Mocktail Magic Made Easy With These Simply Mixology Ideas

When it comes to finding mixers that are effortlessly mixable, it can sometimes feel impossible. Thankfully Simply Mixology is here to save the day. Are these mixes great on their own? Oh, absolutely. I've poured myself a glass of the Lime Margarita with nothing else. But on those days when you're looking to dress things up, we have just the magic of turning your Simply Mixology mixer into a full-blown mocktail. 

If you like to take a walk on the spicier side of life, no matter what, then this zero-proof marg has all the zing you're looking for. And if you scoff at the idea of just one or two jalapeño coins, go ahead and muddle more. Maybe call the fire department, though. 

Ingredients

• Smoked salt and lime for rim
• 1-2 jalapeño coins
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• 3 ounces Simply Mixology Lime Margarita
• ½ ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
• Ice
• Jalapeño coin and lime wedge for garnish

Instructions 

1. To prepare rim, rub the rim of the glass with the lime wedge.
2. With the salt on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the salt to coat.
3. In a cocktail shaker, muddle jalapeño coins with simple syrup.
4. Add ice, Simply Mixology Lime Margarita, and orange juice.
5. Shake to chill.
6. Strain into the prepared glass.
7. Garnish with a jalapeño coin and lime wedge. 

If you drink a tequila sunrise at sunrise, you might get a few looks. Even if it is a girls' weekend. But if you sip a spirit-free sunrise in the morning, then you'll have people joining you in a flash. 

Ingredients

• 3 ounces Simply Mixology Strawberry Guava Mojito
• 1 ounce cranberry juice
• ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• Ice
• 1½ ounces pineapple juice
• Orange wheel for garnish

Instructions 

1. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Simply Mixology Strawberry Guava Mojito, and cranberry juice.
2. Shake to chill.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Slowly float pineapple juice on top. Do not stir, but allow it to mingle.
5. Garnish with an orange wheel. 

Fake friends? Not great. Fake mojitos? Fabulous. So call up your real friends and share this faux-jito with them over some laughs. Whether or not you gossip about those fake friends is optional. 

Ingredients

• 4-5 fresh mint leaves
• ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3 ounces Simply Mixology Strawberry Guava Mojito
• 1 ounce passion fruit juice
• ¾ ounce cream of coconut
• Crushed ice
• Mint sprig and strawberry slice for garnish

Instructions 

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle mint leaves with lime juice.
2. Add ice, Simply Mixology, passion fruit juice, and cream of coconut.
3. Shake to chill.
4. Strain into a rocks glass over crushed ice.
5. Garnish with a mint sprig and strawberry slice. 

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There's nothing quite as juicy, crisp, and remarkable as a smash. Those fresh fruit flavors? Magical, marvelous, and dreamy. The soft sour notes keep everything balanced, so it's far from cloying. 

Ingredients

• 1-2 strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
• ¾ ounce simple syrup
• 2 ounces nonalcoholic bourbon
• 3 ounces Simply Mixology Peach Sour
• Ice
• Lime club soda to top off
• Lime wedge and strawberry slice for garnish

Instructions 

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries with simple syrup.
2. Add ice, nonalcoholic bourbon, and Simply Mixology.
3. Shake to chill.
4. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
5. Top off with lime club soda.
6. Garnish with a lime wedge and a strawberry slice. 

For those who were eating handfuls of sour candies at recess when you were a kid, there's an answer that doesn't give you a stomach ache as an adult: this properly sour mocktail. Of course, if this doesn't make you pucker enough, you can add freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice. 

Ingredients

• 2 ounces nonalcoholic bourbon, optional
• 2 ounces Simply Mixology Peach Sour 
• ¾ ounce simple syrup
• 1 egg white
• Ice
• Orange slice and Luxardo cherry for garnish

Instructions 

1. In a cocktail shaker, add nonalcoholic bourbon, Simply Mixology, simple syrup, and egg white. 
2. Dry shake for approximately 45 seconds to mix ingredients and create a froth.
3. Add ice to the shaker.
4. Shake to chill.
5. Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
6. Garnish with an orange slice and a Luxardo cherry. 

Pucker up! Especially you sour seekers. This tart grapefruit zero-proof marg quenches every last sour craving, not to mention the need to have a gorgeous drink in hand. Sans buzz! 

Ingredients

• 1½ ounces nonalcoholic tequila
• 2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• 2 ounces Simple Mixology Lime Margarita
• ¾ ounce agave syrup
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions 

1. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, nonalcoholic silver tequila, grapefruit juice, Simply Mixology, and agave syrup.
2. Shake to chill.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge. 

Hungover at brunch? Just want a weekday bellini but can't have that buzz with work? We get it. Thankfully, Simply Mixology does, too. Adjust the amount of almond simple syrup to suit your fizzy stone fruit mocktail dreams. 

Ingredients

• 1½ ounces Simply Mixology Peach Sour 
• ¼ ounce almond simple syrup
• Ice
• Sparkling white grape juice to top off
• Mint sprig and peach slice for garnish

Instructions 

1. Chill a Champagne flute.
2. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Simply Mixology, and almond simple syrup.
3. Shake to chill.
4. Strain into the chilled glass.
5. Top off with sparkling white grape juice.
6. Garnish with a mint sprig and a peach slice. 

Wander through your sunny daydreams with this juniper mocktail in hand. Rosemary does all that heavy lifting, but you can also use an ounce of nonalcoholic gin if you prefer.

Ingredients

• ½ ounce rosemary simple syrup
• 3 ounces Simply Mixology Strawberry Guava Mojito
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon blackberry jam
• Ice
• Cherry for garnish

Instructions 

1. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rosemary simple syrup, Simply Mixology, lemon juice, and blackberry jam.
2. Shake well to chill and dissolve the jam.
3. Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with a cherry. 

The beauty of a Moscow mule is its simplicity. Just a few ingredients between you and a fizzy, spiced drink. But when you add some peach flavors and skip the spirits, you have that perfect afternoon pick-me-up to keep you going. 

Ingredients

• 1½ ounces Simply Mixology Peach Sour
• ½ ounce peach simple syrup
• 2-3 dashes peach bitters
• Ice
• Ginger beer to top off
• Orange wheel and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions 

1. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Simply Mixology, peach simple syrup, and peach bitters. 
2. Shake to chill.
3. Strain into a rocks glass or copper mug over fresh ice.
4. Top off with ginger beer.
5. Stir briefly to mix.
6. Garnish with an orange wheel and a mint sprig. 

You're only a quick shake away from a Simply Mixology mocktail that'll have you double-checking that there's no booze involved. Transport yourself from your kitchen to a flavor paradise in a single sip. Will you be kicking off your journey with something spicy, something sour, or maybe something classically sweet? Since there's no booze, you can even try all three without any hangover. That's a definite win.