Pink Lady was a prohibition-era drink that was made with Applejack, akin to an apple whiskey. This mocktail removes the alcohol and simplifies the recipe, made with just 4 ingredients. It has an apple flavor, creamy mouthfeel, and gorgeous pink colour that is perfect for Galentine's Day!
A classic Pink Lady is a prohibition-era drink from the 1920's. It was made from minimal ingredients, with the star flavor being Applejack, which would now be similar to an apple whiskey. This non alcoholic pink lady mocktail replicates the taste and texture of the classic drink without the alcohol and without any non-alcoholic spirits.
This recipe has just 4 simple ingredients—apple juice, grenadine syrup, fresh lemon juice, and an egg white for that creamy, foamy texture. Its gorgeous pink color makes this the perfect mocktail for celebrating Galentine's Day or Valentine's Day!
Whether you're participating in Dry January, cutting back on your alcohol, or live a sober lifestyle, this pink lady mocktail is sure to be a hit.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Gorgeous pink color, making this a great mocktail for Galentine's Day!
- Made with just 4 ingredients.
- Fancy looking mocktail with an egg white foam.
- A great non-alcoholic option for celebrations like bridal showers, baby showers, and other special occasions.
- Uses common ingredients with no non-alcoholic spirits needed.
- Made in 5 minutes. Just shake and enjoy!
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free.
Ingredient Notes
Here are all the ingredients you'll need to make a pink lady mocktail.
- Apple juice—use apple juice not apple cider.
- Fresh lemon juice—always fresh from a whole lemon.
- Grenadine—you can find this popular syrup at the grocery store. If you don't have it, using the syrup from your jar of cherries could work too.
- Egg white—this is a classic cocktail trick to give the foamy texture. I highly recommend including the egg white, but if you cannot have it, try using aquafaba (chickpea foam) or omit the egg.
- Garnish—a couple maraschino cherries or amarena cherries on a cocktail stick looks pretty.
Substitutions
Here are some ways to change up this mocktail:
- Use a different juice—this mocktail would also taste delicious with cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, grape juice, fruit punch, etc.
- Add a splash of sparkling water—before straining the shaken mocktail into your glass, try adding 1-2 oz of sparkling water for a bubbly texture. I recommend plain soda water, lemon sparkling water, lime sparkling water, pomegranate sparkling water, or another flavor to compliment the juice you use.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Be sure to read the recipe card below for the full recipe.
(1) & (2) Add the 4 mocktail ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
Shake without ice first to emulsify the egg whites, then add a large scoop of ice and shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds to chill the drink.
(3) Strain into a small coupe glass.
(4) Garnish with a cherry on a cocktail stick. Enjoy!
What to Serve with a Pink Lady Mocktail
The bright pink color of this mocktail makes this the perfect non-alcoholic drink to serve at a girly event like Galentine's Day, a bridal shower, or a girls brunch. Enjoy it with more pink and chocolate themed treats such as this mini skillet brownie, chocolate covered strawberry protein ice cream, white chocolate popcorn, and cranberry white chocolate cookies.
Make Ahead
Note that this cocktail recipe is best served and consumed right after preparing to preserve the egg white foam.
Batching
2 mocktails is likely the maximum that you can shake in a cocktail shaker to batch. Luckily this recipe is very simple if you need to craft multiple rounds of drinks.
Expert Tips
Here are some of my top tips and tricks for a delicious mocktail:
- Store your ingredients in the fridge to ensure a cold drink.
- Use a small coupe glass or a short low ball glass.
- Serve with cherries on a cocktail stick or toothpick for cute presentation.
- Change up the juice for a different flavored mocktail.
- Make it sparkly with edible glitter! You can find some on Amazon.
- Enjoy any day or at special occasions and holidays!
Frequently Asked Questions
Apple is a classic flavor in a pink lady cocktail—which you may not guess from its bright pink color. Any pink juice would likely be delicious, like pomegranate juice, grapefruit juice, fruit punch, etc.
Pink Lady was a prohibition-era drink that was made with Applejack, akin to an apple whiskey. This mocktail removes the alcohol and simplifies the recipe, made with just 4 ingredients: apple juice, grenadine, lemon juice and an egg white. It is garnished with cherries.
Make the most authentic tasting pink lady mocktail with this simple recipe! Enjoy this alcohol-free pink drink for valentine's day, brunch, baby showers, or any celebration. It couldn't be easier or more delicious!
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Recipe
Pink Lady Mocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz apple juice
- ¾ oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- ½ oz grenadine
- 1 egg white
- Garnish: maraschino cherry or amarena cherry
Instructions
- Add the 4 mocktail ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake without ice first to emulsify the egg white, then add a large scoop of ice and shake hard for 30-60 seconds to chill the drink. Strain into a small coupe glass and garnish with a cherry on a cocktail stick. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you can't find grenadine, try using the sweet syrup from a jar of maraschino cherries or amarena cherries.
- I highly recommend including a fresh egg white for the creamy texture, but you can omit it or try aquafaba in its place.
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