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Looking for a vibrant, non-alcoholic drink for your guests to enjoy? Try this Citrus Punch Mocktail, a refreshing blend of bright citrus juices, honey simple syrup, and ginger beer.
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This delicious punch delivers a medley of flavors—tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy —all balanced for a crowd-pleasing mocktail. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering for the holidays, a casual brunch, New Year's Eve festivities, or just craving something special, this mocktail is sure to steal the show.
Why You’ll Love It
This simple citrus punch is delicious and made with ingredients easily found at grocery stores. Fresh lime, lemon, and orange juices form the base of the recipe, offering a natural tartness that pairs perfectly with the subtle floral notes of honey syrup and orange flower water.
A splash of ginger beer brings a fizzy kick, while a sprig of fresh mint elevates the experience with its refreshing aroma. The result? A sophisticated yet simple mocktail that feels every bit as festive as its boozy counterparts.
Perfect for Any Occasion
Whether you're embracing Dry January, planning a family-friendly event, hosting a special occasion like a baby shower or birthday party, or just exploring the world of alcohol-free drinks, this Citrus Punch Mocktail fits the bill.
It’s easy to prepare as a single serve or in a pitcher for a crowd, making it a go-to choice for parties of all sizes. Its vibrant flavor profile and gorgeous presentation will leave your guests raving—and reaching for seconds.
Try experimenting with garnishes like a twist of orange peel, slices of fresh citrus, or a sugared rim. However you enjoy it, the Citrus Punch Mocktail is a celebration in a glass!
Serve it alongside indulgent appetizers like bacon-wrapped dates or a rich three-cheese artichoke dip for a stunning flavor pairing.
What’s in a Citrus Punch Mocktail
- Fresh lime juice - Squeeze a fresh lime for this recipe. You’ll need about 1 lime per drink. Fresh juice is so much better than bottled and it’s the start of this recipe.
- Fresh lemon juice - Same as the lime - Squeeze a fresh lemon here. You’ll need about half a lemon per drink.
- Orange juice - If you’re only making 1 or 2 drinks, squeeze a fresh piece of fruit. If you’re making a bigger batch, choose a quality orange juice without pulp.
- Honey simple syrup - Easily made with honey and water, honey syrup not only sweetens the drink it lends a delicious floral flavor to the mocktail.
- Orange flower water - This non-alcoholic flavor boost you’ll find in the bitters section of your local liquor store. You can also order it online.
- Ginger beer - Choose your favorite brand or use ginger ale for less of a ginger flavor. If you dislike ginger, swap it out for lemon-lime soda. Or use soda water or club soda to make this mocktail less sweet
- Mint - Fresh mint is used as a garnish here, but in a big way that impacts the senses when sipping the drink. So don’t skip it!
How to Make a Citrus Punch Mocktail
Combine lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, honey syrup, and orange flower water in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes.
Shake well. Double strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Top with ginger beer.
Garish with a large sprig of mint. For additional garnish, top your drink with orange slices and/or lime slices.
🍸Tip: Clap the mint leaves between your hands before adding as garnishing to release the mint oil in the leaves and bring out a fresh scent of mint.
Looking for More Alcohol-Free Cocktails and Easy Mocktails?
Citrus fruits play a big flavor role in a lot of drinks, including mocktails. Squeeze some into these non-alcoholic Margaritas, shake up a Grapefruit Paloma Mocktail with fresh grapefruit juice, make a Citrus Pomegranate Mocktail, or enjoy a Blueberry Grapefruit Mocktail with a fresh rosemary sprig.
Make This Citrus Punch Drink by the Pitcher
To make 8 - 6 ounce servings of this non-alcoholic punch, combine the following in a pitcher or large punch bowl:
- 4 oz (½ cup) fresh lime juice
- 2 oz (¼ cup) fresh lemon juice
- 6 oz (¾ cup) orange juice
- 8 oz (1 cup) honey syrup
- 1 Tablespoon orange flower water
- 16 oz ginger beer (or sparkling water for less sugar)
- ½ cup ice cubes (Skip the ice ring - it'll add too much water when it melts.)
Serve over ice with a large mint sprig in each glass.
What to Serve with Citrus Punch
These refreshing mocktails go well with warm, rich appetizers. Pair them with bacon-wrapped dates, three cheese artichoke dip, honey goat cheese bites, or savory sweet potato chips with roasted red pepper sauce.
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Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Citrus Punch Mocktail
Ingredients
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.25 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 oz orange juice
- 1 oz honey simple syrup
- 8 dashes orange flower water
- 2 oz ginger beer
- 1 Mint sprig garnish
Instructions
- Combine lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, honey syrup, and orange flower water in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well.
- Double strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Top with ginger beer. Garish with a large sprig of mint.
- Clap the mint between your hands before adding as garnish.
- For additional garnish, top your drink with orange slices and/or lime slices.
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