Whether you are going alcohol-free or simply hoping to start the year with health-boosting botanicals, mocktails are no longer niche. In fact, ready-to-drink mocktails and non-alcoholic (N/A) spirits are the fastest growing segment of the N/A category, with 70% growth between 2024 and 2025! (Forbes/NielsenIQ) Often enhanced with berries and botanicals for immune support or stress relief, these elixirs provide a health boost alongside the delicious complexity we expect from a cocktail.

Our ingredients are perfect for science-backed mocktails that delight year-round. Try the recipes below—they’re simple enough for home experimentation but crafted with commercial potential in mind.

🌿 Lemon Balm Ginger Zing

• 8-10 fresh lemon balm leaves
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1-2 tbsp honey
• juice of ½ lemon
• sparkling water

Muddle lemon balm and ginger in a shaker. Stir in honey and lemon juice, let infuse for 2 minutes. Strain over ice, top with sparkling water, and garnish with lemon and lemon balm sprigs.

This bright, invigorating zinger balances herbal notes with the warmth of ginger. Lemon balm supports calmness and mood; ginger adds digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits.

🍹 Elderberry Elixir

• 2 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 ounce elderberry syrup
• ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon fresh or ground turmeric
• sparkling water

Shake orange juice, elderberry syrup, lemon juice, and turmeric with ice. Strain into a rocks glass, top with sparkling water, and garnish with an orange slice.

This mocktail has a bright berry flavor with earthy spice and citrus zest. Elderberry provides immune-boosting anthocyanins and flavonoids; turmeric adds a gentle anti-inflammatory touch.

Dry January may have sparked the trend, but functional mocktails are here to stay. These beverages deliver real health benefits, with a nuanced flavor that rivals many cocktails. Our berry and botanical extracts meet flavor, technical, and regulatory needs, helping you create beverages that perform in both flavor and function. Whether expanding an N/A line or launching a new functional beverage, we’ll help you start the year on the right foot. Cheers!