Alcohol-Free Mocktails for Wedding Receptions: 10 Mocktail Ideas Your Guests Will Love

Hosting a wedding reception without alcohol can be just as much fun as with! If you're looking for Mocktail Ideas your guests will love, we've got you covered. From fruity cocktails to delicious non-alcoholic drinks, we have 8 recipes that will keep everyone happy and hydrated. So whether you're looking to save on costs or simply want more beverage options for your guests, an alcohol-free wedding reception is the way!

What Are Alcohol-free Mocktails for Weddings?

Are you considering having an alcohol-free wedding reception? Whether you're looking to save on costs or simply want more beverage options for your guests, an alcohol-free wedding reception can be just as much fun as with! If you're looking for mocktail ideas your guests will love, we've got you covered. From fruity cocktails to delicious non-alcoholic drinks, we have 8 recipes that will keep everyone happy and hydrated.

10 Best Mocktails for Alcohol-free Wedding Parties 

Here are the best recipes for alcohol-free wedding parties!

Moscow Mule

The Moscow Mule is a refreshing and easy-to-make mocktail. The fresh lime and everything else in this drink makes it perfect for summer weddings. The feel of the bustling lime on your taste buds will rejuvenate your tired body. Mingle Mocktails can give you the best Moscow Mule taste with their recipe.

Ingredients:

• Carbonated water

• Organic cane sugar

• Malic acid

• Citric acid

• Natural flavors

• Spearmint leaf extract

• Natural lime extract

Recipe:

To make a Moscow Mule, start by pouring the juice of one lime, simple syrup, and club soda into a cup. If desired, add some mint leaves. Fill the cup about halfway with ice. Pour about 3/4 of a cup of ginger beer over the ice. Garnish with mint leaves and a lime wedge

Nutritional Value:

• Calories: 16

• Fat: 0 g

• Sodium: 10 mg

• Carbohydrates: 4 g

• Sugar: 4 g

• Protein: 0 g

Mojito 

A classic mojito mocktail version is a must at any party, and this recipe from Mingle Mocktails makes it easy to enjoy without the alcohol. The mint and lime in this mocktail are refreshing and perfect for summer weddings.

Ingredients:

• Mint 

• Lime (bright and crusty)

• Sugar (or another choice of sweetener)

• Ice

• Club soda or carbonated water

Recipe:

1. First, get a wedge of lime and some mint and muddle them in your mocktail glass (usually something short and sturdy). 

2. Then add some more lime and the sugar  (or your sweetener of choice). Mash it all up.

3. You can then add your club soda to the mix. While serving, fill the glass with ice and watch your guests enjoy it!

Note: You can prepare the mocktail in a bigger bowl depending on the number of guests you expect. This recipe is majorly for one person but can be modified to suit your wedding reception needs.

Nutritional Value:

• Calories: 10

• Fat: 0 g

• Sodium: 5 mg 

• Carbohydrates: 3 g

• Sugar: 3 g

• Protein: 0 g

Bellini 

The frozen peach bellini mocktail recipe from Mingle Mocktails will carry you to another dimension of mocktail tastes. The perfectly blended frozen peach bellini mocktail combined with fresh raspberries will enhance your wedding experience.

Ingredients:

• Peaches (peeled, pitted, and sliced)

• Peach nectar

• Sparkling apple cider

• Fresh raspberries (or blueberries)

• Ice

• Mint for garnish

Recipe:

1. Blend and puree the peach juice and peach slices until very smooth. You don't want to get it overly greasy, though.

2. Now, you add in the sparkling apple cider and pulse it with the juice to make sure they mix well.

3. Your mocktail is ready for serving. You can now garnish with raspberry or blueberry and mint leaf. 

4. Add ice after it has been served in a glass.

Here's a trick: You can freeze the sliced peaches for a while before blending to achieve a slushie.

