· By Kelin Marquet
6 Healthy Mocktail Recipes to Enjoy Without Alcohol
The World Health Organization recently shared an important statement in The Lancet Public Health:
"There is no level of alcohol consumption that is completely risk-free for health." (1)
If you're looking to reduce your alcohol intake or eliminate it altogether, you don't have to settle for plain water. Mocktails can be flavorful, refreshing, and a fun way to enjoy social occasions without alcohol.
We've gathered six delicious mocktail recipes, each featuring wholesome ingredients and paired with Why Not Natural supplements for additional nutritional support.
Whether you're making a single serving for yourself or a pitcher to share with friends and family, these recipes are easy to prepare and enjoyable year-round.
1. Paloma Mocktail
Features: Citrus flavors, hydration, and zinc supplementation
Makes 1 large glass
Ingredients:
- 1 juiced grapefruit
- 1 juiced lime
- 1/2 Tbsp local honey
- Sparkling water
- Why Not Natural zinc
Directions: Mix grapefruit juice, lime juice, local honey, and 1 dropper of zinc. Stir well, then fill glass with sparkling water. Put a lime on the rim and enjoy!
2. Sangria Mocktail
Features: Tart fruit flavors and collagen supplementation
Makes 1 pitcher
Ingredients:
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 grapefruit, sliced
- 1 apple, sliced
- Handful of blackberries
- 4 cups tart cherry juice
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Juice of 2 oranges
- 16 oz sparkling water or club soda
- 1–2 teaspoons Ceylon cinnamon
- Why Not Natural liquid collagen
Directions
Whisk the cinnamon into a small amount of cherry juice or sparkling water until dissolved.
Place the sliced fruit in the bottom of a pitcher. Add the lemon juice, orange juice, and tart cherry juice, then stir well.
Pour in the sparkling water and add the dissolved cinnamon mixture.
Serve in individual glasses and add a serving of Why Not Natural Liquid Collagen to each glass before drinking.
3. Cherry Shrub
Features: Traditional shrub recipe with cherries and apple cider vinegar
Shrubs date back to 17th-century England, where vinegar was used to preserve fruits and berries before refrigeration. These fruit-based beverages later became popular in the United States and remain a refreshing alcohol-free option today.
Makes: Approximately 1 liter
Ingredients
- 12 oz cherries, thawed if frozen
- 1/4 cup local honey or preferred sweetener
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 24 oz sparkling water or club soda
- Why Not Natural Cherry B12
Directions
Mash the cherries thoroughly using a fork or potato masher. If needed, soften them by briefly cooking them or blending with a small amount of vinegar.
Add the apple cider vinegar and sparkling water and mix well.
Strain the mixture, reserving the cherries for another use such as oatmeal, yogurt, or smoothies.
Add the honey and stir until dissolved.
Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate overnight. Shake before serving.
Pour over ice and add a serving of Why Not Natural Cherry B12 to each glass.
Shake well before serving, and add an ice cub and desired serving of B12 to each glass.
4. Ginger Green Tea Mocktail
Features: Green tea, kombucha, and B-vitamin supplementation
Makes: 2–3 large glasses
Ingredients
- 16 oz brewed green tea, chilled
- 16 oz ginger kombucha
- Sliced seasonal fruit
- Why Not Natural B Complex Liquid
Directions
Add the sliced fruit to the bottom of a serving pitcher.
Pour in the chilled green tea and ginger kombucha, then stir well.
Serve over ice with fruit slices in each glass and add a serving of Why Not Natural B Complex Liquid before enjoying.
5. Cucumber Lemonade
Features: Refreshing hydration and collagen supplementation
Makes: 3–4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, juiced
- Juice of 3 lemons
- 1/4 cup honey or preferred sweetener
- 3 cups water or sparkling water
- Why Not Natural Liquid Collagen with Biotin
Directions
Combine the cucumber juice, lemon juice, sweetener, and water in a large pitcher and stir well.
Pour into individual glasses and add a serving of Why Not Natural Liquid Collagen with Biotin to each glass.
Serve chilled.
6. Ginger Fauxito (Mock Mojito)
Features: Mint, citrus, and vitamin D3 + K2 supplementation
Makes: 1 large glass
Ingredients
- 10 mint leaves
- 4 sprigs thyme
- Juice of 1 lemon or 2 limes
- 2 lime slices
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 12 oz lemon-ginger sparkling prebiotic or probiotic beverage
- Why Not Natural Liquid Vitamin D3 + K2
Directions
Combine the citrus juice and honey in a glass.
Add the mint leaves and gently muddle them to release their flavor.
Pour in the sparkling beverage and add the thyme sprigs and one lime slice.
Add a serving of Why Not Natural Liquid Vitamin D3 + K2 and stir well.
Garnish with the remaining lime slice and enjoy.
Enjoy More Alcohol-Free Wellness Inspiration
Mocktails are a simple way to enjoy festive drinks without alcohol while incorporating fruits, herbs, teas, and other flavorful ingredients into your routine.
Experiment with different fruits, garnishes, and sparkling beverages to create your own unique combinations.
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The statements in this article have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please check with a doctor before starting any new supplement and to ensure the advice in this article is right for you.
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