Mocktail? Our best non-alcoholic drinks and alcohol-free alternatives

Ready for a new Fix8tion? Swap your soda for this kombucha, packed with two billion live cultures. We’ve picked the strawberry and basil flavour for the perfect summer cooler – just imagine sipping it on a picnic blanket (mini sandwiches optional). Its tang makes it a great alternative to beer but it’d taste equally great in a tall jug loaded with chopped strawberries, crushed mint and cucumber slices. Oh, and it’s got 25% of your daily vitamin C... your new favourite summer drink?

So, we’ve all heard of energy drinks. But what about one designed to support your nightly routine? Medahuman’s Superblend combines 20mg CBD, magnesium, vitamin D3 and valerian root for a pre-bedtime wind-down. Its cherry and hibiscus flavour is the perfect mix of delicate and fruity, lending it perfectly to a grown-up mocktail. Garnish with dried edible flower petals (rose would work a treat, or double up on the hibiscus). Looking for something simpler? A slice of lime and your favourite glass = instant transformation and an elegant after-dinner drink.

Mojito vibes, anyone? Leave a few cans of this super-refreshing sparkling water everywhere just in case – for moments when you’re thirsty but feeling a little fancy, too. Zingy lime pairs with fresh mint in this classic combo, all without sugar and with zero calories. If you’re thinking mocktails, it almost goes without saying: Ice. Slice. Mint.

YEW says it best: "Short ingredient list, big flavour”. Reminiscent of garden parties and classic sweets, rhubarb’s a proper sunny-day flavour. This sparkling water is the perfect mix of punchy and delicate, delivering a little fizz to keep things exciting. And if you’re thirstier than the average Joe, good news – the 440ml can makes it perfect for trips out or just gulping on a hot day. Alternatively, level up your weekend drinks and serve this in a tall tumbler with crushed ice and a sprig of basil. Cut a slit in a strawberry and perch it on the rim of the glass.

You know what would make almost anything more fun? A slushie, obviously. Enter Applied Nutrition with their newest energy drink flavour, Cherry Slushie, delivering 200mg of caffeine and a proper hit of nostalgia. Not only is this made to pep you up, but it’s designed for a smoother workout – there are vitamins B3 and B12 which contribute to psychological function and help reduce tiredness and fatigue.^1-4 Certified by Informed Sport and free from sugar, it’s a drink you can crack open with confidence.

It’s the sour cherry cola you love, with no added sugar and without the sacrifice on taste. Oh, and it’s made with real fruit. Sweetener from the stevia plant makes this an ideal swap if you’re trying to cut your sugar intake... or you just feel like a tangy tipple. If alcohol-free ‘spirits’ aren’t your thing, just enjoy a chilled can on its own. Smarten it up a notch with a whiskey glass and a Maraschino cherry.

This CBD-infused sparkler is a grown-up drink for when cola just isn’t cutting it. TRIP combines CBD (15mg per can) with botanicals ginseng, turmeric and chamomile, plus soothing amino acid L-theanine. Note that CBD drinks aren’t recommended for certain people, including (but not limited to) those under 18 and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. This is a great option straight from the fridge. But you can upgrade it with a fancy glass, a glug of grenadine and a sprig of thyme.

The much-loved Twinings has released a range of sparkling drinks with benefits – yay! This fruity iced tea is fortified with vitamins C and D, too. Don’t fancy orange? There’s also Boost (lemon and ginger with B vitamins) and Refresh (raspberry and lemon with magnesium). With its fruity kick, bubbles and deeper notes of tea, this works as a mocktail on its own. But we heard ‘passionfruit’ and thought one thing only. Shake lime juice and vanilla extract with passionfruit in a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour into martini glasses and top up with Twinings Defence, plus some non-alcoholic fizz if you’re feeling special. Serve with half a passionfruit for an ultimate crowd-pleaser. And there you have it: a virgin passionfruit martini.

.Turns out, this fermented drink isn’t just for sipping on a balmy day. Rugby champion Jonny Wilkinson is the brains behind No.1 Living, a functional drinks range designed for great benefits and even better taste on the go. Focus is enhanced with vitamin B12 (which helps reduce tiredness) and panax ginseng, as well as the friendly cultures that live naturally in kombucha.² Got time to chill? Its blackberry and elderberry flavour conjures up picnic vibes, so enjoy with a sprig of mint and a good book.

If you haven’t tried kombucha, you’re late to the party. With the tang and fizz of a beer, the fruitiness of a soda and gut health benefits to boot, it’s the ultimate feeling-fancy drink. Remedy’s gone for a raspberry lemonade flavour for ultimate garden party vibes. Each small batch is vegan, raw and unpasteurised (making sure you get its friendly bacteria) and contains no sugar. Plus, it’s brewed for 30 days for top flavour. To give it a fun twist, pop in a slice of lemon and a raspberry to float on top. Curly straw optional...

Sometimes you just want to keep things simple. Enjoy this classic party drink without the unwanted extras. Green’s Orangeade contains 20% fruit juice and no added sugar, using only sweeteners. Hello, fruity freshness (and goodbye sugar slump). Prefer to level it up? Make a hot-weather zinger with a splash of ginger ale, a slice of lime and a mint garnish – it'll go down great at a BBQ.