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8 Non-Alcoholic Cocktails To Impress Your Friends

2025 has very quickly become the year for wellness and vibes, so what better way than to keep that streak going with these fun and friendly mocktails.

| Sarah Khatib
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Photograph: (Photo by Anil Sharma on Unsplash )

Picture this: you are at a mystifying speakeasy that embodies your personality. In front of you, sitting in a warm, cosy booth, are a group of patrons with glittering eyes, waiting to be blown away with your concoctions. You rifle through your cabinets, gather your ingredients, both chilled and steaming, and move over to your crystal goblets to get started.

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But here is the catch: this is not a speakeasy, it is your house. That is not a cosy booth, it is your couch, and those patrons aren’t patrons, they are your friends. But the task at large remains: how do you blow away your friends with your non-alcoholic concoctions? 

Well, look no further because we have got you covered. Here is a carefully curated list of mocktails for all your friends and their palates. 

For The Flower Child

Ideal for the friend whose address is secretly Pixie Hollow, this drink is a perfect blend of fruits, flowers and just a touch of magic. Feel free to garnish it with flowers and fruits to your heart's desire, and watch as all your friends coo over the stunning pitcher, and then over this refreshing drink. 

For The Spice Fiend 

Sometimes you just want to have something that has a kick to it, and this drink will quell that need. From its fiery rim and bright colour to its punchy and spicy blend, this mocktail will make for a fun addition to a game night. Because what would pair better with salty and fun snacks and a yelling match over a board game, than this spicy and flirty drink? 

For The Kombucha Enthusiast

Since the beginning of time, in every friend group that has ever existed, it feels as though at one point or another, there has to be one friend on a health kick. Which is when this punchy (and healthy adjacent) mocktail enters the chat. 

For The Pink Lover

Loving pink is not a phase; it is a lifestyle. And this mocktail is the dream for all pink lovers. While not overly sweet and or citrus, this drink will still steal the show. Although more technical than the other mocktails on this list, we find that you will deem it worth the extra hard work.

For The Coffee Aficionado  

A caffeine addiction is not something to take lightly, and with this drink, you can get your caffeine fix while drinking it in a socially acceptable way (for the night that is). Sip your drink over dinner, and relish in both the company and the coffee. 

For The Book Girlie

Inspired by fantasy and powered by a healthy mix of delusion and escapism, this will warm the hearts of all book girlies. Not only is it the perfect blend of theatrical smoke and citrus, but it will leave you with a smile. Take a sip, close your eyes, and picture yourself flying through the skies, leading armies, and far away from emails. 

For The Matcha Addicts

Fallen down the matcha rabbit hole and made it a part of your personality? Well, this mocktail is a strong contender for your weekly matcha rotation. Celebrating the earthiness of matcha, while adding a mixture of sweet and tangy with a strawberry compote, this matcha mocktail will only fuel the matcha madness. 

For The Worldly Palette

Fancy yourself an adventurer? Then venture forth with this cosy miso and gingerbread mocktail. With an undeniable warmth carried throughout the entire drink, the complex flavour profile of this drink is both nostalgic and yet experimental, making it the perfect drink for those cosy movie nights that you secretly wish never end. 

And there you have it! The menu for your future game nights, date nights, movie nights, casual brunches and everything in between. So, go forth and get whisking, smoking, brewing and shaking your way to mocktails that will have your friends floored.

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