Yes, with one important tip. Brew the tea and mix in the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and baking soda ahead of time and store the mixture in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Add the ginger beer right before serving so the mocktail stays fizzy and fresh. If you add the ginger beer too early it will go flat and lose the light bubbly quality that makes this drink so refreshing.

Absolutely! Regular or decaf black tea bags both work perfectly in this recipe. The tea is what gives this mocktail its classic amber color and slightly bitter base that balances the sweetness and tang of the other ingredients. If you are serving this mocktail in the evening or to anyone who is sensitive to caffeine, decaf black tea bags are a great option and the flavor will be nearly identical

The apple cider vinegar is the secret ingredient that gives this Long Island Iced Tea mocktail its signature tangy complexity. In the original Long Island Iced Tea that tangy bite comes from the combination of multiple spirits. In this non alcoholic version the apple cider vinegar replicates that bold tangy flavor without any alcohol. It sounds unusual but you would never guess it was there. It simply makes the drink taste more complex and layered.

Adding a small amount of baking soda to the brewed tea neutralizes the tannins that cause bitterness and cloudiness. The result is a smoother, less bitter tea with a beautiful clear amber color that looks just like a classic Long Island Iced Tea. You only need a tiny amount so the baking soda does not affect the flavor of the drink at all.

Black tea is strongly recommended for this recipe because it gives the mocktail its classic deep amber color and bold flavor that holds up against the apple cider vinegar and ginger beer. Green tea or herbal teas would produce a very different color and flavor profile and would not give you the same Long Island Iced Tea look and taste. If you want to experiment, a strong black and green tea blend could work but classic black tea is always the best choice for this recipe.

Ginger beer is what gives this mocktail its fizzy kick and a subtle spicy warmth that makes it taste more complex and interesting. If you cannot find ginger beer you could substitute sparkling water or club soda for the carbonation, but keep in mind that the flavor will be noticeably milder without the ginger. Ginger ale is a closer substitute than plain sparkling water if ginger beer is not available and will give you a similar but slightly sweeter result.

For this classic margarita mocktail you combine lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, simple syrup and seltzer water over ice. It is a refreshing booze free combination!

I love to have a bottle of homemade simple syrup in the fridge all summer long for making quick mocktails and drinks. To make simple syrup you add 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a microwave safe dish and microwave for 3-4 minutes. Stir to combine the water and sugar. Let cool before storing in a sealed jar or bottle in the refrigerator.