As a healthy alternative to sugary drinks and traditional cocktails, mocktails have grown increasingly popular as a wellness trend. Made with a combination of fresh juices, herbs, and spices (and even superfood additions like adaptogens and antioxidants), mocktails are both delicious and nutritious. They provide a guilt-free alternative to traditional cocktails — allowing you to indulge in a tasty drink or outing with your friends — without sacrificing your health and fitness goals. Plus, with the arrival of warm weather and fresh new energy, mixing up a delicious and refreshing mocktail is the perfect way to kick off the spring season. And, let’s face it — after a long winter, we’re all eager to enjoy outdoor gatherings with friends and family!
Whether you’re hanging with friends and family, calling it quits on alcohol, or just looking for something tasty and refreshing to sip on, mocktails are the perfect booze-free beverage for any spring occasion!
Ahead, spring-inspired refreshing mocktail recipes that are easy to make and tasty to enjoy. Full of fresh fruits and flavorful seasonal herbs, get mixing and take advantage of all that’s in season!
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Refreshing Spring Mocktails For a Healthy & Flavorful Season
Made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, give these healthy spring mocktail recipes a try:
Strawberry Basil Spritzer
Low in sugar and calories, rich in antioxidants, and one of the best sources of vitamin C, strawberries are a seasonal spring favorite! They’re sweet, juicy, and the star ingredient in this Strawberry Basil Spritzer. Enjoy with fresh basil, a drizzle of honey, and a splash of zesty lemon.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- ¼ cup basil leaves
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 cup sparkling water or kombucha
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Directions:
Step #1: Combine fresh strawberries, basil, lemon juice, and optional sweetener in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step #2: Pour into a glass and top with sparkling water or kombucha.
Step #3: Top with optional ice and garnish with a sprig of basil.
Cucumber Lime Refresher
Made with crisp cucumber, refreshing lime, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey for a healthy booze-less beverage. And considering cucumbers are 96% water, this is the perfect hydrating drink to keep you cool, calm, and collected all season long!
Ingredients:
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1 cup sparkling water, coconut water, or kombucha
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Directions:
Step #1: Blend the cucumber and lime juice in a blender until smooth.
Step #2: Pour into a glass and top with sparkling water or kombucha. Stir until well cmbined.
Step #3: Add ice and an optional drizzle of honey. Garnish with lime wedge and serve!
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Grapefruit Rosemary Fizz
Rich in vitamin C, low in sugar, and bursting with antioxidants, this fizzy drink will be on repeat all spring! And thanks to ingredients like citrus and rosemary, not only is it tasty, but it’s also a great way to support your immune health.
Ingredients:
- 4 oz. fresh squeezed grapefruit juice (about 1 grapefruit)
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 cup sparkling water or kombucha
- 1-3 tsp honey, to taste
Directions:
Step #1: Mix grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and honey in a glass.
Step #2: Top with sparkling water and stir. Add ice, rosemary, and a grapefruit slice for garnish.
Peachy Ginger Fizz
This sweet and spicy beverage will have you buzzing with energy — no booze needed! Made with zesty ginger and juicy peaches, this healthy spring mocktail will curb your cravings, banish bloat, and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1-inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 cup sparkling water, kombucha, or coconut water
- 1-3 tsp honey (optional)
Directions:
Step #1: In a high-speed blender, blend the peaches, freshly grated ginger, lemon juice, and honey. Blend until smooth.
Step #2: Pour into a glass and top with sparkling water or liquid of choice. Add ice and a slice of peach for garnish.
Avocado Cucumber Cooler
This refreshing cucumber cooler recipe will have you wondering why you’ve yet to add avocado to your mocktail or smoothie! Rich in heart-healthy fats, high in fiber, and amazing for skin and brain health, avocado comes with a long list of health benefits. Blended alongside cucumber, lime, mint, and coconut water, this seasonal mocktail has the perfect flavor and texture!
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ lime, juiced
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- ¼ cup coconut water or coconut milk
- 1-3 tsp honey, to taste
Directions:
Step #1: In a high-speed blender, add the avocado, cucumber, lime juice, mint leaves, coconut water (or coconut milk), and honey. Blend until smooth and creamy. Option to blend with ice.
Step #2: Pour the mixture into a glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint and optional drizzle of honey.
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Pineapple Turmeric Tonic
This frozen mocktail is made with gut-healthy pineapple, anti-inflammatory turmeric, and creamy coconut. With a natural touch of sweetness from honey, it’s a refreshing and healthy beverage that can be enjoyed alongside breakfast, as a snack, or as a refreshing drink in the sunshine.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 tsp grated turmeric
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1-3 tsp honey, to taste
- Ice, as desired
Directions:
Step #1: Blend the pineapple, turmeric, coconut milk, and honey in a blender until smooth.
Step #2: Pour the mixture into a glass and garnish with a slice of pineapple. Serve and enjoy!
Blueberry Basil Blast
Abundant in the springtime, basil is an aromatic and anti-inflammatory herb that makes a fresh and flavorful addition to any mocktail recipe! Combined with antioxidant-rich blueberries, this low-sugar mocktail is naturally sweet, healthy, and will be loved by all.
Ingredients:
- 1 handful of fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 tsp raw honey (or a natural sweetener of your choice)
- Sparkling water, coconut water, or kombucha, to serve
- Ice
Directions:
Step #1: Combine fresh blueberries, basil, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth
Step #2: Pour into a glass and top with liquid of choice. Add ice and a sprig of basil for garnish.
Blackberry Lemonade
Lemonade is a warm-weather must-have, and we’re giving it a healthy twist. Made with seasonal blackberries, fresh lemon, and a drizzle of honey, this mocktail is nutritious and delicious!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1-3 tsp raw honey (or a natural sweetener of your choice)
- Sparkling water, coconut water, or kombucha, to serve
- Ice
Directions:
Step #1: Blend the blackberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and honey in a high-speed blender until smooth.
Step #2: Pour into a glass and top with sparkling water or kombucha.
Step #3: Add ice to serve and garnish with fresh blackberries.
Raise a Glass to Spring: Sip & Celebrate With Healthy Spring Mocktails
Low in sugar and made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, these mocktails can be enjoyed without guilt! Infused with fresh herbs and naturally sweetened with spring fruits and sweeteners like honey, these refreshing beverages are a much healthier alternative to traditional cocktails and sugary drinks. Whether you’re looking to avoid alcohol or simply want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, mocktails make for a tasty and healthy treat! Whip them up with ease and raise your glass to a healthy and happy spring.
