7 Kids-Friendly Mocktails You Should Try Now!

Imagine you are a kid and are invited to some fancy birthday party, but find the same cliche juice boxes on the table. Disappointed? Well, now you know what you need to strike off your kids’ party plan. If you are thinking of hosting a party for kids at your house, it is time to elevate the kiddie table with some amazing drinks instead of juices. By drinks, we mean kid-friendly mocktails - vibrant, fizzy, and fun. Check it out here. 

Kid-Friendly Mocktails For Cute Little Wonders

Virgin Piña Colada

This drink actually tastes like a pineapple and cream milkshake, which will teleport kids to a tropical island. Kids will surely love the velvety texture and the sweet flavor of pineapple and coconut blending. It is more like a dessert treat than just a juice, making it extra indulgent. It also looks simple yet presentable with white colour and a bright yellow fruit wedge on the rim. This kid-friendly mocktail is perfect for summer parties. 

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup coconut milk 
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• pineapple wedge for garnish. 

Method:

• 1. Take a blender, add pineapple juice, coconut milk, and ice into it. 
• 2. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and frothy. 
• 3. Now, pour it into a glass.
• Garnish with a pineapple wedge on the rim. 

Kiwi Cucumber Cooler

This kid-friendly mocktail is known for offering a light and tangy flavor that is simply refreshing on a hot afternoon. Kids will surely be fascinated by the slime-green color with fruit pieces floating at the bottom. The best part is that the mocktail is not overly sugary, making it perfect for kids who like zingy flavors. The cucumber adds a nice crunch, and the kiwi brings in a pop of flavor. 

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 peeled kiwi 
• 2 slices of cucumber
• a squeeze of lime. 

Method:

• Muddle the kiwi at the bottom of a glass.
• Now add ice and cucumber slices to it.
• Pour in the apple juice, squeeze a lime and stir well.
• Serve

Strawberry Lemonade Fizz

Imagine the classic summer lemonade taste blended with the jammy punch of strawberries. Kids will surely find the bubbly sensation and the gorgeous, bright pink colour of the drink attractive. This mocktail strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart with a bubbly gulp. You can also add strawberry slices to make the drink look cuter. It is surely a crowd-pleaser with its sparkly looks and taste. 

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup lemonade
• 1/4 cup strawberry puree or jam
• sparkling water
• fresh strawberries. 

Method:

• Take a glass and add strawberry puree or jam and lemonade to it. 
• Stir well
• Add ice and top the drink with sparkling water.
• Stir gently and garnish with a sliced strawberry.

Tropical Lagoon

This drink tastes like a nice citrusy explosion with a fun electric blue twist that will attract the kids for sure. The mocktail will bring in a familiar taste and bubbly kick of lemon-lime soda to the kids. The blue colour and the optional gummies will surely add a nice sweet tinge to the drink. Kids will discover the secret treasure of the lagoon, the gummies, only after their drink is finished, making it a fun drink for them. 

Ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda
• 1/2 cup Orange juice
• Blue color (food color)
• a squeeze of lemon
• Candies or gummies (optional)

Method:

• Mix orange juice and lemon-lime soda in a glass.
• Add a squeeze of lemon and then a pinch of food coloring. 
• Stir well.
• Drop a couple of candies.
• Serve.

Gummy Bear Sangria

If you have tried the original Sangria, we are sure you will be adding this Gummy Bear Sangria to your list. It is a bubbly fruit-infused punch with a nice grape-forward flavor. Kids will surely love the gummy surprise as they become giant juice-soaked treats that they can devour after the drink is over. The combination of white grape juice and orange juice brings in a nice fruity flavor that is simple and loved by kids. 

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 cup white grape juice
•  a handful of gummy bears. 

Method: 

• Place a handful of gummy bears at the bottom of the glass.
• Pour the grape juice and orange juice over them.
• Let it sit for 5 minutes
• Serve after the gummy bears have become extra plump by soaking in all the juice. 

Chocotini

This cocktail feels more like a nice, luxurious chocolate dessert. It is rich, velvety, and deeply chocolatey, and feels more like a liquified candy bar. The kids will surely love this, as most of them have a sweet tooth. The addition of cookies to this drink brings in that perfect crunch amid the velvety texture of the drink. It is a perfect choice for a movie night or a special reward at the end of the party. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 tbsp chocolate syrup
• 1/2 cup chocolate milk
• a splash of cream
• Crushed Oreo cookies 

Method:

• Drizzle some chocolate syrup inside a glass. 
• Take a shaker and shake the chocolate milk and cream with ice.
• Strain it into the glass
• Add crushed Oreo cookies
• Serve. 

Cranberry Magic

The drink has a nice tart and bold cranberry flavor, which is beautifully softened by the citrus notes of ginger ale and orange juice. The magic of the drink is in the blend of flavors and the layering, which creates a stunning ombre effect that kids will surely love. The ginger ale will surely add a spicy tickle to the back of your throat, giving it a nice twist. It’s a wonderful choice for holiday parties with kids. 

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup cranberry juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• ginger ale

Method:

• Fill a glass with ice.
• Pour in the orange juice first.
• Slowly pour the cranberry juice over the back of a spoon. This will help it settle at the bottom.
• Top with a splash of ginger ale for a sparkling touch. 
  

Summing Up

We have listed the best kid-friendly mocktails that you can surely try and serve kids to elevate the kids’ party that you will be hosting next. The list has been curated keeping the taste of kids in mind, so rest assured.