Fresh mint "makes" the mojito.

1. Classic Mojito Recipe 

Ingredients

• 4 ounces white rum
• 6 mint leaves, muddled
• 1 ½ ounces lime juice, freshly squeezed 
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• Splash of club soda, to finish

Directions

• Add the muddled mint, rum, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice. Give it a brief shake.
• Strain into two highball glasses and top with a splash of club soda.
• Garnish with a lime wedge, a sprig of mint, and enjoy!

Kid-Friendly Mocktail Recipe: Lime-Min-Ade

Omit the rum from the classic mojito recipe and increase the amount of club soda to transform the mojito to a kid-friendly version, dubbed by my 6-year-old as a lime-min-ade. We also like to sub 7-Up for the club soda.

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2. Rosé Sangria Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 bottle rosé wine
• 1 cup grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
• ½ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 ounces simple syrup
• Fresh fruit, to taste (I used a sliced lemon and a pint of raspberries)
• ¼ cup fruit-flavored liqueur, to taste (i.e. Cointreau, raspberry liqueur, fruit-flavored vodka)
• Club soda, for serving

Directions

• Sangria is a great fix-it and forget-it punch to serve a crowd, or nurse slowly throughout the weekend. Mix all ingredients, aside from the club soda, in a pitcher and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving; the longer it sits, the more intense the flavors become. When ready to serve, pour over ice and top with a splash of club soda.

Served in a special glass, Shirley Temples make any kids' gathering a fancy party.

Kid-Friendly Mocktail Recipe: Classic Shirley Temple

Ingredients

• 4 ounces clear soda, like 7-Up, Sprite, or Ginger Ale
• ½ ounce grenadine syrup
• Maraschino cherries

Directions

• Fill a glass with ice, top with soda and grenadine, and add a cherry (or three! four! more!) on top.

This year's "it" coffee drink is even more amazing with a splash of Kahlua.

3. Boozy Dalgona Coffee Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons boiling water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• 4 ounces Kahlua (or liqueur of choice; Irish Cream would also be a good fit!)
• 8 ounces milk or milk alternative (we used almond milk)

Directions

• Fill two glasses ⅔ of the way full with ice; add liqueur and almond milk, leaving top ⅓ of cup empty for coffee.
• In a medium-sized bowl, combine the instant coffee, sugar, vanilla (if using), and boiling water. Using a hand mixer, whip the mixture until frothy, medium peaks form. Note: You can do this by hand using a wire whisk, but it will take 8-10 minutes to reach the right consistency.
• Spoon coffee mixture atop the glasses of ice and milk and enjoy.

Kid-Friendly Mocktail Recipe: Frozen Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 3 packages instant hot chocolate mix
• 3 cups ice
• Not so optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or chocolate chips

Directions

• Combine the milk, hot chocolate, and ice in a blender and process until it reaches the consistency of a smoothie.
• Pour into two glasses.
• Add a swirl of whipped cream, if using, and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or chocolate chips.

A citrusy paloma hits the spot on a hot day.

4. Paloma Recipe

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• ½ cup grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
• Juice of 1 lime, freshly squeezed
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• ½ cup tequila
• ½ cup club soda

Directions

• Spread salt on a plate. Rub the rim of two highball glasses with a wedge of grapefruit and turn upside down in the salt to create a salt rim.
• Combine the grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and tequila in a shaker with ice. Shake to combine.
• Strain into the prepared glasses and top with a splash of club soda.

Kid-Friendly Mocktail Recipe: Virgin Paloma

Omit the tequila from the paloma recipe above, and increase the club soda to transform this into a kid-friendly beverage.

A juicy fruit garnish is the perfect topper for watermelon lemonade.

5. Watermelon Lemonade Coolers

Ingredients

• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup water, plus 3 cups water for mixing lemonade
• 4 cups watermelon, cubed
• ½ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 ounces vodka, per serving

Directions

• Make a simple syrup: Combine ½ water and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat, bring to a slight boil to ensure sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• In a large pitcher, combine simple syrup, lemon juice, and 3 cups cold water to make lemonade. Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Just before serving, add the watermelon to a blender and process until pureed.
• To assemble, place ice in a tall glass, add 3 tablespoons watermelon puree, 2 ounces of vodka, and fill the remainder of the glass with lemonade. Stir to combine.

Kid-Friendly Mocktail Recipe: Watermelon Lemonade

Follow the recipe above, omitting vodka in the final step, and adding an extra splash of lemonade instead. Garnish with a slice of watermelon for a fruity, fun twist.