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    Home » Recent Posts » Mocktail Recipes for Non-Alcoholic Drinks

    Mocktails for Kids are Fun, Easy, and Festive

    Published: May 25, 2021 · Updated: Apr 13, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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    Mocktails are for anyone who wants a delicious, alcohol-free drink, but mocktails for kids can be especially fun. Pretty glasses, fancy straws, and drinks that look like what the grown ups have - what’s not to love? 

    Mocktails for Kids

    As a mom who runs a cocktail and recipe blog, it was inevitable that my daughter would ask for a fancy drink of her own. 

    After all, she watched me make and shoot 18 drinks during quarantine for my Homemade Happy Hour cocktail book - which led to her spontaneously creating the chalk drawings that became my book’s cover art. 

    A fun drink is a fun drink, no matter your age. At 5 years old, kiddo’s (gratefully) a very long time away from that first cocktail “cheers” on her 21st birthday. But that doesn’t mean she isn’t looking from her cup of apple juice over to my garnished cocktail glass and asking “why can’t I have a fancy drink?” 

    The recipe below was a collaborative, mother-daughter effort that I serve alongside her after school snack when we’re celebrating a really great day, or the weekend, or a classroom accomplishment. 

    What You Need

    • Pineapple juice
    • An orange
    • Grenadine syrup
    • Sparkling water or Club Soda

    How to Make Kiddo’s Mocktail

    Combine pineapple juice and the juice from half an orange in a glass. 

    Fill the glass with ice. 

    Slowly pour grenadine down the inside of the glass so it settles at the bottom. 

    Grenadine syrup being poured into a glass

    Top with sparkling water. 

    Present with a fun straw and instructions to stir the drink well before sipping. 

    The cocktail will change from yellow to orange as the grenadine is mixed in, something my kiddo thinks is SO cool. 

    Tips on Kiddo’s Mocktail

    How much fruit do I need for 1oz of orange juice?

    1 oz of orange juice is about the same as the fresh juice from half an orange or one whole clementine/mandarin.

    Where do I find grenadine?

    Look for grenadine in the liquor section of your grocery store. There’s zero alcohol in it, but since it’s an ingredient in lots of cocktails, many stores house it in that section. If you can't find it, use the liquid from a jar of bright red maraschino cherries.

    Don't forget to stir your mocktail before sipping!

    Grenadine sinks to the bottom of the glass because it contains a LOT of sugar and is therefore a heavier liquid than the juices. If your kiddo doesn’t mix up their mocktail before sipping with a straw, a mouthful of super sweet cherry syrup will come their way. Make sure they stir!!  

    What kind of garnish can I do for this mocktail?

    Dress it up! To really take this mocktail for kids over the top, dress it up with some garnish.  Maraschino cherries, slices of orange, a wedge of fresh pineapple, or a spring of fresh mint are all great options.

    What kind of glassware should I serve this mocktail in?

    Grab the fun glasses and straws for this drink. My kiddo loves hers in one of the small wine glasses we got from a tasting room stop years ago. 

    Kid-Friendly Snack Pairings

    Snickerdoodle Popcorn
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    This recipe was a collaborative, mother-daughter effort that I serve alongside my daughter's after school snack when we’re celebrating a really great day, or the weekend, or a classroom accomplishment. 

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 5 min
    • Yield: 1 mocktail 1x
    • Category: Mocktails
    • Method: Stir
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 3 oz pineapple juice
    • 1 oz orange juice
    • 1 tsp grenadine syrup
    • 1-2 oz sparkling water

    Instructions

    Combine pineapple juice and orange juice in a glass. 

    Fill the glass with ice. 

    Slowly pour grenadine down the inside of the glass so it settles at the bottom. 

    Top with 1-2 oz sparkling water. 

    Present with a fun straw and instructions to stir the drink well before sipping. 

    Notes

    The cocktail will change from yellow to orange as the grenadine is mixed in, something my kiddo thinks is SO cool. 

    Keywords: mocktail, mocktail for kids, drinks for kids, fun mocktails for kids, non-alcoholic, no alcohol, alcohol free

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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    1. Kimberlee

      August 02, 2021 at 9:59 pm

      We made these for my daughter's 6th birthday dinner. I used flavored sparkling water, because I had it on hand, and used strawberries and blood oranges as garnish because I also had them on hand. My daughter felt so fancy for her birthday, and everyone (kids and adults) loved them. I will definitely make these again!

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      • Katy McAvoy

        August 02, 2021 at 10:04 pm

        I love this so much! So glad everyone enjoyed them! 🙂

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