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These summer mocktail recipes are healthy, nonalcoholic alternatives to your favorite cocktails and twists on classic seasonal refreshments. Fresh fruit, herbs and citrus provide natural sweetness and flavor, and many recipes come together in minutes. Recipes like our Whipped Blueberry Lemonade or our No-Sugar Added Sangria Mocktail are refreshing beverages you'll want to sip on all summer long.

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Blueberry Lemonade

This blueberry lemonade is just sweet enough, with gorgeous color from fresh blueberries. Whole lemons with a thinner skin add flavor without bitterness.

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No-Added-Sugar Sangria Mocktail

This sangria mocktail is a refreshing drink that highlights the fruity flavors of traditional sangria without added sugars or alcohol. Fruit adds plenty of natural sweetness that’s bolstered by a combination of pomegranate and orange juice. Berry-flavored seltzer adds to the fruity taste, but plain seltzer will work well too.

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Sorrel Tea

This bright, spiced and deeply flavorful sorrel tea is more than just a summer refreshment—in the United States, particularly in Texas, it has become an essential part of Juneteenth celebrations, symbolizing strength, resilience and freedom. The balance of tart hibiscus, zesty citrus and subtle spice makes it perfect for hot summer days. Try it as-is for a traditional experience or make it bubbly by adding a splash of sparkling water. If you like a less sweet drink, try skipping the sugar altogether.

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No-Added-Sugar Peach-Pineapple Mocktail

This refreshing, no-sugar-added mocktail blends white grape-peach juice, ripe peaches and juicy pineapple for a naturally sweet and vibrant drink. Grated fresh ginger adds a warm kick that balances the flavors of the fruit. It’s best served chilled, so you can whip up a batch in the morning to enjoy as the sun sets.

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Whipped Raspberry Lemonade

This whipped raspberry lemonade is a refreshing blend of tart lemon, fresh raspberries and creamy coconut milk, all whirled together to create a perfectly balanced beverage. For a lighter version, you can swap the full-fat coconut milk for light or refrigerated coconut milk, though it may slightly reduce the creaminess. Whether enjoyed poolside or as a refreshing pick-me-up, this whipped raspberry lemonade is sure to satisfy.

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No-Added-Sugar Peach Iced Tea

This refreshing tea gets a subtle hint of sweetness and fruity peach flavor from muddled peaches and fresh mint leaves. If you can’t find fresh peaches, thawed frozen peaches will work too, with a slightly more subtle flavor.

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Lavender Lemonade

Make a batch of this refreshing lemonade for your next gathering. The light floral flavor of lavender is balanced by fresh lemon juice in this subtly sweet homemade lemonade.

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Watermelon-Lime Mocktail

This gut-healthy mocktail is the perfect sipper, featuring refreshing watermelon and probiotic kombucha to support healthy digestion. It has a subtle kick of spice, thanks to the jalapeño—but if you want to tame the heat, you can leave it out.

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Whipped Frozen Lemonade

Whipped frozen lemonade combines the creaminess of a milkshake with the thirst-quenching tanginess of freshly squeezed lemonade for an incredibly refreshing treat. And this simple frozen lemonade treat comes together with just four ingredients and a blender. You can use light coconut milk or refrigerated coconut milk in place of full-fat coconut milk, though the end result won't be as rich and creamy.

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Sparkling Strawberry-Ginger Lemonade

This sparkling lemonade is inspired by red drink, a red strawberry soda that is traditionally served for Juneteenth.

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Elderberry Elixir Mocktail

This effervescent winter mocktail features immune-supporting elderberry syrup alongside anti-inflammatory turmeric and a dose of vitamin C from orange juice. Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor. Depending on the sweetness of your elderberry syrup, you may want to use more or a little less.

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Frozen Margarita Mocktail

This frosty margarita mocktail is a refreshing nonalcoholic copycat version of the restaurant favorite. All you need is a blender and a few ingredients to blend up this refreshing treat. Grapefruit juice, while not a traditional margarita ingredient, adds a punch of flavor in place of tequila.

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Whipped Blueberry Lemonade

This whipped blueberry lemonade whirls coconut milk, lemon-infused simple syrup and fresh blueberries together into one thirst-quenching beverage perfect for a hot summer day. Keep the extra simple syrup on hand to whip up another batch of lemonade, or combine it with lemon-flavored seltzer and a splash of vodka for a light cocktail. To keep this drink extra cool, serve it over ice cubes.

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