7 Pink and Blue Mocktails That Will Make Your Gender Reveal Unforgettable

Before we dive into the recipes, let’s talk about why a dedicated mocktail menu is such a wonderful idea. It’s about more than just avoiding alcohol; it’s about creating an atmosphere of care, inclusivity, and shared joy.

• Celebrating the Parent-to-Be: The expecting parent is the star of the show! Providing sophisticated, festive mocktails ensures they aren’t stuck with plain water while everyone else enjoys a special drink. It’s a small gesture that says, “We’re all in this together.”
• Inclusive for All Guests: Many guests may not drink alcohol for various reasons—they could be designated drivers, have health considerations, be in recovery, or simply prefer not to. A fun mocktail menu makes everyone feel included in the toast.
• Kid-Friendly Fun: If older siblings, cousins, or friends’ children are attending, they’ll be thrilled to have a fancy, colorful drink of their own. It makes the celebration more magical for them, too.
• The Perfect Photo Op: Let’s be honest—a beautifully garnished pink or blue drink looks amazing in photos! These mocktails will complement your decor and add a vibrant, celebratory touch to your pictures and social media posts.

Remember, the heart of this celebration is connection. Offering a thoughtful drink to every guest is a simple, powerful way to foster that connection from the moment they walk in the door.

Setting up a self-serve mocktail station can be a fun activity and a central hub for your party. It allows guests to mingle and customize their drinks. Here’s how to make it spectacular:

The Essentials

• Glassware: Collect a variety of glasses for a visually appealing look. Think highball glasses, coupes, mason jars, or stemless wine glasses.
• Ice, Ice, Baby: You can never have enough ice. Fill a large ice bucket or insulated tub and have a scoop ready for guests. Consider making ice cubes with small berries or mint leaves frozen inside for an extra touch.
• Bar Tools: A simple setup can include a cocktail shaker (for fun!), a jigger for measuring, a long spoon for stirring, and a small cutting board with a knife for fresh garnishes.

Garnishes Galore

Garnishes are what turn a simple drink into a work of art. Set out small bowls with a variety of options:

• Fruit: Lemon wheels, lime wedges, fresh raspberries, blueberries, sliced strawberries, and pineapple chunks.
• Herbs: Fresh mint sprigs, basil leaves, or rosemary stems add an aromatic and elegant touch.
• Rims: Provide shallow dishes with water or lime juice and others with sugar (you can color it with food dye), salt, or sprinkles for guests to rim their glasses.
• Fun Extras: Themed paper straws, cocktail umbrellas, and fun stir sticks can tie everything into your gender reveal theme.

Batching for Ease

To avoid playing bartender all day, prepare large batches of 1-2 of the main mocktail bases and serve them in large glass beverage dispensers. You can then have other juices, sparkling waters, and syrups on the side for guests to add their own twist.

These vibrant pink creations are sweet, refreshing, and perfect for celebrating a little girl on the way. Each recipe is for a single serving but can easily be multiplied for a larger batch.

1. Blushing Berry Fizz

This mocktail is light, bubbly, and bursting with fresh raspberry flavor. The mint adds a cool, refreshing finish.

• Ingredients:
• 6-8 fresh raspberries
• 2-3 fresh mint leaves
• 1 oz (2 tbsp) fresh lime juice
• 0.5 oz (1 tbsp) simple syrup (or agave nectar)
• 4 oz (1/2 cup) sparkling water or club soda
• Garnish: Mint sprig and a lime wheel

1. In the bottom of a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, gently muddle the raspberries, mint leaves, and simple syrup. You want to release the juices and oils without turning it into a pulp.
2. Add the fresh lime juice and stir.
3. Fill the glass with ice.
4. Top with sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
5. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel on the rim.

2. Watermelon Wonder

The essence of summer in a glass. This drink is incredibly hydrating and subtly sweet, perfect for an outdoor party.

• Ingredients:
• 4 oz (1/2 cup) fresh watermelon juice, chilled (blend fresh watermelon and strain)
• 1 oz (2 tbsp) coconut water
• A squeeze of fresh lime juice
• 2 fresh basil leaves
• Garnish: A small wedge of watermelon and a basil leaf

1. In a glass, gently clap the basil leaves between your hands to release their aroma, then drop them in.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Pour in the fresh watermelon juice, coconut water, and a squeeze of lime juice.
4. Stir well to chill and combine the flavors.
5. Garnish with a small watermelon wedge on the rim of the glass.

