Social occasions can be a little tough and pretty dull when you are staying off the booze. The thought of sipping on Coke all night, while being asked why you are not drinking is enough to make anyone stay at home. But avoiding alcohol doesn't have to mean banishing flavour.
We've put together 20 of our favourite virgin cocktails, that have all the pizazz of a regular cocktail, just without the liquor and impending morning of regret...
So whether you're the designated driver, on a health boost, expecting a tiny person or just don't enjoy drinking alcohol, then you *have* to try these recipes.
1. Summer Berry Punch
The perfect drink for summer barbecues, picnics and parties. This berry punch is a delicious blend of strawberries, pineapple, lemons and ginger ale. All you need to do is blend the ingredients together and serve over ice. You're going to need to make a whole jug of this stuff, it will go fast.
Here'e the full recipe.
2. Raspberry Lemonade
Made with fresh raspberries, freshly squeezed lemons and the zero calorie sweeteners, this non alcoholic bevvy taste so good, and is basically guilt free.
Here's how it's made.
3. Blackberry Mint Spritzer
This blackberry mint spritzer taste good, looks fancy and is super easy to make. Kinda like a mojito, minus the hangover.
Check out the recipe.
4. Watermelon Mojito Mocktail
The taste of summer, no matter the weather. The mint and lime pair perfectly with the sweet, juicy watermelon. Cheers!
Here's how it's done.
5. Grilled Pineapple Lime Mocktail
So delicious, so so delicious. The addition of the grilled pineapple makes this mocktail oh so yummy.
Check out how it's done.
6. Moscow Mule Mocktail
Ginger beer, lime juice and club soda. This drink takes minutes to make and seconds to drink.
Here's the recipe.
7. Non-Alcoholic Juicy Julep
Pineapple, orange and lime juices all come together to make this delicious non-alcoholic version of one of our favorite cocktails.
Here's how it's done.
8. Tropical Twisters Mocktails
The perfect mocktail for a girls night in. This fun and fruity cocktail is sure to go down a treat with everyone.
Here's how it's made.
9. Spiced Punch
Filled with lots of citrus flavours and warm spices, this mocktail is sure to be a firm favourite with everyone. Serve it in cute little bottles to add a special touch.
Check out how it's made.
10. The Cranberry Cutie Mocktail
No alcohol, doesn't mean no fun. This mocktail even has a sugared rim. Lime soda, cranberry juice and clementines make this one hell of a drink. YUM!
Here's the recipe.
11. Blackberry Lemon Mocktail
Simple, tangy and very refreshing.
Check out the recipe.
12. Banana Pina Colada
If you like pina colada... which we do, we really do. Then this mocktail is for you. All the goodness of the popular drink, without the bad bits.
Here's how it's done.
13. Pomegranate Mocktail
Pomegranate is good, but it's even better in this mocktail.
Check out the recipe.
14. Sangria Mocktail
This fabulously easy drink can be thrown together in a few minutes. It might even be better than alcoholic sangria.
Here's how it's done.
15. Elderflower Blueberry Lime Virgin Cocktail
Elderflower and blueberries = YUM
Here's the recipe.
16. Shirley Temple
There’s a reason this drink is so famous. It's just SO good!
Check out the recipe.
17. Virgin Ginger Mimosas
A little bit of sweetness from fresh orange juice combined with something bubbly, and my something bubbly, we mean sparkling water.
Check out the recipe here.
18. Peach Mocktail
Go out and get some peaches you are going to have to make this recipe.
Here's the recipe.
19. Fake Strawberry Champagne
Like champagne, but not champagne. Yet still really good. Trust us.
Here's the recipe.
20. Virgin Raspberry and Rhubarb Bellini
Looks good, tastes better.
Here's the recipe.
What's your favourite mocktail? Tweet us @SofeminineUK
This article was written by Tolani Shoneye. Tweet her @tolly_t
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