Nutritional Value:

• Calories: 20

• Fat: 0 g 

• Sodium: 10 mg

• Carbohydrates: 6 g

• Sugar: 5 g 

• Protein: 0 g

Cosmo 

This delicious non boozy drinks from Mingle Mocktails is the perfect drink. The cranberry and lime flavors are refreshing and perfect for summer weddings.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup sparkling water

• 1 3/4 cup cranberry juice

• ¾ teaspoon orange extract

• 1 tablespoon lime juice from concentrate

• fresh lime slice

• sparkling sugar and edible glitter

• frozen cranberries and ice

Recipe:

1. Pour some sparkling sugar and edible glitter into a plate to coat the rim of the glass.

2. Run a slice of lime along the rim of the glass, or you may prefer to dip the glass in lime juice or water. 

3. Turn the empty glass upside down on the plate with sparkling sugar and edible glitter. Spin the glass to coat the rim evenly. You now have your Cosmo glass with a sugared rim.

4. Turn the glass upright and add sparkling water, cranberry juice, lime juice, and orange extract. Be very careful not to spoil your coated rim. You can use a measuring cup with a spout or funnel to be safe.

5. As a garnish, you can add some frozen cranberries, ice, and half a slice of lime. 

6. Serve and enjoy!

Note:  The ingredients listed are for two servings. You can do the math to get the proper amounts for a larger serving.

Nutritional Value:

• Calories: 15

• Fat: 0 g

• Sodium: 10 mg

• Carbohydrates: 4 g

• Sugar: 3 g

• Protein: 0 g

Mimosa 

This classic brunch drink is the perfect mocktail for weddings. The orange juice and sparkling water in this recipe are refreshing and perfect for summer weather.

Ingredients:

• Non-alcoholic sparkling wine or any citrus-flavored sparkling water 

• Orange juice concentrate

Recipe:

1. Mix equal parts of orange juice concentrate with non-alcoholic sparkling wine or any citrus-flavored water.

2. Garnish with a slice of any fruit of your choice. Your mimosa mocktail is ready to serve! 

Nutritional Value:

• Calories: 20

• Fat: 0 g

• Sodium: 10 mg

• Carbohydrates: 5 g

• Sugar: 4 g

• Protein: 0 g

Non-Alcoholic Juicy Juleps

This refreshing popular juicy juleps mocktail is a perfect combination of pineapples and orange, and the mint will leave a long-lasting taste in your mouth.

Ingredients:

• Carbonated water

• Ice

• Pineapple

• Orange juice

• Mint

• Spearmint leaf extract

• Natural lime extract

Recipe:

This recipe is pretty easy. Mix all ingredients (except the ice) in the right amounts and taste. Garnish with a slice of pineapple or lime or a sprig of mint leaf, as you wish. Voila! Add your ice, and your drink is all ready to be served.

Nutritional Value:

• Calories: 30

• Fat: 0 g

• Sodium: 10 mg

• Carbohydrates: 8 g

• Sugar: 7 g 

• Protein: 0 g.

Mango Mule 

Our list wouldn't be complete without a 'Mango' mocktail, and here it is. 

Ingredients:

• Cucumber Slices

• Honey Syrup

• Mangos (pureed)

• Lime Juice

• Ginger Ale

Recipe:

• Use a cocktail shaker to muddle ingredients.

• Shake with ice and strain into a copper mug.

Nutritional Value:

• Calories: 30

• Fat: 0 g

• Sodium: 10 mg

• Carbohydrates: 8 g

• Sugar: 7 g 

• Protein: 0 g

Coconut Lavender Lemonade 

The coconut, lavender, and lemon flavors from lemon slices are refreshing and perfect for summer weddings.

Ingredients:

• Dried lavender 

• Lemon juice

• Food coloring (red)

• Food coloring (blue)

• Sugar 

• Coconut water

• Water

Recipe:

1. To start with, you need to prepare a syrup. You only need to mix equal amounts of sugar and water (for example, 2 cups of sugar and 2 cups of water. 

2. Boil the mixture and stir until all the sugar is dissolved. And that's your syrup.

3. Add the dried lavender to the syrup and leave it to steep for 20 mins.

4. While waiting for the lavender to steep, mix the lemon juice with the coconut water. You'll need to strain the coconut water if there's pulp. 

5. By the time you're done, the lavender should have steeped enough. Then drain the lavender from the syrup. 

6. Add the food coloring (blue and red) to the syrup in drops to give your lemonade just the right lavender color.

7. Mix this thoroughly with the lemon juice and coconut water combination. Your mocktail is ready to be served in a tall glass!

