6 sparkling party drinks with and without alcohol

Cocktails and long drinks are popular alternatives to classics like beer and wine. And that's no wonder. Thanks to the wide variety of flavors, there's a drink to suit every palate. However, they often contain a lot of sugar and alcohol. If you're looking for healthier alternatives and want to buy or create your own non-alcoholic party drinks , you've come to the right place. We present six sparkling party drink recipes for your event.

Party drinks with alcohol

The best party drinks are those your guests will enjoy. Since tastes differ, it's best to serve them a wide variety of drinks. This way, everyone will find something they like. We'll tell you how to conjure up great party drinks with less sugar and less alcohol . Sometimes just a few small changes are enough to make your party drinks healthier and more digestible.

Alcoholic Drink #1: Mojito without sugar

The mojito is a popular party drink traditionally sweetened with brown sugar, making it a real calorie bomb. In fact, this iconic Cuban drink tastes great unsweetened, too. The sour note from the limes can be truly refreshing, especially in summer. You can further enhance this by choosing CALOW instead of regular mineral water. For a sparkling and invigorating mojito without sugar, you'll need the following ingredients per cocktail:

• 1 lime
• 6 mint leaves
• 4 tbsp rum
• Crushed ice
• 1 can of CALOW grapefruit-lime

Alcoholic Drink #2: Aperol Spritz with less alcohol

The wonderfully bitter and slightly fruity flavor of Aperol harmonizes perfectly with sparkling wine. Together, the duo seems unbeatable. It's perfect for toasting at parties. However, it also comes with a few twists. Both sparkling wine and Aperol have a high alcohol content. You can reduce this somewhat by replacing the sparkling wine with one of the CALOW varieties . These contain only around 4% alcohol. For our recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:

• 1 organic orange
• 40 ml Aperol
• ice cubes
• 90 ml CALOW in your preferred flavor

Alcoholic Drink #3: Tinto de Verano

Tinto de Verano is a Spanish wine spritzer that's incredibly easy to make. It's a high-quality alternative to sangria and is made with either a dry, semi-dry, or sweet red wine and mixed with sweet lemonade. If you want to make your party drink lower in sugar, we recommend opting for lemon-flavored CALOW instead of lemonade. It contains significantly less sugar per 100 ml. It also has a slightly lower calorie content. To create a delicious Tinto de Verano, you'll need the following ingredients:

• 50 ml red wine
• 100 ml CALOW
• An orange slice
• ice cubes

Non-alcoholic party drinks

Of course, you should always offer your guests non-alcoholic party drinks. In addition to classic soft drinks and the obligatory mineral water, there are also creative non-alcoholic party drinks that can taste refreshing, fruity, or even wonderfully bitter and very sweet at the same time. If you include these in your party drinks planning, you're sure to surprise a few guests.

Non-alcoholic drink #1: Ipanema

The Ipanema is also known as the Virgin Caipirinha and pampers the palate with an intense, fresh, fruity, yet bitter flavor combination. The secret ingredient is ginger beer . Contrary to the name, this is alcohol-free. It's based on ginger and has a correspondingly bitter flavor. For a good Ipanema, you'll need the following:

• 1 lime
• 40 ml passion fruit juice
• 80 ml ginger beer
• 3 mint leaves
• Crushed ice

Non-alcoholic drink #2: Virgin Sunrise

You've probably guessed it: This drink is inspired by the Tequila Sunrise , which, with its beautiful color gradient, is also a true visual delight. This version is, of course, completely tequila-free and tastes wonderfully fruity. You'll need:

• 300 ml orange juice
• 150 ml pineapple juice
• 4 tsp lemon juice
• 4 tbsp grenadine
• ice cubes

Non-alcoholic drink #3: Homemade iced tea

Drivers like to drink non-alcoholic drinks at parties that contain caffeine . If you want to offer your guests an alternative to traditional coffee, simply serve them a delicious iced tea. Black tea is a great base. Just make sure you chill the tea immediately with ice cubes after brewing. This will prevent it from becoming bitter. For a refreshing lemon iced tea, you'll need these ingredients:

• 1 black tea bag
• 1 organic lemon
• Sugar or stevia to sweeten
• Lemon balm
• ice cubes

FAQs about party drinks

To ensure your celebration is a complete success and you know which drinks you should order for your party, we have answered a few questions for you here.

What are the most popular party drinks?

There are many popular party drinks. When it comes to cocktails, true classics like the Mojito and Caipirinha are certainly at the forefront. You can't go wrong with our sugar-free Mojito or the Ipanema, the non-alcoholic version of the Caipirinha.

Party drinks with alcohol: What are the must-haves?

Beer and wine are a must at any party. They're absolute classics that many guests enjoy. For special celebrations, sparkling wine is also a great option for toasting. You can also treat your guests to cocktails.

Which non-alcoholic party drinks should I offer?

Water should definitely be on your party drinks list. It's best to offer it to your guests in both still and sparkling water. Soft drinks like cola and the like aren't necessary; feel free to replace them with homemade non-alcoholic drinks.

What are the best ideas for party drinks?

You can surprise your guests with creative drinks. Everyone knows classics like the Mojito and Aperol Spritz. With a little twist, they get that special something. We recommend mixing your drinks for the party with CALOW.