40 Fabulous Mocktails & Cocktails from Around the World

Transport yourself to Paris with a fresh sparkling strawberry mimosa!

You’ll love toasting with this sweet bubbly drink! This international cocktail has a delicious Parisian twist.

Where to next on our journey of cocktails around the world? Sorrento, Italy -- famous for its limoncello!

Fresh, clean, and citrus-y with just a hint of beaches and sunshine, this delightful Sorrento Sunrise Cocktail is a fabulous summer beverage.

Wish you could travel to the Caribbean right now? This international rum cocktail is the next closest thing.

The tropical flavors of coconut, pineapple and lime blend together beautifully for an island-inspired rum cocktail, Caribbean Sunset. An easy recipe, our tropical drink will be your most requested cocktail at your summer Happy Hours!

Canada's national cocktail, the Caesar may seem similar to the Bloody Mary but was inspired by spaghetti alla vongole – spaghetti with clams and tomato sauce.

It's the perfect hangover cure and is popular for brunch across Canada!

Want something that you can guiltlessly sip before cocktail hour? Try this delicious international cocktail, a yogurt drink from Iran.

Refreshing and delicious, Doogh is a traditional Persian drink made with yogurt, seasoned with mint and can be made with water or club soda.

Want to feel like you're sitting on the beach with this next cocktail from around the world? Enter Puerto Rico's famous pina colada!

This fresh pineapple pina colada is made with fresh pineapple instead of pineapple juice, and contains only 5 ingredients. It’s creamy, delicious, and guaranteed to take your taste buds on a tropical vacation!

Make your way over to Spain with a spin on the classic sangria -- this time flavored with cranberry for a tart-sweet spin on the international cocktail classic!

Cranberry Sangria is a refreshing holiday sangria with fruity red wine, fresh cranberries and warm cinnamon spice. It’s perfect for entertaining!

Mexico's spin on the Bloody Mary isn't as well known as its most famous cocktail, the margarita, but it's just as delicious!

A spicy michelada made with beer and clamato juice is the perfect way to kick a hangover -- best enjoyed with some tacos and guacamole!

If you've been to Morocco, you've probably fallen in love with their mint tea.

This summer international mocktail takes its inspiration from Moroccan mint tea to create a delightfully refreshing summer-y beverage.

Next up, we're off to India for another delicious mocktail everyone in the family can enjoy.

Aam Panna is a perfect summer drink made with raw mangoes in India. Its healthy, vegan, sweet & tangy. Also an excellent thirst quencher that is packed with Vitamin C.

Need a pick me up after a few too many cocktails from around the world?

This deep, rich, Turkish Coffee Recipe, is also known as Greek Coffee and Arabic Coffee. The espresso used to make this coffee is blended with ground cardamon, which gives this coffee its wonderful flavor.

Next we're off to South America!

This traditional Peruvian drink is a delicious way to practice no food waste as blue corn is boiled with pineapple skin and apple skin. This fruity drink can also be fermented for an alcoholic version, but check out this non alcoholic version for everyone!

One spirit is king in the Caribbean, and that's rum! As a result, rum punch is one of the much beloved and omnipresent drinks all over the Caribbean.

This post includes two versions of Caribbean Punch - one with rum and one without!

Looking to limit your sugar intake but still want to indulge in a drink from around the world?

Czech mulled wine (svarak) is a popular Christmas-time drink. This low calorie and low carb mulled wine was inspired by a trip to the Czech Republic.

For a fruity twist on the Amalfi Coast of Italy's beloved limoncello, check out this version using berries to sweeten it up and add some color.

This very berry limoncello was inspired by Italian cocktails and it is delicious and refreshing!

This spin on the classic Mexican margarita is healthy, using natural sweeteners -- not margarita mix that makes up most versions of the classic international cocktail.

Put down the margarita mix with this tasty and traditional international cocktail from Mexico!

Despite its name, the Moscow Mule was not invented in Russia, but rather in America -- the 'Moscow' comes from the use of vodka in the drink.

This version of the Moscow Mule uses strawberry to liven it up and add a twist to this cocktail loved all around the world.

Want to know something? My favorite coffee in the world comes from Vietnam!

Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Cafe Sua Da) can be surprisingly intense and aromatic with the right brewing method. Make this classic Vietnamese drink at home in just 5-6 minutes.

Don't leave the kids and teetotalers out of the fun - shake up this virgin pina colada so they can enjoy it as well!

Originally from Puerto Rico, the pina colada is now drank all over the world, making this one of the most famous cocktails from around the world -- here's a mocktail version!

This virgin pina colada is a refreshing vegan mocktail drink made with fresh pineapple juice, coconut milk, and ice cubes. It is the national drink of Puerto Rico.

Let's head over to Peru and their national drink, pisco!

