Delightful Mocktail Creations: 5 Irresistible Recipes to Savor

Drink menus can be enticing, even if you’ve been avoiding alcohol for years. It’s not necessarily about wanting the booze, but how appealing those drinks can look and sound. The good news is that innovative, delicious, alcohol-free beverages are increasingly featured on menus. I was thrilled to see a dedicated mocktail menu at a widely-recognized chain restaurant, prominently shown on the tables. Discovering a mocktail menu you’ll enjoy is becoming simpler, but crafting stunning drinks at home is the most surefire way to impress.

We’ve compiled five seasonal, alcohol-free drinks that are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. This mocktail menu celebrates all the delightful tastes of July!

TL;DR: Crafting Your Perfect Mocktail Menu

• Embrace flavor without the alcohol with 5 creative mocktails inspired by July.
• Incorporate seasonal ingredients like mango, avocado, and chocolate.
• Create a mocktail menu that stands up to any bar’s selection.
• Includes tropical, spicy, sweet, and healthier options.
• Ideal for summer picnics, barbecues, brunches, or cozy nights in.

Explore these favorites:
🍍 Freeze A Colada
🏜️ The Desert Saint
🥤 The Choco-Latte Sundae Smash
🥤 The Sugar-Smart Choco-Latte Smash
🥑🌿 Avocado Mojito Verde

What’s Trending This Month

July is rich with food and drink-related holidays, providing great inspiration for your mocktail menu. It’s National Melon Month, Peach Month, Blueberry Month, Grilling Month, and Ice Cream Month. These themes can really spark creativity in your drink-making. While there are also recognized celebrations for baked beans, eggplant, and lasagna this month, we’ve chosen to leave those off our drink menu. However, they can still be enjoyed alongside these refreshing beverages.

Keep these celebrations in mind while designing your mocktail menu:

• Garlic Month
• Melon Month
• National Blueberries Month
• National Grilling Month
• National Horseradish Month
• National Ice Cream Month
• National July Belongs to Berries Month
• National Peach Month
• National Picnic Month
• National Watermelon Month
• Nectarine Month
• Chocolate Day – July 7
• Coca Cola Day – July 8
• National (Virgin) Pina Colada Day – July 10
• National (Virgin) Mojito Day – July 11
• National Rainier Cherries Day – July 11
• National (Virgin) Daiquiri Day – July 20, 2025 (Third Sunday in July)
• National Ice Cream Day – July 20, 2025 (Third Sunday in July)
• National Ice Cream Soda Day – July 20
• National Lollipop Day – July 20
• Mango Day – July 22
• National Vanilla Ice Cream Day – July 23
• Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day – July 23
• National Hot Fudge Sundae Day – July 25
• National Coffee Milkshake Day – July 26
• National Milk Chocolate Day – July 28
• National Cheesecake Day – July 30
• Cotton Candy Day – July 31
• National Avocado Day – July 31

🍍 Freeze A Colada

(Frozen + Fresh + Sweet)

This creamy, tropical mocktail is like a getaway in a glass—no travel or hangover needed! It’s easy to make enough for everyone, ensuring that both kids and adults will keep coming back for more!

Want a fun twist on this drink? Leave out the coconut water and turn it into a fresh, fruity sorbet that will make everyone scrape their bowls clean so fast, you’ll find yourself rushing to replenish your ingredients!

🥭 Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
• ½ cup sweetened condensed coconut milk (or adjust to your taste)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• ¼–½ cup cold water or coconut water (adjust to preferred blending thickness)
• Optional: a pinch of salt for flavor enhancement
• Optional garnish: pineapple wedge, lime slice, shredded coconut

Instructions:

1. Blend It Up: In a powerful blender, combine the frozen pineapple, frozen mango, sweetened condensed coconut milk, lime juice, and ¼ cup of water or coconut water.
2. Adjust as Needed: Blend until smooth and creamy. If the texture is too thick, add additional liquid bit by bit until it’s just right.
3. Taste Test: Sample the blend and make any adjustments. If you want more tang, add more lime juice; for sweetness, drizzle in extra condensed coconut milk.
4. Serve: Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge or lime slice for a tropical touch.

