Non-Alcoholic Blue Drinks: The 15 Best Blue Mocktails to Try at Home

Looking for blue-colored, non-alcoholic drinks that bring the fun without the buzz? Step right up! The Mixer team has rounded up a line-up of 15 indigo-hued sippers with that unmistakable seaside holiday vibe and some of the best blue drink names in the non-alcoholic universe—Blue Lagoon, Blue Shark, Blue Dolphin… Honestly, is this an article or an Eiffel 65 song? And here’s the best part: they’re all sans the alcohol, so you can get clinking whenever the mood strikes.

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How do you make drinks blue without blue curaçao?

If you want to make drinks blue without using blue curaçao, there are several alternative methods. Here are a few fun options to try out at home:  

• Blue curaçao syrup. Typically, blue cocktails contain blue curaçao liqueur, a vibrant blue-colored liqueur with alcohol content that is often used to add both color and flavor. The syrup, on the other hand, is perfect for blue non-alcoholic curaçao drinks, as it does not contain any alcohol. So, when a recipe calls for blue curaçao liqueur, use syrup instead. 
• Blue raspberry syrup or liqueur. Another blue syrup for non-alcoholic drinks is blue raspberry-flavored syrup, which can add a vibrant blue color and a fruity flavor to your drinks. The blue raspberry-flavored liqueur might also be an option, but it still contains some alcohol, so be on the lookout for that.
• Blue butterfly pea flower tea. Blue butterfly pea flower tea is a natural way to add a blue hue to your drinks. The color changes based on the pH level, so you can experiment with adding citrus to see different shades of blue and purple.
• Blueberry juice. Blueberry juice is another option that can provide a natural blue color. It might not be as intense as artificial colors, but it can still add a pleasing blue tint.
• Spirulina. Spirulina is a natural blue-green algae that can be used to color drinks naturally. Be cautious with the amount, as too much can affect the taste.
• Blue food coloring. This might be the easiest answer to how to make a non-alcoholic drink blue. If you have regular blue food coloring, you can mix it in sparingly to achieve the desired color. Remember, a little goes a long way.
• Blue ice cubes. Freeze water with a few drops of blue food coloring to create blue ice cubes. As the ice melts, it will gradually add a blue tint to your drink.
• Blue gelatin cubes. Make blue gelatin and cut it into cubes. Add these cubes to your drinks for both color and flavor.  

When using these alternatives, start with a small amount and adjust to achieve the desired color without compromising the taste of your drink. Keep in mind that natural options may not be as vibrant as synthetic ones, so it might take some experimentation to find the perfect balance. 

1. Blue Lagoon Mocktail

The non-alcoholic Blue Lagoon drink recipe is an excellent variation on a vacation classic, the Blue Lagoon cocktail, and just as festive.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Fresh lemon juice
• 1.5 oz Blue curaçao syrup (non-alcoholic)
• 240 ml Lemon-lime soda
• Lemon wedge, to garnish (optional)
• Sugar, to rim the glass (optional)
• Ice

Method

1. Rim a tall glass with sugar if desired
2. Fill the glass with ice
3. Add the lemon juice and blue curaçao syrup
4. Top with lemon-lime soda and stir gently
5. Garnish with a lemon wedge
6. Optional: For a slushie-style serve, blitz all the ingredients with 1 cup of ice before pouring into a glass

2. Blue Shoe Mocktail

Non-alcoholic blue juice drinks are a fun addition to any party line-up, and this one is especially easy to make. This recipe is based on the Blue Shoe cocktail, which is made with blue curaçao, vodka, and lemon juice. The mocktail version is made without any of the booze and uses a popular brand of blue raspberry lemonade drink mix to achieve the blue flavor. However, any blue-colored soda will do. 

Ingredients

• 3 oz Blue raspberry lemonade drink (or any blue-colored soda)
• 2 oz White cranberry juice or white grape juice
• Splash of lemon-lime soda
• Ice (optional, if serving in a larger glass)

Method

1. Add the blue drink to a Martini glass
2. Pour in the white cranberry or white grape juice
3. Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda
4. Serve as is, or over ice in a larger glass if preferred

3. Blue Hawaiian Mocktail

The classic Blue Hawaiian is one of those drinks that pretty much instantly transports you to a sandy shore in Hawaii. We promise that the non-alcoholic Blue Hawaiian drink recipe is just as dreamy.

