If you are just getting into making alcohol free drinks, mocktails are one of the easiest and most enjoyable places to start. They look great, feel refreshing, and let you play with flavor without any pressure. With a few everyday ingredients, you can build drinks that taste polished and fun.
Mocktails also help you learn the simple techniques behind good drink making. You get hands on practice with shaking, stirring, balancing sweetness and acidity, and choosing garnishes that make each drink feel special. These small skills build your confidence fast and set you up for success.
Below is a beginner friendly list designed to ease you in. Each drink is straightforward, flexible, and perfect for learning the basics while still delivering great flavor.
➏ Non-Alc Maid Marion
This mocktail shines because of the deep, vibrant flavor of our Marion Blackberry Syrup. Its natural sweetness and rich berry notes create a strong foundation that makes the whole mix feel smooth, refreshing, and easy for beginners to work with. Paired with creamy elements and a touch of brightness, it delivers a polished result without needing complex steps.
What makes this a great starter choice is how forgiving it is. The syrup carries most of the flavor, which helps you focus on simple mixing and tasting rather than technique. It is an ideal introduction to how a quality syrup can transform a drink and give you confidence as you explore more recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Marion Blackberry Syrup
- 3 oz coconut milk
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker
- Add ice and shake for 10 seconds
- Strain over crushed ice and garnish with mint
➎ Non-Alc Espresso Tonic
This drink takes the familiar richness of espresso and gives it a refreshing twist by pairing it with our Premium Tonic Syrup. The light bitterness and crisp character of the mix create a bright contrast that feels smooth and easy to enjoy, making it a great introduction to coffee based mocktails. It shows how simple ingredients can come together in a clean, modern way without any complicated steps.
The balance builds itself, with the espresso bringing depth, the tonic syrup adding lift, and a touch of citrus rounding out the edges. It is an approachable choice for beginners who want to explore how contrasting flavors work together while keeping the overall profile bright and refreshing.
Ingredients:
- ¾ oz Premium Tonic Syrup
- double shot espresso
- squeeze of lime juice to taste
- soda water
Instructions:
- Add tonic, espresso, and lime juice to a glass filled with ice
- Top with soda water and stir
➍ Non-Alc Peach Better Have My Honey
This drink leans into a bright mix of peach, honey, and fresh herbs, creating a refreshing profile that is easy for beginners to enjoy. Our Yakima Valley Peach Syrup brings a gentle fruitiness that pairs naturally with basil, giving the drink a soft, aromatic lift without making the flavor feel heavy. It is the kind of combination that feels instantly inviting and works well in simple zero proof recipes.
What makes this one beginner friendly is how smoothly the elements come together. The peach adds sweetness, the lemon brings balance, and the basil provides a fragrant note that feels fresh rather than complex. Topped with a bubbly mixer, it becomes a simple, approachable drink that teaches how sweetness, citrus, and herbs can work in harmony.
Ingredients:
- ½ oz Yakima Valley Peach Syrup
- ¼ oz honey syrup
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- 4-5 basil leaves
- ginger ale
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients except ginger ale to a shaker tin
- Add ice and shake for 10 seconds
- Stain over ice and top with ginger ale
➌ Non-Alc Pineapple Mojito
This take on the classic mojito keeps the fresh mint that gives the drink its signature aroma but adds a tropical twist with our Pineapple Gum Syrup. The pineapple brings a smooth sweetness that blends naturally with lime and mint, creating a bright and refreshing mix that feels instantly uplifting. It is a simple way for beginners to explore how fruit and herbs can work together in a zero-proof drink.
What sets this version apart is its light, crisp feel. The mint keeps things cool, the lime adds a clean snap, and the pineapple brings just enough richness to soften the edges. The result is a drink that feels lively and easy to sip, offering a clear example of how to layer refreshing flavors without making anything too strong or complicated.
Ingredients:
- ¾ oz Pineapple Gum Syrup
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- club soda
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients, except club soda, to a shaker
- Gently muddle the mint to release its oils
- Add ice and shake for 10 seconds
- Strain into a highball with ice and top with club soda
- Garnish with a sprig of mint
➋ Non-Alc Florodora
This version keeps everything people love about the classic Florodora, just without the alcohol. The mix of raspberry, ginger, and lime gives it a lively bite and a bright red color that instantly catches the eye. Our Raspberry Gum Syrup and Fiery Ginger Syrup bring those flavors forward in a clean, balanced way, making the drink feel both refreshing and familiar.
What makes this an approachable choice for beginners is how naturally the ingredients work together. The raspberry adds a soft fruit note, the ginger gives a little kick, and the lime keeps the whole drink lifted and crisp. Once topped with a bubbly mixer, it becomes a vibrant, easy sipping mocktail that teaches how fruit, spice, and citrus can create a layered but effortless mix.
Ingredients:
- ¾ oz Raspberry Gum Syrup
- ½ oz Fiery Ginger Syrup
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- 5 oz club soda
Instructions:
- Add syrups and lime juice to a Collins glass with ice and stir to chill
- Top with club soda and stir to combine
➊ Non-Alc Paloma
This take on the Paloma keeps the bright, citrus forward character that makes the original such a warm weather favorite. Our Rio Red Grapefruit Cordial brings a clean, vibrant grapefruit flavor that blends smoothly with lime and a touch of agave for sweetness. The result is crisp, refreshing, and easy to enjoy, especially if youre looking for something light but flavorful.
For beginners, this drink offers a clear example of how simple ingredients can create a balanced mix without any fuss. The citrus gives it energy, the agave softens the edges, and the bubbly finish keeps everything lively. It is a straightforward build that feels fresh from the first sip, a great introduction to making bright, highball style mocktails.
Ingredients:
- ¾ oz Rio Red Grapefruit Cordial
- ½ oz agave nectar
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- club soda
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients, except club soda, to a highball
- Add ice and begin to stir
- While you stir, top with club soda
Mocktails are one of the easiest ways to explore flavor without feeling overwhelmed. With just a few thoughtful ingredients, you can create drinks that feel refreshing, balanced, and fun to share. Each recipe above gives you a chance to practice simple techniques while discovering how fruit, herbs, citrus, and bubbles can work together in different ways.
As you keep experimenting, you will start to find your own preferences and favorite combinations. Maybe you like bold ginger, maybe you lean toward citrus, or maybe you prefer something creamy or tropical. The best part is that mocktails invite creativity, so feel free to adjust, taste, and make each drink your own. Enjoy the process, keep it simple, and have fun exploring the world of zero proof drinks.
Cheers!
