Top five pub mocktails for designated drivers

You may typically associate the pub with a pint, but at Greene King, we offer more bang for your buck than just booze. 

From our cosy seating to our spacious outdoor spaces, warming ambience and tasty pub food menu, we like to think of ourselves as the perfect retreat for all visitors. Plus, our drinks menu features plenty of low and no-alcohol options. All the high with none of the headaches! 

Our cocktails are expertly mixed to ensure a delicious taste with every sip, whether you're in the mood for something sweet and fruity or strong and zesty. And while our mocktails may be zero alcohol, they are always 100% tasty.   

Whether you're the designated driver, cutting down on alcohol or cutting it out completely, there's still plenty of reason to stop by your local Greene King for a tasty tipple. And if you fancy raising a glass with a cocktail, here's a round-up of our top choices to wet your whistle. 

No-jito 

A traditional Mojito cocktail typically uses ingredients indigenous to Cuba, including rum, lime, mint, and sugar. But a No-jito swaps out the alcohol and usually includes ginger ale for a refreshing kick.  

Head to the Watergates Bar in Chester and enjoy this cocktail for less than £10. Made with Fever Tree Ginger Ale, it also uses a squeeze of lime and some refreshing mint for extra flavour. 

The pub is located in the heart of the city and close to the calming River Dee. For lovers of history, this spot dates back to the 12th century and there’s even an old crypt sign at the entrance.  

Enjoying a stay in London? The Yacht in Greenwich also serves up this delicious mocktail, as well as unbeatable views of the River Thames. It’s a perfect spot for match days with TNT Sports and Sky Sports on the screens, so you can raise a non-alcoholic glass to your team’s next win. 

Piña Co-Nada 

Piña Colada is like the taste of summer.  It's thought the cocktail was created by Ramon Monchito while working as a bartender at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in 1954. Traditionally made with rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice, it's typically served over whole or crushed ice. 

It's the perfect drink to enjoy in a beer garden on a hot summer's day but a Pina Co-Nada has all the tropical buzz with none of the booze. 

Made with coconut blended with pineapple juice and served with a zesty slice of lime, it's a great choice for summer and any other season. 

At The Flyer in Chelmsford, you can enjoy a Pina Co-Nada by the glass for just £3.99. This delightful pub is nestled on the outskirts of Chelmsford and the pub food menu serves up hefty portions packed with flame-grilled flavour. From succulent steaks, to stacked burgers, these plentiful plates will go perfectly with a Pina Co-Nada. 

Pa-No-Ma 

The Paloma is a zesty cocktail usually consisting of tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda. Its origins are hazy, but it's thought to date back to the 1950s as an invention of Javier Delgado Corona, the former owner of La Capilla bar in Tequila, Mexico. 

The Pa-No-Ma cocktail is a non-alcoholic take on this classic, and uses Fever-Tree Grapefruit soda and mixes it with lime, blood orange and grapefruit. 

To enjoy this refreshing cocktail, head to the Malt House pub in Birmingham. This historic pub offers waterside dining and has TNT Sports and Sky Sports showing on its screens.  

Berry 0% Spritz 

A spritz is a classic cocktail with a rich history. It dates back to the 1800s when Austrians would water down their Italian wine with a splash of soda. A Berry Spritz cocktail is made with soda water, Prosecco, berries and a squeeze of lime. 

For a non-alcoholic version, a Berry 0% Spritz is a tasty treat that blends Warner’s 0% Pink Berry, Fever-Tree Raspberry & Orange Blossom Soda. 

You can enjoy this fruity cocktail in the stunning surroundings of the Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem pub in Nottingham. Built in 1189, it is England's oldest surviving inn. It got its unique name when King Richard the Lionheart and his men congregated at the spot before embarking on the Crusades in Jerusalem. 

You could also stop by The Dirty Duck in Stratford-Upon-Avon for a tasty Berry 0% Spritz. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is less than a 5-minute walk away and has become a renowned spot for theatregoers and stars. The River Avon is also a stone's throw away, so you can enjoy exquisite views as you dine. 

Flirt on the Beach 

A Flirt on the Beach is inspired by the famous Sex on the Beach cocktail, which was created in the 1980s by bartender Ted Pizio after he was challenged to sell the most peach schnapps in the Florida area. It typically combines vodka with peach schnapps and cranberry juice.  

A Flirt on the Beach is a non-alcoholic version and mixes passion, mango and pineapple juice with cranberry juice and serves it up with a wedge of orange. 

Enjoy a refreshing sip at The New Pippin Pub in Coventry. This spot serves up a tasty pub food menu of succulent steaks, sizzling grills and tasty chicken wings. All seared to perfection with a flame-grilled deliciousness. There’s also a spacious beer garden and an outdoor play for the little ones.