Non-alcoholic cocktails: recipes and tips

A great alternative to the classic Caipirinha is the Ipanema. Instead of cachaça, it is made with passion fruit juice and ginger ale.

Ipanema recipe (printable view).

What are non-alcoholic cocktails called?

Who says cocktails always have to contain alcohol? Non-alcoholic drinks are called mocktails. If you prefer non-alcoholic drinks but still want to enjoy a special beverage, you've come to the right place with our recipes.

How do you make non-alcoholic cocktails?

Consider when the cocktail will be served. Should it be an aperitif? Or a dessert? Cocktails with chocolate or coffee, for example, are particularly suitable in this case.

Homemade lemonade is also quick and easy to make – for example, with pineapple juice and coconut, or with passion fruit, orange, and lemon. Or why not prepare a refreshing punch? Cheers!

When preparing non-alcoholic cocktails, it's important that the ingredients complement each other well. You can use alcoholic cocktails as a guide and create your own variations.

Fruit juices and sodas are particularly suitable for non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails. Aromatic herbs give the drinks that certain something. Why not experiment with mint, basil, or rosemary? Ginger, lemon and lime slices, or cucumber can also make your cocktail unique.

Popular ingredients for non-alcoholic cocktails include:

• Fruit purees made from frozen fruit
• Tonic, ginger ale or ginger beer.
• Teas, e.g. green tea
• Grenadine
• ice cubes

Decorating tips for non-alcoholic cocktails

Just like with alcoholic cocktails, the decoration makes a big difference with non-alcoholic cocktails too. Lemon zest, lime slices, finely sliced ​​ginger, or a sugar rim will make your drink a real eye-catcher. For fruit juice mixed drinks, the fruit itself can also be used to garnish the rim of the glass: pineapple wedges, cherries, or berries not only look great but can also be eaten afterward. If you like a splash of color, simply use little umbrellas and straws.

What utensils do you need for non-alcoholic cocktails?

You don't need much to prepare a non-alcoholic cocktail: A cocktail shaker blends the ingredients perfectly. An ice crusher is ideal if you need a lot of crushed ice. Alternatively, you can buy ice in the refrigerated section of the supermarket. A fine-mesh sieve or an immersion blender can also be useful. It's best to follow the instructions in the recipe.