This alcohol-free version keeps the tropical flavours—a mix of citrus, pineapple, and almond—while staying safe, teen-friendly, and delicious.
⭐ Ingredients
½ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup orange juice
1 tbsp lime juice (fresh is best!)
1 tbsp simple syrup or a small squeeze of honey
1–2 drops almond extract (very important for that classic Mai Tai flavour—use only a tiny bit)
2–3 tbsp grenadine (for sweetness & colour)
Ice
Optional: soda water or ginger ale for sparkle
Garnish: orange slice, cherry, or a sprig of mint
⭐ Instructions
Fill a glass with ice.
Big cubes or crushed ice both work.
Add juices:
Pour in pineapple juice, orange juice, and lime juice.
Sweeten it:
Mix in simple syrup or honey.
Add a tiny drop of almond extract.
Stir well—this gives the Mai Tai vibe without any alcohol.
Pour in grenadine.
Let it sink for a pretty layered look.
Top with soda water or ginger ale (optional).
This makes it light, bubbly, and refreshing.
Garnish with an orange slice, cherry, or mint.
Enjoy your tropical mocktail!
⭐ What Makes It “Mai Tai–Style”?
A classic Mai Tai uses rum, but the flavour profile—citrusy, fruity, and almond-kissed—is easy to mimic safely:
Pineapple + orange = tropical base
Lime = bright tang
Almond extract = signature Mai Tai aroma
Grenadine = sweetness + that gorgeous sunset colour
This is as close as you can get without any alcohol.
⭐ Fun Variations
🍓 Strawberry Mai Tai Mocktail
Add 3–4 muddled strawberries before pouring in the juice.
🥭 Mango Mai Tai
Swap the pineapple juice for mango nectar or use half-and-half.
🍒 Sunset Layer
Add a little extra grenadine at the end for a dramatic pink-to-gold gradient.
🍍 Fizzy Mai Tai
Use pineapple-flavoured sparkling water instead of soda.
⭐ Serving Ideas
This mocktail is perfect for:
BBQs
Birthday parties
Movie nights
Beach-themed hangouts
Non-alcoholic celebrations
It looks impressive but is super simple to make—100% teen-safe and refreshing.