Mother’s Day Drinks

10 Best Non-Alcoholic Mother’s Day Drinks Your Mom Will Love

Mother’s Day Drinks

We owe everything to our moms. And while their birthday is a special event, nothing beats showing our love and appreciation to them during Mother’s Day. This once-in-a-year occasion gives sons and daughters an excuse to shower their #SuperMom with gifts and a time to de-stress through fabulous drinks

Not all mothers are fond of alcoholic beverages. But, this doesn’t mean that you cannot bring out your margarita or martini glasses. Mocktails or booze-free drinks are still loaded with unique flavors that your mom will truly love. If you are wondering how to make a non alcoholic Mother’s day drink, read on!

1. Lavender Lemonade A glass of lavender lemonade

This beauty, just like your mom, is definitely a must-have on Mother’s Day. The gorgeous purple and pinkish hue match the sweet kisses and hugs that she is always fond of giving.  Lemonade is already refreshing on its own, but with the addition of dried lavender, it gives off hints of mint, citrus, and rosemary flavors. 

Ingredients

Steps to Make

  1. In a pot over medium heat, combine two cups of water and sugar, bringing it to a boil. Make sure that the sugar is dissolved. Turn off the heat and mix in the honey and lavender. 
  2. Let the mixture stay in a cool place for 2 hours. If you want a more subtle lavender taste, 1 hour should be fine. 
  3. Strain the liquid while making sure that the lavender is pressed down to get all the juices.
  4. Combine the lavender mixture, lemon juice, and water into a large pitcher. 
  5. If you want the color to be brighter, add in a few drops of food coloring. 

2. Baby Bellini Three glasses of Baby Bellini with fresh peach fruits

When asked how to make a non alcoholic mother’s day drink, one of the best answers is preparing the classic Bellini, minus the alcohol. Bellini is a champagne cocktail that is made with only two ingredients, Prosecco and peach puree. 

However, you can still enjoy the fizziness and refreshing element through its counterpart, the Baby Bellini. The mixture of peach nectar and sparkling cider is loaded with citrus and fruity notes, perfect for your classy mom.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Peach nectar
  • 4-5 oz. Sparkling cider
  • Peach slice for garnish (optional)

Steps to Make

  1. Pour the peach nectar into a champagne flute
  2. Add in the sparkling cider. 
  3. Garnish with a peach slice.

3. Blueberry Lemonade Fizz A glass of blueberry lemonade with a lemon wheel

When you combine blueberries, lemon juice, and bitters, what’s the result? Well, you get to enjoy a glass or two of a mocktail with tart, sweet, and refreshing notes. This Mother’s Day drink has all the necessary cooling properties to ease her stress. Plus, the beautiful purple hue is picture-worthy.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 tbsp Simple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (2 oz.) Blueberries
  • Few dashes of bitters (your choice)
  • Soda water
  • Ice
  • Mint for garnish

Steps to Make

  1. Combine the blueberries, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth. 
  2. Transfer the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Top with soda water and garnish. Serve. 

4. Coconut Key Lime-Pie Mocktail A glass of coconut key lime-pie cocktail

Mocktails are easy to make. But if you are going to prepare a special one for your mom, it might be challenging on your part. So when you ask someone how to make a non alcoholic mother’s day drink, he would probably suggest trying the classic Coconut Key Lime-Pie.

Without the alcohol, this beverage inspired by the dessert has plenty of coconut flavor and the lime’s tartness. Plus, if your mom is not into sweet drinks, she will definitely take delight in this mocktail.

Ingredients

Steps to Make

  1. Once all the ingredients have been gathered, blend everything well in a blender. 
  2. Transfer the mixture into a martini glass. 
  3. Garnish with coconut flakes. Enjoy! 

5. Sparkling Blood Orange and Sage Soda Two glasses of sparkling blood orange mocktail

This vibrant red and orange colored mocktail looks like a Hawaiian punch, but it has more complex flavors. It offers bright, tart, and sweet flavors that can ease the sun’s heat instantly. The addition of sage simple syrup creates a herbal undertone for an extra kick.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Sugar, plus more for candied sage garnish (optional)
  • ¼ cup Water
  • ¼ cup Fresh sage
  • 1 cup Ice
  • 1 cup Freshly squeezed blood orange juice
  • 1 cup Seltzer water

Steps to Make

  1. In a pot, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the sage. Mix for about 15 minutes. 
  3. Strain the sage mixture into a container and set it aside. You can add more, let it dry, and turn it into candy.
  4. In a serving glass, pour in ½ cup of blood orange juice.
  5. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of sage syrup into the glass. You can always add more depending on your preference.
  6. Top each glass with ½ seltzer water. 
  7. Garnish with the candied sage. 