Ingredients

• 1 oz Blue curaçao syrup (non-alcoholic)
• 1 oz Cream of coconut
• 0.5 oz Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2.5 oz Pineapple juice
• Cherry and pineapple wedge, to garnish
• Ice

Method

1. Add a handful of ice, blue curaçao syrup, cream of coconut, lemon juice, and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker
2. Shake until frosty
3. Strain into a glass over fresh ice
4. Garnish with a cherry and a pineapple wedge
5. Serve immediately

4. Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade (Blue Purple)

Looking for a little magic? Who isn’t, right? This recipe is a little trickier to pull off, but the payoff is well worth it, giving you a dreamy light blue addition to your non-alcoholic drinks menu.

Ingredients
Serves 6

• 1 cup Boiling water
• Handful of Butterfly pea flowers
• 1 cup Simple syrup
• 2 cups Room-temperature water
• 1–2 drops Lavender extract
• 3 Lemons, halved (for serving)
• Ice

Method

1. Steep the butterfly pea flowers in 1 cup of boiling water for about 5 minutes, then strain out the flowers
2. In a large jug, combine the steeped tea liquid, simple syrup, 2 cups of water, and lavender extract
3. Let the mixture cool completely
4. Fill serving glasses with ice and pour in the lemonade base
5. Serve with half a lemon per person to squeeze in—watch the drink change from blue to purple

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5. Blue Sparkler Mocktail

Keen to keep it super simple? Then this blue summer mocktail is the one for you. 

Ingredients

• 2 oz Blue fruit punch concentrate
• 8 oz Sparkling white grape juice
• Lemon slice and mint, to garnish (optional)
• Blue rimming sugar or sprinkles, for the glass (optional)
• Ice

Method

1. Fill a serving glass with ice
2. Add the blue fruit punch concentrate and top with sparkling white grape juice
3. Stir gently to combine
4. Garnish with a lemon slice and mint, or rim the glass with blue sugar or sprinkles for extra fun

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6. Blueberry Mocktail with Mint & Lime

Blueberry cocktails are one of the most natural ways to get a splash of blue in your drink without any food coloring in the mix. 

Ingredients

• 10 Blueberries
• 5 Mint leaves
• 2 oz Lime juice
• 8 oz Sparkling water or kombucha
• 1 oz Honey syrup (optional)
• Ice

Method

1. Muddle the blueberries, mint leaves, and (if using) honey syrup in a serving glass
2. Add the lime juice
3. Fill the glass with ice
4. Top with sparkling water or kombucha
5. Stir gently to combine and serve

7. Coconut Cream Blue Raspberry Slushie

Coconut cocktails are giving island-style vibes 100% of the time, and we are here for it. Plus, frozen and raspberry are two words that go particularly well with the idea of non-alcoholic blue drinks. So, what are you waiting for? Try this creamy, indulgent batch serve before summer ends!

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 0.5 cup Whipping cream
• 2 cups Blue raspberry drink mix
• 4 cups Ice
• 1 cup Lemon-lime sparkling water
• 1 tsp Coconut extract
• Whipped cream, to garnish
• Sprinkles and raspberries, to garnish (optional)

Method

1. Add the whipping cream, blue raspberry drink mix, ice, sparkling water, and coconut extract to a blender
2. Blitz until smooth
3. Pour into serving glasses
4. Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, and raspberries if you’re feeling extra

8. Blueberry Mojito Mocktail

If you love a Strawberry Mojito Mocktail, this blueberry-inspired version should definitely be next on your list. 

Ingredients

• 8 Mint leaves
• 2 tbsp Blueberry simple syrup
• 2 oz Fresh lime juice
• Club soda, to top
• Lime wedge, to garnish
• Mint sprig, to garnish
• Fresh blueberries, to garnish (optional)
• Ice

Method

1. Muddle the mint leaves with blueberry simple syrup in your serving glass
2. Add the lime juice
3. Fill the glass with ice
4. Top with club soda
5. Garnish with a lime wedge, mint sprig, and a few fresh blueberries if you like

9. Blue Afternoon Highball Mocktail

A classic Highball is one of life’s simple pleasures, and this Blue Afternoon Highball Mocktail also hits the spot when something tall and delicious is called for. 

