About Best Mocktail RecipesHi, I’m so glad you’re here!
This whole thing started when I had the idea to give up drinking.
Here’s how it actually went. Over about a year, I gave myself weekly challenges. One week was no carbs. Another week was no sugar. Then a few days of water fasting only, then intermittent fasting. I wasn’t doing it for any big reason. I just wanted to find out: can I do it?
Then I tried no alcohol, and that one stuck.
Three weeks after I stopped, we went on a cruise. Of course, we’d already bought the drink package. 😅 I had only 5 drinks that whole cruise, and I haven’t had one since!
Why I built this site ↓Why I built this site
Honestly? I built this resource for me. Once I stopped drinking, I wanted drinks that felt special. I didn’t want to stand around holding a sugary soda or a watered-down juice while everyone else had something fun. If it helps you too, that’s great!
So everything here is alcohol-free, and it’s set up so you can find something fast:
- By flavor: citrus, berry, creamy, tropical, spiced, and more
- By season: summer coolers, cozy fall drinks, holiday sips
- By ingredient: use the mint, peaches, or cranberries you already have
- At a bar: see What to Order at a Bar for drinks any bartender can make
- At a soda shop: my newest obsession, Dirty Soda Recipes
Everyone deserves a great drink
Whatever your reason for skipping the alcohol tonight, forever, or anywhere in between, you deserve a delicious, exciting drink in your glass. Some of the reasons people end up here:
- Feeling healthier: you get all the flavor without alcohol’s empty calories.
- Expecting a baby: congratulations! Toast life’s new beginnings with something fresh.
- Designated driver: you’re keeping everyone safe, so you get something better than flat soda.
- Medications: some just don’t mix with alcohol, and that doesn’t mean you miss the fun.
- Living sober: you can celebrate the big moments with friends and family and still feel part of it.
- Dietary needs: fresh fruit, herbs, and alcohol-free swaps work for almost everyone.
And forget the idea that mocktails are boring! Tangy, sweet, spicy, refreshing, creamy… it’s a flavor playground. If you love the art of making a drink, mocktails are a blank canvas. Play with herbs, spices, fruit, and syrups until you find your signature drink.
No judgment here
I know what it feels like to be judged, so I promise no judgment or side-eye looks here. Maybe you need an afternoon pick-me-up, something special for a celebration, or a fun alternative at a party. Either way, I’m here to help you find your perfect drink.
So raise your glass (your mocktail glass, that is!) and toast to inclusivity, celebration, and a truly delicious drink. Cheers! 🥂
