It’s time to chill and refresh yourself from the summer heat with non-alcoholic frozen drinks that everyone can enjoy. Are you planning a summer party? A backyard barbecue, a picnic in the park, or a day at the beach? Alcoholic beverages can make or break a party, and we strongly advise going above and beyond your standard beer or wine.
You can use fresh or frozen fruit, although frozen is highly recommended to keep the drink chilled. Check out these 11 non-alcoholic frozen drinks ideas—we bet you won’t miss the booze!
Frozen Ginger Mint Mocktail
Ginger and mint are mixed to form a spicy, delectable frozen non-alcoholic blended mojito. You can list this on your compilation of the best mojito mocktail recipes.
Ingredients
- 10 mint sprigs
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 ounces ginger ale
- ½ cup crushed ice
- Mint sprigs and lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the ice, mint, simple syrup, lime juice, and ginger ale in a blender.
- Blend until the appropriate consistency is reached.
- Fill a rocks glass halfway with ice.
- Garnish with mint sprigs and a wedge of lime.
How to Make Ginger Mint Mojito Mocktail by The Mindful Mocktail
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Watermelon Agua Fresca, a delightful blend of watermelon juice and limeade, could be the drink of the summer. It’s slightly sweet, ideal for an afternoon treat or a mocktail at a barbecue.
Watermelon Agua Fresca goes well with a Mexican-themed dinner that includes Elote (called Mexican Street Corn), Salsa Verde Enchiladas, and Refried Beans. The stunning bright pink color is guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 6 c. seedless watermelon chunks (from ½ small watermelon), plus small wedges for garnish
- 6 tbsp. sugar
- ⅓ c. fresh lime juice
- ⅓ c. water
- Fresh mint sprigs
Instructions
- Combine watermelon, sugar, lime juice, and ⅓ cup water in a blender. Puree for 30 seconds or until smooth.
- Serve immediately with mint sprigs and watermelon slices, or refrigerate for 3 days.
Frozen Hot Chocolate Mocktail
When frozen, hot chocolate tastes just as nice, if not better. This non-alcoholic frozen drink is ideal for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- 18 ounces of milk plus 1 ounce for blending
- Whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and chocolate chunk (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk the unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and 18 ounces of milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the cocoa and sugar have dissolved.
- Pour into ice cube trays and place in the freezer overnight.
- When the chocolate cubes are frozen, add them to the blender with 1 ounce of milk.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour into your glass.
- Garnish with whipped cream, drizzles of chocolate syrup, and chocolate chunks.
Triple Berry Sparklers
When we need something to keep the entire family hydrated—from the kids to the grandparents—we reach for a super-light, patriotic refresher.
What is the secret? Berry ice cubes. We freeze blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries in coconut water for this drink, but you can use this approach to improve anything from lemonade to cold brew. If you don’t like honey, you can substitute maple syrup or agave nectar to taste.
Ingredients
For the berry ice cubes:
- 1 ¼ c. coconut water
- ⅓ c. blueberries
- ⅓ c. raspberries
- ⅓ c. chopped strawberries
For the drink:
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 (12-oz.) cans seltzer
Instructions
For the berry ice cubes:
- Fill an ice tray halfway with blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, then top with coconut water.
- Freeze for 4 hours or until completely solid.
For the drink:
- Combine the lime and lemon juices in a pitcher or big measuring cup.
- Stir in the honey until it is completely dissolved.
- Stir in the seltzer until combined.
- Fill serving glasses halfway with ice, then halfway with the lemon-lime combination.
Whipped Frozen Creamsicle
This drink is perfect for those who used to rush to the store to get a taste of summer on a stick. The key to this creamy frozen treat’s fresh-from-the-ice-cream-truck flavor? Double the amount of fruit!
This delicious and nostalgic drink can be enjoyed on its own or with a dash of your favorite non-alcoholic rum or vodka for a summer happy hour that leaves no hangovers.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups orange juice or tangerine juice (fresh or refrigerated, not from concentrate)
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla coconut milk
- 1 ½ cups ice cubes
- ¼ cup frozen mango chunks
- 2 orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine orange (or tangerine) juice, coconut milk, ice, frozen mango, and non-alcoholic vodka or rum (if using).
- Puree the mango and compress the ice till it reaches a slushy consistency.
- Divide the creamsicle between two 12-ounce glasses, top with an orange slice each, and serve immediately.
Easy Orange-Vanilla Smoothie Mocktail
The classic smoothie is a summertime favorite, and this one is as quick and simple to make as it is refreshing. You can use non-fat yogurt in this recipe if you’re watching your calories.
Ingredients
- 1 scoop non-fat frozen vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange slice and mint sprig (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend the yogurt, orange juice, and vanilla extract in a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Fill a highball glass halfway with ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a sprig of mint.
