Enjoy refreshing drinks on the patio or deck with Mom. But you don’t need alcohol to make them delicious! Mocktails are ingenious concoctions sans booze. These mocktail recipes are so creative and delicious, you won’t miss it!

Here’s a selection of a few of our favorite mocktail recipes to get you started. Some even use fresh herbs and veggies straight from the garden for a “wow” factor that will impress your guests!

1. Virgin Watermelon Mint Margarita

2. Blueberry Mojito Mocktail

3. Watermelon “Nojitos”

Here’s a different take on the mojito from Taste.com:

Virgin Watermelon Mint Margarita

Blueberry Mojito Mocktail

Watermelon “Nojitos”

4. Virgin White Peach Sangria

5. Honeydew, Cucumber, And Mint Soda

If you’ve got cucumbers in the garden, this mocktail, adapted from a Bon Appetit recipe, is a must-try!

Virgin White Peach Sangria

Honeydew, Cucumber, And Mint Soda

Creative Garnishes

Mint is the most popular garnish, but it’s not the only one you can try. Any of these herbs or flowers will spruce up your summer drinks— in the recipes above, or in a simple glass of old-fashioned lemonade!

  • LavenderRosemaryMintBasilOreganoThymeLemon VerbenaCilantro

Edible flowers also make great mocktail and cocktail garnishes. Consider flowers that enhance or complement the flavors of your mocktail, or just choose something that brightens up the beverage. If you didn’t grow the flowers yourself, though, be careful and make sure you get them from a reputable source, such as a farmers’ market.

Watermelon Ice Cubes – Two Ways

You need something to chill those fruity mocktails, and here are a couple of creative twists on plain ice cubes—plus they’re so easy to make, and it’s a way to use watermelons from the garden.

  • Chunk and Freeze Method. Simply chunk watermelon into ice cube-sized squares and freeze the chunks on a tray lined with wax paper or parchment paper. Once frozen, transfer them to freezer bags. When you need to chill a drink, grab a few and pour the drink over them. Then you’ve got a tasty snack in your drink afterward!Purée and Freeze Method. Chunk watermelon and drop into int a blender or food processor. Pour the liquid into ice cube trays and freeze. You can also add a sprig of mint to each cube for a lovely visual effect. Use the cubes for any of your summer cocktails!

These are some mocktail ideas that will get you started, but check around for other recipes because there are many out there that will make use of your garden harvest!

Freeze ’em!

Don’t feel like having a mocktail to drink? Invite friends over for Mocktail Pops! Freeze any one of the mocktails above in molds. Because there’s no alcohol, they’ll freeze properly.

Cheers!

Amber Kanuckel is a freelance writer from rural Ohio who loves all things outdoors. She specializes in home, garden, environmental, and green living topics.

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