Nutritional Value:

• Calories: 30

• Fat: 0 g

• Sodium: 10 mg

• Carbohydrates: 8 g

• Sugar: 7 g 

• Protein: 0 g

Virgin Margarita  

The lime and orange flavors in virgin margarita are refreshing and perfect for summer weather.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups limeade

• 3/4 cup orange juice

• 1/4 cup simple syrup

• 1/2 – 1 cup club soda

• Sugar and coarse salt (for rim)

• Lime (for garnish)

• Ice

Recipe:

1. Mix orange juice, simple syrup, and limeade.

2. Prepare equal amounts of coarse salt and sugar on a plate.

3. Now, run a lime slice along the rim of each glass and dip each one into the sugar and salt mix (to coat the edges).

4. Fill each glass halfway with ice

5. Then pour in the limeade mixture and top it with club soda. 

6. Add a lime wedge for garnish. Yep. That's all.

Note: You'll get 4 servings from this recipe, but nothing stops you from multiplying the recipe to make just the right amount of delicious goodness for your guests. Serving from a drink dispenser or punch bowl can make the work more manageable.

Nutritional Value:

• Calories: 30

• Fat: 0 g

• Sodium: 10 mg

• Carbohydrates: 8 g

• Sugar: 7 g 

• Protein: 0 g

Watermelon Breeze

This delicious mocktail is the perfect drink for any occasion, including weddings. The watermelon, lime, and mint flavors are refreshing and perfect for summer weather.

Ingredients:

• Chilled watermelon, cubed 
• Coconut water
• Squeeze fresh lime
• Ice (if needed)
• Sprig of mint (for garnish) 

Recipe:

Blend all ingredients until smooth, except mint and ice. Add ice (if needed) and the sprig of mint as garnish. Easy? Then it just might be what you need.

Nutritional Value:

Calories: 30

Fat: 0 g

Sodium: 10 mg

Carbohydrates: 8 g

Sugar: 7 g 

Protein: 0 g.

How Mocktails Make Wedding Parties Better 

While most people think that alcohol is a necessary component of wedding receptions, more and more couples choose to serve mocktails instead. Mocktails provide a fun and festive alternative for guests who don't drink alcohol, but they can also be a great way to save money on your wedding reception. Here are the reasons why mocktails make wedding parties better.

Mocktails are More Inclusive

When you serve mocktails at your wedding reception, you're making it more inclusive for guests who don't drink alcohol. Whether they're pregnant, trying to stay sober for religious reasons, or don't enjoy drinking, your guests will appreciate the effort you've made to include them.

Mocktails are Less Expensive

Alcohol can be one of the most expensive items on your wedding reception menu. By serving mocktails instead, you can save money on your overall budget. This is especially helpful if you're working with a tight budget.

Mocktails are More Refreshing

Mocktails are often made with fresh fruit juices, herbs, and spices. This makes them more refreshing than alcoholic drinks, which can be heavy and sweet. Guests will appreciate the lighter option, especially if your reception is during the summer months.

Mocktails Can be Customized

You can get creative with your mocktail recipes and customize them to match your wedding theme or colors. This is a great way to add a personal touch to your reception and make it unique

Mocktails are Easy to Make

Mocktails are typically very easy to make, which is helpful if you're not hiring a bartender for your reception. You can make them ahead of time and have them ready to serve when your guests arrive.

Overall, mocktails are a great option for couples who want to provide a fun and festive alternative to alcohol at their wedding reception. They are more inclusive and less expensive, but they're also easy to make and can be customized to match your wedding theme. If you're considering serving mocktails at your reception, check out our collection of recipes.

Conclusion

As a wedding planner, mocktails are an excellent option for couples who want to provide a fun and festive alternative to alcohol at their wedding reception. They are more inclusive and less expensive, but they're also easy to make and can be customized to match your wedding theme. If you're considering serving mocktails at your reception, check out our collection of recipes. Whether it's a blue mocktail or a pomegranate juice with sliced fruit, you can choose the best option for your wedding.