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Herbal Mocktails Made Easy
Want to take your bubbly drinks over the top? Add enticing aromas and tantalizing taste to any drink (or dish) with the fresh herbs and seasonal produce! All you need is a visit to our Produce Department and this simple formula for refreshing and flavorful mocktails in no time flat.
Want to take your bubbly drinks over the top? Add enticing aromas and tantalizing taste to any drink (or dish) with fresh herbs and seasonal produce! All you need is a visit to our Produce Department and this simple formula for refreshing and flavorful mocktails in no time flat.
Ingredients:
- Ice
- 6–8 fruit or veggie slices
- 1–3 sprigs of fresh herbs
- Sparkling water or soda
Optional:
- Add a couple dashes of bitters for extra depth of flavor.
- To make it a proper cocktail, just add your favorite spirit!
When it comes to the bubbles, we recommend starting with these simply stunning sips:
Something & Nothing Sodas: These premium sodas are something special, like nothing you've ever had. Made with only natural ingredients and carbonated water, these uniquely flavored, refreshing and elegant drinks are perfect for complementing herbal mocktails.
Sanzo Sparkling Water: Always made with real fruit and no added sugar, Sanzo Sparkling Water was founded by Sandro Roco, a Queens-born Filipino American, as a way to bridge two cultures through the magic of flavor. Authentic and fresh, it’s sure to become your new go-to sparkling water!
Waterloo Sparkling Water: With 0 calories, 0 sugar, and 0 additives, these non-GMO drinks use vapor-distilled water, aromatic extracts, and fruit essences to create their well-rounded, true-to-fruit taste. Either on their own or infused with a little something extra, summer never tasted so good.
Poppi Prebiotic Sodas: Pop open a can of these better-for-you beverages for refreshing summer sipping you can feel good about. Each one is bursting with fun flavors, functional ingredients, and only 3–5 grams of sugar per can, making them perfect for mocktails or sipping solo. Pop to it!
Nixie Sparkling Water: Made locally in Larkspur, California, these organic, sugar-free drinks are deliciously refreshing on their own or as a flavorful mixer! Enjoy a range of fantastic flavors from classics like Grapefruit or Watermelon Mint to botanical tea combos like Peach Black Tea.
Not sure where to start with your herbal mocktail? Here are a few of our favorite flavor combos for inspiration:
- Cucumber & Mint
- Peach & Sage
- Strawberry & Basil
- Lemon & Thyme
From basil and rosemary to peaches, strawberries, and more, drop by our Produce Department for all sorts of fresh herbs and fruit to amp up your mocktails and cocktails. Cheers!
Article originally published in June of 2022 and updated in May of 2025 and July of 2026.
