Mocktails are great alternatives for cocktails, especially for children, as they are non-alcoholic (1). Mocktails let you enjoy the crafty mixed taste of cocktails without the ill effects of alcohol. If you are looking for delicious mocktail recipes for kids, you have come just to the right place. In this post, we have rounded up some of the most delicious mocktails for you to prepare right at home.
15 Popular And Easy Mocktail Recipes For Children
Below are some simple and easy mocktail recipes free from zero-nutrient ingredients, like white sugar and soda (2) (3).
1. Watermelon slush
It is a hydrating and nutrient-rich drink perfect to beat the scorching heat in summers.
1 cup watermelon (deseeded and cubed) 2 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk 4-5 mint sprigs (chopped)
2. Rosemary blueberry smash
This flavorful bright-colored refreshing drink is an all-season favorite among children and teens.
1 cup fresh blueberries 3 rosemary sprigs 2tsp manuka honey 3tbsp fresh lemon juice ½ cup ice cubes
3. Shirley temple
It is a refreshingly flavorsome beverage with mild sweet and tangy cherry flavor.
1/2oz. cocktail cherry juice ¼ fl.oz. fresh lime juice 6oz. ginger ale ½ cup maraschino cherries (for garnish) ½ cup ice cubes
4. Strawberry lemonade
A delightful lemon-flavored drink usually served with summer salads and casseroles.
1 cup of ginger ale 1 cup of fresh lemonade 3 strawberries (finely chopped) 1 strawberry (thinly sliced, for garnish) ½ cup ice cubes
5. Non-alcoholic sangria
It is a vitamin and mineral-rich drink with refreshing natural citrus flavors.
1 cups grape juice 1tbsp lemon juice 1tbsp lime juice oz. canned apple juice concentrate (frozen and thawed) ½ orange (sliced) ½ lime (sliced) 1 apple (cored and chopped) 1 cup strawberries (sliced) 1 cup water
6. Pineapple orange mocktail
A mildly sweet, refreshing drink loaded with the goodness of vitamin C.
1 cup fresh pineapple juice 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1tsp honey 1tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped) 1 cup crushed ice
7. Bulldog buster
It is a delightful, mixed flavor drink with a punch of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors.
1 cup cranberry juice ½ cup pineapple juice ½ cup orange juice ¼ tsp ground ginger ½ cup ice cubes
8. Pina colada mocktail
It is an alcohol-free, healthy, and soul-satisfying alternative to the pina colada cocktail.
2 ripe bananas 1 cup fresh pineapple (diced) 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup coconut milk 2 cup ice cubes 2-3 pineapple wedges (thinly sliced, for garnish)
9. Spicy delicious mocktail
It is a sweet, spicy, and healthy drink for children across ages.
½ cup tomato juice (without seed) 5 ½ fl.oz. vegetable juice (with no salt) ½tsp Worcestershire sauce 1tbsp fresh lemon juice ¼ tsp sea salt 1tsp fresh dill (chopped) 1tsp dill pickle juice Dash of tabasco sauce or your favorite hot sauce ½ cup ice cubes
10. Watermelon Fresca
It is a hydrating and refreshing summer drink rich in potassium.
¼ cup ginger root (peeled and sliced) ¼ cup water 4 cup watermelon (peeled, deseeded, and cubed) 3-4 fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
11. Cranberry cooler
It is one of the micronutrient-rich, refreshing mocktail drinks for children and teens.
2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup maraschino cherry juice 1 cup orange juice 2tbsp lemon juice 2oz. ginger ale (chilled) 1 medium-sized orange (thinly sliced in circles)
12. Mint choco mocktail
Children and teens love this delectable mocktail drink for its chocolaty taste and minty flavor.
Low-fat or non-dairy chocolate and mint ice cream Coconut cream A handful of mixed nuts (finely chopped) ½ cup crushed ice 2tsp dark chocolate syrup (sugar-free)
13. Spicy cider
It is a customizable, tangy-spicy drink made up of apple and cinnamon.
2 cup apple juice or cider (mild cider) 1 orange (sliced into wheels) 2 cinnamon sticks 6 whole cloves
14. New year sunrise
It is a colorful, tasty, and quick-to-prepare mocktail drink for every age.
1 cup orange juice 2 cup homemade lemonade (sugar-free) 1 cup grenadine or cranberry juice cocktail concentrate 1 orange slice (thinly sliced wheel)
15. Georgia on my mind
It is a sweet, tangy, and fruity-flavored drink great for children across ages.
1 cup pureed peach 1 cup orange juice 1 cup water ½ cup almond milk ½ cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup agave syrup ¼ tsp vanilla bean extract ½ tsp ground cardamom
