Tarot-Inspired Summer Mocktails (and Cocktails)
When the heat of summer settles in, there’s nothing quite like a cold drink—preferably something beautiful, intentional, and just a little bit magical.
Inspired by the archetypes of the tarot, I’ve created a handful of summer mocktails (with options to make these into cocktails) designed to embody the spirit of your favorite cards. Whether you're pulling a daily card, gathering with friends, or simply craving something more soulful than soda, these drinks offer a way to savor tarot’s energy in the most refreshing form, just in time for summer’s arrival.
Let each recipe be a ritual. Stir with purpose. Sip with presence. Drink in the archetype.
The Sun: Lemon Basil Spritz
Keywords: Joy, Radiance, Celebration
This sparkling citrus mocktail is like golden hour in a glass—sun-drenched, joyful, and perfect for a summer brunch.
Ingredients:
Fresh lemon juice
Basil syrup (or muddled basil + honey)
Sparkling water
Lemon wheel + basil sprig for garnish
Optional: Add Limoncello or citrus vodka
Instructions:
In a shaker or glass, combine 1 oz lemon juice, ¾ oz basil syrup (or muddle fresh basil with a spoonful of honey).
Add ice and shake or stir to chill.
Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with sparkling water.
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a fresh basil sprig.
Optional: Add 1 oz Limoncello or citrus vodka before shaking.
The High Priestess: Moonwater Fizz
Keywords: Intuition, Mystery, Stillness
Cool and dreamy, this soft violet drink is made for moonlit journaling or quiet summer night rituals.
Ingredients:
Butterfly pea flower tea (chilled)
Coconut water
A squeeze of lime
Top with sparkling water
Edible flowers or mint for garnish
Optional: Add gin or elderflower liqueur
Instructions:
Brew butterfly pea flower tea and chill until cool (it will turn violet when citrus is added).
In a glass, add equal parts chilled tea and coconut water.
Squeeze in a wedge of lime and watch the color shift.
Top with sparkling water for fizz.
Garnish with edible flowers or mint.
Optional: Add 1 oz gin or elderflower liqueur for a spirited version.
The Lovers: Rose & Raspberry Elixir
Keywords: Connection, Choice, Desire
Sweet, slightly tart, and blushing pink—this mocktail is ideal for sunset conversations and sultry nights with lovers.
Ingredients:
Fresh raspberries
Rose water
Agave or honey
Sparkling rosé grape juice
Crushed rose petals for garnish
Optional: Add rosé wine or champagne
Instructions:
Muddle a small handful of fresh raspberries with ½ tsp rose water and ½ oz honey or agave.
Strain into a champagne flute or coupe.
Top with chilled sparkling rosé grape juice.
Garnish with crushed dried rose petals or a fresh raspberry.
Optional: Replace sparkling juice with real rosé or top with a splash of champagne.
The Empress: Garden Tonic
Keywords: Abundance, Creativity, Earthiness
A green, herbal tonic that honors the Empress’s love of the lush and living. Perfect for an afternoon in the garden or your fancy friend’s tea party.
Ingredients:
Cucumber juice
Fresh mint and thyme
A splash of elderflower cordial
Sparkling mineral water
Thin cucumber ribbon to garnish
Optional: Add gin or cucumber vodka
Instructions:
Juice or blend a cucumber and strain to collect about 2 oz juice.
Lightly muddle fresh mint and thyme in a shaker.
Add cucumber juice and a splash of elderflower cordial. Shake gently with ice.
Pour over fresh ice and top with sparkling mineral water.
Garnish with a cucumber ribbon or sprig of mint.
Optional: Add 1 oz gin or cucumber vodka before shaking.
The Star: Blueberry Lavender Dream
Keywords: Hope, Healing, Calm
This drink feels like a soft exhale—perfect after a long day or paired with an oracle pull on a Saturday evening.
Ingredients:
Blueberry purée or juice
Lavender syrup
Lemon juice
Top with club soda
Blueberries and lavender sprig to garnish
Optional: Add vodka or blueberry liqueur
Instructions:
In a shaker, mix 1 oz blueberry purée or juice, ¾ oz lavender syrup, and ½ oz lemon juice.
Shake with ice until chilled.
Strain into a glass with ice.
Top with club soda for a soft sparkle.
Garnish with blueberries and a sprig of lavender.
Optional: Add 1 oz vodka or blueberry liqueur before shaking.
Bonus: Death — Blackberry & Black Pepper Shrub
Keywords: Transformation, Endings, Depth
A darker, richer drink for those who crave boldness and edge—even in the heat of summer. Sip when you need a reset.
Ingredients:
Blackberry shrub (or blackberry purée + apple cider vinegar)
Cracked black pepper
Sparkling water
Blackberries and sage leaf to garnish
Optional: Add bourbon or spiced rum
Instructions:
If using the shrub, pour 1 oz blackberry shrub into a glass. If not, muddle 4–5 blackberries with ½ oz apple cider vinegar and ½ oz honey, then strain.
Add a small pinch of cracked black pepper.
Fill the glass with ice and top with sparkling water.
Stir gently and garnish with blackberries and a sage leaf.
Optional: Add 1 oz bourbon or spiced rum for a bold twist.
Drink Like a Tarot Reader
Let these be more than recipes—think of them as summer spells in a glass. Each one is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and let your daily rituals become just a little more enchanting.
You don’t have to be a tarot reader to enjoy them, but if you are? Consider pulling a card, sipping your drink, and asking: What is this archetype trying to awaken in me today?
Which drink are you trying first? Let me know in the comments—and don’t forget to tag me if you make your own tarot-inspired concoctions!
