The phrases “cocktail party” and “baby shower” don’t exactly conjure up images of the same type of party. But just like you can have creative signature vodka cocktails at your next cocktail party, your next baby shower can be loaded with the same fun drinks, just without the alcohol.

Just because your beverage doesn’t have alcohol, doesn’t mean it has to be all bad. Serve these clever mocktails up in martini glasses with sugar rimmed edges and lime wedge garnishes., or an elegant champagne glass. Make them look like your favorite comso or mimosa, and you’ll feel just as sophisticated.

Here are three delicious moctkails that highlight summer fruits and fresh mint.

Watermelon Cooler

3 cups cubed, seeded watermelon

1 1/2 cups strawberries

3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 cup ice cubes

sugar to taste

Put watermelon, strawberries, lime juice, ice, and sugar if desired into the pitcher of a blender, and blend for 15 seconds on high speed. (Always put the top on the container before processing.) Stop machine, and stir ingredients with a long wooden spoon. Blend for 15 seconds more on high speed.

Citrus Mint Splash

1 cup fresh lemon juice

1 cup fresh orange juice

2 cups sugar

1 1/2 cups water

10 sprigs mint

32 ounces ginger ale

water

Place first 5 ingredients in a saucepan and stir until sugar dissolves. Cover, remove from heat and steep until cool Cover and refrigerate. To serve, fill glasses or a pitcher with equal amounts fruit juice, ginger ale and water. Add ice and serve.

Pink Grapefruit Mockeritas

2 Tablespoons colored sanding sugar, or regular granulated sugar if you don’t have the former

1 lime

6 teaspoons grenadine

1 1/2 cup pink grapefruit juice

Place sanding sugar on a plate or shallow dish or plate. Slice 6 thin rounds from the center of the lime, set aside.

Rub lime wedges around the rim of 6 martini glasses. Dip each rim in the sugar to coat.

Pour 1 teaspoon of grenadine into the bottom of each glass. Place grapefruit juice and 2 cups of ice cubes in the blender. Process on high speed until ice is crushed. Pour frozen mixture into glasses and stir to combine with syrup. Garnish with reserved lemon slices and serve immediately.

Photos and recipes from Martha Stewart

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