Lyre’s Italian Spritz

The Best Refreshing Mocktail Recipes

Let’s face it - a lot of the mocktail recipes out there are either A) for children, B) boring or c) super sweet and not appetising in the slightest. However, we’re here to save you from the disheartening internet searches by providing you with a list of some classy and refreshing mocktails that will allow you to enjoy your drink in style.

Crossip Pure - Pineapple Spritz

This mocktail highlights the hibiscus flavour of Crossip Pure with the addition of sharp pineapple juice and fragrant kombucha. The naturally sparkling kombucha gives a tangy finish to this mouthwatering mocktail you’ve just GOT to try!

Ingredients
25ml Crossip Pure
25ml pineapple juice
100ml kombucha
pineapple slice for garnish 

Method
Add all ingredients to a highball glass with ice and stir, stir, stir! Once combined, garnish with a slice of pineapple and enjoy!

Find Crossip Pure here: £22

Lyre’s Italian Spritz - Amalfi Spritz

If you’re looking for something refreshing, this is it! It’s citrusy, fun and will bring back fading memories of balmy summer evenings. Lyre’s Italian Spritz is a non-alcoholic alternative to Aperol, so if you drink one of these in the bath it’s basically the same as going to Venice (money saving hack complete). Enjoy!

Ingredients
60ml Lyre's Italian Spritz
60ml premium alcohol free prosecco
30ml soda water 

Method
Add all ingredients to a large wine glass and stir until combined. Add ice, get in the bath and enjoy! 

Find Lyre’s Italian Spritz here: £20.12 

New London Light - Radiance

What really brings this cocktail alive is its freshness, with the natural sweetness of the fresh apple juice and the fiery kick of ginger beer. Not only will you feel refreshed, but raring to go. As it's non-alcoholic, this citrusy and herbaceous cocktail can be drunk at any time of your choosing!

Ingredients
50ml New London Light
25ml fresh apple juice
ginger beer
oregano leaves
lime wheel for garnish 

Method
Add New London Light, fresh apple juice and oregano leaves into a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice and shake until icy cold. Strain into a highball glass, add ice and top up with good quality ginger beer. Carefully garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy!

Find New London Light here: £22.39

Bowser LEAF - Sober Club

This mocktail is a non-alcoholic version of a ‘Clover Club’ cocktail, which is why it’s called ‘Sober Club’. The fresh raspberries make for a bright shock of pink, with the lemon juice giving a tart edge for a fruity but sophisticated mocktail…

P.S: We’re also doing what’s called a ‘reverse dry shake’ with this mocktail - a mixology technique used to create the perfect foam for cocktails with egg white or aquafaba in. First all ingredients minus the egg white are shaken with ice until cold. Then, the ice is taken out using a julep strainer or ice tongs (though you could probably use a spoon as long as you don’t get rid of any liquid). Then, the egg is added and the cocktail is shaken WITHOUT ice. Phew. That was long. It does make a difference, though.

Ingredients

50ml Bowser LEAF
25ml fresh lemon juice
20ml sugar syrup
15ml egg whites (or aquafaba)
6/7 raspberries
raspberry for garnish 

Method
Muddle the raspberries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and add the Bowser LEAF, lemon juice and sugar syrup. Do not add the egg white yet. Shake with ice until very cold. Using ice tongs, a julep strainer or a very careful spoon, remove the ice cubes from the shaker. Add in the egg white. If you want to make this cocktail vegan, use the juice from a can of chickpeas (otherwise known as aquafaba) in place of the egg white. Shake without ice for 15 seconds and strain into a coupe. Garnish with a raspberry and enjoy! 

Find Bowser LEAF here: £20 

FLUÈRE Smoked Agave - Noches Mexicana

Non alcoholic tequila alternatives don’t come along very often, but Fluère Smoked Agave is trying to be just that! This cocktail is a perfect way to enjoy the agave flavours of tequila along with sharp grapefruit juice and lime without having to drink any alcohol! If you want to be super fancy, you can torch the grapefruit wedge and place it on top of the drink for some smokey citrus aromas…

Ingredients

45ml  FLUÈRE Smoked Agave
50ml fresh grapefruit juice
50ml Soda water
15ml fresh lime juice
15ml Agave Syrup
pinch of salt
grapefruit wedge for garnish 

Method
Add all ingredients except for the soda water to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into a highball glass and add ice. Top up the glass with soda water and garnish with a grapefruit wedge. Enjoy!

