Our Favorite Nonalcoholic Cocktails Are as Tasty as They Are Sophisticated

A drink with so few ingredients could be hard to turn into something nonalcoholic. Seedlip Spice brings the complexity of a gin’s botanicals to the cocktail without the booze, while the lavender honey syrup is a unique addition to this Prohibition-era drink.

Recipe: Bee's Knees

Our spirit-free version of this traditional vodka drink focuses on the citrus-forward notes of Seedlip Grove 42. Fresh spring mint helps brighten the cocktail and adds depth.

Recipe: Spirit-Free Moscow Mule

Fern Bar, the Sebastopol, CA spot where this drink originated, is all about hyper-seasonal cocktails. Rhubarb and strawberry are a classic spring combination. The vinegar of the shrub provides a tangy contrast to the sugar and natural sweetness of the fruit.

Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Shrub

Buzz fresh pineapple and ginger in the blender to extract their juices and create an intensely flavored and super-refreshing punch.

Recipe: Ginger Pineapple Punch (Lebouroudjee)

You can throw these sparklers―dressed-up kir royales―together as guests walk in the door.

– Inspired by Cassandra LaValle, Seattle

Recipe: Pomegranate Fizzies

This festive mocktail includes a licoricey touch of star anise.

Recipe: Sparkling Spice

A tart, refreshing, nonalcoholic drink that's appealing to mojito fans.

Recipe: Pear Tree

This gorgeous mix of sparkling juices served in a martini glass does the trick when you want to feel festive. Blood oranges give them their great color.

Recipe: Citrus Kiss

The idea behind this drink (pictured second from left) is to give a distinct but light flavor to water—so it’s truly refreshing, rather than sweet and intense like soda.

Recipe: Pineapple-Mint Water