6. Mango Julius Glasses of Mango Julius with a cocktail shaker

Growing up, your mom most likely gave you a glass of Orange Julius. But now that you’re an adult why not prepare something for your mom that will make her remember the good old days of taking care of you.

Mango Julius is a variation of the classic Orange Julius. The marriage of mango smoothie and mango milkshake is loaded with a natural sweetness that can satisfy your cold drink craving.

Ingredients

Steps to Make

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender. Make sure to blend everything smoothly. 
  2. Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy. 

7. Appletini Mocktail Two glasses of Appletini mocktail with a lime garnish

How to make a non alcoholic Mother’s Day drink without any hassle? Choose the beautiful appletini mocktail! This booze-free drink is made with natural apple cucumber juice that has tasting notes of sweet and sour flavors. It also pairs well with any meal, so you can serve this alongside breakfast in bed for your mom.

Ingredients

  • 2 Cucumbers, juiced
  • 1 Green apple, juiced
  • 1-2 tbsp Agave syrup

Steps to Make

  1. Mix all the ingredients in a tumbler or pitcher. 
  2. Let it cool for a few hours and serve in a martini glass.

8. Passion Fruit Cooler  A glass of passion fruit cooler

If your mom loves summer and the beach, this mocktail will make her remember your family’s vacation days in Hawaii. The Passion Fruit Cooler boasts of a well-balanced taste of tartness and sweetness. Plus, the addition of mint leaves creates a subtle spice that complements the natural flavor profile of the passion fruit.

Ingredients

  • 6-8 whole Mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 oz. Fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Fresh passion fruit juice
  • 12 oz. Water

Steps to Make

  1. Muddle the mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice. 
  2. Add the passion fruit juice and water to the mixture. 
  3. Fill the glass with ice and pour it into the mocktail.

9. Virgin Cranberry Mojito A glass of Virgin Cranberry Mojito with lime, berries, and sugar

Nothing beats a classic and refreshing mojito, but this beverage contains alcohol. Now the question is, how to make a non alcoholic Mother’s Day drink that resembles a mojito? The answer is to get rid of the liquor and add more fruit concentrate for a tastier and healthier version.

The Virgin Cranberry Mojito combines sweet, sour, tangy, and mint flavors in one glass. It is created to be a refreshing treat, particularly on a hot summer day. Give this present to your mom, and she will definitely enjoy every sip!

Ingredients

  • Juice from 1/4 lime
  • 1 oz. Cranberry juice
  • 5 Mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup Ice
  • 6 oz. Sprite
  • Mint sprig, cranberries, and lime wedge for garnish (optional)

Steps to Make

  1. In a glass, muddle the lime together with the cranberry juice and mint leaves. 
  2. Add some ice cubes and fill the glass with Sprite. 
  3. Garnish with a mint sprig, cranberries, and lime wedge. 

10. Pineapple Hibiscus Mocktail  A glass of Pineapple Hibiscus Mocktail

This Mother’s Day, give your mom a sweet treat that will paint a smile on her face. Pineapple Hibiscus Mocktail has a zingy ginger and tart pineapple taste that lingers in your mouth. Hibiscus tea, which is the base of this mocktail, also gives off tart and cranberry flavors. 

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Dried hibiscus flower (or 1 Hibiscus tea bag)
  • ¾ cup Coconut water
  • ½ cup Chopped pineapple
  • 2 tsp Peeled and chopped ginger
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 tbsp Sparkling water
  • Lime slices for garnish (optional)

Steps to Make

  1. In a pot, boil a ½ cup of water. Place the hibiscus flower or hibiscus tea bag in a bowl and pour in the boiling water. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Then, strain the water while pressing down the hibiscus.
  2. Transfer the mixture into a blender. Add in the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. 
  3. Pour the mocktail into a glass filled with ice. Enjoy!

Conclusion

Spending Mother’s Day will be extra special if you get your hands preparing these delicious yet non-alcoholic drinks. She will appreciate your effort in making such delicate beverages than any other gifts you can purchase. 

Which among these booze-free drinks would you likely prepare for Mother’s Day? Let us know in the comments.

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