Find FLUÈRE Smoked Agave here: £22

Cranberry Mojito

As we reach the halfway point between summer and Christmas, a Cranberry Mojito is the perfect way to bridge the gap between the two. Cranberry syrup is always a great idea, so make up a batch for yourself by using 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of cranberries. Simmer these on a medium heat for around 15 mins, let cool and strain into a reusable container. Yum!

Ingredients
30ml fresh orange juice
30ml cranberry syrup
30ml soda water
8 mint leaves
2 lemon wedges
fresh cranberries for garnish 

Method
Smash the mint leaves and lemon wedges in the bottom of a highball glass. Pour in the cranberry syrup and add ice to the glass. Pour over the fresh orange juice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with cranberries and enjoy!


For more No-Lo drinks recommendations, make sure to check out The Top 20 No-Lo Drinks to Try or Delicious No and Low Canned Drinks.

The Top 20 No-Low Drinks to Try

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Happy Sober October! When you’re looking for an alternative to alcohol, it can be difficult to navigate the ever growing world of no/lo drinks. Worry no more! We’re here to run down our 20 favourite no/lo drinks for this Autumn.

Crossip Drinks Pure Hibiscus

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A delicious alternative to Campari, Crossip Pure Hibiscus is brilliant in a spritz or a Negroni. Its gorgeous magenta colour makes for beautiful cocktails with big flavours.

ABV: 0%
Size: 500ml
Find here: £22

Herbarium Distillation 29

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With a perfect balance of juniper, citrus, and spices, Herbarium has a classic flavour that works well with any kind of tonic and garnish. If you love a classic G&T but don’t want the G, swap it for Herbarium!

ABV: 0%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £24.80

New London Light

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We already love Salcombe Gin, and their reputation for high quality drinks does not waver with their non-alcoholic alternative: New London Light. Bold and refreshing, New London Light combines juniper, citrus, and ginger for a tasty gin alternative.

ABV: 0%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £22.39

Portobello Road Temperance Lower Alcohol Spirit

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With the same botanicals as Portobello Road’s usual gin, Temperance is great for those nights where you don’t want to be drinking. Serve with tonic and orange slices to elevate the subtle orange notes in the drink.

ABV: 4.2%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £23

Fluère Spiced Cane

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Though Fluère Original is a triumph in itself, it’s Fluère’s Spiced Cane that we find most exciting as darker spirits rarely get themselves non-alcoholic alternatives. Mix with some high quality ginger beer and lime for a simple and tasty mocktail!

ABV: 0%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £20

Lyre’s Italian Spritz

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A non-alcoholic alternative to Aperol, Lyre’s Italian Spritz has a mouth-watering bittersweet taste. Serve with tonic water and citrus slices, or add to your favourite Prosecco for a dazzling spritz.

ABV: <0.5%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £23.50

Something & Nothing French Rosé + Hibiscus & Rose Spritz

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Something & Nothing have been making seltzers for a while now, but they recently introduced a line of low alcohol wine spritzers using their seltzers. French Rosé + Hibiscus & Rose is a dry but delicate blend perfect for a chilled out evening.

ABV: 4%
Size: 12 x 330ml
Find here: £29.75

HUN Alcohol-Free Chenin Blanc

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For a fun night in with none of the day after nightmare, try setting up with some cans of Alcohol-Free Chenin Blanc HUN. A sparkling non-alcoholic white, HUN is semi-sweet with rich citrus notes and slight apricot aromas. Serve in a flute to keep those bubbles!

ABV: 0%
Size: 3 x 200ml
Find here: £7.50

Jukes 6

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Non-alcoholic wines definitely aren’t as big as non-alcoholic infusions and aperitifs, but if you look closely they are out there! It’s not often you find a good non-alcoholic red, but Jukes 6 is surprisingly deep with lots of spicy red fruit flavours. Definitely worth a look at.