Food Pairing:
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Grilled Pineapple & Halloumi Salad, Thai Coconut Curry, and Tropical Tres Leches Cake

🏜️ The Desert Saint

(Savory • Spicy • Briny • Bold)

Absolutely! Let’s transform the bold essence of a Desperado cocktail into a fantastic non-alcoholic version that still packs a flavorful punch. We’re all about those salty, spicy, and umami flavors to craft a distinctive alcohol-free drink reminiscent of a Desperado. Imagine a blend of Bloody Mary and a dirty martini with a hint of desert inspiration.

Integrating vibrant, intense flavors into your mocktail options isn’t just about savoring different tastes. It’s also a great method to enjoy a drink without alcohol, stimulating your senses and elevating your mood sans the effects of booze. Your brain will enthusiastically respond: “YES! More, please!” without the usual addictive risks of alcohol.

🧄 Ingredients:

• 2 oz non-alcoholic tequila (try Lyre’s Agave Blanco or Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative)
• ½ oz non-alcoholic dry vermouth (such as Lyre’s Apéritif Dry, or refer to the homemade version below)
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• ½ oz green olive brine
• 1 tsp prepared horseradish
• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated (or ¼ tsp garlic paste)
• Pinch of sea salt
• Crack of black pepper
• Optional: 2 dashes of hot sauce or a slice of fresh jalapeño for some spice
• Optional garnish: lime wheel, stuffed olive, pickled jalapeño, or mini pepper skewer

Instructions:

1. Muddle the garlic + horseradish:
   In a shaker, combine the grated garlic, horseradish, salt, and pepper. Stir in the lime juice and olive brine to mix and soften the garlic flavor.
2. Add liquids + ice:
   Introduce the non-alcoholic tequila and vermouth. Add ice, then shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds.
3. Strain and serve:
   Double strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass (serve it straight or on a large ice cube).
4. Garnish like a rebel:
   For a salty rim, go for it! Otherwise, add an olive or jalapeño for an extra kick.

🧪 DIY Non-Alcoholic Vermouth (Optional):

If you don’t have non-alcoholic vermouth, here’s a quick homemade recipe to achieve that herbal bitterness:

• ¼ cup brewed chamomile or green tea (cooled)
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar
• ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary (steeped in the tea)
• ½ tsp orange peel zest
• Pinch of salt

Allow the herbs to steep in the tea for 10–15 minutes, strain, and refrigerate. Use ½ oz as a substitute for vermouth.

🔥 Pro Tip:

Thinking of making this for a brunch or a desert-themed dinner party? Multiply the recipe by 4, mix with ice, and strain into a pitcher. Guests can serve themselves over ice and garnish as they wish.

Food Pairing: Cheese & Jalapeño Tamales, Paprika-Spiced Sweet Potato Fries, Lemon & Olive Oil Cake

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🥤 The Choco-Latte Sundae Smash

(Sweet + Frosty + Smooth)

July is a delightful month filled with indulgent treats such as berries, ice cream, chocolate, and cheesecake. Whether it’s a dream for dentists or a challenge for those watching their sugar, it’s agreed that an occasional indulgence is worth it. The third week of July is filled with sugary festivities, giving us the inspiration to create this drink option!

The Choco-Latte Sundae Smash is a delightful blend of peanut butter, chocolate, and coffee, celebrating every sweet holiday of the month. It was inspired by Peanut Butter & Chocolate Day, National Hot Fudge Sundae Day, National Coffee Milkshake Day, and National Milk Chocolate Day. Additionally, there’s an alternate recipe below for those monitoring their sugar intake!

🍦 Ingredients (makes 2 epic servings):

For the Milkshake:

• 2 cups coffee ice cream (or vanilla + 1 tsp instant espresso)
• ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• ¼ cup milk chocolate chips, melted
• 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
• 1 tbsp hot fudge sauce
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt (it enhances the flavor)

For Topping:

• Whipped cream
• Hot fudge drizzle
• Crushed milk chocolate

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• Chocolate shavings
• Mini peanut butter cups or chopped peanuts
• Optional: Coffee beans or chocolate-covered espresso beans for decoration
• Optional: A cherry on top, since it’s a sundae!

