Non-Alcoholic "Aperol" Dupe Mocktail Recipes
/Seven mocktail recipes if you love an Aperol-style drink, but not the hangovers afterwards
Classic Aperol Spritz Mocktail
Riviera Dreams (My Signature Drink)
Aperol Peach Spritz - 3-ingredient, so easy!
Aperol Sour
IPA & Aperol Shandy
Fall Sangria
Cherry No-groni
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Classic Aperol Spritz Mocktail
There is nothing better than a glamorous Aperol Spritz on a chic patio somewhere. It was one of my most-missed drinks when I stopped drinking, but incidentally, aperitifs like Aperol are quite easy to dupe and there are a world of options (check out our best aperol dupes list here!). I think the best aperol substitute to use is Lyres so that’s what I used here (find my list of best aperol dupes here - with Lyres at the top of the list!).
2. Riviera Dreams Mocktail
I created this mocktail recipe because I was so tired of spritz-style mocktails, and wanted something that wasn’t bubbly. The result of trial and error is this mouthwatering non-bubbly drink combining Wilfred’s non-alcoholic aperitif, with strawberries and still rosé wine. You can use regular rosé for a low-alcohol drink or use non alcoholic rosé to keep it alcohol-free.
3. Spicy Aperol Peach Spritz Mocktail
This recipe was part of my Too Tired To Make A Mocktail Series on Instagram and has become a favourite. It’s ‘easy’ in the sense that you have to have peach syrup on hand, which a lot of people don’t….but if it’s August and you have a bushel of fresh peaches, it’s easy to make. The sweet heat of the spicy peach syrup marries so nicely with the bitter orange from the Lyres Italian Spritz Style ‘aperol dupe’, and the bubbles in the sparkling rose elevate this drink to make it truly epic. This is a must-try if you want to shake up your spritz!
4. Aperol Sour Mocktail
Sour cocktails are hard to make, so this one is definitely not one to try unless you have some experience with a shaker. It also has a LOT of ingredients, so not for the faint of heart. A sour cocktail is one that uses lemon and egg white for a thick, foamy texture and a sweet tart taste. The star of the show is Abstinence Aperitif, one of my favourites (find my list of best non alcoholic aperols here!).
5. IPA & Aperol Shandy Mocktail
I can’t take credit for inventing this awesome beer mocktail, as a friend of mine developed it first with real beer and real Aperol, but I think this non-alcoholic version is just as good and just as juicy. The trick to this recipe is using a non-alcoholic beer that’s juicy but bitter, and making sure the non alcoholic aperitif isn’t too bitter and has some sugar, to counteract all those bitter notes from the grapefruit.
6. Autumn Sangria (Non Alcoholic)
Non alcoholic aperitif is not the star of the show in this recipe, but mixing it with red wine and fruit gives this batch recipe main character energy. The best thing about making a non alcoholic sangria for fall is that it doesn’t rely on orange juice or citrus fruit, but rather incorporates the flavours of fall. The bitter notes from the Lapos Non-Alcoholic Aperitif really counters the sweet apple cider, for a truly cozy fall mocktail.
7. Cherry No-groni
This fun summer recipe is more like a Boulavardier, layering deep cherry flavours with bourbon and Lapos non alcoholic aperitif that is more adjacent to Campari than Aperol (but hey, I’m including it here because you could use a more ‘aperol-style’ option too!). This mocktail is not too difficult to make, but you will need a shaker to muddle the cherries. It’s definitely a more grown-up spin on more basic mocktails and everyone who has tried it, loves it. The bourbon heat, the cherry sweetness and the bitter aperitif is a match made in heaven!
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