ABV: 0%
Size: 9 x 30ml
Find here: £35

Seedlip Æcorn Bitter

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The sister company to the already hugely successful Seedlip, Æcorn has created three non-alcoholic signature aperitifs perfect for delicious pre-dinner cocktails. We love Æcorn Bitter, with its bittersweet grapefruit and earth notes ready to be served in a sophisticated spritz.

ABV: 0%
Size: 3 x 500ml
Find here: £60

Sprigster Non-Alcoholic Shrub Infusion

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A non-alcoholic aperitif infused with hops, rhubarb, ginger and fennel seeds, Sprigster’s unique blend of ingredients makes for a sophisticated non-alcoholic choice. Take this with tonic water and plenty of seasonal fruits and herbs.

ABV: 0%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £26

Mary

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A herbaceous spirit-alternative, Mary is a delicate blend of basil, thyme, sage with a touch of alcohol. With a light tonic and garnishes of fresh herbs, Mary is a breath of fresh air on those rainy Autumn afternoons.

ABV: 6%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £17.90

Botivo Non-Alcoholic Aperitif

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With a blend of raw honey, raw apple cider vinegar, gentian, wormwood, rosemary, thyme and orange zest, Botivo combines the freshest of ingredients to create a non-alcoholic aperitif like no other. Try with sparkling water and a twist of orange.

ABV: 0%
Size: 500ml
Find here: £26.95

Bax Botanics Verbena Alcohol-Free

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Bax Botanics’ Verbena is a drink that packs a serious punch of herbs and botanicals. It’s refreshing while still being flavourful, and is to die for with a splash of elderflower cordial and light tonic.

ABV: 0%
Size: 500ml
Find here: £17.95

Bowser Leaf

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For Conker Spirit’s line of gins and liqueurs, the only way is up! With Bowser Leaf, they’ve taken on the challenge of a non-alcoholic spirit, and it’s seriously good. With a marvellous aroma and fresh leafy taste, you won’t want to miss out on Bowser Leaf.

ABV: 0%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £20

Brewdog Nanny State

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Though the alcohol content of Nanny State may be low, that doesn’t mean that the flavour is! Just like Brewdog’s other beers, Nanny State is definitely hoppy. There’s lots of orange, grapefruit, pine and mango to satisfy any Brewdog lover, so crack one open today!

ABV: 0.5%
Size: 330ml
Find here: £1.79

Aldi “Rheinbacher 0%” Pilsner

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Yeah, Aldi! Sometimes it can feel like to get a good alcohol-free beer or spirit one has to endlessly scroll through the internet, but now you can get a good alcohol free beer in stores! With a hoppy lemon and grapefruit flavour and a biscuity finish, this beer is a steal at £2.49 for a pack of six!

ABV: 0%
Size: 6 x 330ml
Find here: £2.49

UNLTD. IPA  Alcohol Free Beer

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UNLTD Non Alcoholic IPA is a non-alcoholic beer made for beer lovers who aren’t so keen on hangovers… With its low calorie content and full bodied malt flavour, UNLTD IPA is a perfect IPA alternative.

ABV: 0.5%
Size: 6 x 330ml
Find here: £15

Hofmeister Ultra Low Beer

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Not only is Hofmeister’s Bavarian Helles Lager super low in alcohol, but it’s expertly crafted too! There’s sweet grain, fresh grassy hops and a good crisp finish, which aren’t at all affected by its lower alcohol content. Big thumbs up from us!

ABV: 0.5%
Size: 12 x 330ml
Find here: £17.99

Brothers Alcohol Free Toffee Apple Cider

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Made in Somerset, this cider is perfect for those who love a toffee sweet drink. With a smooth and creamy taste that incorporates Brothers’ delicious Somerset apples, this cider is an alcohol free winner!

ABV: 0%
Size: 12 x 500ml
Find here: £15

Not quite ready to give up the alcohol yet? How about having a look at The Best Scotch Whisky To Try This Year, 8 Rums You Have To Try or The Best Hard Seltzers Right Now?