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You’ll Want To Sip On These Functional Mocktails All Summer Long

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You don’t have to spend all of your free time on TikTok to know that mocktails are having a moment. Alcohol-free watering holes are popping up in major cities, Dry January and Dry July (and don’t forget Sober October) have gone mainstream, and The Vitamin Shoppe is even hosting Mocktail Happy Hours at its stores.

Whether being booze-free is a cornerstone of your lifestyle or you just want to enjoy a fancy bev without risking a hangover, you’ve got plenty of functional NA sips to choose from that come complete with nootropics, adaptogens, and even prebiotics. Whip up one of these tasty mocktails the next time you’re hanging with friends, kicking back after a long day, or rehydrating post-workout.

Summertime Sling

Hiyo‘s social tonics are crafted with organic adaptogens (think ashwagandha and cordyceps), natural nootropics (think lion’s mane and l-theanine), and functional botanicals (think ginger and turmeric). The Summertime Sling, made with Blackberry Lemon Hiyo, is packed with punchy, bright flavors sure to satisfy on the hottest of summer days.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Fill a shaker with half the ice.
  2. Add the Blackberry Lemon Hiyo, tart cherry juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, simple syrup, and bitters.
  3. Shake gently until liquids are well mixed.
  4. Fill a highball glass with remaining ice and pour the shaken mix over the top.
  5. Top with sparkling water and stir to combine. Enjoy!

NA-Gua Fresca

Beloved in Mexico, agua fresca (typically made with water, fruit, lime juice, and some sort of sweetener) is the definition of refreshing—and the inspiration behind this NA-gua Fresca mocktail, which is made with Watermelon Lime Hiyo for natural sweetness and the relaxation benefits of ingredients like ashwagandha, cordyceps, and l-theanine.

Ingredients:

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Instructions:

  1. Fill a large glass halfway with ice and place lime slices along the inner wall.
  2. Add Watermelon Lime Hiyo, coconut water, lime juice, and agave nectar.
  3. Stir well to combine and top with more ice.
  4. Garnish with cubed watermelon. Enjoy!

Frozen NA-Garita

Few drinks are as fun as a frozen margarita—especially when they’re hangover-free! This peach- and mango-flavored marg will be your go-to for sipping poolside, at the beach, or on your fire escape.

Ingredients:

  • 6 oz Hiyo Peach Mango Organic Functional Seltzer
  • 0.5 cup frozen peaches
  • 0.5 cup frozen mango
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 2 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp Tajin or salt
  • lime or pineapple wheel, for garnish 

Instructions:

  1. Add Peach Mango Hiyo, frozen peaches and mango, lime juice, and orange juice to a blender and blend until totally smooth.
  2. When ready to serve, pour the Tajin (or salt) and simple syrup onto separate small plates.
  3. Rim your glass with simple syrup, then with Tajin (or salt).
  4. Pour your frozen blend into the glass and garnish with a lime or pineapple wheel.

Spritz & Spice

Described as “herbaceous with a kiss of citrus,” Kin Euphorics Spritz is a functional beverage made with hibiscus, orange bitters, and ginger for a warm flavor, and gently boosted with 50 milligrams of caffeine, rhodiola, 5-HTP, and GABA. Make it an instant mood elevator you can’t put down with a splash of pomegranate juice and dash of Thai Chili.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can Kin Euphorics Spritz
  • dash of Thai Chili (or more, to taste)
  • splash of pomegranate juice
  • sprig of rosemary, for garnish
  • ice

Instructions:

  1. Add Kin Spritz, Thai chili, and pomegranate juice to a shaker and mix well.
  2. Fill a glass halfway with ice.
  3. Pour the mocktail mixture over the ice and garnish with rosemary. Enjoy!

Madame Ruby

NA-rosé all day? Kin Euphorics Bloom combines rosé flavors (think strawberry, oak, and rosemary) with herbs and nootropics like schisandra, damiana, and l-theanine to foster calm and joy. Transform a can into this fruity Ruby Madame mocktail for a sophisticated feel.

Ingredients:

  • 0.75 ounces strawberry slices
  • 0.25 oz tarragon syrup
  • 0.25 oz lemon juice
  • 2.5 oz Kin Euphorics Bloom
  • tarragon sprig, for garnish
  • ice

Instructions:

  1. In a shaker, combine strawberries, tarragon syrup, and lemon juice and shake well.
  2. Fill a glass halfway with ice.
  3. Add the shaken mixture, top with Kin Bloom, and garnish with a sprig of tarragon. Enjoy!

The Sleepy Girl Mocktail

Level up this social media fan favorite with a splash of De Soi Purple Lune, which is made with ashwagandha and tart cherry to bring your body into balance before bedtime.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. In a shaker, combine tart cherry juice concentrate and magnesium powder.
  2. Fill a glass halfway with ice.
  3. Add the cherry juice mixture to the glass and top with De Soi Purple Lune.
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