With a subtle hint of spice and fruit, and its gorgeous red-violet hue, this unique Chicha Morada and Pisco Cocktail is sure to delight at your next cocktail party or elegant summer soirée!

Want more Peruvian cocktails? I can't blame you!

Cool, light, and refreshing... Chilcano de Maracuya (passionfruit chilcano) features Peru's beloved pisco, fragrant maracuya (aka passionfruit or passion fruit), ginger ale or beer, and a few drops of bitters.

When I was little, I loved going to Indian restaurants mostly to order mango lassi with every meal!

Mango lassi is a refreshing yogurt drink perfect for hot summers and also, for when you have bought more mangoes than you should (is that even possible?)

Making mulled wine for the adults? Don't forget kinderpunsch for the little ones and non-drinkers in your life!

Apple cider, cherry juice, orange juice, and warm winter spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise make this the best warm Christmas Kinderpunsch recipe!

Let's celebrate England's contribution to drinking around the world!

Pimm’s Cup is to England is what Sangria is to Spain – a light, fruity and refreshing summertime beverage

Ahh, the mojito - the ultimate international cocktail perfect for summer! This version takes some extra sweetness from pineapple.

This Sparkling Pineapple Mojito is refreshing, sweet, and light—perfect for summer. You'll be instantly transported to the Caribbean!

Bonus—you can make this bar-quality drink in the comfort of your own home!

But the Caribbean isn't the only island paradise - let's head on over the Hawaiian islands!

Take yourself on a tropical vacation to the Hawaiian Islands when you mix a pitcher of delicious Misty's Maui Mai Tais.

What happens when a mojito meets Indian spices like cumin? A delicious fusion international cocktail ensues!

There is nothing more refreshing than a Jal Jeera Mojito (Indian Spiced Mojito) on a hot summer day. Jal-jeera is an Indian spiced beverage, which is an extremely popular summer drink in Northern India.

Missing the flavors of European Christmas markets?

Gluwein or Mulled Wine is hot spiced wine and is a traditional winter-drink from Europe. It is made by cooking red wine with orange juice and warming spices like cloves and cinnamon -- all made in the Instant Pot!

Aperitivo in Italy, anyone?

An Aperol Spritz is a super popular summer drink from Italy (Venice, to be exact), which has spread in popularity across Europe and now even North America! You simply must try this trendy cocktail to see what all the fuss it about!

What's more Brazilian than soccer and samba? The caipirinha, perhaps!

Caipirinha is the national drink of Brazil. It is made with lime, sugar, and cachaça, a local spirit, with ice! Oh, and you could be sipping it in 5 minutes-it is super easy to prepare!

Taking the Brazilian caipirinha to another level with one of Brazil's favorite fruits, passionfruit (maracujá in Portuguese).

A refreshingly tangy take on is Brazil’s national cocktail, this Passion Fruit Caipirinha is perfect for summertime.

Not just the drink you order as a college student when you want to get as drunk as possible as cheap as possible... right?

The Long Island Iced Tea is a heady cocktail made with tequila, rum, vodka, gin, triple sec, lime and lemon juice topped with a splash of cola. A great American cocktail that’s easy to make and even easier to drink!

Have you ever had a South African cocktail? I can't say that I have!

Don Pedro is a South African cocktail comprising ice cream, cream and Amarula. The latter can be replaced with brandy or whisky - your choice!

[Editor's Note] But do use the Amarula if you can -- it's so special I always pick up a bottle of it whenever I'm in duty-free!

Want to drink like a writer?

The daiquiri is a classic Cuban cocktail that uses white rum, lime, and sugar to make a delicious, simple, and refreshing drink. Named after a beach and a mine near Havana, it was one of Ernest Hemmingway's favorite cocktails.

Bring yourself to the beaches of Cyprus with this little-known cocktail from around the world!

Brandy Sour is a Cypriot cocktail made with Cypriot brandy, homemade lemon squash [recipe included] carbonated water, and angostura bitters.

This Pomegranate Molasses Cocktail is inspired by the tart and tangy pomegranate so widely used in various Middle Eastern cuisines.

This is a riff of Moscow Mule but with pomegranate molasses included. A non-alcoholic version is also included

Let's head back to Mexico!

You will love this easy Jalapeño Strawberry Margarita Recipe that makes amazing summer party drinks. Spice up your next BBQ, Potluck or Cinco de Mayo celebration with this awesome Jalapeño Margarita Recipe!!

Let's show Argentina some love, too!

A Fernet and Coke (also known as Fernet con Coca) is a favorite Argentine cocktail. With only two ingredients, I bet it’s going to become one of your favorites too!

What about Australia's beloved cocktail, the Mango Delight?

Not just for Christmas! This mango cocktail from Australia is the bomb!!

Indian spices meet a refreshing lemonade in this mocktail everyone will love!