Ingredients

• 6 oz Coconut water
• 1 oz Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 oz Agave syrup
• 1–2 drops Blue food coloring
• Lemon wheel, to garnish
• Ice

Method

1. Add ice, coconut water, lime juice, agave syrup, and blue food coloring to a cocktail shaker
2. Shake to chill
3. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice
4. Garnish with a lemon wheel

10. Blue Raspberry Lemonade

Raspberry cocktails are effortlessly pretty, don’t you think? And something about the flavor just says “summer”, especially when served in a light, non-alcoholic drink like a blue raspberry lemonade.

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 0.5 cup Simple syrup
• 0.5 cup Fresh lemon juice
• 1.5 cups Cold water
• 3 tbsp Blue raspberry syrup
• 2 cups Ice
• Mint sprigs, to garnish

Method

1. Add the simple syrup, lemon juice, cold water, and blue raspberry syrup to a pitcher with the ice
2. Stir to combine
3. Pour into serving glasses and garnish with mint sprigs

11. Virgin Blue Margarita Mocktail

The Blue Margarita is a resort-style favourite, but if you want the same tropical energy without booze in the mix, try the Virgin Blue Margarita Mocktail. 

Ingredients

• 1 oz Orange simple syrup
• 0.25 oz Agave syrup
• 1 oz Lime juice
• 2 drops Blue food coloring
• Lemon wheel, to garnish
• Salt, to rim the glass
• Ice

Method

1. Moisten the rim of your glass with a lime wedge and dip it into salt to coat
2. Add orange simple syrup, agave syrup, lime juice, blue food coloring, and ice to a cocktail shaker
3. Shake until frosty
4. Strain into the salted glass over fresh ice
5. Garnish with a lemon wheel

12. Blue Dolphin Mocktail

The Blue Dolphin non-alcoholic drink brings a little tropical flair to the blue mocktail crew. With blue curaçao syrup, creamy coconut, and bright pineapple, it looks every bit as fun as it tastes.

Ingredients

• 1 oz Blue Curaçao Syrup
• 1 oz Coconut Cream
• 2 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1 splash Lemon Juice

Method

1. Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice
2. Shake until well chilled
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve straight up with a playful garnish of your choice

13. Blue Shark Mocktail

Bright, bold, and ready to make a splash, the Blue Shark drink goes non-alcoholic with white grape juice standing in for the spirit. Lime keeps things sharp, while soda water adds a refreshing fizz.

Ingredients

• 1 oz Blue Curaçao Syrup
• 2 oz White Grape Juice
• 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 2 oz Soda Water
• Ice

Method

1. Fill a highball glass with ice
2. Add the blue curaçao syrup, white grape juice, and fresh lime juice
3. Top with soda water and stir gently to combine

14. Deep Blue Ocean Mocktail

Ready to dive into the deep end? This Blue Ocean drink is non-alcoholic, tropical, and one of the darkest blue drinks on our list. Blue curaçao syrup meets dark berry juice and butterfly pea tea for a seriously striking serve.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Strong Butterfly Pea Tea, cooled
• 1 oz Blue Curaçao Syrup
• 1 oz Dark Berry Juice
• 2 oz Tonic Water or Soda Water
• Ice

Method

1. Fill a highball glass with ice
2. Add the cooled butterfly pea tea (tip for an even deeper shade, steep the butterfly pea tea a little longer before cooling it)
3. Add the blue curaçao syrup
4. Slowly pour in the dark berry juice and stir gently to combine
5. Top with tonic water or soda water and serve

15. Blue Hawaiian Party Punch

When one glass simply won’t do, make it a pitcher. This Blue Hawaiian punch is a non-alcoholic drink made for parties, combining tropical pineapple and coconut with blue curaçao syrup and a fizzy finish. It serves 6–8, so there’s plenty to go around.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Blue Curaçao Syrup
• 3 cups Pineapple Juice
• 1 cup Cream of Coconut
• 3 cups Lemon-Lime Soda
• Ice

Method

1. Add the blue curaçao syrup, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut to a large pitcher and stir well to combine
2. Add plenty of ice
3. Just before serving, top with the lemon-lime soda and stir gently
4. Pour into ice-filled glasses and serve

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