Spring is all about feeling refreshed, and your drink game should be no different. Whether you’re skipping the alcohol entirely or just want a break between cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks can be just as flavorful, fun, and satisfying. Think fresh herbs, citrus, fruit infusions, and fizzy mixers—no buzz required.
Here are some of the best spring-inspired mocktails and zero-proof drinks to sip all season long.
1. Cucumber Mint Sparkler
- Light, crisp, and perfect for warm days
- Ingredients: cucumber slices, fresh mint, lime juice, sparkling water
- Muddle cucumber and mint, add lime juice, top with sparkling water
2. Strawberry Lemonade Spritz
- A fruity upgrade to classic lemonade
- Ingredients: fresh strawberries, lemon juice, honey or agave, soda water
- Blend strawberries with lemon juice and sweetener, strain, pour over ice, add fizz
3. Iced Hibiscus Tea with Citrus
- Tart, floral, and caffeine-free
- Ingredients: hibiscus tea bags, orange and lemon slices, honey (optional)
- Brew hibiscus tea, chill, and serve over ice with citrus slices
4. Ginger Peach Iced Tea
- Sweet and slightly spicy with a springtime twist
- Ingredients: black or green tea, peach slices, ginger syrup or fresh ginger
- Steep tea with ginger, let cool, pour over ice with peach slices
5. Sparkling Lavender Lemonade
- Soft floral notes with a citrus punch
- Ingredients: lemon juice, lavender syrup, sparkling water
- Mix lemon juice and syrup, pour over ice, top with bubbles
6. Coconut Water Mojito (No Rum Needed)
- Tropical and hydrating with a mojito feel
- Ingredients: coconut water, lime juice, mint leaves, splash of soda
- Muddle mint and lime, add coconut water, top with soda
7. Watermelon Mint Cooler
- Sweet, juicy, and super refreshing
- Ingredients: fresh watermelon, mint, lime juice
- Blend watermelon with lime, strain if needed, serve over ice with mint
8. Rosemary Grapefruit Refresher
- Bold and herbaceous, perfect for spring afternoons
- Ingredients: grapefruit juice, rosemary syrup, soda water
- Mix juice and syrup, add ice, top with soda, garnish with rosemary sprig
9. Blueberry Basil Smash
- Bright berries meet fresh herbs
- Ingredients: blueberries, basil leaves, lemon juice, honey, sparkling water
- Muddle berries and basil, shake with lemon and honey, pour over ice, add fizz
10. Chia Citrus Refresher
- Hydrating, fiber-rich, and packed with texture
- Ingredients: orange juice, lime juice, chia seeds, honey, water
- Mix juices with water and honey, stir in chia seeds, let sit for 10 mins, serve chilled
Final Sip:
Non-alcoholic drinks don’t have to be boring. With the right ingredients and a little creativity, you can enjoy bright, spring-ready beverages that are just as festive as their boozy counterparts. Whether you’re hosting brunch, lounging outside, or just want a break from alcohol, these drinks deliver all the flavor—no buzz required.