10 Best Mocktails to Order Around the Caribbean
Many people associate the tropical and beachy Caribbean with equally tropical and beachy cocktails. The Caribbean’s many islands, cays, and inlets are home to many world-famous cocktails, including the pina colada, mojito, and daiquiri. But, in today’s world, more and more consumers are looking for nonalcoholic beverage alternatives. This has led to a rise in “mocktails,” or non-alcoholic versions of popular mixed drinks.
Mocktails are not just for children -- many such beverages taste almost identical to their alcoholic counterparts. Today, cleverly designed mocktails (tropical drink) that pack the same refreshing punch of flavor as their alcoholic alternatives without the booze are abundant in the Caribbean. In this article, we will break down ten of the best mocktails around the Caribbean and where exactly you can enjoy these refreshing beverages.
VIRGIN COLADA - ANSE CHASTANET ST. LUCIA
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At the Trou al Diable beach restaurant located inside the Anse Chastanet hotel in St. Lucia, guests can enjoy a selection of virgin pina Coladas in addition to an extensive cocktail menu. The virgin Coladas can be enjoyed in either classic pineapple-coconut or banana flavor.
This mocktail is the perfect way to enjoy a warm, sunny afternoon on the beach without feeling the effects of a more traditional cocktail. Cool, refreshing pineapple juice pairs perfectly with icy coconut cream for a truly delectable tropical treat.
HOMEMADE CHICHA MORADA “POP” - BELMOND CAP JULUCA, Anguilla
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At Belmond Cap Juluca’s Peruvian-themed Uchu restaurant, they serve a unique traditional Peruvian mocktail called the Chicha Morada. Thirsty patrons looking for a non-alcoholic option can opt for the Homemade Chicha Morada “POP,” an ode to a classic Peruvian beverage. Traditionally, Chicha Morada is made from dried Peruvian purple corn filled with beneficial antioxidants.
Don’t worry - the mocktail certainly doesn’t taste anything like corn. Here, purple Peruvian corn is boiled down with ingredients like pineapple rind, clove, and cinnamon. It is then flavored with a hit of citrus to produce a unique and refreshing mocktail that packs a punch.
MANGO MULE - ZEMI BEACH HOUSE, Anguilla
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The Zemi Beach House resort offers several great mocktail choices, but none as tropical or refreshing as the mango mule. The mango mule can be found in the resort’s Bohio bar and lounge.
The mango mule takes a tropical Caribbean twist to a more traditional Moscow mule. Sweet mango puree and honey syrup contrast well with sharp lime juice and bubbly ginger beer. A hint of fresh cucumber lingers throughout the beverage. Priced at only $8, this mocktail is a must-try for non-drinkers who want the cocktail experience.
PASSION PUNCH - SEVEN STARS RESORT AND SPA, Turks & Caicos Islands
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At the expansive Seven Stars Resort and Spa, the Terrace restaurant at Grace Bay serves up a delectable mocktail known as the passion punch. While some fruity mocktails tend to taste like fruit smoothies, this beverage offers a more tart alternative.
The smooth passion punch is by no means too sweet. Instead, flavors of orange and passionfruit pair well with tart and fresh lime juice. The end result is a mocktail that must be tried - and will almost certainly fool you into thinking you’re enjoying an adult beverage.
#BESTLIFE - KIMPTON SEAFIRE RESORT AND SPA, Cayman Islands
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The #Bestlife is the perfect tropical drink mocktail for those who feel that they would be living their best life by skipping out on alcoholic beverages. Found at the Coccoloba Bar and Grill in the Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa, the #Bestlife is the first cocktail on this list featuring non-alcoholic spirits
The #Bestlife consists of a base of seed lip spice 94 non-alcoholic spirit. This is then paired with rooibos vanilla and lemon before being finished with local blueberry nettle kombucha. This makes for a one-of-a-kind mocktail that doesn’t sacrifice anything by leaving out the booze, this is truly one of the best nonalcoholic Caribbean drink to try.
ROSEMARY BLUEBERRY SMASH - BUCUTI AND TARA BEACH RESORT, Aruba
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Bucuti and Tara Beach Resort’s Sandbar has an entire menu devoted solely to mocktails! The Sandbar is a non-drinker’s paradise with seven total mocktails on offer. The most intriguing mocktail on offer is the rosemary blueberry smash, which the menu says promotes relaxation, boosts the immune system, and is full of antioxidants.
This health-conscious mocktail is crafted by mixing blueberries with lime juice for a unique fruity sourness. Then, agave nectar and rosemary syrup kick in for a sweet and herbal kick. Finally, the mocktail is finished off with a dash of soda water.
L’INNOCENTE VERDOYANTE - LE BARTHELEMY HOTEL AND SPA, St. Barthélemy
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At the modern and distinctly French-inspired Le Barthelemy Hotel and Spa in St. Barts, the Amis restaurant offers up a savory and fresh mocktail perfect for those who don’t like mocktails that compensate for the lack of alcohol with sweet fillings.
L’innocente Verdoyante’s ingredients translate from French as fresh cucumber, lime juice, apple juice, and fresh mint. This results in a uniquely savory cocktail, with the only sweet ingredient being apple juice. The star of the show in this mocktail is the juxtaposition between the apple juice and the tart lime juice, which is enhanced by notes of cucumber and mint.
SMOOTH DRIVER - CASA DE CAMPOS RESORT AND VILLAS, Dominican Republic
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There are plenty of mocktails served at the expansive Casa de Campos Resort and Villas. Most mocktails revolve around classic fruit juice combinations like fresh limes, pineapple juice, passion fruit, and guava. However, Casa de Campos does offer one very interesting mocktail: the Burbuja de Jengibre.
The Burbuja de Jengibre stands out on this list because it has no fruit. Instead, the Burbuja de Jengibre contains a house “sour mix,” artfully blended with club soda, mint, and ginger beer. This Caribbean mocktail is great for anyone who loves mocktails but is tired of more traditional fruity beverages.
PASSION PINEAPPLE GINGER FIZZ - HALF MOON RESORT, Jamaica
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Located in the beautiful Jamaican Half Moon Resort, Delmare restaurant serves a unique drink recipe mocktail that combines savory and sweet. This is the perfect Caribbean mocktail after a day full of exciting activities on the island.
In the Passion Pineapple Ginger Fizz, a myriad of ingredients combines to make a unique experience. Passion nectar, pineapple cubes, lime juice, passion fruit, ginger syrup, and soda water all seamlessly blend together for an equally fruity and tangy mocktail.
WATERMELON DI BASIL - BUCUTI AND TARA BEACH RESORT, Aruba
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The extensive nonalcoholic version of mocktail list at the Bucuti and Tara Beach resort is too interesting to include just one. The watermelon di basil presents a truly unique take on a mocktail, incorporating both Caribbean and Italian flavors.
Inside the watermelon di basil, you will find watermelon, cucumber, water, basil old-fashioned bitter, and aged Aceto Balsamico, a fancy way of saying aged balsamic vinegar. What makes this mocktail stand out is the unique inclusion of aged balsamic vinegar with watermelon and cucumber, two mainstays of mocktails.
