Food and Recipes Party Food and Drink 22 Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Drinks Everyone Can Enjoy By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 21, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Whether you're purposefully skipping the booze or just looking for something refreshing to sip while reading on the porch, it's helpful to have a handful of nonalcoholic drink options that don't taste like you're drinking from a juice box. It's not that we don't love fruity flavor; you'll be hard pressed to find a scenario where we'd turn down a fresh, fruit-infused sipper. But a sophisticated mix of flavor is what transforms an everyday drink into a real treat, and these recipes are the proof. It doesn't have to be 5 o'clock somewhere for a booze-free treat. These easy, non-alcoholic drinks to make at home can transform any weeknight into something special—no booze required. From creative mocktails to new twists on your classic sweet tea, this collection of cool, non-alcoholic drinks is sure to quench anyone's thirst. Prepare a pitcher full for your backyard barbecue or a single serving for an afternoon treat. One sip in, and you won't be missing the booze one bit. 01 of 22 Rosemary-and-Ginger Mule Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Rosemary-and-Ginger Mule All the flavors of a Moscow mule with none of the alcohol. 02 of 22 Strawberry-Mint Tea Alison Miksch; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Recipe: Strawberry-Mint Tea Strawberries are the star of this upgraded Southern staple. Garnish with whole strawberries for a party-worthy look. 03 of 22 Frozen Lemonade Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford Recipe: Frozen Lemonade Make this frozen treat feel extra special by keeping your glasses chilled until you're ready to pour. 04 of 22 Sparkling Punch Jennifer Davick Recipe: Sparkling Punch The perfect shade of pink for showers and ladies lunches, this sweet-tart punch features pink lemonade for a festive perk-me-up. 05 of 22 Frozen Blueberry Lemonade Alison Miksch Recipe: Frozen Blueberry Lemonade This icy sipper is a delicious way to combine the sweet-tart flavors of lemonade and blueberry. We call for frozen blueberries, but you can use fresh, too. 06 of 22 Pineapple-Sweet Tea Punch Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Pineapple-Sweet Tea Punch Infuse chilled black yea with pineapple simple syrup for a burst of tropical flavor. 07 of 22 Homemade Cherry Limeade Southern Living Recipe: Homemade Cherry Limeade Garnished with a festive Maraschino cherry, these cool drinks are a childhood favorite adults don't have to be ashamed to say they adore. 08 of 22 Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe: Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Both tangy and sweet, this fruit-infused frozen drink is always a welcomed party guest. 09 of 22 Lemonade Iced Tea Jennifer Davick Recipe: Lemonade Iced Tea Lemonade and fresh mint leaves provide a flavorful fruit twist to this classic summer drink. One reader suggested adding a tablespoon of orange-flavored vodka to a glass of the drink to add a grown-up kick. 10 of 22 Berry Splash Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Berry Splash Mix up a colorful drink for the whole family with cherry drink mix and white cranberry juice. Serve Berry Splash with blueberry-filled Berry Ice Cubes. 11 of 22 Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist:Christine Keely Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Great for kids and adults alike, this non-alcoholic drink is especially delicious in summer when raspberries are at their sweetest and most juicy. 12 of 22 Ginger-and-Honey Sweet Tea Jennifer Davick Recipe: Ginger-and-Honey Sweet Tea Instead of sweetening your iced tea with sugar, use honey instead. Add some grated fresh ginger for a delightful twist. 13 of 22 Mulled Cranberry Sipper Becky Luigart-Stayner Recipe: Mulled Cranberry Sipper Kick back and relax with this satisfying mocktail. 14 of 22 Lime Fizz Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Lime Fizz This lime soda is a refreshing drink for a picnic. For an adult version, stir in 2/3 cup vodka. The leftover simple syrup can always be stirred into unsweetened iced tea. 15 of 22 Vanilla-Rosemary Lemonade Ralph Anderson Recipe: Vanilla-Rosemary Lemonade This is exceptional when made with freshly squeezed lemon juice. 16 of 22 Cran-Raspberry-Vanilla Punch Alison Miksch Recipe: Cran-Raspberry-Vanilla Punch We'll always have an extra cup of punch when it's made with sorbet. Garnish this centerpiece-worthy recipe with frozen whole cranberries for a true party in a bowl. 17 of 22 Lemon Mint Sparklers Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Recipe: Lemon-Mint Sparklers Make the Lemon-Mint Syrup a week ahead, and keep cold. Chill the club soda, too, but mix the drink just before serving to keep it nice and fizzy. Use leftover syrup to make boozy Lemon-Mint-Bourbon Sparklers for the grown-ups in your crowd, and set up a self-serve beverage station with fresh lemon and mint leaves. 18 of 22 Blueberry-Lemon Iced Tea Recipe Photo: Van Chaplin Recipe: Blueberry-Lemon Iced Tea Recipe We transformed classic iced tea into the ultimate berry-bursting thirst-quencher. 19 of 22 Comfort and Joy Mocktail Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Comfort and Joy Mocktail This drink channels the flavors of an Old Fashioned, but with 0 ABV. 20 of 22 Latria's Fruit Punch Latria Graham Recipe: Latria's Fruit Punch Fruit punch isn't just for the kids. This non-alcoholic, sophisticated take on a childhood favorite features a medley of summer fruits, from strawberries and peaches to cherries and pineapple. 21 of 22 Berry Juniper Fizz Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Berry Juniper Fizz Jazz up your holiday party with this sparkling sipper. 22 of 22 Ginger-Orange Mocktails Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Recipe: Ginger-Orange Mocktails This citrus flavored mocktail is a go-to with or without alcohol. Perfect for backyard parties and porch sitting alike, you, you're sure to be refreshed after just a few sips. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit