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July 20, 2018

Easy Mocktail for Kids – Minty Blueberry Lemondade

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This easy mocktail recipe for kids is refreshing and hydrating. It’s fun making mocktails for kids and watching their faces light up with delight. Minty Blueberry Lemonade is a very simple mocktail recipe and a favorite in our household. 

Mocktails for Kids - Minty Blueberry Lemonade | The Worktop

We make a lot of children’s mocktails at home because they are simple, relatively healthy (if you watch the sugar intake), and keep my active toddler hydrated! When it is hot hot hot, we love to cool off by sipping on these fun mocktails together.

This Easy Mocktail Recipe is fun for kids (and adults!)

Today I’m sharing an easy mocktail recipe for Minty Blueberry Lemonade. But in the back pocket of my handy mom jeans, you can bet I have a slew of easy mocktails for kids.

Mocktails for Kids - Minty Blueberry Lemonade | The Worktop

Just wait, and you’ll start seeing more and more mocktail recipes appear on The Worktop that we’ve been experimenting with throughout the summer. In the meantime, here’s one that we call Good Morning Sunburst because it looks like there’s a bright sun floating in it. And here’s a Blackberry Ginger Mocktail that got me through those early days of pregnancy when I was *graced* with morning sickness.

But back to this Minty Blueberry Lemonade…the easy mocktail recipe that is perfect for any kid in your life (or yourself!)

Easy Mocktail Recipe - Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade | The Worktop

As a mom, I love the concept of mocktails for kids. It’s a special treat that makes my toddler feel more grown up. Maybe I’m projecting, but when I was a kid and we stayed in hotels, I would count down the time until the free happy hours. Can you guess who was always first in line for the Shirley Temple?

My siblings and I would sit around the lobby sipping on our Shirley Temples, feeling grown up. While that may be the classic drink that comes to mind when you think about mocktails for kids, I tend to stay away from making it at home because it’s essentially just Sprite with more sugar syrup added.

Minty Blueberry Lemonade is a simple mocktail recipe that is hydrating and refreshing

I think of this Minty Blueberry Lemonade Mocktail as a children’s mocktail because it’s quite mild, can be made low in sugar, and is extremely fun and cute. But to be honest, I love this easy mocktail recipe as much as my toddler does.

Easy Mocktail Recipe - Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade | The Worktop

Ok, so I know that kids of different ages prefer different tastes. As this is a super simple mocktail recipe for kids, I’ll share a few different variations you can do with this recipe depending on how easy your kids are impressed, and how old they are.

Feel free to make these simple adjustments to this recipe so it’s the perfect mocktail recipe for your kids

Personally, my go-to is adding sparkling lemonade in this recipe. I love using this Spindrift Lemon Sparkling Water because it has no added sugars. It’s mild and it’s refreshing. The downside is that it’s not available in London, so I can only down these drinks when I am visiting my parents and my in-laws.

My toddler doesn’t particularly like sparkling drinks though, so I make this mocktail for him using a very simple non-sparkling lemonade even though this is a “fancy schmancy” drink that we serve as a treat. And yes, I am one of those moms who waters down the lemonade.

I’m basically a mom who tries to get away with as much “healthy” as I can! So when I make this for him, I’ll often use about 2/3 water and 1/3 lemonade, plus a bit of honey.

Simple Mocktail Recipe for Kids - Minty Blueberry Lemonade | The Worktop

I’ve also found that our adult guests enjoy this sparkling lemon drink, particularly if it’s made with a San Pellegrino Sparkling Lemon.

You can also just use plain sparkling water with a bit of honey. This is the way my husband likes it best. Just replace the bag of snacks in this photo with a cup of this kid mocktail, and you get the picture of what happens in this household.

So I eat pretty fast and have this tendency to finish someone else’s (normally my partner’s) food if it’s just sitting there…but yesterday I finished all of Baobao’s snack while he was having dinner and yeah…sorry B.B. 🙇🏻‍♂️☹️ ___________________ #OopsIDidItAgain #ParentFail #LifeWithAToddler

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You don’t need much to make this simple mocktail recipe, but the most important thing is having a sphere ice cube maker. You might be thinking that any ice cube tray will work and technically you would be correct. For any rational adult, that would make sense.

IMPORTANT: use ice balls to make this a super fun mocktail for kids

But I promise you, there’s something enthralling about a large round ice cube when you look at the drink from a two- (and even eight-) year old perspective. I can’t say for other ages as I haven’t tried this on every kid, but Amazon reviews seem to agree with me.

We use this super fun and cute pea-shape mold in the UK.

Unfortunately though, I can’t find it on Amazon in the US at the moment. You used to be able to buy it in the US, so maybe it will come back in stock.

