Beat the heat with these non-alcoholic cocktails.

Not every social event requires alcohol—in fact none of them do. Pool season is in full swing bringing an abundance of social events to host or attend as well as the divine opportunity to show off delicious mocktail recipes. Of course, as temperatures rise it’s important to stay hydrated, but it’s more important to sip in style. That’s what I like to call priorities.

So, if you’re about to tackle your first sober summer or if you are in search of fun, non-alcoholic drinks to impress your friends and family, you’ve come to the right place. It’s time to break out your recyclable or reusable cups and experiment until you find your signature mocktail that will leave your peers in shock and awe. Here are my top 5 favorite mocktails to sip by the pool guaranteed to leave you happy and refreshed.

When summer days grow unbearably hot, these 5 mocktails will perk you up and keep you refreshed. If you are looking to further enhance these recipes or if you are experimenting with your own, simple syrups can be used to elevate your mocktails. Simple syrups are easy to make and put the cherry on top of a delicious beverage.