10 Delicious Mocktails to Sip this Summer
April 20, 2023
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Featured Image: Claire Hunt Photography
In case you’re hearing it here first: mocktails are in in 2023. For various reasons, 20-30-somethings have been exploring the art of mixology without mixing in the alcohol. It’s become a sort of trend to make something more elevated than plain old water when you aren’t wanting the feeling or taste of a true cocktail. And while we love all of the delicious cocktail options for the wedding bar, we think it’s great that mocktails are getting more attention on the menu. It’s thoughtful to include yummy & pretty non-alcoholic drinks on your wedding day for your guests who don’t drink alcohol. This way your spirit-free friends can still get the ‘gram worthy photo of a beautiful glass in hand with their perfectly done nails in front of your custom welcome sign. It’s also nice to have a fun beverage option to help you avoid a hangover when you & your guests just want to take a little break from the bar. With help from Seedlip & Instagram mixologist Join Jules, we’ve compiled a list of 10 mouth-watering mocktails you can be sipping this summer!
Photography: Claire Hunt Photography | Carter Rose Weddings
“Seedlip is on a mission to change the way the world drinks with the highest quality non-alcoholic options.” We found five refreshing, summertime mocktail recipes on Seedlip’s site that are mixed with their natural, plant based non-alcoholic spirits.
1. Pineapple Sour
The Pineapple Sour uses the Seedlip Garden non-alcoholic spirit to create a crisp, sour mocktail to transport you to your beach honeymoon a day or two early!
2. PaNOma
The PaNOma is a *twist* on a traditional Paloma (AKA grapefruit margarita). This more bitter-than-sweet summer mocktail uses the Seedlip Grove non-alcoholic spirit.
3. Honey Fizz
The Honey Fizz keeps things simple & sparkling this summer! Try this mocktail out with the Seedlip Grove non-alcoholic spirit.
4. CosNOpolitan
The CosNOpolitan is a sans-vodka spin on Carrie Bradshaw’s classic. Cosmos are the perfect summertime martini, and this one will leave you feeling clear with the Seedlip Grove non-alcoholic spirit.
5. Rhubarb Spritz
The Rhubarb Spritz gives that fruity taste of summer without being too sweet. This sparkler is created with Seedlip Grove non-alcoholic spirit.
Julianna McIntosh, known as Join Jules on Tik Tok and Instagram, took off by creating curated content of herself mixing up cocktail magic. Her colorful videos using chic glassware and dainty garnishes give us all the sipping wedding inspo we could wish for. Here are five more mouth-watering mocktails & their delicious recipes from some of the incredible demo videos she creates. Any of these bevs would be a great addition to your summertime bar menu!
6. Citrus Fizz
1 egg white
1/2 oz maple syrup
Splash of grenadine
1 oz lemon juice
2 oz orange Juice
Add to a shaker and use a hand frother to froth the ingredients with the egg white.
Add ice and shake!
Strain into a tall glass and top with soda water!
7. Raspberry & Cream
Muddle together
4 raspberries
1 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz raspberry syrup
Add Greek yogurt and add to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake.
Strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top with tonic water.
8. Blueberry Tonic
Add lemon juice, about 1/2 oz to a glass filled with your favorite ice.
Blend together 1/2 cup of blueberries with 1 cup water & strain.
Add about 1 oz of blueberry juice to glass.
Top with tonic!
9. Mocktail Colada
1 tbsp coconut cream
2 oz coconut water
1 oz orange juice
1 lime, juiced
1/2 oz banana syrup (equal parts water + sugar + half a banana)
Ice
Garnish: freshly grated nutmeg
10. Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini
Equal parts coffee or cold brew concentrate + sugar = on medium heat until sugar dissolves.
Double shot of espresso
3/4 oz coffee syrup
1/4 oz heavy cream
Splash of vanilla extract
Bonus: pinch of sea salt
Add to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake!
Strain into a chilled coupe glass & enjoy!
Here’s your official excuse to practice making these mocktails at home to taste test your favorites for the wedding day! Looking for cocktail inspo to elevate your bar menu now that you’ve gotten your non-alcoholic drinks nailed down? Check out our blog “Boozy Beverages Reimagined for your Wedding Celebration”. Cheers!
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