4 Poppi Mocktails for Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to revolve around alcohol to feel special! Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, planning a Galentine's get together, or treating yourself, these Valentine’s mocktails made with Poppi are festive, flavorful, and easy to make.

As a registered dietitian, I love creating drinks that feel indulgent without leaving you feeling sluggish. Poppi’s prebiotic soda makes the perfect mocktail base, lower in sugar, full of bold flavor, and supportive of gut health.

These four mocktails are pink, bubbly, and perfect for the occasion!

1. Rose Water Raspberry Mocktail

Floral, elegant, and lightly sweet

Ingredients:

• 1 can Raspberry Rose Poppi

• 1 teaspoon rose water (5-6 drops)

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice

• Fresh raspberries

• Edible rose petals (optional)

• Ice

Directions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.

2. Add rose water and lemon juice.

3. Pour in Poppi and gently stir.

4. Garnish with fresh raspberries.

💗 Dietitian tip: Rose water adds aroma and sophistication without added sugar and just a little goes a long way!

2. Sparkling Raspberry Rosé Mocktail

Classic Valentine’s vibes without the alcohol

Ingredients:

• 1 can Raspberry Rose Poppi

• 1/4 c white grape juice or pomegranate juice

• Splash of tonic

• Fresh raspberries

• Ice

Directions:

1. Fill a wine glass with ice.

2. Add juice, then add Poppi.

3. Garnish with raspberries.

💗 RD note: A small splash of juice adds color and antioxidants without turning this into a sugar-heavy drink.

3. Cupid's Spritz

Playful, nostalgic, and party-ready

Ingredients:

• 1 can Shirley Temple Poppi

• Splash of tart cherry juice

• Splash of tonic, lemon-lime Poppi, club soda, or diet 7-up

• Maraschino or fresh cherries

• Ice

Directions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.

2. Add cherry juice.

3. Pour in Poppi and stir gently.

4. Top with tonic.

5. Garnish with cherries. Enjoy!

💗 Nutrition insight: Tart cherry juice brings rich flavor and antioxidants!

4. Dirty Shirley Soda

Creamy, delicious, and festive!

Ingredients:

• 1 can Shirley Temple Poppi

• 2 Tbsp Half and half

• Splash of Grenadine

• Splash of Diet Sprite, 7-up, or other lemon-lime soda

• Maraschino or fresh cherries

• Ice

Directions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.

2. Fill glass with Shirley Temple Poppi.

3. Top with lemon-lime soda.

4. In a separate glass, mix half-and-half with grenadine.

5. Top your Poppi mixture with the frothy half-and-half mixture.

6. Enjoy!

💗 Nutrition insight: By using Poppi Shirley Temple, you get the classic cherry-lime flavor with less sugar and added prebiotics!

How to Build a Dietitian-Approved Valentine’s Mocktail

For a festive but feel-good drink, aim for:

• A lower-sugar bubbly base (like Poppi)

• Fresh or floral flavor boosters (fruit, herbs, rose water)

• Small juice splashes

Final Sip

These Valentine’s Day Poppi mocktails are proof that you can celebrate love, friendship, and yourself with drinks that are both fun and functional. Whether you’re planning a Galentine’s night or a cozy date at home, these mocktails deliver flavor, fizz, and a little gut-friendly bonus!