Summer mocktails everyone can enjoy

This mocktail wins the prize for the best name: The DharmaRita.

Mocktail concoct-er Holly explains that Dharma is an ancient Sanskrit word found in Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain teachings often used to describe “the right way of living” or “one’s true life path.” Dharma incorporates such ideas such as patience, forgiveness, sanctity, knowledge, truthfulness, and the absence of anger.

For those of us old enough to remember, it was once also the name of a kooky tv character.

Back when I was a drinker, margaritas were my cocktail of choice, and despite the damage they did on more than one occasion, I have to say they are the one taste I miss in my many years of being alcohol free.

This would have to be one of my favorite summer mocktails, especially with the salt rim... yum.

Pomegranates are a fruit I've discovered later in life and can't believe what I've been missing.

This pomegranate lemonade has no preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, or artificial dyes and is one of the simplest and most delicious summer mocktail recipes.

What better way to use up an excess of watermelons and strawberries than with this mocktail recipe?

I'm a fan of substituting the glass of water for club soda just before serving.

Mix together the flavors of coconut, pineapple, passionfruit, and the fresh hint of ginger and you get this deceptively easy mocktail.

The combination of pineapple and coconut makes for a mocktail that conjures up the instant feeling of being on a beach, feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

It's everything good about a pina colada without the alcohol.

This easy mocktail recipe shows you how to either craft your drink from scratch, or to make it with premade ingredients.

This summer mocktail has more watermelon goodness with a hint of cool mint for an extra refreshing taste.

You can freeze the base of this mocktail for convenience sake and finish it off the day of your picnic, date, or party!

This lemon basil spritzer also has a low carb option for the so inclined. It's a fresh, light drink option, perfect for a hot summer's day.

Many of these summer mocktails are full of sugar. And while that's fine for the odd treat, if you're trying to reduce your sugar intake or are low carb, you'll love this low carb refreshing summer drink.

Love matcha? Or keen to try matcha beer - without the beer? If so, you'll love this matcha infused ginger beer.

Drink it up quick to make the most of that foam!

Begin this easy mocktail recipe by making a simple strawberry syrup.

Combine this with lemon-lime soda, lime juice, and macerated strawberries for a perfect summer drink.

This non alcoholic mojito has a mixture of mint leaves, apple juice, lime juice, elderflower cordial and soda water.

It makes for a super sophisticated looking drink.

This beautiful sangria mocktail wins the prize for the most colorful!

One plus to this summer mocktail is that, unlike many of the others, you can make this ahead of time. There's a few variations here to pick from as well.

More virgin daiquiri goodness is on offer with this non alcoholic banana version. The addition of rum extract gives it the flavor but is alcohol free!

This combination of lemon juice,orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine syrup is good enough to go to the ball - or anywhere you want to be imbibing a delicious summer mocktail!

Tart ginger beer with the sweetness of honey makes this an effervescent glassful of goodness.

Don't get put off by the author's reference to this being a drink for kids - it's sweet and delicious and just as tasty for adults who can't or don't want to drink alcohol.

I swear I used to have a drink like this back in the day when Dad would take me to Cobb and Co for lunch. The cherry was always my favorite part!

This must-try mocktail has the subtle addition of lavender to create a unique taste sensation.

The Lion King was my son's fave movie when he was little. Many a happy hour was spent watching this together.

This drink conjures up memories of the beautiful sunrise in the movie.

I planted mint in the herb garden this year. Oh boy - people weren't kidding when they said how it spreads everywhere.

Thankfully we love mint. It's a tasty addition to so many things, including this mint ginger mocktail.

It's no surprise that strawberries are a feature of so many mocktails: to me they represent the taste of summer.

The mint and lime juice adds a refreshing tang to the sweetness of this summer drink.

This refreshing summer mocktail is made with a deliciously fragrant guava syrup steeped with a vanilla bean for a subtle softening.

It's contrasted with limeade which balances it perfectly.

This is a super simple summer drink to make: take the five ingredients, put them into a blender, and enjoy.

This simple lemonade with the addition of honey and mint can be whipped up in under five minutes!

This virgin margarita has the interesting ingredient of beet juice. It's a sweet / tart combo for an adult palate.

I'm in love with the subtle pink of this grapefruit mocktail.

I can't wait to whip this easy drink up the minute our grapefruit is ripe.

This berry Bellini is the perfect addition to your summer brunch menu - and it's keto too.

Make sure to garnish the glass with a strawberry for that extra touch.

I had never even heard of hibiscus syrup until I came across this delicious mocktail.

This one makes me think of hot sunny days, white sand beaches and cool blue waters.

I love all tropical fruit: mangos, paw paw, melons, and dragonfruit.

Putting any one of them into a summer mocktail it sure to be a winner for me.

This easy mocktail mixes the flavor of grape with the subtle taste of dragonfruit. Enjoy.

I love the name of this summer mocktail, but be prepared - there is in fact no cactus in this cooler - just simple, delicious flavors you'll be sure to love!

As a child, one of my favorite desserts was rhubarb crumble and custard. I have to say I never thought about DRINKING rhubarb. But it is refreshing and tart for those of you who find super sweet drinks too much.

This pink lemonade slush makes me think of icy coolness on a hot summer's day, the taste of sweetness on your tongue, and laughter.

Want some more beet juice goodness? If so, you'll love this non alcoholic sangria.

However, if you like the look of this mocktail but aren't overly confident about the beet juice to start, then add 1 cup of beet juice (rather than 2) and add more pear or orange juice to supplement.

Had some slush and now you want more? That's fine - we have that! Try this kid friendly watermelon slush for an easy summer mocktail.

This refreshing sweet and tart whiskey sour mocktail has all the flavor and none of the alcohol. Enjoy this classic cocktail in this delicious non-alcoholic version.