Not every sip needs alcohol behind it. Whether you're taking a break, staying sober-curious, or simply not in the mood, non-alcoholic wine gives you something worth drinking in your glass. It looks the part, it tastes the part, and when you use it as a base for mocktails, it absolutely plays the part.
The beauty of alcohol-removed wine is that it holds onto the complexity of the original grape. You still get the structure, the fruit notes, the acidity. That makes it a much better mixer than sparkling water or juice alone. It adds depth that other non-alcoholic drinks just cannot replicate.
At Just Enough Wines, we have two alcohol-removed options built for exactly this kind of drinking: the crisp and bubbly Alcohol-Removed Brut Bubbles and the rich, fruit-forward Alcohol-Removed Pinot Noir.
Below are five NA wine recipes, each one built around these two, for brunches, dinner parties, cozy nights in, and everything in between.
1. Pineapple Brut Spritz
Bright, tropical, and effortlessly festive. This one is the first drink people reach for at a gathering, and the dried pineapple garnish makes it look like you planned ahead.
What you need:
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1 can Just Enough Alcohol-Removed Brut Bubbles
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2 oz pineapple juice
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1 oz fresh lime juice
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Ice
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Dried pineapple slice to garnish
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Black and white paper straw
How to make it: Fill a glass with ice. Pour in the pineapple juice and lime juice, then gently top with the NA Brut Bubbles. Stir once. Clip a dried pineapple slice to the rim and add a straw. Serve immediately.
2. Sparkling Citrus and Elderflower
Clean, aromatic, and a little unexpected. The elderflower cordial brings a floral note that pairs beautifully with the dry, apple-forward character of the NA Brut Bubbles.
What you need:
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1 can Just Enough Alcohol-Removed Brut Bubbles
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1 oz elderflower cordial
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1 oz fresh lemon juice
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3 thin cucumber slices
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Ice
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Lemon wheel to garnish
How to make it: Add the cucumber slices to a glass and gently press them with a spoon to release flavor without fully muddling. Add ice, pour in the elderflower cordial and lemon juice, then top with NA Brut Bubbles. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
3. Berry Brut Smash
This one makes the Brut Bubbles feel like a proper cocktail experience. Muddled berries bring color and sweetness, while the dry bubbles keep everything balanced and not overly sweet.
What you need:
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1 can Just Enough Alcohol-Removed Brut Bubbles
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6 fresh raspberries
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1 oz simple syrup
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Handful of fresh mint
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Ice
How to make it: Muddle the raspberries and mint with simple syrup in the bottom of a glass until fragrant. Add ice, then pour the NA Brut Bubbles over the top slowly to preserve the bubbles. Stir once and garnish with a mint sprig and a few whole raspberries.
4. Spiced Apple Pinot Mocktail
This is the recipe for cooler evenings and dinner tables where something warm-toned feels right. The spiced apple cider leans into the cherry and dark fruit notes already present in the NA Pinot Noir and turns them into something layered and satisfying.
What you need:
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3 oz spiced apple cider
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 oz honey or agave
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Ice or serve at room temperature
How to make it: Stir the honey into the spiced apple cider until dissolved. Pour over ice in a wine glass, add the Alcohol-Removed Pinot Noir, and drop in a cinnamon stick. For a warmer feel, skip the ice and serve in a stemmed glass. Either way, it is a drink that earns its place at the dinner table.
5. Berry Pinot Sangria
Sangria is made for sharing, and this NA version works just as well for four people as it does for a crowd. Make it ahead, let it sit, and let the fruit do the rest.
What you need:
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2 cans Just Enough Alcohol-Removed Pinot Noir
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1 cup pomegranate juice
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1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries)
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1 orange, sliced into rounds
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1 oz agave syrup
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Ice
How to make it: Combine the pomegranate juice, agave, orange slices, and berries in a large pitcher. Pour the Alcohol-Removed Pinot Noir over the top and stir gently. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Pour over ice and spoon some fruit into each glass. This makes four servings and scales up easily.
Why These Two Wines Work So Well as Mocktail Bases
The difference between a flat mocktail and one that actually tastes like something comes down to what you build it on. Juice alone is one-dimensional. Sparkling water is thin. Alcohol-removed wine brings the tannin, the acidity, and the grape character that give a drink its backbone.
Our Brut Bubbles bring dry, crisp effervescence with notes of green apple and citrus. They lift lighter ingredients and add the kind of sparkle that makes a drink feel celebratory. Our Pinot Noir brings darker fruit, a hint of earthiness, and a soft body that holds up well with spiced or berry-forward flavors.
Both are made from grapes grown on certified sustainable vineyards along California's Central Coast. The alcohol is removed after fermentation, so the flavor is fully developed before anything is taken away.
FAQs About Non-Alcoholic Wine Mocktails
Can you use non-alcoholic wine in mocktail recipes?
Yes. Alcohol removed wine retains the grape's natural structure and flavor, making it a far more complex and satisfying base than juice or sparkling water on its own.
What is the difference between using NA Brut Bubbles versus NA Pinot Noir in a mocktail?
NA Brut Bubbles work best for light, refreshing drinks where you want effervescence and citrus brightness. NA Pinot Noir suits richer, fruit-forward recipes with spice or berry notes.
Does non-alcoholic wine taste like regular wine?
It gets very close. Because fermentation happens before the alcohol is removed, NA wine keeps the fruit notes, acidity, and body that define the original grape variety.
Are these mocktail recipes suitable for pregnancy?
Our alcohol-removed wines contain less than 0.5% ABV. Always check the label and consult your doctor if you have specific concerns.
Where can I buy Just Enough non-alcoholic wines?
You can shop our Alcohol-Removed Brut Bubbles and Pinot Noir directly at justenoughwines.com, with free shipping on orders over $150.
Mix, Sip, and Make It Your Own
These five recipes are a starting point. Swap the citrus in the spritz. Try a different berry in the smash. Add a splash of kombucha to the sangria for added complexity. The format stays the same: good non-alcoholic drinks start with a base worth building on.
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