Impossible to miss: mocktails continue to win people over and have become a must-have on bar menus and at home aperitifs alike. Creative, delicious and accessible to everyone, these cocktails offer just as much flavor and freshness as their alcoholic counterparts.
What is a mocktail?
The word “mocktail” is formed from the English words mock, meaning “to imitate,” and cocktail. It refers to an alcohol-free cocktail created with the same care as a classic cocktail.
A mocktail is more than just fruit juice. It combines different flavors and textures using syrups, fruit juices, citrus fruits or sparkling drinks. The goal is to create a balanced, refreshing and carefully crafted drink for any occasion.
Endless flavors to explore
Mocktails offer plenty of creative freedom. Just a few ingredients are all it takes to make delicious, refreshing alcohol-free cocktails.
With their wide range of flavors, VEDRENNE syrups let you create different combinations to suit the season and your mood. Fruity, floral or more exotic, they’re the perfect base for creating original drinks to share with ease.
Discover five easy mocktail recipes to keep summer going.
5 easy-to-make mocktail recipes
Tèque'Pas Agrume: a fruity mocktail
With the sweetness of watermelon and the freshness of citrus, this mocktail is perfect for enjoying September’s beautiful days.
Ingredients
- 3 cl of VEDRENNE Watermelon Syrup
- 10 cl of grapefruit juice
- 10 cl of orange juice
- 2 lime wedges
Method
Pour the VEDRENNE Watermelon Syrup into the bottom of the glass. Carefully add the grapefruit juice, then the orange juice. Add ice cubes and garnish with lime wedges.
Coco Mango: a tropical escape
An exotic recipe where mango and coconut pair perfectly for a refreshing break.
Ingredients
- 1 cl of VEDRENNE Mango Syrup
- 1 cl of VEDRENNE Coconut Flavour Syrup
- 2 cl of lime juice
- 20 cl of sparkling water
- 1 pineapple slice
Method
Pour the VEDRENNE Mango Syrup into the glass, then carefully add the sparkling water. Add ice cubes, the VEDRENNE Coconut Flavour Syrup, then the lime juice. Garnish with a slice of pineapple.
Fraîch'Adine: refreshing and delicious
The sweetness of grenadine meets the freshness of mojito in a colourful, thirst-quenching alcohol-free cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 cl of VEDRENNE Grenadine Flavour Syrup
- 1 cl of VEDRENNE Mojito Flavour Syrup
- 2 cl of lime juice
- 10 cl of sparkling water
Method
Pour the VEDRENNE Grenadine Flavour Syrup into the bottom of the glass. Carefully add the sparkling water and ice cubes. Then add the VEDRENNE Mojito Flavour Syrup, followed by the lime juice.
Virgin Flower Fizz: all the freshness of elderflower
Delicate and floral, this mocktail is ideal for a light, alcohol-free aperitif.
Ingredients
- 2 cl of VEDRENNE Elderflower Syrup
- 2 cl of lime juice
- 6 cl of sparkling water
Method
Pour the VEDRENNE Elderflower Syrup into a glass filled with ice. Add the lime juice, then top up with sparkling water. Stir gently before serving.
Virgin Tropical Martini: a medley of exotic flavors
With notes of banana, passion fruit and coconut, this mocktail invites you to escape and carries summer flavors into the first days of fall.
Ingredients
- 2 cl of VEDRENNE Yellow Banana Syrup
- 1,5 cl of lime juice
- 1,5 cl of passion fruit juice
- 3 cl of coconut water
Method
Pour the VEDRENNE Yellow Banana Syrup into a large glass. Add the passion fruit juice, followed by freshly squeezed lime juice. Top up with coconut water, stir gently and serve well chilled.
Our tips for making great alcohol-free cocktails
A few tips can easily take your mocktails to the next level:
- Use plenty of ice cubes to keep your drink perfectly refreshing;
- Choose quality fruit juices and freshly squeezed citrus;
- Make the presentation special with a citrus slice, fresh fruit or aromatic herbs.
With VEDRENNE syrups, just a few ingredients are all you need to make homemade alcohol-free cocktails to suit every taste. It’s an easy way to enjoy summer flavors in your glass, shared with family or friends.
Want to explore further?
These five recipes are just a taste of the many possibilities offered by VEDRENNE syrups. Red berries, citrus, exotic fruits or floral notes: let your creativity run free and make mocktails for every occasion.
