spring mocktails inspired by flowers

With the warmer weather finally here, it’s time to start thinking of fun new ways to enjoy the spring season. And what better way to do that than with a refreshing mocktail inspired by spring flowers? These delicious sips are bursting with floral flavors and cheerful hues sure to put smiles on all your friends’ faces — perfect for gathering together outside or sipping solo in your backyard garden. Invite some girlfriends over, break out the citrus, herbs, and edible flowers, and get ready for an afternoon full of laughter and bliss!

Introducing the Perfect Peach Blossom Mocktail – A Refreshing Start to the Season

Welcome the start of spring by raising a glass to the Perfect Peach Blossom Mocktail! This deliciously sweet and tangy treat will jazz up any night in with friends or add an elegant touch to your special occasion. The beautiful blush color captures the softness of a peach blossom while the combination of light, citrus flavors gives a burst of freshness that will leave you wanting more.

Ingredients

• 1 cup orange juice
• ⅔ cup kerns peach juice
• 2 cups ice cubes, or as needed
• ½ cup chilled club soda, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
• 6 peach slices
• edible Calendula flower

Directions

1. Combine orange juice and peach juice in a pitcher; refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
2. Pour chilled juice mixture over ice in glass. Pour chilled club soda. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon grenadine into drink without stirring. Garnish each glass with a peach slice and Calendula flower.

How to Make a Lavender Breeze Mocktail – Fruity and Floral

Crafting the perfect mocktail is a breeze! Just add some fresh fruits, your favorite floral flavors, and you’ve got yourself a lavender breeze. Think hints of fragrant lavender with fruity notes of grapefruit – it’s like having a summer day in a glass. If you’re feeling extra fancy, why not top off your tasty concoction with some lemonade or orange juice?

Ingredients

• 2 oz Tonic Water
• 2 oz of 7up
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 5 White Grapes halved
• 2 sprigs Lavender
• 3 slices Grapefruit

Directions

1. In a collins glass, place the grapes inside the glass and press until crushed
2. Add in layers of ice, grapefruit slices, and lavender.
3. Top with simple syrup, 7up and tonic. Give this a stir with a straw and enjoy!

Ginger Rose Mocktail – Sweet and Zesty Combination for Spring

Nothing screams spring like a Ginger Rose Mocktail! This delightful blend of tart and sweet is the perfect treat for those lazy afternoons when the sunshine beckons. Its zesty taste and delicate florals make it so refreshing; you may even find yourself feeling like you have been transported to a far away garden oasis.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces of rose syrup
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• 1 1/2 ounce Seedlip Spice distilled non-alcoholic spirit
• 1-ounce orange juice
• 1-ounce spicy ginger beer
• edible roses

Directions

1. Over ice, our the rose syrup, bitters, spirits and orange juice. Stir a few times.
2. Pour over ginger beer and garnish with a few baby roses

Dandelion Citrus Cooler – A Twist on a Classic Mocktail

Are you looking for a refreshing mocktail option? Look no further! The Dandelion Citrus Cooler is definitely the cocktail of choice if you’re planning a fun, girly night in. With its sweet and citrusy notes that are delicately balanced with the herbal tartness of dandelion root tea, this unique twist on a classic mocktail makes a perfect girly drink without alcohol. Let’s cheers to summer, sunshine, and sparkling drinks!

Ingredients

• ¹/₂ cup rough chopped dandelion greens, leaves only, omit the stems
• 2 Clementine tangerines
• 2 limes
• 2 oz raw agave syrup
• Club soda

Directions

1. Right into a cocktail shaker that you’ve filled 1/3 of the way with crushed ice, zest both clementines.
2. Squeeze the clementines and limes into the shaker next, and add the agave syrup and dandelion greens.
3. Muddle well. Divide muddled mixture between 2 awaiting 8 oz. glasses filled 1/2 way with crushed ice.
4. Top with club soda and enjoy!

Honey Hibiscus Tea Mocktail – Sweet and Relaxing Beverage for Any Occasion

If you’re looking for the perfect summer drink, look no further than the Honeycomb Hibiscus Tea Mocktail! This drink is a great and creative alternative to cocktails that can be enjoyed by everyone. It’s a sweet spin at traditional herbal tea and honeycomb is sure to add an extra kick of sweetness which pairs perfectly with the calming hibiscus. Pour it over ice for a refreshing treat and serve to your guests for an easy, breezy vibe that’s bound to leave a lasting impression. Invite your friends over and let the summer fun begin!

Ingredients

• 3 bags of hibiscus tea
• 3 cups water
• 2 small limes (4 tablespoons lime juice), plus lime for garnish
• sparkling water or club soda
• honey simple syrup – 2 tbsp honey and some for drizzle
• Ice, for serving
• hibiscus flowers

Directions

1. To prepare the tea component, heat the water, steep the tea in the hot water for 3 minutes, then remove the bags. Set the tea aside to cool to room temperature.
2. To make the honey syrup: Combine equal parts honey and water in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan. Warm in the microwave or over the stovetop just until you can completely stir the honey into the water. Set aside.
3. When ready, fill four medium glasses with ice. Fill each halfway with hibiscus tea. Top each with about a tablespoon of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of the honey simple syrup, and stir to combine. Fill the rest of each glass with sparkling water, gently stirring afterward to combine Garnish with flower and drink up!

So why not plan a mocktail party and invite your friends to join in on the fun? With these recipes, you’ll be able to provide some delicious and unique drinks for your guests and it will make for an unforgettable night. Plus, all of these beverages are family-friendly, so you can bring out everyone and let them enjoy themselves without having to worry about what they’re drinking.