When serving nonalcoholic drinks at a party, you can take inspiration from your favorite cocktails to create tasty mocktails! All it takes is some experimentation, and you can wow your party guests. If you need help elevating your beverage ideas, read our top tips for making party-worthy mocktails.
Use Homemade Soda
Did you know that you can make your own soda with your favorite flavors? To create a base for your mocktail, you can use homemade soda to enhance the overall taste. After all, common soda flavors like lemon-lime, orange, or cola can get boring. So it’s best to start experimenting with tasty creations that your party guests will love.
Infuse Your Own Simple Syrup
Plain simple syrup adds sweetness to mocktails. However, you can elevate things by infusing your own simple syrup. Here’s how you do it: in a medium saucepan, boil a 1:1 ratio of water and sugar. Then, add your choice of fruit slices, fresh herbs, or whole spices into the pan. Continuously stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Let the mixture cool, and then strain it into a jar. Your simple syrup can last up to a month in the refrigerator!
Splash In Something Bitter
Given that mocktails lack the bitter taste of alcohol, you can still make your drink less sweet by adding something bitter. A splash of apple cider vinegar or distilled nonalcoholic spirits can cut the sweetness of the mocktail to give it a savory taste. You can also add tonic water to the drink to cut sweetness without added flavor.
Incorporate Garnish and Decorations
Another top tip for making party-worthy mocktails is to incorporate garnish and decorations. When it comes to making mocktails, presentation is key! And you can wow party guests by decorating glasses or cups with cool décor. Fruit slices, crushed candy pieces, and colored ice cubes are examples of things you can add. Don’t be afraid to let your creative juices flow!
Try Out Flavor Combinations
The best thing about mocktails is that you can create different flavor combinations with natural fruit juices, sweeteners, herbs, and spices. When creating your mocktail, try a variety of flavor combos that spark your (and your guests’) taste buds. For instance, if you want a mojito-inspired drink with flair, consider seltzer water, lime-infused simple syrup, fresh mint, and a splash of watermelon juice.
