Spaghetti Western Mocktail Recipe: The Citrusy Beer Cocktail You’ll Be Drinking All Summer

There are mocktails… and then there are mocktails that make you feel like you’re starring in your very own glamorous Italian rom-com. Enter the Spaghetti Western: a fizzy, citrus-forward non-alcoholic drink that combines NA beer with a bitter orange aperitif for a summer cocktail that tastes way fancier than the effort required to make it.

This playful non-alcoholic beer cocktail is exactly the kind of recipe that proves alcohol-free drinks don’t have to play it safe. It’s crisp, lightly bitter, refreshing, and ridiculously easy to throw together for backyard hangs, beach weekends, cookouts, or lazy afternoons on the porch.

If you’ve never experimented with combining non-alcoholic spirits and NA beer before, this is the perfect place to start.

What Is A Spaghetti Western Drink?

Traditionally, a “Spaghett” cocktail is a beer-based drink made with lager, Aperol, and citrus. This alcohol-free version swaps in non-alcoholic beer and an Italian-style NA spritz alternative for the same refreshing, bittersweet vibe — minus the hangover.

The result tastes like a cross between a citrus spritz and an ice-cold beer with a subtle aperitif twist. It’s bright, bubbly, slightly bitter, and wildly crushable in hot weather.

Even better: you can serve it two ways.

  • Straight in the beer bottle for maximum summer-party charm
  • Over ice in a rocks glass if you want something a little more cocktail-hour chic

Either way, it’s one of the easiest non-alcoholic summer cocktails you’ll make all season.

Why You'll Love This Spaghetti Western Mocktail

This non-alcoholic beer cocktail is light, refreshing, and just unusual enough to impress people without requiring any actual bartending skills. The combination of NA beer and Italian-style citrus aperitif creates a drink that feels sophisticated, bitter, bubbly, and incredibly summer-ready. If you love spritzes, shandies, or easy patio cocktails, this one belongs in your regular rotation.

Ingredients You'll Need

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

  • For the beer bottle version:

    • 2.5 oz Lyre’s Spirit Co. Italian Spritz – Use ONTHEMOCKS for 10% off
    • 6+ oz non-alcoholic beer
    • Orange or grapefruit wedge, for garnish
    • Optional: a few dashes of non-alcoholic orange bitters

    Recommended beers:

    • Non-alcoholic Corona-style lager
    • Clausthaler Original
    • Your favorite NA pilsner

How to Make A Spaghetti Western Mocktail

  1. Pop open your non-alcoholic beer.
  2. Take a few sips until the beer reaches around the label line.
  3. Pour in the Italian Spritz.
  4. Add a thin wedge of orange or grapefruit directly into the bottle.
  5. Optional: add a few dashes of orange bitters for extra citrus complexity.
  6. Drink straight from the bottle and pretend you’re in a very stylish roadside bar somewhere in the desert.

Tips for Making the Perfect Spaghetti Western Mocktail

Chill Everything First

This drink works best ice cold. Refrigerate both the NA beer and Italian Spritz before mixing.

Don’t Skip the Citrus

The orange or grapefruit wedge adds brightness and aroma that really pulls the whole drink together.

Experiment With Bitters

A few dashes of non-alcoholic orange bitters can deepen the flavor and make the drink taste even more cocktail-like.

Try Different NA Spirit Combos

Once you start mixing non-alcoholic beer with NA spirits, a whole new world opens up. Bitter orange aperitifs work especially well, but herbal and citrus-forward spirits can be fun too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you mix non-alcoholic spirits with beer?

Absolutely. Non-alcoholic spirits can add bitterness, citrus, herbs, or spice to NA beer and create a much more layered drink. The Spaghetti Western is one of the easiest and most refreshing examples.

What kind of non-alcoholic beer should I use?

The best NA beers for a Spaghetti Western are crisp, light, and citrus-friendly. Think lagers, pilsners, or Mexican-style beers rather than dark or overly hoppy options.

A few great choices include:

  • Clausthaler Original
  • Corona Non-Alcoholic
  • Athletic Brewing Run Wild (if you like a slightly hoppier finish)
  • Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0
  • Heineken 0.0

What if I want to serve it in a cocktail glass?

You absolutely can!

For a more elevated cocktail-style version:

  • 2 oz Italian Spritz
  • 4 oz non-alcoholic beer
  • Ice
  • Citrus garnish

Build everything in a rocks glass over ice and stir gently. The result feels a little more spritz-forward and slightly more polished, while still keeping that refreshing beer backbone.

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Spaghetti Western (NA Version)

Meet the Spaghetti Western: a fizzy, citrus-forward non-alcoholic drink that combines NA beer with a bitter orange aperitif for a summer cocktail that tastes way fancier than the effort required to make it.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 oz Lyre's Spirit Co. Italian Spritz
  • 6+ oz non-alcoholic beer
  • orange or grapefruit wedge, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pop open your non-alcoholic beer.
  • Take a few sips until the beer reaches around the label line.
  • Pour in the Italian Spritz.
  • Add a thin wedge of orange or grapefruit directly into the bottle.

Notes

  • Add a few dashes of orange bitters for extra citrus complexity.
  • The best NA beers for a Spaghetti Western are crisp, light, and citrus-friendly. Think lagers, pilsners, or Mexican-style beers rather than dark or overly hoppy options.