Refreshing Summer Mocktail Recipes to Beat the Heat

As the sun blazes and the days grow longer, there's nothing quite like a refreshing mocktail to quench your thirst and elevate your summer gatherings. Dive into a world of vibrant flavors with these ten summer mocktails, each crafted to bring a burst of sunshine to your glass.

From the zesty delight of a Virgin Mojito, bursting with fresh mint and lime, to the tropical allure of a Pineapple Coconut Cooler, these alcohol-free concoctions promise to be the life of the party. Savor the tangy notes of a Watermelon Basil Refresher, the sparkling joy of a Citrus Spritzer, or the exotic taste of a Mango Ginger Fizz.

Here are 10 summer moctail recipes for you to try:

1. SPARKLING PINEAPPLE MOJITO

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR A PINEAPPLE MOJITO MOCKTAIL

• 1/2 pineapple, cored

• 3 mint leaves (plus more for garnish)

• Juice of 3 limes (plus slices for garnish)

• 2 Quarts lime sparkling water

• Ice

See the full recipe here!

2. GRAPEFRUIT THYME MOCKTAIL

Ingredients

Thyme Syrup

• 200 g white cane sugar or granulated sugar

• 250 ml water

• 20 g fresh thyme sprigs

• 800 ml soda water cold (1 cup = 240 ml)

• 180 ml thyme syrup

• 320 ml grapefruit juice

• ice cubes

See the full recipe here!

3. ROSE LEMON SPRITZER

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons rose water * optional

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 1/2-2 ounces vodka omit to make a mocktail!

• 1-2 tablespoon honey or to taste (use agave if vegan)

• a few drops of blood orange or pomegranate juice for color (optional)

• 3/4 cup sparkling water or more to taste

• fresh roses for garnish (optional)

See the full recipe here!

4. VIRGIN STRAWBERRY CUCUMBER MOJITO

Ingredients

• 2 large strawberries, sliced

• 10 fresh mint leaves

• 2 slices cucumber, peeled

• 1-2 lime wedges

• 1 tsp maple syrup, or sweetener of choice. Add more if you like it sweeter.

• 1 can lime sparkling water

See the full recipe here!

5. VANILLA PLUM SHRUB

Ingredients

• 6 plums, pitted and roughly chopped

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped, pod reserved

• 1 cup apple cider vinegar, unfiltered

• 12-20 ounces club soda

See the full recipe here!

6. MANGO MULE

Ingredients

• 1 ripe mango

• 1 lime, juiced

• 6-8 leaves of fresh mint

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 cup ginger ale

• ice cubes

See the full recipe here!

7. CANTALOUPE MOJITO

Ingredients

• 1/2 ripe cantaloupe, peels and seeds removed, and cut in to cubes

• 4 limes

• 8 ounces rum , omit for Cantaloupe Mint Sparkler

• 4 teaspoons maple syrup

• 40 mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

• 2 cups sparkling water

• Ice

See the full recipe here!

8. PINEAPPLE GINGER KOMBUCHA

Ingredients

• pineapple juice

• lemon juice

• maple syrup

• a lemon

• ginger-flavoured store-bought kombucha

• orange liqueur: like Triple Sec or Gran Marnier (optional. Skip to keep this drink non-alcoholic.)

• rosemary: fresh, to rim the glass and for garnish

• cane sugar: or granulated sugar (to rim the glass)

See the full recipe here!

9. KIWI MOJITO

Ingredients

• Kiwi, chopped- 2 nos

• Lemon- 1 big

• Mint leaves- few springs

• Honey- 2-3 tablespoons

• Soda water- 300ml-2 nos

• Ice cubes- as required
  

See the full recipe here!

10. BLUEBERRY GINGER COOLER

Ingredients

• 1 liter water

• 1.25 cups fresh blueberries

• 1 heaping tablespoon grated ginger

• 4-5 tablespoons sugar or adjust to taste

See the full recipe here!

Whether you're lounging by the pool or hosting a backyard BBQ, these mocktails are the perfect companions for a delightful and invigorating summer experience.