21 Cozy Fall Mocktails To Make This Season
Whether it’s a pumpkin spritz or a cider sangria, enjoying a seasonal drink with friends is the perfect way to bid adieu to the hazy days of summer and welcome the cozier, more intentional pace that comes when the calendar turns to the -ber months.
Want to partake in the beverage festivities without the negative effects of alcohol? Mix up one of our favorite 21 autumn mocktails. They’re infused with all the warm fall flavors (think apple, pear, cinnamon, and maple), and we promise you won’t even miss the booze – and you definitely won’t miss the sluggish side effects.
Spiced Plum Sour
Not quite ready to give up summer? Then, put this spiced plum sour on your must-try list. It has all the jammy coziness of an autumnal warm mulled wine, brightened up with late summer pears.
Grape and Apple Mocktail
I never knew I needed the flavor combination of grapes and mint until I saw this Reel. Muddled up and topped with apple cider and soda water, it sounds like the most refreshing way to transition into autumn.
Apple Ginger Fizz
Apple, mint, and ginger ale: Yes, yes, and yes please! Feel refreshed and ready to face the changing seasons with this simple and delicious blend of fall flavors.
Fig and Thyme Sour Mocktail
By the time mid-August rolls around, I’m a sucker for anything fig. This mocktail combines jammy fig with earthy thyme for a drink that’s a treat for your tastebuds and your eyes – just look at that gorgeous color!
Rum Old Fashioned
A festive orange peel and star anise make this classic drink the perfect complement to your autumn aesthetic.
Apple Caramel Mim-no-sa
Hosting a fall brunch? You can’t go wrong with this festive, non-alcoholic mimosa with sweet, classic flavors. And who can resist that caramel cinnamon rim?
N/A Fall Sangria
Ahh, sangrias – the perfect batchable party drink. This one embodies all the flavors and colors of the season with bright red apples, spicy cinnamon, and juicy oranges. Serve it over ice for an even more crisp, fall refreshment.
Berry Superstitious Rosemary Thyme Mocktail
Not ready to give up your summer berries quite yet? With this berry mocktail, you don’t have to. Paired with earthy thyme and rich maple syrup, berries have every right to a place on the mocktail menu well into the chilly months.
Spiced White Sangria
Another sangria recipe that’s perfect for any fall festivities. For more effervescence and flavor, top your sangria with ginger beer.
Apple Honey Spritz
Ready to make your house smell phenomenal? Whip up a batch of this apple honey spritz and get right into the fall spirit.
The Afterlife Spritz
A non-alcoholic autumnal twist on a classic mule, with flavors of citrus, pomegranate, ginger, and mint. Planning a Halloween party? For a spooky twist, serve with the pomegranate juice in a syringe.
Herbal High C Hot Toddy
Boost your immunity in the most delicious way with this herbal hot toddy. Use black tea instead of whiskey for a healing and warming fall elixir.
Spooky Sparkling Apple Plum Mockarita
These marshmallow cobwebs could turn any mocktail into the perfect spooky signature drink for all your fall festivities. With fresh apple and plum muddled with tequila alternative, you’ll be making them all season long.
Pear Vanilla “Gin” Fizz
With their golden skin and sweet, earthy flavor, pears are the perfect fruit to transition from summer to fall. Paired with a botanical gin alternative, it’s sure to be your new late summer go-to.
Apple Butter Mocktini
Wondering what to do with that apple butter you impulse-bought on a fall grocery spree? Make this delicious seasonal apple butter mocktini. With apple juice and bright red apples, it gives all the back-to-school vibes.
N/A Apple Cider Margarita
Margs aren’t just for summer pool parties. This drink proves that any season can be margarita season with a little creativity. The apple cider vinegar gives it a bite (which, let’s be honest, is sometimes missing in non-alcoholic drinks) while also supporting digestive health.
Fresh Fig Margarita
Speaking of fall margaritas – is this not the most aesthetically pleasing summer-to-fall drink you’ve ever seen? Jammy fig syrup blends with bright lime and fresh mint for a drink that’s basically Indian summer in a glass. Don’t forget to garnish with fresh figs and lime for all the moody September feels.
Rosemary Apple Cider Spritz
Fresh rosemary has the ability to elevate any food or drink, and this apple cider spritz is no exception.
Pumpkin Spiced Chai Martini
Introducing the pumpkin spiced chai martini, the espresso martini’s sober October sister. Made with chai concentrate, pumpkin puree, and plenty of pumpkin pie spice, this drink tastes like everyone’s favorite fall dessert, with a twist.
Apple Pear Spritzer
Break out the juicer for a taste of early autumn flavors. For best results, serve on a patio while wrapped in a blanket during a late September sunset.
CranRas Ginger Orange Spritz
Flavored sparkling waters make creating flavorful mocktails a million times easier. This one uses cran-raspberry Spindrift and ginger syrup for a simple drink that’s perfect for a crowd.
Closing Thoughts
As the days get shorter and the air gets cooler, let’s propose a toast to all the warm and earthy flavors of the season – and a toast to our wellness – by choosing booze-free drinks that support our bodies instead of harming them.