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    Raspberry Mocktail

    Published: May 20, 2021 · Modified: Jan 24, 2025 by Kimberly · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · Leave a Comment

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    I love creating mocktails just as much as cocktails, and this delicious and fresh Raspberry Mocktail is proof of that! It's definitely on the fancy side for mocktails, but that makes it even more fun. It combines fresh lemon juice, homemade raspberry syrup and raspberry herbal tea for a really rich and delicious raspberry flavor!

    horizontal image of raspberry mocktail with teacups, raspberries, and lemons in the background

    This is a delicious mocktail for so many occasions, but especially for Valentine's Day or for any girls night. It would be a great baby shower drink too!

    Looking for some more tasty mocktails? This Non-alcoholic Pineapple Moscow Mule and easy and fancy Grapefruit Cinnamon Mocktail are both delicious.

    Or, try out this bright and refreshing Coconut Lime Mocktail, the refreshing Lychee Mojito Mocktail, or the summery Strawberry Smash mocktail!

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    • About Mocktail Design
    • Adding Flavors to a Mocktail
    • Non-alcoholic Bitters
    • Making this Raspberry Mocktail
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    About Mocktail Design

    Designing a good mocktail can be a fun challenge. They're actually harder than cocktails, in my opinion! Since we don't have the alcohol flavor to work with, it takes some creativity to make everything balanced.

    In this drink, we use a base of tea to bring both flavor and complexity. Also, I wanted it to feel really fancy with a foamy top, so I used egg whites. If you're uncomfortable using egg whites, go for a vegan cocktail foamer, or just omit them.

    top view of the drink with a lemon wheel and raspberries

    Adding Flavors to a Mocktail

    Since we can't use liqueurs or infusions to add flavor, we have to look elsewhere. Teas, fruit juices and fresh herbs all work great.

    Another great way to add in flavor is to use a flavored syrup as a sweetener, instead of plain simple syrup.

    In this recipe, I used a homemade raspberry syrup, made by macerating fresh raspberries and straining them through a cheesecloth. To go with that, I used a raspberry herbal tea and lemon juice.

    angled view of raspberry mocktail with some raspberries in the background

    Non-alcoholic Bitters

    Can you use regular bitters in a mocktail? The answer is up to you and how comfortable you are with a tiny amount of alcohol. Bitters are highly concentrated, so you only need a few drops, but most do contain at least some alcohol.

    If you want to experiment with some brands without alcohol, try out Fee Brothers bitters or All the Bitter alcohol-free bitters.

    raspberry mocktail on a table

    Making this Raspberry Mocktail

    Fresh Raspberry Syrup

    To start, you'll need to make some raspberry syrup. I wanted to make a syrup with the taste of fresh raspberries. Rather than heating up the raspberries with sugar, I macerated them, which just means I mashed them up together with sugar and let it sit for a while.

    After about 20 minutes, I added a little bit of water, stirred it up and then strained it through a cheesecloth.

    The resulting syrup is really delicious and has the sweet-tart flavor of fresh raspberries. Bottle it up and you can keep it in the fridge for a couple of weeks.

    For a more step-by-step process of making raspberry syrup, check out my full Raspberry Syrup recipe. Or, if you'd rather buy it, try out the Liquid Alchemist brand raspberry syrup.

    Mixing the Drink

    Ahead of time, you'll need to make the raspberry tea. I used this Raspberry Zinger tea. I brewed it according to the package, let it cool and then chilled it in the fridge.

    Once you have the tea and syrup ready, you can put the mocktail all together. Add the tea, syrup, lemon juice and egg whites to a cocktail shaker.

    Shake everything without ice. (Note: Try putting in the spring from your cocktail strainer or a blender ball in the shaker to make this step easier!)

    Then, add ice and shake everything again to chill.

    Strain it into a fancy glass and garnish with lemon and raspberries. Serve and enjoy!

    side view of red drink in sour glass with raspberries and lemon

    📖 Recipe

    angled view of raspberry mocktail with some raspberries in the background

    Raspberry Mocktail

    Kimberly Salem
    This raspberry mocktail, in the style of a sour cocktail, combines raspberry syrup, herbal tea and fresh lemon juice.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 40 minutes mins
    Mixing Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 mocktail
    Calories 139 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cocktail shaker and strainer
    • Cocktail serving glass
    • Cocktail pick for garnish (optional)
    • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth

    Ingredients

    Fresh Raspberry Syrup

    • 3 oz sugar about ⅓ cup
    • 3 oz raspberries around 20 berries
    • 2 fl oz water ¼ cup

    Raspberry Mocktail

    • 3 fl oz Raspberry zinger tea brewed and chilled
    • 1½ fl oz Fresh Raspberry syrup
    • 1 fl oz lemon juice
    • ¾ fl oz egg whites pasteurized (from a carton), or use a vegan cocktail foamer

    Instructions
     

    Make the Raspberry Syrup

    • Place the raspberries and sugar in a bowl and mash them together until well combined, using a muddler or a fork.
    • Let the mixture rest for 10 to 20 minutes.
    • Add the water and stir until well combined.
    • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or a cheesecloth. If using a cheesecloth, you will need to pull the corners together, twist the top and squeeze the mixture through with your hands. This will be the fastest way to strain.
    • Bottle the strained liquid in a clean bottle or mason jar. It will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks.

    Make the Raspberry Mocktail

    • Add the Raspberry zinger tea, Fresh Raspberry syrup, lemon juice and egg whites to a cocktail shaker. If you have the spring of a cocktail shaker or a blender ball, add that as well.
    • Shake the mixture without ice to develop the foam. Then, add ice to chill everything and shake again.
    • Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass.
    • Garnish with a lemon wheel and fresh raspberries and serve immediately.

    Notes

    • You can make the syrup low-sugar by substituting the sugar with 100 grams of allulose (½ cup).
    • Convert this recipe to a cocktail by adding 1½ fl oz white rum, vodka or gin in place of half of the raspberry tea.
    • If you'd prefer to buy the raspberry syrup, my favorite is Liquid Alchemist brand.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 58mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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