Instructions:

1. Prepare the swirl: Drizzle hot fudge inside your glasses or mugs.
2. Mix the shake: In a blender, combine ice cream, milk, melted chocolate, peanut butter, hot fudge, vanilla, and salt. Blend until creamy.
3. Pour & stack: Fill your glasses with the shake. Add whipped cream, more hot fudge, and your favorite toppings.
4. Enjoy: Use both a straw and a spoon, as it’s thick and delicious!

🥤 The Sugar-Smart Choco-Latte Smash




Enjoy a low-sugar, diabetic-friendly treat that’s full of flavors like peanut butter, chocolate, and coffee.

✅ Ingredient Swaps:

• Regular ice cream → Low-carb or no-sugar-added ice cream
• Milk chocolate → Lily’s or ChocZero sugar-free milk chocolate
• Sweeteners → Stevia, monk fruit, or allulose
• Dairy milk → Unsweetened almond or macadamia milk
• Toppings → Crushed peanuts, cacao nibs, or sugar-free chocolate drizzle

🍦 Ingredients (makes 2 servings):

For the Milkshake:

• 2 cups low-carb coffee or vanilla ice cream (like Enlightened, Rebel, or homemade)
• ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ¼ cup sugar-free milk chocolate chips, melted (such as Lily’s or ChocZero)
• 1½ tbsp natural no-sugar-added peanut butter
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: ½ tsp instant espresso powder for extra coffee flavor
• Optional: A few drops of liquid stevia or monk fruit, to taste

For Toppings:

• Whipped cream made from heavy or coconut cream + stevia
• Sugar-free hot fudge drizzle (ChocZero is a good option)
• Chopped peanuts, cacao nibs, or sugar-free mini peanut butter cups (like ChocZero)
• Optional: Shaved sugar-free chocolate or cinnamon for decoration

Instructions:

1. Chill your glasses to keep the milkshake cold.
2. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or double boiler.
3. Blend ice cream, almond milk, peanut butter, melted chocolate, vanilla, salt, and optional espresso powder until smooth.
4. Adjust sweetness with stevia or monk fruit, if needed.
5. Pour into glasses, add whipped cream, and top with your favorite toppings.

Food Pairing: Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Mini Avocado Deviled Eggs, Peanut Mole Chicken Flatbread

🥑🌿 Avocado Mojito Verde

(Creamy + Citrusy + Herbaceous)




This unique mocktail is perfect for brunch, taco night, or impressing friends who love avocado. It’s a delightful mix of mojito and avocado lime cooler, 100% refreshing, and non-alcoholic. You can enhance it with cucumber juice, rim your glass with Tajin or chili-lime salt, or use kombucha for added probiotics!

🍃 Ingredients (Makes 2 servings):

• ½ ripe avocado
• 1 cup cold sparkling water or lime-flavored soda water
• Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tbsp)
• 1 tbsp honey, agave, or monk fruit syrup (to taste)
• 8–10 fresh mint leaves
• 3–4 fresh basil leaves (optional but adds depth)
• Pinch of sea salt
• Ice for serving
• Optional: 1–2 thin slices of jalapeño for heat
• Garnish: mint sprig, lime wheel, or avocado slice on a pick

Instructions:

1. Muddle the herbs: Combine mint and basil with lime juice, sweetener, and salt in a shaker until fragrant.
2. Blend: Add avocado and ½ cup sparkling water, blending until smooth.
3. Assemble the drink: Fill two glasses with ice, pour in the avocado mixture, and add the rest of the sparkling water.
4. Garnish: Top with a sprig of mint, lime wheel, or avocado cubes on a skewer.

Food Pairing: Charred Corn Salad with Feta & Lime, Zucchini Noodles with Cilantro-Pistachio Pesto, or Coconut-Lime Chia Pudding

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