Mocktails are a great way to enjoy a party or social gathering as they are non-alcoholic mixed drinks. If you are the designated driver, pregnant, or trying to reduce your alcohol consumption, mocktails are a great way to stay sober while enjoying a night out.

The term "mocktail" is a blend of the words "mock" and "cocktail." Mocktails are often made with fruit juices, sparkling water, and herbs or spices. They can be sweet, sour, or bitter and can be served with various garnishes. They keep you hydrated while experimenting with new flavors. There are endless possibilities when it comes to mocktails, so you can always find something new to try.

Some popular mocktail recipes include:

• The Virgin Mary: This mocktail uses tomato juice, lime juice, and Worcestershire sauce. It is often garnished with a celery stalk.
• The Shirley Temple: A sweet fruity drink with ginger ale, grenadine, and a cherry.
• The Mocktail Margarita: This mocktail is made with lime juice, agave nectar, and sparkling water. It is often garnished with a lime wedge.
• The Roy Rogers: Made with ginger ale, cola, and a lime wedge.
• The Fuzzy Navel: Equal parts orange juice, peach nectar, and grenadine.
• The Moscow Mule: A classic mocktail using ginger beer, lime juice, and mint. It is often served in a copper mug.

If you are looking for a more adventurous mocktail, you can try one of these recipes:

• The Hibiscus Cooler: This mocktail is made with hibiscus tea, lime juice, and sparkling water. It is often garnished with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint.
• The Watermelon Basil Smash: Perfect for summer picnics using watermelon juice, basil leaves, lime juice, and sparkling water. It is often garnished with a basil leaf.
• The Pineapple Ginger Spritzer: This mocktail is made with pineapple juice, ginger ale, and lime juice. It is often garnished with a pineapple wedge.

Here is a recipe for a simple and delicious Sangria Mocktail:

• 1 orange, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 lemon, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 lime, sliced 1/8-inch thick
• 2 medium apples, cored and chopped
• 3 cups red grape juice
• 1 cup white grape juice
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 (25 7/16-ounce) bottle of sparkling apple cider or plain seltzer

1. Layer half of the orange, lemon, lime slices, and chopped apples in the bottom of a 4-quart glass pitcher. Repeat with the remaining fruit to create a second layer.
2. Pour in the grape juices, orange, lemon, and lime juices. Use a long spoon or sturdy skewer to gently stir until well-mixed. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Add the sparkling cider to the pitcher when ready to serve. Stir gently and serve over ice.

This drink can be made in advance and stored in the fridge. It can easily be doubled or tripled when entertaining a crowd. Mocktails are perfect for cocktail parties, picnics, kids' parties, summer brunches, weddings, and impromptu get-togethers.