Ten drinks. No syrup. All flavor.
Sugar-free, alcohol-free mocktails built from fruit, herbs and bubbles.
- Recipes 10
- Each 5 min
- Added sugar none
- Alcohol none
These sugar free mocktails non alcoholic recipes skip the syrup completely. The flavor comes from fresh fruit, herbs, citrus and bubbles.
Ten drinks, each made in the glass in about five minutes.
Start with the first one. It is the one people ask for twice.
The ideaBig flavor, zero syrup
Muddled, not sweetened
Crushing fruit and herbs releases flavor that syrup usually covers up.
Citrus in every glass
Lime or lemon makes a drink taste bright without sugar.
Bubbles add body
Sparkling water gives the feel of a real mixed drink.
Sweetness is optional
A few drops of monk fruit, only if you want it.
Stock upThe sugar-free drinks shelf
- Sparkling waterPlain and unflavored. Club soda works too.
- Limes and lemonsFresh, not bottled. Bottled juice tastes flat.
- Fresh herbsMint, basil, rosemary and sage.
- Berries and fruitWhatever is ripe. Ripe fruit needs no sweetener.
- Zero-calorie sweetenerLiquid monk fruit mixes in instantly. Start with 2 drops.
- IcePlenty of it. Large cubes melt slower.
Handy helpersTools worth having
A muddler does most of the work. A wooden spoon handle works in a pinch.
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10 Sugar-Free Mocktails
Each recipe makes 1 drink. No added sugar, no alcohol.
- Recipes 10
- Each 5 min
- Serves 1 per recipe
- Added sugar none
1Cucumber Lime Mint Fizz
Cool, crisp and the most refreshing of the ten.
- 4 slices cucumber
- 6 mint leaves
- Juice of ½ lime
- ¾ cup sparkling water
How: Muddle the cucumber and mint with the lime juice. Add ice, top with sparkling water and stir.
2Hibiscus Berry Cooler
Tart, ruby red and lightly fruity.
- ½ cup chilled unsweetened hibiscus tea
- 4 raspberries
- Juice of ½ lime
- ½ cup sparkling water
How: Crush the raspberries in the glass. Add ice, tea and lime, then top with sparkling water.
3Virgin Mojito
The classic, without the sugar syrup.
- 8 mint leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 to 4 drops liquid monk fruit
- ¾ cup club soda
How: Muddle the mint gently with the lime juice and sweetener. Add crushed ice and top with club soda.
4Strawberry Basil Smash
Sweet berries with a fresh, peppery edge.
- 3 ripe strawberries, sliced
- 3 basil leaves
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¾ cup sparkling water
How: Muddle the strawberries and basil with the lemon juice. Add ice and top with sparkling water.
5Ginger Lemon Sparkler
Warm ginger heat and bright lemon.
- 3 thin slices fresh ginger
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 to 4 drops liquid monk fruit
- ¾ cup sparkling water
How: Muddle the ginger firmly with the lemon juice. Add ice, sweetener and sparkling water. Strain if you like.
6Blood Orange Rosemary Spritz
The grown-up one, with a deep orange color.
- Juice of ½ blood orange
- 1 small rosemary sprig
- ¾ cup sparkling water
- Orange slice, to garnish
How: Rub the rosemary between your fingers and drop it in the glass. Add ice, juice and sparkling water.
7Watermelon Lime Cooler
Like summer in a glass.
- ½ cup watermelon cubes
- Juice of ½ lime
- Tiny pinch of salt
- ½ cup sparkling water
How: Blend the watermelon until smooth. Pour over ice with the lime and salt, then top with sparkling water.
8Iced Green Tea Peach
Gentle, fruity and not too sweet.
- ½ cup chilled unsweetened green tea
- 3 slices ripe peach
- Juice of ¼ lemon
- ¼ cup sparkling water
How: Muddle the peach in the glass. Add ice, tea and lemon, then a splash of sparkling water.
9Blackberry Sage Lemonade
Deep purple, with a soft herbal note.
- 5 blackberries
- 2 sage leaves
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 to 4 drops liquid monk fruit
- ¾ cup cold water
How: Muddle the blackberries and sage with the lemon juice. Add ice, sweetener and water, then stir well.
10Cranberry Lime Spritz
Sharp, pink and very festive.
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cranberry juice
- Juice of ½ lime
- 2 to 4 drops liquid monk fruit
- ¾ cup sparkling water
How: Pour the cranberry and lime juice over ice. Add sweetener, top with sparkling water and stir.
Tools used
Mocktail shaker set • Citrus squeezer • Liquid monk fruit sweetener • Blender
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Quick rescueWhen a drink tastes off
Make it yoursFour fresh twists
- Frozen fruit ice: use frozen berries in place of ice cubes.
- Tea base: swap the sparkling water for chilled herbal tea.
- Spicy: add a thin slice of jalapeño to the cucumber or watermelon drinks.
- Salted rim: run a lime wedge round the rim and dip it in salt.
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Good to knowYour questions, answered
Are these mocktails completely sugar-free?
They have no added sugar, syrup or sweetened juice. Fresh fruit and citrus contain a small amount of natural sugar, so they are not zero-sugar. For exact numbers, check the fruit you use.What is the best sugar substitute for mocktails?
A liquid sweetener, because it dissolves in cold drinks. Liquid monk fruit or liquid stevia both work. Start with 2 drops and taste.Can these be made without any sweetener?
Yes. Six of the ten use none at all. With ripe fruit, most people do not miss it.Can sugar-free mocktails be made in a pitcher?
Yes. Multiply the recipe by 6. Muddle in the pitcher, add ice, then top with sparkling water just before serving.What can replace sparkling water?
Club soda, plain seltzer or chilled herbal tea. Check flavored waters and tonic, because many contain added sugar.How do you muddle without a muddler?
Use the handle of a wooden spoon. Press and twist gently. The aim is to bruise the fruit and herbs, not shred them.Keep sippingMore drinks to try
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