3 Summer Mocktail Recipes Perfect for Celebrations and Weddings

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Written By Akeshi Akinseye

Summer Mocktail Recipes Perfect for Celebrations and Weddings

As the summer sun shines brightly, it's the perfect time to refresh your beverage menu with delightful mocktails. Whether you're hosting a summer celebration or a wedding, these non-alcoholic drinks will keep your guests cool and satisfied. Here are three vibrant and delicious mocktail recipes to try this season.

Tropical Mango Fizz

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup mango juice

  • 1/2 cup coconut water

  • 1/2 cup sparkling water

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • Ice cubes

  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Directions:

  1. In a pitcher, combine mango juice, coconut water, and lime juice.

  2. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mixture over the ice.

  3. Top with sparkling water and stir gently.

  4. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

Berry Basil Lemonade Mocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

  • 1 cup lemonade

  • 1/2 cup sparkling water

  • Ice cubes

  • Lemon slices for garnish

Directions:

  1. Muddle mixed berries and basil leaves in a pitcher.

  2. Add lemonade and stir well.

  3. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the berry mixture over the ice.

  4. Top with sparkling water and stir gently.

  5. Garnish with lemon slices, basil leaves or strawberries and serve.

Citrus Lavender Cooler Mocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • 1/2 cup grapefruit juice

  • 1/2 cup lavender syrup (store-bought or homemade)

  • 1/2 cup sparkling water

  • Ice cubes

  • Lavender sprigs for garnish

Directions:

  1. In a pitcher, combine orange juice, grapefruit juice, and lavender syrup.

  2. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the citrus mixture over the ice.

  3. Top with sparkling water and stir gently.

  4. Garnish with lavender sprigs and serve immediately.

These summer mocktails are sure to impress your guests with their refreshing flavors and beautiful presentations. Perfect for weddings and celebrations, they offer a delightful non-alcoholic option that everyone can enjoy. Cheers to a summer filled with unforgettable moments!

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Akeshi Akinseye

Akeshi Akinseye is the founder and CEO of Kesh Events and is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations.

She is widely regarded as One of the best Wedding planners in America by Brides, Top 5 wedding vendors in the world by WEDLUXE, top wedding planner in Chicago by PartySlate and more. 

Her insights and work have been featured in national publications like Brides, PartySlate, Modern Luxury Weddings, Inside Weddings, Yahoo, ESPN, New York Times etc and she appears regularly in media outlets like ABC, The Tribune and more.

She is the author of the best-selling book, “The Art of Floral And Event Design” and founder and editor of celebrations and lifestyle magazine, The Art of Celebrating. Her creativity, keen eye, attention to detail and knack for perfection is what her clients love about her. She brings the art of creativity and personalization to every single event making her the best at what she does. Akeshi honors the individual styles of her clients and she continually strives to make every experience one to remember.

http://www.akeshiakinseye.com
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