3. Strawberry Rose Delight

Elegant and romantic, this mocktail combines the classic flavors of strawberry and rose for a truly special drink.

• Ingredients:
• 3 ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 0.5 oz (1 tbsp) rose syrup (non-alcoholic)
• 0.5 oz (1 tbsp) fresh lemon juice
• 4 oz (1/2 cup) high-quality lemonade
• Garnish: A sliced strawberry and an edible rose petal (optional)

1. In the bottom of a glass, muddle the sliced strawberries with the rose syrup and lemon juice.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Top with lemonade and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice on the rim. For an extra touch of elegance, float a single, clean edible rose petal on top.

Cool, crisp, and captivatingly blue. These recipes are a fantastic way to cheer for Team Boy. The key to the blue color is often non-alcoholic blue curaçao syrup or natural ingredients.

4. Blue Lagoon Bliss

A tropical, creamy, and vibrant blue mocktail that will transport your guests to a peaceful paradise.

• Ingredients:
• 1 oz (2 tbsp) blue curaçao syrup (non-alcoholic)
• 2 oz (1/4 cup) pineapple juice
• 1 oz (2 tbsp) cream of coconut
• 2 oz (1/4 cup) sparkling water
• Garnish: A pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the blue curaçao syrup, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut to the shaker.
3. Shake well for about 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
4. Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Top with sparkling water for a bit of fizz.
6. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a cherry.

5. Blueberry Galaxy

This mocktail is layered and complex, with a deep, natural color from the blueberries. It’s a sophisticated choice for a discerning palate.

• Ingredients:
• A handful of fresh blueberries (about 10-12)
• 0.75 oz (1.5 tbsp) fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 oz (1 tbsp) honey or maple syrup
• 4 oz (1/2 cup) tonic water
• Garnish: A few fresh blueberries and a lemon twist

1. In the bottom of a glass, muddle the blueberries with the lemon juice and honey until the berries have burst and released their color.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Slowly pour the tonic water over the ice to create a slight layered effect.
4. Stir gently before drinking.
5. Garnish with a few extra blueberries and a twist of lemon peel.

6. The Little Prince Punch

Perfect for making a big batch, this punch is simple, sweet, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for guests of all ages.

• Ingredients (for a pitcher):
• 3 cups white grape juice
• 2 cups lemonade
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup blue curaçao syrup (non-alcoholic), or to taste for color
• 1 cup lemon-lime soda, chilled
• Garnish: Sliced oranges and lemons

1. In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the white grape juice, lemonade, pineapple juice, and blue curaçao syrup. Stir well.
2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
3. Just before serving, add the chilled lemon-lime soda and float slices of oranges and lemons on top.
4. Serve over ice.

Want to make the drinks part of the reveal itself? This incredible mocktail uses the magic of science to change colors right before your guests’ eyes. The secret ingredient is butterfly pea flower tea, which is naturally a deep blue but changes to a vibrant pink or violet when it reacts with an acid like lemon juice.

7. The ‘What Will It Be?’ Elixir

You can prepare the blue tea base for all your guests. Then, the ‘reveal’ comes from what you add to it at the last moment!

• Ingredients for the Base (per drink):
• 4 oz (1/2 cup) brewed butterfly pea flower tea, chilled (brew it strong and let it cool completely)
• 1 oz (2 tbsp) simple syrup or agave nectar
• Ice

• The ‘Reveal’ Add-in (Secret Ingredient!):
• 1 oz (2 tbsp) fresh lemon juice (This will turn the drink PINK for a girl!)
• For a boy reveal, you can simply serve the blue drink as is, or add a blue-tinted syrup to enhance the color. The magic is in the transformation for the ‘girl’ reveal.

How to Execute the Reveal:

1. Prepare small, identical carafes for the ‘reveal’ liquid. For a girl, fill them with lemon juice. For a boy, you could fill them with water or a clear elderflower tonic so no color change occurs.
2. Give each guest a glass filled with ice and the deep blue butterfly pea flower tea base.
3. At the moment of the reveal, have everyone pour their ‘secret ingredient’ into the blue tea at the same time.
4. If it’s a girl, the entire room will erupt in gasps as their drinks magically transform from blue to a beautiful magenta pink! If it’s a boy, the drinks remain a steadfast blue. It’s an interactive, unforgettable, and stunning way to share your news.

This isn’t just a drink; it’s a shared experience. It brings a moment of wonder and magic to the most wonderful news of all.