10 Low-Calorie & Skinny Mocktails Under 50 Calories

Looking for a refreshing drink that feels a little more exciting than sparkling water but doesn’t come loaded with sugar? These low-calorie mocktails under 50 calories are exactly what you need.

Whether you’re cutting back on alcohol, watching your calorie intake, doing Dry January, or simply want a lighter drink for summer, you don’t have to settle for plain water with a sad little lemon wedge floating in it.

These easy skinny mocktails use fresh citrus, berries, herbs, sparkling water, and small amounts of juice to create plenty of flavor without adding hundreds of calories.

Most take less than five minutes to make, and every recipe comes in at under 50 calories per serving.

And yes, they still feel like an actual drink.

📌 Save these low-calorie mocktail recipes on Pinterest for the next time you want a refreshing drink under 50 calories!

What Makes a Mocktail Low in Calories?

Traditional cocktails can rack up calories quickly because you’re combining alcohol with ingredients like simple syrup, soda, sweetened juice, cream, or sugary mixers.

Mocktails eliminate the alcohol, but that doesn’t automatically make them low-calorie. A non-alcoholic drink made with several ounces of juice, regular soda, or lots of simple syrup can still contain a surprising amount of sugar and calories.

For these skinny mocktail recipes, we’re keeping things lighter with ingredients such as:

• Sparkling water or club soda
• Fresh lemon and lime juice
• Fresh fruit
• Herbs like mint and basil
• Small amounts of 100% fruit juice
• Zero-calorie sweetener when extra sweetness is needed

You still get plenty of flavor, fizz, and color without turning your drink into dessert.

A quick note about calories: Calorie counts are estimates and can vary slightly depending on the exact brands and ingredients you use. Zero-calorie sweeteners and flavored sparkling waters can also vary by brand, so check the package if you’re tracking closely.

1. Skinny Strawberry Lime Mocktail

Fresh strawberries and lime are such a simple combination, but they make sparkling water taste completely different. This one is fruity, tart, bubbly, and especially good when strawberries are in season.

Servings: 1
Estimated calories: 12 per serving

Ingredients

• 2 medium strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon zero-calorie granulated sweetener, or to taste
• 3/4 cup lime sparkling water
• 1/4 cup plain club soda
• Ice
• Lime wedge and strawberry for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Add the strawberries, lime juice, and sweetener to the bottom of a glass.
2. Gently muddle until the strawberries release their juices.
3. Fill the glass with ice.
4. Pour in the sparkling water and club soda.
5. Stir gently and garnish with lime or strawberry if desired.

Tip: Don’t completely puree the strawberries. Leaving a few little pieces gives the drink a fresher texture and makes it look beautiful in the glass.

2. Cucumber Mint Lime Spritzer

If you prefer drinks that aren’t overly sweet, start here. Cucumber and mint make this mocktail incredibly refreshing, while fresh lime keeps it bright and flavorful.

Servings: 1
Estimated calories: 7 per serving

Ingredients

• 4 thin cucumber slices
• 5 fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon zero-calorie sweetener, optional
• 1 cup club soda
• Ice
• Extra cucumber and mint for garnish

Instructions

1. Add the cucumber, mint, lime juice, and sweetener to a glass.
2. Gently muddle the cucumber and mint.
3. Add plenty of ice.
4. Top with club soda.
5. Stir gently and garnish with cucumber and mint.

This is one of my favorites when I want something that tastes crisp and fresh rather than fruity and sweet.

3. Raspberry Lemon Fizz

Raspberries add gorgeous color without requiring much juice or added sugar. The result is a simple low-calorie non-alcoholic drink that works just as well for a summer afternoon as it does for a party.

Servings: 1
Estimated calories: 10 per serving

Ingredients

• 5 fresh raspberries
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon zero-calorie sweetener
• 1 cup lemon sparkling water
• Ice
• Lemon slice, optional

Instructions

1. Add the raspberries, lemon juice, and sweetener to a glass.
2. Lightly muddle the raspberries.
3. Fill the glass with ice.
4. Pour sparkling water over the top.
5. Stir gently and garnish with a lemon slice.

Frozen raspberries work too. They can even double as little fruity ice cubes.

4. Skinny Grapefruit Mocktail

Grapefruit juice has a naturally bold flavor, which means you don’t need much of it to make a good mocktail. Sparkling water stretches a small serving of juice into a full glass while keeping the calories low.

