Fine Tune Your Mixing Skills, Even if There is No Alcohol Involved! 10 Famous Mocktail Recipes That Everyone Should Know (2020)

Gone are the days when we used to welcome the invitees with Thandai Sarbat or cold drinks. Now, modern homemakers have found a better way to welcome their guest, and it’s certainly the vivid and vibrant mocktails. Mocktails like Shirley Temple and Virgin Mary have been the star attractions of menus of bars and restaurants for decades, but what about bringing these stars to your kitchen? This write-up will help you make some of the most exotic and delicious mocktails right at your kitchen with some expert tips. Create your collection of house-made drinks to surprise the guests as well as your family members.

Before we share some of the most famous and easy-to-prepare mocktails around the world and you become busy with their recipes, let’s discover what makes mocktails so popular these days.

The best part of mocktail is surely is acceptability to all. There are a large number of people who don’t like to indulge in alcohol and avoid anything that even contains alcohol. On many occasions, people opt for alcohol-free phases like the pregnant women, designated drivers, patients on antibiotics and many more. When you have someone from such clans, it is best to offer them non-alcoholic alternatives while others are sipping the alcoholic versions. If you put this in a simple sentence, then it reads “Mocktails are for everyone”.

When you have thrown a house-warming party or a get-together for college friends, expect a mixed crowd. Some of your guests will be ardent followers of alcoholic drinks while many others will prefer to maintain a safe distance from alcoholic beverages. It is not right to force the teetotallers to join the other group just because you think they might be feeling left out. Mocktails can be your saviour. Even if there are teenagers among the invitees, you can serve them mocktails as teenagers are too old for fruit juice but too young for vodka or wine. So, mocktail preparations can help you to create a more inclusive ambience.

If you ask people what attracts them to order that glass of mocktail, the answer will inevitably include two words – the look and the taste. Mocktails are simply the blend of several types of syrups, beverages and fruit juices. So, there is no wonder why they come in such vibrant hues. A single glance to a glass of mocktail is enough to evoke a craving for them. Adding to their beauty, they taste great too. Mocktails can be customised very easily which means you can create your concoction just by manipulating the number of ingredients. It is not that easy to create your favourite drink with an alcoholic beverage, but it’s really simple with mocktails.

Finally, the time has come to share the recipes of 10 famous mocktails across the globe with you. Each of these recipes can be tried at home and it doesn’t involve even hefty kitchen equipment to prepare them. Take a look and be ready to surprise your friends and family with amazing mocktails.

At nearly any bar or restaurant in your locality, you will be able to place an order for Shirley Temple. This mocktail is a hot favourite ranging from kids to adults. This semi-sweetened beauty in light pink is made majorly of soda. Shirley Temple is a wonderful makeover for your old-fashioned soda.

What can be better than sipping from cool and refreshing Lime Rickey during the summer days! Beat the heat with the refreshing, but not so sweet taste of this traditional mocktail. This concoction is a stimulating blend of lime juice, seltzer and simple syrup. To enhance the taste, try to use freshly squeezed lime juice for Lime Rickey.

Another famous mocktail that will grab your attention instantly with its name and fame is Sex On The Beach. This non-alcoholic drink is a scintillating mixture of orange, peach and cranberry which is a perfect way to freshen up on a sunny day on the beach.

Everyone loves Margarita for its refreshing taste and soothing look. There are very few cocktails as refreshing as Margarita. If you are a teetotaller, then you can try the non-alcoholic version, the Virgin Margarita mocktail.

One of the most celebrated mocktails around the globe is the Virgin Mary. This concoction can be sipped any time of the day to give your body a good number of vitamins and spices just like the Bloody Mary except the vodka. There are plenty of ways to build your recipe with the Virgin Mary.

Just like its name, Sweet Sunrise is an extraordinary mocktail to start your day with a sumptuous breakfast or Sunday brunch. If you like the tangy-sweet taste, then you are going to love Sweet Sunrise. The recipe is simple but superb.

Who doesn’t love the beautiful Disney Princess, Cinderella? Just like the princess, its namesake is equally charming with a dash of innocence. This non-alcoholic beverage doesn’t evoke any sense of guilt. So, you can try it anytime you want.

Made of fresh rosemary, grapes, lavender soda and lemonade, Preggie Provence is a wonderful choice for any summer or spring party. This drink is particularly known for its uplifting floral flavour.

Just like its twin version Shirley Temple, Shirley Ginger is another refreshing mocktail to lift your mood instantly. This light pink concoction is mainly crafted of ginger beer and club soda. Ingredients are few and it takes to prepare this amazing mocktail.

Undeniably one of the best non-alcoholic beverages in the world is Arnold Palmer. This hassle-free mocktail can be made easily with simple ingredients like iced tea and lemonade. This refreshing drink got its name from the famous golfer and it tickles our taste buds with its refreshing taste.

It is not just enough to make those colourful and refreshing mocktails. It is equally important to garnish them with love and serve them with care. Here are few tips to spice up the recipe.

Don’t serve mocktails in plain glasses. Take out the beautiful glassware you have. Choose slender, tall or martini glass to serve the drink. Depending on the occasion, you can choose different types of glasses for different mocktails. A marvellous presentation is important to serve these beautiful recipes.

After you have prepared the concoction, don’t just serve them without any garnishing. You can add slices of fruits or add colourful straws to make every glass special. Cherry, pineapple, lemon wheel, mint leaves are few of the most common garnishing ingredients.

While following the mocktail recipes, pay attention to the words – ‘shake’ and ‘stir’. Don’t mix them up. Every recipe tastes its best when you follow the actual procedure. Some recipes need rigorous shaking while others are just fine with a little stirring. This enhances the taste of each mocktail recipe.