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What is a mocktail?

A mocktail is a mixed drink that tastes like a cocktail but doesn't have alcohol. It's a great option for anyone who can't have booze, is sober curious, or is trying out a challenge like Sober October or Dry January.

Is there alcohol in mocktails?

There is no alcohol in mocktails. Here are some delicious alternatives to add:

• Sparkling grape juice
• Fruit juice
• Lemonade
• Soda
• Sparkling water

What is a mocktail made of?

Mocktails are typically made of fresh fruit, juice, sparkling water, herbs, and more — but you can experiment until you find a mix that you like!

Why make mocktails?

Mocktails can are a healthy alternative to traditional alcoholic drinks. They're also a way to make sure no one feels left out during dinners or parties. Keep reading for some delicious mocktail recipes.

Faux Mojito

This mocktail mojito has notes of lemon, orange, and mint for a spring and summer-ready sip. Make sure you go off with the garnishes to really amp up the vibes! (via Brit + Co)

Kombucha Mocktail

Get some *extra* health benefits in your mocktail with this recipe that includes gut-healthy kombucha. It also features strawberries and ginger for a super flavorful end result. (via Brit + Co)

Sleepy Girl Mocktail

This viral mocktail is so yum. A cheery, easy mix of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder, and sparkling prebiotic soda makes the perfect mocktail recipe to concoct ahead of bedtime since the magnesium can help facilitate good sleep. If you're not ready for some shut-eye, nix the magnesium powder. (via Brit + Co)

Jaguar's Coupe Mocktail

Think of this mocktail as a spicy, smoky mezcal cocktail, sans alcohol. You'll combine fresh bell pepper juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, honey, and non-alc mezcal to make it. Cinco de Mayo is calling! (via Brit + Co)

Grapefruit Thyme Fizz

This sparkling mocktail recipe only requires 3 ingredients to create yumminess. The secret is using Betty Buzz Sparkling Grapefruit for the mixer. (via Brit + Co)

Rosemary Watermelonade

This is the perfect drink to get you in a warm weather mood, even when it's still cold outside. You can trust us — rosemary, watermelon, and lemons are a combo made in heaven. (via Brit + Co)

Blueberry Lavender Fizz

Foamy, fruity, and a beautiful pastel shade, these NA drinks are perfect for any time of day. Their color comes from the mix of jam and heavy cream, but the sparkling water still gives this mocktail recipe a nice edge. (via Brit + Co)

Cucumber Ginger Mint Agua Fresca

This refreshing, citrusy drink is exactly the kind of thing you need, whether you're cooling off in the afternoon or you're daydreaming about summer. All you need to do is blend the ingredients and strain into a glass. Talk about easy. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Waterloo Sangria

Concocted with Waterloo's new flavors and seasonal fresh fruit, this is one tasty mocktail (that can also be made in a big batch!) perfect for any season. (via Waterloo)

Strawberry Thyme Lemonade

Strawberry lemonade is a tried and true classic, and adding in fresh thyme (or mint, or basil) provides an herbal flavor that's unique yet delicious. (via Calico and Twine)

Fiery Golden Mango Tonic

This drink has a mix of flavors and layers that is almost too good to be true. Chamomile tea, ginger, mango juice, lemon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper? You have to taste it to believe it. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Persimmon Sour

This sober sipper is delightfully sweet, but has a nice sour side, too. To make it, shake 2 oz fresh orange juice, 1 oz lemon juice, .5 oz agave, and 1 egg white over ice. Pour 2 oz of Aura Bora Persimmon Clove into a glass with ice, then pour the contents of the shaker over it. Garnish with a shake of cinnamon, and a persimmon slice for added fanciness. (via Aura Bora)

Whatever Floats Your Boat

This vibrant drink combines citrus, honey, cucumber, and Ghia Berry to create a refreshing AF sip. To make it, shake 3 muddled cucumber slices, 0.75 oz honey, and 0.5 fresh lemon juice vigorously over ice. Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube, then float a splash of Ghia Berry to top things off. Garnish with a cucumber slice! (via Ghia)

Golden Spice Maple Nectar

This seasonal mocktail combines Monin's Maple Spice and Golden Turmeric syrups, fresh orange, carrot, and lemon juice for a fragrant and flavorful sip. (via Monin)

Cranberry Mocktail

This fruity, sober sipper will last you through the holiday season with notes of cranberry and herbs. (via Crowded Kitchen)

Spicy Margarita Mocktail with Grapefruit

Margaritas are one of our favorite drinks, and this booze-free pick features a delicious mix of lime juice, grapefruit juice, jalapeño simple syrup, and Tajin. Don't forget the salt rim! (via Cilantro Parsley)

Strawberry Passion No-groni

To make this mocktail, first you'll craft your own apéritif blend: combine 16 oz grapefruit juice, a few slices of dried orange, and some warm spices in a saucepan and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. Strain and chill the blend, then pour equal parts wildwonder Strawberry Passion and the apéritif blend into a glass with ice. Voila! (via wildwonder)

Risky Business

The Risky Business mocktail from Garth Poe at Easy Bistro & Bar is a super fun play on the Whiskey Sour, except it nixes the alcohol altogether. To make it, mix 1.5 oz Seedlip Aromatic (#94), .75 oz grenadine, .5 oz strawberry-balsamic shrub, .5 oz lemon juice, .5 oz lime juice, and 3 cardamom pods together in an iced shaker, then strain into a glass and garnish with a lemon slice!