Servings: 1
Estimated calories: 27 per serving

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup 100% grapefruit juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 3/4 cup plain sparkling water
• Zero-calorie sweetener to taste, optional
• Ice
• Grapefruit or lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add grapefruit juice and lime juice.
3. Add sweetener if your grapefruit is especially tart.
4. Top with sparkling water.
5. Stir gently and serve immediately.

Important: Grapefruit can interact with certain medications. If you’ve been advised to avoid grapefruit, choose one of the other mocktails in this list.

5. Watermelon Lime Cooler

Watermelon already contains plenty of water and natural sweetness, so you don’t need much else to turn it into a refreshing summer mocktail.

Servings: 1
Estimated calories: 24 per serving

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup diced seedless watermelon
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup plain sparkling water
• 1/4 cup club soda
• Ice
• Fresh mint, optional

Instructions

1. Blend or thoroughly muddle the watermelon.
2. If you prefer a smoother drink, strain the watermelon juice into a glass.
3. Add lime juice and ice.
4. Pour in the sparkling water and club soda.
5. Stir gently and garnish with mint or a small watermelon wedge.

This one is especially good on a hot day because it tastes naturally sweet without needing added syrup.

6. Pineapple Ginger Sparkler

Pineapple juice is sweeter and more calorie-dense than sparkling water, but you only need a small splash to give this drink plenty of tropical flavor.

Fresh ginger adds a little kick that makes the mocktail taste more complex, too.

Servings: 1
Estimated calories: 35 per serving

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup 100% pineapple juice
• 3/4 cup plain sparkling water
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• Ice
• Lime wedge, optional

Instructions

1. Add pineapple juice, lime juice, and grated ginger to a glass.
2. Stir well.
3. Fill the glass with ice.
4. Top with sparkling water.
5. Stir gently and garnish with lime.

If you don’t want little pieces of ginger in your drink, steep the grated ginger in the pineapple juice for a few minutes and strain it before assembling the mocktail.

7. Blueberry Basil Sparkling Mocktail

Blueberry and basil might sound like an unusual combination, but they work surprisingly well together. The blueberries bring mild sweetness while basil gives the drink a fresh, slightly savory finish.

Servings: 1
Estimated calories: 15 per serving

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh blueberries
• 2 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon zero-calorie sweetener
• 1 cup plain sparkling water
• Ice

Instructions

1. Add blueberries, basil, lemon juice, and sweetener to a glass.
2. Gently muddle until the blueberries begin releasing their juice.
3. Add ice.
4. Top with sparkling water.
5. Stir gently before serving.

For entertaining, garnish this one with a few whole blueberries and a small basil leaf. It looks much fancier than the amount of work involved.

8. Orange Vanilla Creamsicle Fizz

Want a skinny mocktail that feels more like a treat? This light orange-vanilla drink gives you a little creamsicle flavor without needing cream, ice cream, or a sugary orange soda.

Servings: 1
Estimated calories: 30 per serving

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup 100% orange juice
• 3/4 cup plain sparkling water
• 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Zero-calorie sweetener to taste, optional
• Ice
• Orange slice, optional

Instructions

1. Add orange juice and vanilla extract to a glass and stir.
2. Taste and add a little sweetener if desired.
3. Fill the glass with ice.
4. Slowly add sparkling water.
5. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.

Start with only a tiny amount of vanilla. A little gives you that creamsicle effect; too much can overpower the drink.

9. Strawberry Basil Lemonade Mocktail

If you love strawberry lemonade, this lighter version gives you the same sweet-tart flavor without loading the glass with sugar.

Fresh basil gives it a fun twist, but you can substitute mint if that’s what you have.

Servings: 1
Estimated calories: 14 per serving

Ingredients

• 2 medium strawberries, sliced
• 2 basil leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1–2 teaspoons zero-calorie sweetener, to taste
• 1 cup cold sparkling water
• Ice

Instructions

1. Add strawberries, basil, lemon juice, and sweetener to a glass.
2. Gently muddle to release the strawberry juice and basil flavor.
3. Add ice.
4. Pour sparkling water over the mixture.
5. Stir and taste. Add a little more sweetener if you prefer a sweeter lemonade.

It’s an easy way to make sparkling water feel like something you’d actually look forward to drinking.

10. Cranberry Lime Skinny Spritzer

Cranberry and lime make this one especially good for holiday parties, but honestly, there’s no reason to save it for December.

The trick to keeping it below 50 calories is choosing 100% cranberry juice, which is very tart, and using just a small amount.

