1Strawberry-Lemonade Shrub
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREOriginating in 17th century England as a method to preserve fruit, shrubs eventually made their way over to colonial America, evolving into fruit- and vinegar-infused syrups used as a mixer for water, seltzer, and cocktails. This strawberry-lemonade version only takes 4 ingredients to create, and will be the base for the most refreshing mocktails (and more!).
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2NOjito!
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNENO booze, no problem is the name of the game with this NO-jito! This mojito-inspired mocktail is light and refreshing and has all of the flavor and none of the alcohol. You can have as many as you want without worrying about the headache the next day.
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3Brazilian Lemonade
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4Dirty Coconut Coke
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREMilk and Coke?? Don't knock it until you've tried it! If you've been wanting to try the viral dirty sodas, then follow this recipe to make one right at home. For this refreshing drink, we are riding “dirty” with our take on a Dirty Soda where the creaminess from the coconut milk and cream mix effortlessly with lime juice and cola to create this delicious mocktail that welcomes summer on the coldest winter day.
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5Blackberry Virgin Mojito
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6Porn Star Mock-tini
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7Espresso Mocha Crunch Mocktail
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 8Bee’s Knees Mocktail Spritz
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9Blood Orange Mocktail Spritzer
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThis blood orange and ginger spritzer hits all the right notes: a little sweet, a little sour, and a little spiced. Finished off with a bouquet of fresh garnishes, it’s the perfect winter cocktail mocktail to toast with all season long.
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10Virgin Piña Colada
Emily Hlavac Green Sit back and sip those cares away with a non-alcoholic piña colada that's basically a tropical milkshake. The classic version might be a bit more smoothie or Icee-like in texture, but we are obsessed with this slightly richer and creamier take.
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11Shirley Temple Float
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONWith the Dirty Shirley being the drink of summer 2023, we thought, Why not float-ify it for summer 2024? The result was this foamy, fruit, smooth, and creamy confection that’s 50% drink, 50% dessert, and 100% a sweet tooth satisfier.
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12Touchdown Tea
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13Grapefruit-Rosemary Mocktail Spritz
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThis easy-to-make, booze-free cocktail hits all the marks. It’s tart, herby, slightly sweet, a little smokey, and definitely an adult mocktail that isn’t too heavy on the fruit juice or sweetener. Serve with some bite-size apps, and get ready to really get the party started.
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14Frozen Cherry Coke Slushies
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONThis childhood favorite is peak 7-Eleven nostalgia in the best possible way. Frozen cherries are blended with Coke (both frozen into cubes and straight up) with a splash of lime juice for a surprisingly balanced and totally drinkable frozen drink.
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15Watermelon Agua Fresca
PHOTO: ANDREA MONZO; FOOD STYLIST: MAKINZE GOREPart watermelon juice, part limeade, and 100% refreshing, this just might be the drink of the summer. It's slightly sweet, making it a perfect daytime treat or as a mocktail option at a BBQ.
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16Virgin Raspberry Mango Margarita Slushies
Emily Hlavac Green 17Italian Soda
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAMFirst introduced in San Francisco in 1925, the original recipe for Italian soda required only flavored syrup and soda water. Soon adding cream became popular, thus creating the version we know and love today. For this recipe, try out your favorite flavors or mix and match!
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18Whipped Lemonade
Joel goldbergBlending your favorite lemonade with some sweetened condensed milk turns it into a creamy frozen drink that's extra special: it's sweet and tart and as refreshing as can be. We'll be skipping milkshakes for these this summer!
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19Shirley Temple
Emily Hlavac Green Transport back to your childhood with this refreshing classic made of grenadine and lemon-lime soda. Not a Sprite fan? Swap it for a coke (or one their wild new flavors) and make it a Roy Rogers instead.
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20Reset Lemonade
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORELemonade is a classic summer bev to cool off with when the weather gets too hot, but did you know it can also be a hot drink to warm your soul in the cold winter months? If you're not feeling your best but aren't in the mood for a hot toddy, then this is the drink you should turn to. With fresh lemon juice, honey for sweetness, and spices like ginger, cloves, and cayenne (trust me here), this non-alcoholic drink will give you the reset you've been needing.
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