Melissa Girimonte

Whether you&rsquo;re hosting an intimate tea or a backyard barbeque, all of your guests can have fun with these alcohol-free mocktails. Toast the parents-to-be with these creative concoctions overflowing with flavour.

17 Sensational Mocktails for a Baby Shower

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This simple, fruity lemonade combines a sweet blueberry syrup with homemade lemonade for a delicious and refreshing warm-weather drink.

Blueberry Lemonade

Cranberries, jalape&ntilde;o and basil contribute tart, spicy and savoury notes to this unique drink, while cane sugar and lemon juice bring this lemonade back into familiar territory.

Cranberry Basil Lemonade

Muddled mint makes this simple limeade extra-special. Top with sparkling water and a wheel of lime before serving.

Limeade and Mint Soda

Lemonade and mixed berries are blended in this frozen libation. The ingredient that really sets it apart is vanilla simple syrup.

Berry Lemonade

This virgin mojito skips the rum, but keeps the juicy lime and fresh mint. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint before serving.

Anna Olson's Minted Limeade

Skip the Kentucky bourbon and whip up these minty orange juleps for a backyard baby shower.

Orange Julep

Watermelon, mint and lime are pureed and served with simple syrup and chilled sparkling water. Use margarita glasses rimmed with coloured sugar to make them extra fancy.

Watermelon and Mint Spritz

Agua fresca, or cool water, is a popular beverage in Mexico and commonly made with fruit, herbs, and flowers. This version of the refreshing mocktail fuses sweet strawberry and aromatic basil.

Strawberry-Basil Agua Fresca

Summery citrus and spicy ginger are the stars of Ree Drummond&rsquo;s simply sparkling lemonade.

Ginger Lemonade Fizz

Muddled strawberry and mint is mixed with orange juice and ginger beer for a sweet, sunny sipper.

Muddled Mint, Strawberry and Ginger Beer and Florida Orange Juice Spritzer

A sweet and spicy ginger syrup is poured over ice with club soda and a lemon wedge. Garnish your glass with a strawberry, a spear of pineapple or a slice of starfruit.