The Best Mocktails to Bring a Tropical Island to Your Home
It's vacation season, and we all know one of the best parts about flying to a tropical location is the food and beverages—especially the vibrant mixed drinks. Sadly, we aren't going to experience that euphoric feeling this summer. But, hey! We (and anyone else in the same boat as us) can bring Mexico, Bora Bora and any other hotspot to the comfort of your home with an at-home mocktail.
Below, discover a few drink recipes we swear by, highlighting all your favorite flavors of the season.
The Blue Lagoon Mocktail by The Mindful Mocktail
Is it just us, or are drinks more exciting when they're blue? Drinks don't get more blue than this Blue Lagoon from the Mindful Mocktail. The best part about it? You can make a healthy version with blue spirulina and sugar-free lemonade.
(via The Mindful Mocktail)
Blueberry-Ginger Fizz by AllRecipes
Blueberry and ginger is one of the most underrated flavor combos out there. The ginger offsets some of the tartness of the blueberry to create a sweet and spicy dream duo. It's perfect for anyone who can't get enough of a sugary drink.
(via AllRecipes)
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Color-Changing Lemonade Slushies by EatingWell
Lemonade is the ultimate drink for summer (we all had or dreamed of owning a stand in the height of June). Why not honor its glory with a unique spin? This recipe from EatingWell adds blue pea flower tea to create a magical, color-changing concoction. It's fun and refreshing.
(via EatingWell)
Summer Orange Spritz by Munching With Mariyah
Instead of starting your day with orange, try Munching With Mariyah's Orange Spritz. As she writes in her recipe, it's like a Fanta without the artificial flavors and sugar. Instead, it uses zero-calorie club soda with fresh oranges, salt, vanilla extract and more for equal deliciousness.
(via Munching With Mariyah)
Virgin Piña Colada by High Heels and Grills
If we go on a vacation, our go-to drink is always a piña colada. The combination of pineapple and coconut is Earth's best gift. This version from High Heels and Grills has perfected the proportion—you'd almost think you were lounging in an all-inclusive resort.
(via High Heels and Grills)
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