Our 10 Best Nonalcoholic Cocktails for Flavor-Filled, Booze-Free Sipping

ere's something to sip on: nonalcoholic cocktails. The next time you're craving a booze-free beverage that's refreshing, flavorful, and admittedly far more interesting than seltzer water mixed with a splash of cran or OJ, turn to these 30 recipes. From variations on homemade lemonade to a fizzy cooler that features a generous scoop of homemade orange sherbet (hey, you can have your ice cream and eat it, too!), these drinks are creative takes on punches, spritzes, and more.

These recipes call on beautiful seasonal produce like rhubarb during the spring; berries, watermelon, and stone fruit during the summer; and root vegetables like beets during the colder months. Rim a glass with fiery spices for a bit of heat, or add a sprig of thyme or rosemary for a subtle earthy flavor and a stunning visual aid. Low-ABV and nonalcoholic cocktails are finally getting their time in the spotlight, and we're so excited to celebrate them with these recipes from our superstar recipe developers.

1. The NYC Special From Lainey Collum

Mix up a thirst-quenching trio of Coca-Cola, a cinnamon- and coffee-infused simple syrup, and sweetened condensed milk together for one ultra-indulgent bubbly beverage. There's plenty of caffeine to give you a jolt whenever you need it...say, at 5 p.m.?

The NYC Special From Lainey Collum

2. Grapefruit Radler From Jeffrey Morgenthaler

Make use of your favorite nonalcoholic beer (recipe developer Julia Bainbridge prefers Busch NA) in this citrus-forward, booze-free cocktail.

Grapefruit Radler From Jeffrey Morgenthaler

3. "Pimm's" Crown From Rob Brouse

Instead of using the original Pimm's liqueur, a gin- and fruit-based cordial, recipe developer Julia Bainbridge developed a genius, nonalcoholic version using an assortment of citrus fruit, two types of tea, raspberry vinegar, and juniper berries. Mix it with ginger ale and even more freshly squeezed lime juice for a pleasantly bitter beverage.

"Pimm’s" Crown From Rob Brouse

4. Jardín Verde From Bryan Dayton

Seedlip is the premier brand of nonalcoholic mixers, and here, recipe developer Julia Bainbridge paired her favorite flavor (an herby, grassy, floral elixir) simply with tonic water, a cucumber twist, and a sprig of fresh basil.

Jardín Verde From Bryan Dayton

5. Yu The Great From Samantha Azarow

A homemade basil-matcha syrup paired with coconut milk and soda water is a graciously green nonalcoholic drink. "You really want Thai basil, which is less sweet, more herbal and licorice-like—spicy, even," says recipe developer Julia Bainbridge.

Yu the Great From Samantha Azarow

6. Padova Spritz From Tobin Shea

"It's 5 o'clock on a summer Friday. This is the drink for that," says recipe developer Julia Bainbridge. A four-ingredient cocktail made with chinotto soda (an amber-colored, orange-flavored bubbly), red verjus, soda water, and an orange twist sounds like it's exactly what we need.

Padova Spritz From Tobin Shea

7. Change Of Address From Eric Nelson

Soy sauce, maple syrup, and Coca-Coca don't at all sound like three ingredients that go together, but trust us when we say it's the perfect not-too-sweet, not-too-savory mocktail.

Change of Address From Eric Nelson

8. Tepache From Yana Volfson

Whether or not you live in a warm, sunny climate, this mocktail will instantly transport you to the tropical vacation of your dreams.

Tepache From Yana Volfson

9. Saffron & Cardamom Lemonade Concentrate

This extra-yellow nonalcoholic lemonade gets its super sunny hue from saffron. The strands are scarlet red, but once you infuse them into simple syrup, they release a vivid yellow color and floral flavor that works so well in this earthy mocktail.

Saffron & Cardamom Lemonade Concentrate

10. Sparkling Rhubarb Lemonade

Move over, pie! We have a new use for rhubarb that we can't get enough of—it's this nonalcoholic cocktail. Cook the rhubarb with sugar, lemon zest, and fresh mint until it has released its pretty-in-pink color and tart flavor. From there, strain the mixture and then combine it with freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon-lime soda for a fun, fizzy drink.