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

    Easy and Delicious Mocktail for Kids (Without Sugary Soda)

    Published: May 25, 2021 · Updated: Jul 30, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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    Easy mocktails are for anyone who wants delicious, non-alcoholic drinks, but making a mocktail for kids can be especially fun. A pretty glass, fancy straw, great garnish and a delicious drink - what’s not to love? It's perfect as a special treat at parties and holidays or to enjoy for a refreshing summer drink.

    Glass full of a mocktail for kids.

    A fun drink is a fun drink, no matter your age. Even at 6 years old, my kiddo’s looking from her cup of apple juice over to my garnished cocktail glass and asking “why can’t I have a fancy drink?” 

    We tried famous mocktail recipes like a Shirley Temple drink, but it didn't get rave reviews from my kid. We tried mocktail drinks made with cranberry juice or white grape juice or grapefruit juice or a squeeze of lime juice - none of it was what she wanted. I stayed away from cotton candy and other additions that would drive up the sugar intake, opting for sparkling water or club soda

    Creating fun mocktail recipe with simple ingredients that could be found in most grocery stores became a game for us. The simple mocktail recipe below was a collaborative, mother-daughter effort. I often serve it alongside her after school snack when we’re celebrating a really great day, or the weekend, or a classroom accomplishment. 

    Festive mocktails are the perfect party drink for the whole family. They're great for special occasions (like toasting on new year’s eve), a baby shower, or any time you need an easy mocktail recipe. Who doesn't want special drinks for a special day?!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for a kid's mocktail.
    • Pineapple juice
    • An orange
    • Grenadine syrup
    • Sparkling water or club soda

    How to Make a Mocktail for Kids

    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. 

    Pouring grenadine down the side of a glass.

    Top with sparkling water. 

    Garnish with fresh fruit such as orange slices or pineapple slices, add a fun straw, and present with instructions to stir the drink well before sipping. 

    A hand placing garnish on the side of a glass filled with mocktail.

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

    A child's hand picking up a glass full of mocktail.

    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 mixer area of the liquor section in 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 glass should I serve this mocktail in?

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

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    Simple and Easy Mocktail for Kids

    Glass filled with mocktail drink and garnished with a cherry and orange slice.
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    Easy mocktails are for anyone who wants delicious, non-alcoholic drinks, but making a mocktail for kids can be especially fun. It's perfect as a special treat at parties and holidays or to enjoy for a refreshing summer drink.

    • 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. 

    Garnish with fresh fruit such as orange slices or pineapple slices, add a fun straw, and present with instructions to stir the drink well before sipping. 

    Equipment

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    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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