This pandemic has not only taught us the importance of health, but also the importance of home-cooked food. It’s time to ditch those packaged drinks and colas, and instead indulge in some delicious and simple DIY mocktails that will keep you hydrated, given by Kriti Gulati, an expert at Momspresso.

Mocktail is a combination of sodas, juices, herbs, spices and syrups when mixed together invents unique flavored drinks. The final drink should be savored just like any other drink. Here is a list of recipes, especially for you, that will definitely be loved by everyone – your parents, in-laws, your siblings and your kids.

1.) Cucumber Mojito

This refreshing drink is probably the easiest one to make. All you need are some sliced cucumbers, fresh mint leaves, water, sugar and lime juice. Blend the mint leaves and cucumber and strain the juice. Add that juice to the water. Additionally, you can add sugar and lime juice to that minty water according to your taste. This recipe is perfect to kick start your Diwali celebrations. Additionally, it is one of the best ways to make use of these refreshing cucumbers since they’re easily available all-year round.

2.) Trusty ol’ Jaljeera

No festive season is complete without the famous tangy Jaljeera. This mocktail has been our go-to-welcome drink since generations. So, after you have gorged on some delicious food, you must gulp down a glass of this digestive drink. Trust us, your stomach will thank you later! All you need to do is mix some dry mango powder, dry mint powder, black salt, cumin powder, black pepper powder and add this to a glass of water. And voila, you’re done!

3.) Ginger Ale

This mocktail recipe can be made with ingredients that are easily available in your kitchen. You will need some mint leaves, grated ginger, lemon juice, sugar and some plain soda. Mix them together and thank us later. The pandemic has taught us all that ginger is extremely good for our immunity and also aids digestion. It’s time to make this drink your best friend.

4.) Rose Coconut Cooler

For this simple mocktail recipe, take some fresh coconut water, add some fresh mint leaves, a few drops of lemon juice, and a spoon of rose syrup! This concoction is an extremely refreshing drink. You can add some black salt to give this drink a kick! You can purchase a bottle of rose syrup or even your trusty old Roohafzah can do the trick.

5.) Red Blood

This one is a hatke mocktail. If you like the taste of tomato juice, then this recipe is something you definitely need to try. You’ll need fresh tomatoes (peeled, deseeded, blended), fresh orange juice, fresh green chilly, crushed ice cubes and some black salt. Mix these ingredients together and you’ll love the concoction. It’s definitely for the faint hearted, but if you like a kick in your mocktail, you can definitely try this one. Tip: Skip using the chilly if you’re planning on serving this mocktail to your kids.