Mango Delight (Non-Alcoholic)

It's unusual to have a mango around just to make a smoothie with--and a non-alcoholic one at that. But I made an exception for this drink. And I was really pleased how nice it was, even with no added sugar or coloring. This is basically a slushie made with lime juice, mango and strawberries. All-natural goodness that's perfect for a high-vitamin snack.

Red Apple Dawn (Non-Alcoholic)

I love how apple cider just makes things taste like a fall treat--even if there's no alcohol. That funky natural taste of pressed apples just suggests spirits in the making. This mocktail comes across like an applejack drink or rye cocktail with grapefruit juice. They are out there...but the fresh juicy flavor of this mocktail makes it hard not to chug, which will impress your unknowing friends who will think you are a lush.

2 oz. apple juice (fresh cider used)

2 oz. grapefruit juice

3-5 dashes grenadine

Cherry Cherry (Non-Alcoholic)

Unsweetened cherry cider is the trick to the Cherry Cherry, a very tart treat of a mocktail that looks like some kind of Sea Breeze. It's tasty! And this virgin drink may be one of the best recipes I've made involving unsweetened cherry juice.

California Smoothie (Non-Alcoholic)

Everyone loves a good smoothie. It turns out that this tropical non-alcoholic drink is fairly sweet with lots of fruits that lend texture. The recipe calls for one and a half ounces of honey to sweeten the drink, but I don't think that this is necessary. It is plenty sweet already with strawberries, orange juice and bananas. Dates are a nice touch, and also add sweetness and texture when blended into this smoothie.

Beachcomber (Non-Alcoholic)

Like the Polynesian Sweet and Sour, the Beachcomber is a great tropical mocktail that really fools you into thinking that it is an alcoholic treat. That happens because  the lime tang is sweetened by raspberry syrup and thick guava nectar. The drink doesn't call for a garnish, but I had these plump strawberries on hand when I served these to two minors who visited the restaurant.

2 oz. guava nectar

1 oz. raspberry syrup

2 oz. lime juice

Polynesian Sweet and Sour (Non-Alcoholic)

Not a bad tropical mocktail with plenty of tangy flavors. You'll feel like you got the Polynesian Sour, the light rum drink from which this virgin version originates. It is definitely sweet, though. Orange juice and guava nectar are all the sugar that this mocktail needs to balance the lemon juice.

2 oz. guava nectar

2 oz. lemon juice

1 oz. orange juice

Coco Cola (Non-Alcoholic)

Turn your Coke into a tropical dessert drink with the Coco Cola. It's non-alcoholic and good any time of the day. It is on the sweet side, but fortunately the coconut milk balances out the lime and changes the texture of the cola a little.

2 oz. coconut milk

1 oz. lime juice

cola

lime wedge