Easy Tea Mocktail and Cocktail Recipes for Summer

During summer, when the sun is high and the temperature soars, there's nothing better than a refreshing drink to help you cool down. Whether you are gathering with friends and family to watch the FIFA World Cup, hosting a garden party, barbecues, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon outdoors, the right drink can make any occasion feel more special. 

We have put together four simple summer drink ideas using two seasonal tea blends, Moringa Passion Fruit and Spiced Mango, that work well as alcohol-free coolers or light, summery spritzes. So let's get started.

1. Moringa Passion Fruit Summer Cooler

Tropical, zingy, and completely alcohol-free, this cooler combines the earthy richness of moringa pairs beautifully with the punchy sweetness of passion fruit, while a squeeze of fresh lime keeps it lively. Light, vibrant, and great for all ages, it's an easy crowd-pleaser for warm- weather gatherings.

WHAT YOU NEED

• 200ml Moringa Passion Fruit tea

• 1–2 tsp sweetener (sugar, honey, or agave)

• Juice of ½ lime

• Sparkling water, to top up

• Ice

• Fresh mint and a lime slice, to garnish

METHOD

• Brew the Moringa Passion Fruit tea and stir in the sweetener while still hot, then leave to cool to room temperature.

• Once cooled, stir in the lime juice and chill in the refrigerator until cold.

• Fill two glasses generously with ice.

• Pour the chilled tea over the ice, dividing it evenly between the glasses.

• Top up with sparkling water, garnish with fresh mint and a lime slice, and serve immediately.

2. Moringa Passion Fruit Summer Spritz

Everything you love about the Summer Cooler, with a grown-up twist. A shot of vodka, gin, or white rum complements the tropical tea base, while prosecco or sparkling water adds a light, refreshing finish. 

WHAT YOU NEED

• 150ml Moringa Passion Fruit tea

• 1 tsp sweetener (sugar, honey, or agave)

• Juice of ½ lime

• 25ml vodka, gin, or white rum (per serving)

• Sparkling water or prosecco, to top up

• Ice

• Lime slices, to garnish

METHOD

• Brew the tea, stir in the sweetener while hot, then leave to cool to room temperature.

• Add the lime juice, stir, then chill in the fridge until completely cold.

• Fill two glasses with ice and add 25ml of your chosen spirit to each glass.

• Pour the chilled tea over the spirit, dividing it evenly.

• Top with prosecco or sparkling water, garnish with a lime slice, and serve straight away.

3. Spiced Mango Summer Cooler

Sweet, warm, and tropical this alcohol-free cooler is anything but boring. The natural sweetness of mango is lifted by gentle spice notes, while a squeeze of lime keeps it fresh. Top it with sparkling water and a slice of orange and you have got a drink that looks as stunning as it tastes.

WHAT YOU NEED

• 200ml chilled Spiced Mango tea

• 1–2 tsp sweetener (sugar, honey, or agave)

• Juice of ½ lime

• Sparkling water, to top up

• Ice

• Orange slice and fresh mint, to garnish

METHOD

• Brew the Spiced Mango tea, stir in the sweetener while hot, then leave to cool to room temperature.

• Stir in the lime juice, then chill in the fridge until cold.

• Fill two tall glasses with ice.

• Pour the chilled tea over the ice, dividing it evenly between the two glasses.

• Top with sparkling water, garnish with an orange slice and fresh mint, and serve.

4. Spiced Mango Summer Spritz

A gorgeous tea turned into a proper summer cocktail. Gin brings a botanical lift that pairs beautifully with the warm mango and spice notes, while tonic or sparkling water keeps things bright and fizzy. Sophisticated without requiring any bartending skill, this is the kind of drink that earns its place at any summer gathering and always gets a second round.

WHAT YOU NEED

• 100ml chilled Spiced Mango tea

• 25ml gin or white rum (per serving)

• 50ml sparkling water or tonic water, to top up

• Juice of ½ lime

• 1 tsp sweetener (sugar, honey, or agave)

• Ice

• Orange slice and fresh mint, to garnish

METHOD

• Brew the Spiced Mango tea, stir in the sweetener while hot, then leave to cool to room temperature.

• Stir in the lime juice, then chill in the fridge until completely cold.

• Fill two glasses with ice and add 25ml of gin or white rum to each.

• Pour the chilled tea over the spirit, dividing it evenly.

• Top with sparkling water or tonic water, garnish with an orange slice and fresh mint, and serve ice-cold.