I’ve poked around and found some other sphere ice molds that look great though. Any sphere ice cube maker will do, but definitely try to buy one that allows you to freeze multiple ice balls at once.

The one we have is great, but you can’t really refill individual ice balls if you only pop one out. I end up having to pop all the remaining ice balls out, putting them in a bag, and making another set of 3 ice balls.

Some of these below will allow you to make individual ice balls, so you won’t run into the same slight inconvenience that we do. There are so many different styles on Amazon, so I’m sure you’ll be able to find one that suits your freezer. Enjoy and hope everyone’s enjoying their summer!


 

Children Mocktails - Blueberry Lemonade | The Worktop

Mocktails for Kids - Minty Blueberry Lemonade | The Worktop

Easy Mocktail for Kids - Minty Blueberry Lemonade

4.88 from 8 votes
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Serves: 2 cups
Prep: 2 mins
This easy mocktail recipe for kids is so refreshing and hydrating. It's fun making mocktails for kids and watching their faces light up with delight. Minty Blueberry Lemonade is a very simple mocktail recipe that is popular in our household. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blueberry juice (enough to make your ice balls)
  • 1/2 medium lemon - thinly sliced
  • 2 cups sparkling lemonade (you can also use sparkling water or still lemonade)
  • 1 small handful fresh mint leaves
  • honey - to taste
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Instructions

  • Freeze the blueberry juice in sphere ice molds overnight, or until fully set. Keep in mind that ice balls take longer to set than regular ice cubes because of the larger size. 
  • To assemble each cup, add lemon slices against the glass. Add in the mint leaves. Pour in the sparkling lemonade (sparkling water, or still lemonade). Top with a blueberry ice ball. Mix in some honey, if desired. Serve immediately with a colorful straw. 
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mocktail for Kids
Special Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Author: The Worktop
Cal : 53kcal
Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
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 This easy mocktail recipe for kids is so refreshing and hydrating. It's fun making mocktails for kids and watching their faces light up with delight. Minty Blueberry Lemonade is a very simple mocktail recipe that is popular in our household. Recipe on www.theworktop.com. #mocktails #recipesforkids #mocktailrecipes #drinks #lemonade #easymocktail

By Tina Jui
Last updated: June 5, 2019
Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Breakfast for a Crowd, Brunch Recipes for Mother's Day, Dairy Free, Easter Breakfast Recipes, Gluten Free, Juices and Drinks, Kid Friendly, No Cook, No Egg, Quick and Easy Breakfasts, Quick and Easy Brunches, Spring Breakfast Recipes, Summer Breakfast Recipes, VegetarianTags: lemons, mint, mocktail, toddler

About Tina Jui

A breakfast lover and food blogger. Tina develops everyday breakfast recipes on The Worktop, and writes about all things related to breakfast and brunch. Originally from California, she now lives in London. Read more about Tina Jui or drop an email to say hi.

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  1. Ali Hanson says

    August 1, 2018 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    These are a great idea for a non alcoholic option at parties as well so no one feels left out. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      August 5, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      Yes! They are great for kids, but also for adults alike :) I definitely drink my share of this mocktail.

      Reply
    • Helen says

      June 28, 2019 at 12:41 pm

      Great to see my family and friends enjoying your drink

      Reply
  2. Constance Smith says

    August 1, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe looks great, and oh my goodness! The photo with the little hands! SO CUTE!!!

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      August 5, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      Hahha, I have to capture as many chubby hand shots as I can before he grows up even more!

      Reply
  3. mydeliciousmeals says

    July 30, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    I’m sure my kids would love these. Like the combination of colors, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      August 5, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      I think part of the fun for the kids is the bright colors in this mocktail! Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  4. Alexis says

    July 25, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delicious! We are planning an outdoor summer party, my kiddos are going to love this drink. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      August 5, 2018 at 6:51 pm

      Enjoy! Have a great party!

      Reply
  5. theresa says

    July 25, 2018 at 5:37 pm

    fun for the littles for sure

    Reply
  6. Elaine says

    July 25, 2018 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
    I know four little kids who would LOVE this mocktail! Thanks for letting us know about the ice spheres, too! A fun addition to their drinks!

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      August 5, 2018 at 6:51 pm

      The ice spheres are definitely a hit with the kiddos. It’s even fun just to play with on hot days, made with water.

      Reply
  7. Jessie says

    July 24, 2018 at 11:51 pm

    5 stars
    What a great idea for the kids so that they feel included at the BBQ!

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      August 5, 2018 at 6:52 pm

      Yes for sure! Kids all love feeling like little adults for some reason, don’t they?

      Reply

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