6 Immune-Boosting Mocktails to Make This Weekend

November 1, 2024

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As the seasons change, it’s easy to get run down — especially when you’re squeezing every activity in before the holiday rush. Healthy habits can easily be derailed when comfort foods and glasses of wine are on the table. We don’t know about you, but we find it nearly impossible to resist a refreshing cocktail over the weekends, regardless of its nutritional content.

While the occasional sugary drink is fine, they can quickly add up when you consider how many holiday parties are on the calendar — not to mention the germs spreading this time of year. That’s why we rounded up seven of our favorite immune-boosting mocktails for you to keep on file. They’re not only delicious but also hydrating, lower in sugar, and health-supportive.

1. Pineapple Ginger Kombucha Mocktail

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This tropical non-alcoholic mixed drink is the ultimate immune-boosting mocktail. With pineapple juice and ginger kombucha as its base, it’s full of antioxidants and probiotics that boost the immune system. Because kombucha is fermented, it can help promote healthy gut bacteria. For a no-fuss preparation, use store-bought kombucha to throw this recipe together in minutes.

Try the recipe from Flavour and Savour.

2. Sparkling Hibiscus Orange Mocktail

Craving a virgin sangria? Let us recommend this sparkling mocktail made with hibiscus tea and orange juice. It is vibrant, fruity, and actually good for you. It’s naturally sweetened with mango and maple syrup and full of vitamin C from the hibiscus and orange. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that it’s a show-stopping red-orange color.

Try the recipe from Minimalist Baker.

3. Ginger Mojito Mocktail

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This non-alcoholic drink is sure to hit home. It’s full of refreshing ingredients, like cucumber, mint, lime, and sparkling water. Plus, it’s chock-full of health benefits. Ginger is high in gingerol, a naturally occurring compound, which has powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties and the addition of lime juice introduces vitamin C. Garnish with extra ginger and mint for an extra oomph.

Try the recipe from Mindful Mocktail.

4. Fruit Kvass

While not overly common in the States, kvass is a fermented drink that hails from Northeastern Europe. Because it’s naturally fermented, it is rich in beneficial bacteria and probiotics that help support the immune system. While it’s probably harder to find in stores, it’s incredibly simple to make at home. While normally made with rye bread, Nourished Kitchen’s recipe calls for berries, salt, and honey. Just add the ingredients to a jar with water and let sit at room temperature, shaking and burping the concoction daily. Once ready, strain and serve over ice with some additional berries as garnish.

Try the recipe from Nourished Kitchen.

5. Hibiscus Mocktail

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One of the most colorful immune-boosting mocktails, this hibiscus drink only has three ingredients, so it comes together in a pinch. All you’ll need is hibiscus tea, lime, and sparkling water (or club soda). Fill a large glass with ice, add the brewed and cooled hibiscus tea, lime juice, and carbonated water, and enjoy knowing that you’re doing your body a favor. Hibiscus is full of vitamin C and may even have antibacterial properties that can fight off bacteria strains.

Try the recipe from Cookie + Kate.

6. Sparkling Blueberry Ginger Mocktail

This blueberry-based immune-boosting mocktail recipe is a wonderful way to celebrate the superfood in a new and unique way. The tiny blue fruit is one of the best sources of antioxidants, which help protect the body against free radicals. For this recipe, you’ll want to make a quick blueberry syrup and top with sparkling water and ice. With its vibrant blue color, it looks wildly impressive, but it’s actually fairly simple to make.

Try the recipe from Minimalist Baker.