"Whiskey" Apple

This whiskey-less mocktail still has a nice kick to elevate your NA adventures. To make it, pour 1.5 oz non-alcoholic whiskey, 0.25 oz lemon juice, and 0.5 oz honey into a glass with ice, and stir. Top it all off with a pour of AVEC x Yes! Apples Fuji Apple & Cardamom, garnishing with an apple slice to finish. Enjoy! (via AVEC)

The Best Mimosa Recipe

Mimosas are incredibly easy to turn into mocktails, which is great, considering how fun they are to drink! Add this recipe to your plans for baby showers, brunches, or girls' nights in for some extra fun. Find a non-alcoholic sparkling wine to keep that desired sweetness, or opt for sparkling water if you prefer no sugar. (via Two Spoons)

Paloma Mocktail

This recipe doesn't just swap the booze for orange juice and agave, but also uses black salt on the rim instead of white salt for an unexpected finish. (via Chef Bai)

Ginger Citrus Go-Getter

This mocktail earns its elegance from some DIY ice cubes made with edible flowers. Once you've made your own, add 2 oz green juice, 2 oz coconut water, 1 tsp lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt to a shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into a glass with the floral ice cubes, then top it all off with 6 oz Waterloo Ginger Citrus Twist Sparkling Water and a cucumber slice! (via Waterloo)

Peach Honeysuckle Mocktail

This mocktail recipe is so simple, but yields a deliciously complex flavor. To make it, shake 1 oz grapefruit juice, .75 oz lime juice, and .25 oz agave syrup over ice. Then, pour into a glass with ice and add 3 oz Aura Bora Peach Honeysuckle over top. Garnish with a grapefruit slice and sip away! (via Aura Bora)

Melon-ial Mocktail

This sweet mocktail recipe is full of melon flavors. To make it, add 2 oz store-bought or homemade melon juice into a wine glass. Add 1 oz Ghia Berry and a pour of your favorite sparkling water. Top things off with ice, fresh herbs, and a lemon wheel! (via Ghia)

Lemon Mocktail

This easy mocktail recipe looks beautiful but only takes five minutes to put together. You can upgrade your ice cubes and add edible flowers to the drink to take things to the next level. (via Amanda Wilens)

Easy Elderflower Mocktail Recipe

You can try making your own elderflower syrup for this recipe (or grabbing a bottle online), but you can't go wrong either way. With the syrup, club soda, and berries, this drink is just the refreshing sip you need once late afternoon rolls around. (via Salt & Lavender)

Berry Skinny Faux Cosmo

This mocktail recipe is as easy as can be. You'll make your own mix of Razz-Cranberry or Berry LaCroix Sparkling Water, light Cranberry juice, and lime juice for a refreshing bev! (via La Croix)

Woodford Spire Cocktail

All you need to do to turn this mixed drink into a mocktail is swap the bourbon for black tea. With lemonade and cranberry juice, this is a delicious sip for any day of the week. (via Barley & Sage)

Lemon Spezi

Similar to how the TikTok-viral dirty soda swaps coffee for Coca-Cola, this drink uses soda in place of tea for a new take on the Arnold Palmer. Lemon Coke just got upgraded. (via Culinary Hill)

Peachy Keen

To make this mocktail, first, you'll craft your very own juice ice cubes by freezing your favorite juice (pineapple, apple, orange, etc.) inside some molds. Then, combine 2 oz ginger kombucha and 4 oz Waterloo Peach Sparkling Water in a glass, garnishing it all with the cubes and a single rosemary sprig for maximum mocktail fanciness. (via Waterloo)

Attend A Silent Disco

A few years ago, just as the sober-curious movement was gaining steam, companies like Daybreaker brought 6 a.m. sober dance parties to the masses. In a similar vein are remote silent discos – events where you put your headphones on and dance it out to the music of world-class DJs right in the comfort of your own home (or in person, if you feel like venturing out).

A quick Google search will reveal that there are tons of options to shake it off on New Year's Eve, whether remotely or in-person in your city. Because silent discos have an alternative vibe, they're much more sober-friendly than traditional clubs and dance parties.

Make A Tea Bar

If you've ever been to a party where they had aProsecco bar or something similar, you know how fun themed bars can be. Why not make a NA equivalent with a tea bar? We're not just talking about hot water and tea bags... include exciting staples like bubble tea, kombucha, Southern-style sweet iced tea, and more!

Do A Goal-Setting Ritual

Not in the mood to party this year? Celebrate the New Year with some introspection by doing a goal-setting ritual. You can design the ritual in whatever manner you like, but we recommend something along the lines of:

• Light a candle and sit quietly for a few minutes.
• Whip out your journal and take inventory of the last year: What were your best memories? What are you grateful for? Where do you think you could've improved?
• In your journal (we have some killer prompts to start you off), mindfully list out your goals for 2024. They don't have to be New Year's resolutions, exactly, but include small steps you can take in the new year to help you achieve your goals!

