5 Delicious Summer Mocktails

The ultimate list of refreshing, healthy mocktail recipes for Cinco de Mayo and all of the sunny months ahead!

I love a refreshing, healthy mocktail and these are perfect for summer dinner parties, celebrations and patio sipping. Starting off with Cinco de Mayo, if I was going to purchase one bottle of non-alcoholic spirits to make drinks with this summer it would be tequila. You'll see it listed in many recipes below and this one by Free Spirits is my top pick. I reviewed 10 other tequilas and this one is just the best. Cheers!

Frozen Paloma Mocktails (Makes 2):

• 6 oz ruby red grapefruit juice ice cubes - freeze the night before

• 5 oz n/a tequila

• 1.5 oz lime juice 

• 1 oz agave 

• 2 oz grapefruit soda 

Instructions:

• Freeze your juice in an ice cube tray the night before - this prevents the drink from being too watered down. Blend all five ingredients together until smooth. Depending on your preference you may need to add a little extra ice. I serve with a tajin rim and slice of lime or grapefruit.

Habanero Coconut Margarita:

• 1 oz lime juice

• 2 slices habanero pepper

• .75 oz coconut cream

• 2 oz coconut milk 

• 2 oz n/a tequila

Instructions:

• In a cocktail shaker muddle the first 2 ingredients together. Add ice, remaining ingredients and shake vigorously. Serve in a rocks glass with fresh ice.

  
  

"Trick Me" Scratch Margarita:

• 2.5 oz n/a tequila (highly recommend this one, it may not taste as good with another brand)

• 1 oz fresh lime juice 

• .75 oz hot agave

• .5 oz fresh oj (not store bought if possible, this will help smooth out the flavors) 

• Optional: coarse salt rim 

Instructions:

• In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add all ingredients and shake vigorously. Serve in a rocks glass with fresh ice, optional salt rim.

World's Best Mojito Mocktail:

• 1/2 lime cut up

• 4-5 mint leaves 

• .75 oz lime zest syrup (recipe)

• Club soda  Instructions:

• In a tumbler add your lime and mint and gently muddle. Fill with pebble ice and top with syrup and soda. Watch this full recipe here.

Dragonfruit Ranch Water

• 1 bottle Topo Chico, half poured out

• 2 oz n/a tequila

• 2 oz dragonfruit syrup

• 1 oz lime juice

Instructions:

• Pour out half the soda and then slowly add in the other ingredients. Pour the lime very slowly - the citric acid can bubble over quickly.