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3 Delicious Non-Alcoholic Summer Cocktails That Taste Just as Good

3 Delicious Non-Alcoholic Summer Cocktails That Taste Just as Good

Non-alcoholic cocktails deliver the same refreshing flavor punch as their boozy counterparts—and they're perfect for everyone, including kids. As a home bartender with years of experience mixing crowd-pleasers, I can vouch for these summer sippers.

Ah, summer: sultry weather, vacation vibes, and endless evenings in the backyard or park with friends. Elevate your gatherings with these easy, tasty alcohol-free cocktails. Cheers!

Shirley Temple

This American classic is a timeless favorite—time to give it a try.

  • 15 ml grenadine
  • 15 ml lime juice (or orange juice)
  • 200 ml ginger beer
  • ice cubes
  • you can brighten up the glasses with a slice of lemon or a maraschino cherry

Fill a shaker or large pitcher with ice cubes. Add grenadine, juice, and ginger beer. Stir well, pour into glasses, and serve chilled. Simple perfection.

Piña Colada – Piña Con Nada

Piña con nada means 'piña with nothing'—no alcohol, but all the tropical bliss of super summery ingredients.

  • 60 ml coconut cream
  • 125 ml pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon coconut flakes
  • crushed ice
  • you can brighten up the glasses with a slice of pineapple or a maraschino cherry

Blend crushed ice, pineapple juice, coconut flakes, and half the coconut cream until creamy. Pour into glasses and serve chilled—bonus points for humming Rupert Holmes' If You Like Piña Coladas.

Virgin Mojito

Our top pick: fresh, zesty, and a party starter even without the rum.

  • 8 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon cane sugar
  • lime slices
  • 25 ml lime juice
  • ice cubes
  • Sprite

Muddle mint leaves and sugar in a glass, add lime juice, fill with ice, then top with Sprite. Garnish with lime slices or a mint sprig—it's already a stunner.

Pssst, these recipes serve 1 large glass; scale up quantities for your group!