Blueberry Lemonade Slushies
This uber-refreshing fruit slushie is simple and requires only three ingredients. Try it with strawberries and raspberries; these are fantastic for a kids’ party, but adults will also enjoy them.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened frozen blueberries, thawed slightly
- 1 cup ice cubes, thawed slightly
- 2 cups lemonade
Instructions
- Place blueberries in a blender and purée until smooth. Crush the ice cubes until they are smashed.
- In a glass, combine 1/2 cup blueberry mixture and 1/2 cup lemonade. Repeat with the rest of the blueberry mixture and lemonade.
If you prefer blueberry lemonade without the slush, watch this video of BunnyDIY from YouTube to learn how to make one.
Whipped Frozen Pink Lemonade
When you make this creamy frozen pink lemonade with frozen strawberries, it’s quite simple to bring a blush to your cheeks. It’s the perfect blend of tart and sweet–a healthier delight created quickly with homemade lemon simple syrup.
In this vegan treat, use your favorite neutral-flavored non-dairy milk, though almond milk and other nut milk will add a stronger nutty flavor than coconut milk or oat milk.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, oat milk, or other non-dairy milk
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups frozen strawberries
- ½ cup ice cubes
- Lemon slices and/or strawberry slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your own lemon simple syrup.
- Combine ½ cup of lemon simple syrup, coconut milk (or alternative milk), lemon juice, strawberries, and ice in a blender. Blend until the strawberries have been pureed, the ice has been crushed, and the sauce has become mushy.
- Divide the mixture between two 12-ounce glasses.
- Garnish with lemon and/or strawberry slices and serve immediately if desired.
Huckleberry Orange Virgin Cocktail
This refreshingly sweet and tangy frozen mocktail will awaken your taste senses!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh huckleberries
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup crushed ice
Instructions
- Chill your cocktail glass.
- Blend ice, huckleberries, simple syrup, lime juice, and orange juice in a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Fill the cold glass halfway with ice.
Color-Changing Lemonade Slushies
Both children and adults will be amazed to see this tasty slush transform from blue to pink and purple in an instant. The miraculous concoction is crafted from natural blue tea and cool lemonade for a tasty science experiment. It’s ideal for your child’s birthday party!
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons blue pea flower tea
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups lemonade
Instructions
- Tea should be steeped in boiling water for 8 minutes.
- Fill a 2-cup measuring cup halfway with water.
- Fill an ice cube dish halfway with tea and freeze until firm.
- In a blender, crush the frozen tea cubes.
- Fill each glass halfway with crushed ice and ½ cup of lemonade. Keep an eye out for the magic!
Glow Water
Water is so much more enjoyable when flavored! We have a few suggestions, such as cucumber mint, peach ginger, and strawberry lime, but feel free to get creative.
Ingredients
For cucumber mint:
- 3 cans seltzer water
- 1 cucumber, cut into ½” rounds
- 3 sprigs mint
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
For peach ginger:
- 3 cans seltzer water
- 1 peach, sliced
- Ginger, skin removed and sliced into rounds
- 1 cinnamon stick
For strawberry lime:
- 3 cans seltzer water
- 3 strawberries, halved
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Combine seltzer water with your preferred ingredients.
- To release extra flavor, stir (and muddle, if preferred) your components.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to drink in the refrigerator.
While you’re concocting your summer drinks, remember to consider non-alcoholic frozen drinks. They are necessary regardless of the type of party you are throwing. They keep everyone refreshed and will be greatly appreciated by those who do not want to drink, whether abstaining for life or just for the time being.
Non-alcoholic frozen drinks will keep you cool when the weather is hot, whether they are virgin versions of popular blender cocktails or a completely original combo.
Non-Alcoholic Frozen Drinks FAQs
Non-alcoholic frozen drinks will keep you cool when the weather is hot, whether they are virgin versions of popular blender cocktails or a completely original combo. Check out these 11 non-alcoholic frozen drinks ideas—we bet you won’t miss the booze!
- Frozen Ginger Mint Mocktail
- Watermelon Agua Fresca
- Frozen Hot Chocolate Mocktail
- Triple Berry Sparklers
- Whipped Frozen Creamsicle
- Easy Orange-Vanilla Smoothie Mocktail
- Blueberry Lemonade Slushies
- Whipped Frozen Pink Lemonade
- Huckleberry Orange Virgin Cocktail
- Color-Changing Lemonade Slushies
- Glow Water
While you’re concocting your summer drinks, remember to consider non-alcoholic frozen drinks. Alcoholic beverages can make or break a party, and we strongly advise going above and beyond your standard beer or wine.
Frozen mocktails are necessary regardless of the type of party you are throwing. They keep everyone refreshed and will be greatly appreciated by those who do not want to drink, whether abstaining for life or just for the time being.
Yes, frozen mocktails can be considered healthy. Aside from the fact that they don’t contain any alcohol, you can make them using fresh fruits or even vegetables, depending on your preferences. You can use fresh or frozen fruit, although frozen is highly recommended to keep the drink chilled.
