Many cocktails are alcohol-based, so why not try making them without alcohol? Non-alcoholic cocktails can be a fun and delicious alternative to the traditional margarita and Bloody Mary, and you can even make them at home. So, you know the drill by now, right? Get your ingredients, get your booze, get your blender, get your ice, get your glasses, get your fancy bottle opener... because the best cocktails are made with fresh ingredients in the best environment, served in the best glassware. So, in today’s post we’ll teach you how to make some of our favorite non-alcoholic cocktails!

Pineapple-Orange Sherbert Punch

If you are looking to make a delicious non-alcoholic cocktail, why not use Hawaiian Punch? The original Hawaiian Punch was created in 1882 by W.C. Bradley, founder of the Hawaiian Punch Company, to make an easy-to-drink non-alcoholic beverage. The beverage was originally made with lemonade that was introduced in the early 1880s. Later, Hawaiian Punch was colorless and bitterness-free, thanks to the addition of pineapple juice.

Ingredients needed:

1 (48 oz) orange sherbet, softened

1 (46 oz) pineapple juice

7 cups of Hawaiian Punch

1 liter ginger ale

Steps to prepare:

  • Mix together the pineapple juice and orange sherbet in a big punch bowl until blended.

  • Then Top it with ginger ale and Hawaiian Punch.

  • Then use a ladle to serve.

 

Lainey Collum’s The NYC Special

Ingredients:

1 ounce of coffee syrup

1 ounce of sweetened condensed milk

4 ounces Coca-Cola

1 whole star anise pod for garnish (optional)

Steps to prepare:

  • Mixed the syrup and condensed milk in a cocktail shaker.

  • Next is to fill it with ice

  • After filling, you can now seal the shaker and shake for 10 to 15 seconds to chill.

  • Next is to Double-strain into a collins glass filled with cubes of fresh ice, then top it with the Coca-Cola.

  • Then gently stir it to integrate.

  • To serve, put the star anise on the foam to add design.

 

Beet Tonic Spritzer

This summer, I decided to try making cocktails with beet juice. It seemed like the perfect time to try it since there were so many varietals of beets coming into season. Beet Tonic Spritzer is a refreshing, fruity cocktail that is perfect for this time of year.

Ingredients:

beet juice 1 1/4 ounces

honey syrup 1 ounce

lemon juice 1/2 ounce

ginger beer 3/4 ounce

Tonic water

Orange peel

 

Steps to prepare:

  • The first step is to shake all the ingredients with ice.

  • Next is to double strain it over ice in a Collins glass.

  • Then top it with ginger beer and tonic water.

  • Next is to Stir it slightly and garnish it with orange peel.

  • Then you can now serve it

While the alcoholic appeal of a cocktail is undeniable, there is a lot more to a drink than just booze. Whether you have a taste for a tasty cocktail or a penchant for a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage, a good recipe for a drink will always be a great addition. Non-alcoholic cocktails are the latest trend in the drinks market.  Some people believe that they are healthier than alcoholic drinks, some taste better, and some are far more convenient.

Most people think of non-alcoholic cocktails as being bland and boring. But that’s not always the case. Non-alcoholic cocktails can be just as delicious, and they can also provide more than just flavors. With non-alcoholic drinks, you can lose weight, feel better, and have more energy—which means you can spend more time with friends and family and maybe even enjoy the occasional night out. So how about you? What do you think of non-alcoholic cocktails? Share your thoughts in the comment section.