11 Refreshing Mocktails to Serve at Brunch
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Discover a brand-new world of morning refreshment with our lineup of 11 delicious brunch mocktail recipes. Imagine a sunny patio, laughter filling the air, and a table set with all your breakfast favorites. Our brunch mocktails are here to add a burst of flavor to your laid-back gathering. From zesty citrus sippers to fragrant herbal infusions, each recipe will add a little something fabulous to your brunch spread.
1. Virgin Mimosa
Brunch mocktails do not come any simpler than the Virgin Mimosa. It’s the ideal mocktail to serve if you feel a little bit intimidated by drinks with lots of ingredients and fancy shaker work. To make a batch, simply combine 3 cups of chilled ginger ale with 1 cup of chilled orange juice in a pitcher over ice. Stir it, and you’re good to go!
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2. Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini
The retro-amazing Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini makes for a super classy breakfast mocktail. To make enough for two people, combine a cup of freshly brewed coffee (chilled), 2 tablespoons of aquafaba, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and half a teaspoon of cacao powder in a cocktail shaker without ice. Dry shake, then add ice and shake again until frosty. Strain into two pre-chilled Martini glasses and spoon the foam on top.
3. Southern Sweet Tea
Southern Sweet Tea is a classic non-alcoholic iced tea that is deeply rooted in the South. While it’s a summer classic, you can easily whip up a gallon-sized jug to serve as a breakfast mocktail at brunch and throughout the year. The best part? All your guests can just help themselves.
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4. Virgin Bloody Mary
This savory brunch mocktail is low in sugar and packed with flavor. To make one umami-packed Virgin Bloody Mary, combine 6 oz tomato juice, 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice, a few dashes of hot sauce, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, a tablespoon of fresh lime juice, and a pinch of celery salt in a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake until frosty. Decant into serving glass over fresh ice and dress it up with your savory favorites. We suggest celery, pickles, or green olives.
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5. Virgin Cranberry Mojito
In the mood for something tall, cool, and refreshing? Try our Virgin Cranberry Mojito brunch mocktail recipe. Muddle 4-5 mint leaves and 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice in the bottom of a tall glass. Add 3 tablespoons of cranberry simple syrup and ice. Fill the remainder of the glass with club soda and stir. Garnish with mint leaves and cranberries. For a sweeter drink, use half club soda and half lemon-lime soda.
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6. Rosemary Lemonade Batch Mocktail
We love mocktails for brunch that come to the party all dressed in florals. To make a batch of Rosemary Lemonade, start by making enough rosemary simple syrup to yield two cups. Once the syrup is cooled, add it to a pitcher with 1.5 cups of fresh lemon juice, 6 cups of cold water, and a few scoops of ice. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and let guests serve themselves.
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7. Green Goddess Smoothie
If you want to go the health-boosting route with your brunch mocktails, we highly recommend a Green Goddess Smoothie. Blend 1 cup of baby spinach, 1 banana, half a cup of pineapple chunks, half a cup of mango chunks, and 1 cup of plant-based milk. Adjust sweetness to taste. You can also add some celery and a piece of ginger if you want to up the mood-boosting qualities of this green smoothie.
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8. Mock Champagne Punch
We love pretty-looking breakfast mocktail recipes, and this one delivers. Our Mock Champagne Punch recipe is great for serving a brunchtime crowd, but the quantities can easily be adjusted to a single serving. And while this refreshing punch is completely alcohol-free, the combination of grape juice and ginger ale mimics the effervescence of Champagne to a T.
9. Roy Rogers
Looking for brunch mocktail ideas with a bit of old-school flair? Just like its soda shop counterpart, the Shirley Temple, the Roy Rogers is an inspiring blast from the past. Long before “mocktails” became a buzzword, you could order these delightful non–alcoholic mixed drinks at nearly any bar or restaurant. Cheers to a sip of nostalgia over brunch!
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10. Hot Spiced Tea
This Hot Spiced Tea is ideal for a wintertime brunch. Heat 8 cups of water in a saucepan until boiling. Turn down the heat to a simmer, add 5 black tea bags, and let it steep for 5 minutes. Remove the bags and add 2 cups of sugar, 2 cups of pineapple juice, 1.5 cups of lemon juice, and 3 cups of orange juice.
Next, pop 1 cinnamon stick and 1 teaspoon of whole cloves into a cheesecloth and tie it up to make a spice bundle. Add this to the juice mixture, then simmer for about 10 minutes (or more). Remove the spice bundle, ladle the hot tea into heat-proof mugs, and serve your super-easy brunch mocktails.
11. Paloma Mocktail
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of a Paloma Mocktail, a vibrant clinker that exudes the essence of summer in every sip. Perfect for brunch and bursting with citrusy goodness, this recipe combines tangy grapefruit juice with zesty lime, topped off with a fizzy twist of club soda. Whether you’re serving up a late breakfast by the poolside or hosting a lingering pre-lunch gathering with friends, this Paloma Mocktail is sure to be a hit.
There you have it – 11 amazing brunch mocktails to dress up your breakfast table. Tag us in your tasty Instagram pics and remember to sign up for our newsletter to receive our next batch of gorgeous non-alcoholic recipes as soon as they drop!
