Creamy

Coconut cream, milk, dessert-adjacent mocktails.

Mocktails by occasion

Built for specific moments: sober months, parenting, pregnancy, and being the reliable one who drove.

Dry January Mocktails

31 days, zero alcohol, proper drinks. Curated for the sober-curious month.

Pregnancy-Safe Mocktails

No alcohol, no raw egg, no unpasteurized dairy. Safe for all nine months.

Kids Mocktails

Family-friendly, colourful, fun. For birthdays and family dinners.

Designated Driver Drinks

Sophisticated alcohol-free drinks for the responsible one.

All mocktails A-Z

Every mocktail on Drink Lab, alphabetical. Drinks with hero photography first, then the complete text index below. Click any drink for the full recipe.

With photos

Adaptogenic Mushroom Mocktail

Affogato Mocktail

Agua Fresca (Hibiscus and Lime)

Arnold Palmer (Classic)

Arnold Palmer with Mint

Ashwagandha Calm

Autumn Sangria (Non-Alcoholic)

Basil Gimlet (Virgin)

Birthday Cake Mocktail

Blackberry Sage Fizz

Blue Lagoon Mocktail

Blueberry Lavender Lemonade

CBD-Free Calm Mocktail

Cherry Temple Mocktail

Chocolate Martini (Virgin)

Cinderella Mocktail

Cinderella Mocktail (Classic)

Classic Sunrise (Virgin)

Cranberry Apple Punch (Thanksgiving Punch)

Cranberry Rosemary Fizz

Cucumber Mint Cooler

Cucumber Rose Lemonade

Darth Vador Mocktail

Dirty Shirley (Virgin)

Dragonfruit Lemonade

Earl Grey Lemon Fizz

Easy Piña Colada Mocktail

Frosty Nog

Frozen Arnold Palmer

Frozen Mango Margarita (Virgin)

Frozen Shirley Temple

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Frozen Virgin Margarita Mocktail

Ginger Beer Mocktail

Ginger Pear Smash

Gingerbread Mocktail

Grapefruit Rosemary Spritz

Hibiscus Spritz

Honey Ginger Pear Fizz

Horchata Mocktail

Hot Chocolate Mocktail

Iced Chai Mocktail

Iced Maple Latte

Iced Vanilla Oat Cold Brew

Jasmine Green Tea Mojito

Kids’ Mocktail Sangria

Kombucha Spritz

Lassi Mocktail (Mango)

Layered Lychee Dream

Mango Chili Cooler

Maradona

Matcha Lemonade

Melon Ball Mocktail

Moscow Mule (Virgin) with Turmeric

Mulled Apple Cider (Non-Alcoholic)

Nada Colada

Peach Iced Tea Mocktail

Peach Melba Mocktail

Pineapple and Coconut Mocktail

Pomegranate Sunrise

Pumpkin Spice Mocktail Latte

Raspberry Lime Rickey

Rosemary Pomegranate Fizz

Roy Rogers (Classic)

Roy Rogers Mocktail

Shirley Temple (Classic)

Shirley Temple Mimosa

Shirley Temple Mocktail

Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail

Spiced Cranberry Fizz

Spicy Ginger Mint Mule

Strawberry Basil Smash

Strawberry Peach Spritzer

Sunrise Mocktail

Thyme Lemon Drop

Tropical Fruit Punch

Virgin Aperol Spritz

Virgin Bellini

Virgin Bloody Mary Mocktail

Virgin Cosmopolitan

Virgin Cosmopolitan Mocktail

Virgin Daiquiri

Virgin Eggnog

Virgin Espresso Martini

Virgin Lemon Drop

Virgin Limoncello Spritz

Virgin Margarita Mocktail

Virgin Mary (Classic Bloody Mary Mocktail)

Virgin Mojito

Virgin Mojito Recipe

Virgin Moscow Mule

Virgin Negroni

Virgin Paloma

Virgin Piña Colada (Classic)

Virgin Piña Colada Smoothie

Virgin Sangria (White)

Virgin Sea Breeze

Watermelon Mint Cooler

Watermelon Punch

Yuzu Honeyade

Complete A-Z list

How to make a great mocktail

Good mocktails follow the same rules as good cocktails. The alcohol is not what carries a drink; structure, balance, and technique are. Here are the things that separate a decent mocktail from a brilliant one.

Acid matters more than sweetness

Fresh citrus is the soul of most great mocktails. Start with a 1:2 acid-to-sweetener ratio, then adjust.

Carbonation replaces the bite

Soda, tonic, or sparkling lemonade adds the lift alcohol usually provides. Pour carbonated ingredients last, gently.

Ice is not filler

Big rocks for sipping, crushed for summer cups, standard cubes for shaken. The ice you use changes the drink.

The glass matters

A Virgin Piña Colada in a coffee mug is sad. A Virgin Mojito in a proper Collins glass is a drink.

Shake vs Stir

Citrus or cream goes in the shaker. Spirit-only mocktails (rare) get stirred. Same rules as cocktails.

Rim the glass

Salt for savoury mocktails, sugar for sweet, chili for spicy. 30 seconds that transforms the first sip.

Mocktail FAQ

What is a mocktail?

A mocktail is a cocktail without the alcohol. It uses the same techniques (shaking, stirring, muddling, layering) and the same attention to balance and flavor, but swaps the spirit for non-alcoholic alternatives like juice, cordial, soda, tea, or non-alcoholic spirits. A well-made mocktail is a proper drink, not a sad substitute.

Are mocktails healthier than cocktails?

Mocktails are usually lower in calories than cocktails because they skip the alcohol, which is energy-dense. But many mocktails use significant amounts of sugar syrup or fruit juice, so they can still be sugary. If you are watching calories, look for mocktails built on soda water, unsweetened tea, or fresh citrus with minimal added sugar.

Can I drink mocktails while pregnant?

Most mocktails are pregnancy-safe, but check the ingredients. Avoid mocktails with raw egg white, unpasteurized juice, or anything containing trace alcohol (some non-alcoholic spirits still contain up to 0.5% ABV). Our Pregnancy-Safe Mocktails collection filters to drinks that are clean across the board. When in doubt, check with your doctor.

What is Dry January?

Dry January is a 31-day alcohol-free challenge that started in the UK in 2013. Millions of people now do it each year to reset their drinking habits, lose a few kilos, sleep better, or just see what a sober month feels like. Mocktails make it easier: you still get to make yourself a proper drink, you just skip the alcohol. Our Dry January collection is updated every December with fresh picks.

What ingredients do I need for mocktails?

A basic mocktail bar needs: fresh citrus (lemons and limes), soda water, simple syrup (see our ratios guide), a few cordials (elderflower, grenadine), fresh herbs (mint, rosemary, basil), and fresh fruit for garnishes. That covers maybe 80% of mocktails. For more ambitious builds, add ginger beer, tonic water, coconut cream, fresh ginger, and a non-alcoholic spirit like Seedlip or Lyre’s.

Can kids drink mocktails?

Absolutely, most mocktails are kid-friendly. Just skip recipes that use non-alcoholic spirits (these can contain trace alcohol) or caffeine-heavy ingredients like espresso or strong tea. Our Kids Mocktails collection has already been filtered to the family-safe picks. Kids love the “fancy glass” experience; mocktails are the easiest way to include them in a dinner-party toast.