Make A 2023 Scrapbook

Before New Year's Eve, head to your local craft store and pick up some supplies for making an old-fashioned scrapbook. Print out some photos from your most treasured memories of the year (we like printing with Walgreens), and gather any magazines you purchased or journal entries you wrote.

You can also look up some news headlines that made an impact on you, and print out the article as well as photos of any notable celebs or politicians who made the news. On New Year's eve, put together a scrapbook of what made 2023, 2023.

Good, bad, or otherwise, the year was one to remember — so create a momento that will help you re-live the past year in the years to come.

Plan A Costume Party

Believe it or not, masquerade balls, dressing up in costumes, and concealing one's identity have a long history in the historical celebrations of Christmastime. So we think a New Year's costume party is a fully appropriate idea for a sober New Year's Eve.

Who needs booze to have fun when you can dress up as whoever you want for a night of merriment and mystery?

Karaoke It Up

Another fun party pastime that's fun with or without booze? Singing! Grab some friends for a sober karaoke night either at your house or a private karaoke room. The singing's bound to be better than it would be if you were imbibing... who knows, maybe you'll steal the show with your rendition of "I'm Just Ken."

Cook A Fancy Meal

Whether you're spending the evening with your S/O or your BFF, cook a fancydinner for two. New Year's Eve is the perfect time to get fancy with food, so use this opportunity to ring in 2024 with only the finest cuisine. Don't forget to make a mocktail to go with!

Host A Game Night

Bring all your besties over and host a board game night that's sure to be one for the books. Have everyone bring their favorite game – from Cards Against Humanity to Codenames – for a riotous evening that will remind you that you absolutely don't need booze to have a rowdy night of laughter!

Play 2023 Trivia

Before New Year's Eve, compile a long list of trivia questions about 2023. Alternatively, have a friend do it for you, or do a quick Google search... there are a lot of trivia quizzes out there. On the big night, gather your squad together to see how much you remember about 2023. The results may surprise you!

Host A Murder-Mystery Dinner

Murder-mystery dinners are still one of the best ways to facilitate a heart-racing and mind-boggling party. Pick up one of the many murder mystery dinner kits out there and have your besties over for a night of thinking on your toes — to be fair, it's probably best to skip the booze for this idea anyway, for the sake of your mental acuity.

Is Mamma Mia 3 happening?

Yes, Mamma Mia 3 is in its early planning stages! Christine Baranski just told The Hollywood Reporter that she's met with producer Judy Kramer, and that Kramer has plans for the third movie. "She gave me the narrative plotline of how it’s going to happen," Baranski says. "That’s all I can say! But, it’s not like, 'Oh, I wish it could happen!' Judy Kramer makes things happen. She made number two happen, and it was a phenomenal hit. I wouldn’t put it past Judy Kramer to get everybody back together."

A third installation was first mentioned way back in 2020, during a Collider interview with Mamma Mia! star Amanda Seyfried. Seyfried said she was on board — and at the time, she thought the rest of the star-studded cast would be too.

"Listen, every single person in that movie would say yes in a heartbeat because we want to hang out with each other," Seyfried told Collider at the time. "That's what we talked about last time, like did we ever think that we'd end up here again on an Island in Croatia?"

When will Mamma Mia 3 come out?

We don't have an official answer about when to expect this highly anticipated sequel. The project is in the "earliest stages," according to creator and producer, Judy Craymer. Cher also revealed to Entertainment Weekly that everyone is "talking about it," but she doesn't "know when they're going to do it."

Has casting information been shared about Mamma Mia 3?

While nothing's been made official, Amanda Seyfried just said something that made my heart skip a beat. She told ABC News she loves Sabrina Carpenter's music and dropped this admission: "If Sabrina Carpenter wants to play my daughter, I’ll make it happen."

But before she admitted that, the actress said something else that made me raise my eyebrows. "Everybody says it’s gonna happen, but I mean, I haven’t seen a script."

Cher is also eager to return to the beloved franchise and is rooting for Meryl to make an appearance again. "I keep saying, 'Meryl, you've got to come back,'" she said (via Entertainment Weekly). She also said she's told her, "'It'll be fun. You'll have a good time. You'll be able to sing.'"

I don't know what it'll take, but hope someone gets a script in Amanda Seyfried, Cher, and Meryl Streep's hands ASAP!

What is the first Mamma Mia about?

The first film follows Donna (Streep) and Sophie (Seyfried) as mother and daughter living on a remote Greek island. When Sophie is about to marry Sky (Dominic Cooper), she sets out to learn who her real father is after discovering it could be one of three men (played by Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgard, and Colin Firth).

Who does the second Mamma Mia follow?

Mamma Mia 2takes viewers back to 1979, where young Donna (Lily James) embarks on a series of adventures throughout Europe following her Oxford University graduation. On her journeys, she makes the acquaintances of Harry, Bill and Sam – the latter whom she falls in love with. In the present day, pregnant Sophie dreams of renovating a taverna while reuniting with her mother's old friends and boyfriends on a Greek island island.