Servings: 1
Estimated calories: 19 per serving

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons 100% unsweetened cranberry juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon zero-calorie sweetener, or to taste
• 3/4 cup lime sparkling water
• 1/4 cup club soda
• Ice
• Fresh cranberries or lime wedge for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Add cranberry juice, lime juice, and sweetener to a glass.
2. Stir until the sweetener dissolves.
3. Fill with ice.
4. Add sparkling water and club soda.
5. Stir gently and garnish as desired.

Make sure you’re using 100% unsweetened cranberry juice rather than cranberry juice cocktail. The latter usually contains added sweeteners and will change the calorie count.

How to Make Low-Calorie Mocktails Taste Better

One of the biggest mistakes with skinny mocktails is simply removing the sugary ingredients without replacing the flavor. That’s when you end up drinking something that basically tastes like diluted water.

Instead, think about balancing sweet, sour, aromatic, and bubbly elements.

Fresh lemon and lime juice add acidity. Berries and fruit add natural sweetness. Mint, basil, cucumber, and ginger add aroma and complexity. Sparkling water gives you the fizz that makes a simple drink feel more special.

And don’t underestimate ice.

A glass packed with ice, fresh fruit, and a simple garnish instantly feels more like a cocktail—even when what’s inside is incredibly simple.

Easy Ways to Keep Mocktails Under 50 Calories

If you want to create your own low-calorie mocktail recipes, start with a zero-calorie base like club soda or unsweetened sparkling water.

Then add a small amount of something flavorful.

A splash of 100% fruit juice, fresh citrus, muddled berries, cucumber, herbs, or ginger can completely change the drink without contributing many calories.

For sweetness, you can use a zero-calorie sweetener rather than simple syrup, agave, or maple syrup. Just add a little at a time. You might be surprised by how little you need when you’re also using fresh fruit.

Flavored sparkling water is another easy shortcut. Look for varieties without added sugar and combine them with fresh fruit that complements the flavor.

Bonus: Make Your Skinny Mocktail Feel More Special

This might sound silly, but presentation makes a huge difference.

Use your favorite cocktail glass instead of a regular water glass. Add crushed ice. Float a few berries on top. Add a fresh sprig of mint or basil, or run a lime wedge around the rim.

For parties, you can also freeze berries, citrus pieces, or mint leaves into ice cubes ahead of time.

None of these tricks add significant calories, but they can turn a simple sparkling drink into something that feels much more fun.

And that’s really the point. Choosing a lower-calorie drink shouldn’t mean choosing a boring one.

Frequently Asked Questions About Low-Calorie Mocktails

What are the lowest-calorie mocktails?

Mocktails made primarily with club soda or unsweetened sparkling water tend to be lowest in calories. Add fresh citrus, herbs, cucumber, or a small amount of fruit for flavor. The cucumber mint lime spritzer in this list contains only about 12 calories per serving.

Can a mocktail really have fewer than 50 calories?

Absolutely. The biggest factor is the mixer. Using sparkling water instead of regular soda, tonic water, large amounts of juice, or sugary syrups makes it much easier to create mocktails under 50 calories.

What can I use instead of simple syrup in a skinny mocktail?

A zero-calorie sweetener is the easiest substitute. You can also use naturally sweet fruit, such as strawberries or watermelon, and skip additional sweetener altogether.

Are mocktails good for weight loss?

A mocktail isn’t a weight-loss food by itself, but choosing a lower-calorie, alcohol-free drink can fit into a calorie-conscious eating plan. The overall pattern of what you eat and drink matters more than any individual beverage.

Which juices are best for low-calorie mocktails?

Lemon and lime juice are particularly useful because a small amount adds a lot of flavor. Grapefruit, cranberry, pineapple, and orange juice can also work well when you use smaller portions and combine them with sparkling water.

Refreshing Drinks Don’t Have to Be Loaded With Sugar

You don’t need a long ingredient list—or hundreds of calories—to make a really good alcohol-free drink.

Start with sparkling water, add fresh citrus or fruit, throw in an herb or two, and you’ve already got the foundation for dozens of easy low-calorie mocktails.

Try the cucumber mint spritzer if you love crisp drinks, the pineapple ginger sparkler when you’re craving something tropical, or the strawberry basil lemonade when you want something fruity and refreshing.

Once you find your favorite, play around with it. Swap lemon for lime, strawberries for raspberries, or mint for basil. That’s half the fun.

If you try one of these skinny mocktails, leave a comment and let me know which one was your favorite. And share this list with someone who’s looking for easy alcohol-free drink ideas.

📌 Save these skinny mocktails on Pinterest so you’ll have an easy under-50-calorie drink whenever you need one.

Follow my Healthy Mocktails Board on Pinterest!