More and more of us are concluding that our drinks don't have to feature alcohol to be delicious. Stylist's article on the New Sobriety caused a stir (sorry) this week, reporting that many of us just aren't bothering with the sauce any more, choosing to stay alcohol-free.
Whether you're popping out to one of the UK's healthiest cafes and restaurants or cooking up a storm for friends at home, it's definitely possible to enjoy several cocktails without the hangover at the end.
And making your own cocktails at home without alcohol is not only a lot cheaper than heading to a bar, it's a lot easier too. Whether you're taking part in Dry January, trying to cut back on drinking, or just understand that alcohol-free doesn't have to mean taste free, take a look at our gallery to see some of the best virgin cocktail recipes around.
Frozen Banana Colada
The recipe for this banana and pineapple drink calls for the inclusion of rum, but it's just as cool and tasty without it.
Ingredients
- Banana
- Pineapple chunks
- Cream of coconut
- Ice
Find the full recipe here
Image courtesy of anightowlblog.com via Pinterest
Blackberry Moscow Mule
This beautiful combination of blended blackberries and ginger beer doesn't even need the vodka that usually accompanies it.
Ingredients
- Blackberries
- Sugar
- Ginger beer
- Ice
- Mint
Find the full recipe here
Image courtesy of serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com via Pinterest
Cocoa peanut butter smoothie
This delicious drink claims to be a smoothie, but we know what it really means. Throw in the fact that there's no alcohol within the mix of chocolate, peanut butter and bananas and you can even claim it's good for you.
Ingredients
- Bananas
- Egg whites
- Smooth peanut butter
- Cocoa
- Maple syrup
- Ice
Find the full recipe here
Image via soberjulie.com via Pinterest
Virgin Sangria
Fruit-infused sangria is flavoursome with or without the wine that is traditional as a part of it. Simply mix an equal ratio of citrus fruit and berries with some lemonade or ginger beer.
Ingredients
- Citrus fruit (oranges, lemons, limes)
- Berries (strawberries, raspberries)
- Apples, peaches, grapes
- Lemonade/ginger beer
- Apple/grape juice
- Ice
Find the full recipe here
Image via sweetcdesigns.com via Pinterest
Mint Mojito
Anyone who knows their cocktails knows that mint, not rum, is the key ingredient in a good mojito, and this refreshing booze-free version proves it.
Ingredients
- Soda
- Sugar
- Mint
- Limes
- Ice
Find the full recipe here
Image via cookingwithruthie.com via Pinterest
Cranberry Rosemary Refresher
This rosemary-infused mix of cranberries and apples had us salivating. It takes a little longer to prepare than others, but is worth it.
Ingredients
- Cranberries
- Rosemary
- Apples
- Ice
Find the full recipe here
Image courtesy of fortheloveoffoodblog.com via Pinterest
Ginger Lemon Mocktail
Many recipes can tend to substitute alcohol for vast quantities of sugar, but if you're more of a fan of bitter drinks, this is the mocktail for you: ginger and lemon, sweetened a little with honey.
Ingredients
- Ginger
- Lemon
- Honey
- Apple cider vinegar
- Sparkling water
Find the full recipe here
Image via traditionalcookingschool.com via Pinterest
Thai Iced Tea
Drunk in Thailand to counteract spicy food, but makes a delicious after-dinner treat too. Simply mix a strong tea blend with coconut milk and ice.
Ingredients
- Tea mix
- Coconut milk
- Sugar
- Ice
Find the full recipe here
Image courtesy of whiteonricecouple.com via Pinterest
Rhubarb Rosemary Bellini Smoothie
This combination of rhubarb syrup and blended blueberries and raspberries can be enjoyed with either prosecco or sparkling water, but really it makes no difference to the fresh fruity taste.
Ingredients
- Rhubarb
- Sugar
- Mint
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Sparkling water
Find the full recipe here
Image vie halfbakedharvest.com via Pinterest
Safe Sex on the beach
Just like its sister Sex On The Beach, this cocktail is a sweet mix of delicious fruit juices that will lift any evening.
Ingredients
- Grapefruit juice
- Cranberry juice
- Peach syrup
- Cherry
Find the full recipe here
Image via momstestkitchen.com via Pinterest
Cucumber and lime mocktail
Adding cucumber and lime to a minty mojito mix gives it a refreshing taste, and the beautiful green colour can make you feel all smug and healthy, too. This recipe is with rum, but subtract it for an equally tasty drink.
Ingredients
- Cucumber
- Mint
- Sugar
- Ice
- Soda
Find the full recipe here
Image via dailysqueeze.com via Pinterest
Turtle coffee cocktail
And no one said cocktails can't be dessert too. This coffee and pecan delight can be made with Baileys, but substituting it out takes none of the flavour away.
Ingredients
- Coffee
- Non alcoholic Bailey's Irish cream (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate syrup
- Cream
- Pecans
- Caramel syrup
Find the full recipe here
Image via oneartsymama.com via Pinterest
Strawberry and Lime Tom Collins
The Tom Collins is a cocktail every bartender can whip up, but substituting in an alcohol free cider for the traditional gin makes a just as tasty drink without losing the signature kick.
Ingredients
- Non alcoholic cider (Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime alcohol free is available at Tesco)
- Strawberries
- Agave nectar
- Lime juice
- Soda
Find the full recipe here
Image via cookincanuck.com via Pinterest
Alcohol-free mimosa
Mimosas are a brunchtime treat in the US, but if you want a booze-free breakfast, this couldn't-be-simpler formula of replacing champagne with fizzy water gives the same amount of bubbles, alcohol free.
Ingredients
- Orange juice
- Grapefruit juice (optional)
- Fizzy water
- Ice
Find the full recipe here
Image via ohmy-creative.com, via Pinterest
Virgin Cherry Daiquiri
One of the best things about alcohol-free drinks is that they're so easy to make. For this version of a cherry daiquiri, just throw the ingredients in a blender and ta-dah!
Ingredients
- Cherry juice
- Lemonade
- Grenadine
- Sugar
- Ice
Find the full recipe here
Image via cravingsofalunatic.com via Pinterest
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