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Booze doesn't make you the life of the party, you can do that all by yourself.

Katryna Eastwood

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11 Mocktails That Prove You Don't Need Alcohol To Be The Life Of The Party

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National Sober Day doesn't have to be one day out of the year.

In college, alcohol is so rooted in the culture that it almost seems off-beat to spend a full day, or even a full week, 100% sober. The truth is, earlier this year, I struggled with some health issues. Between getting poked at with needles, changing my lifestyle just to get through the day and medications galore, I had to find peace with being what felt like the only college student who didn't drink.

It turns out, I never needed the alcohol to have a good time anyway. When I did go out with my friends, I offered to drive them home to make sure they got back safely. I always had a great time and actually saved a lot of money in the process.

Whether you're trying to cut some calories, remember what it was like to be sober every night, or you've just never been a vodka-cranberry kind of person anyway, these mocktails are sure to taste better than the overpriced drink you were going to get at the bar.

1. Grapefruit and Thyme Mocktail

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This is the perfect drink for a weekend brunch or a Saturday afternoon picnic. This easy to make and super refreshing drink is not only delicious but your Instagram feed with LOVE it. Check out the full recipe here.

2. Raspberry-Lime Non-Alcoholic Slushies

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3. Cherry Pineapple Lemonade

Not only is this drink gorgeous to look at, but it's also super easy to make. The perfect drink to make when the girls come over to hang out and do homework. Here's the full recipe.

4. Rosemary Pear Mocktail

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If you got that fall feeling and are trying to stay away from cider, this drink is the ultimate replacement.

5. Apple Pie Punch

Pears aren't your thing? This apple punch treat will definitely get those fall cravings settled. Get the full recipe here.

6. Galaxy Lemonade

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Hold the phone. GALAXY lemonade? I'm in. This is the ultimate kick-back drink for you and your friends, or a great way to pre-game the sober way. Check out the full recipe here.

7. Cinderella Mocktail

We know you're a princess IRL and this mocktail won't make you miss your ride at midnight.

8. Ginger Beer Hibiscus Mocktail

If you're always down for trying new things and exotic flavors, this ginger beer hibiscus mocktail could be the drink for you! With its bright colors and delicious flavors, it'll be sure to take your taste buds for a ride!

9. Fruit-Filled Virgin Sangria

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Calling ALL Sangria lovers, this is the mocktail for you!

10. Mango Ginger Float

It's root beer float, all grown up (minus the booze)! Click through for the full recipe.

11. Lavender Honey Sparkling Lemonade

Finally, if you need a drink to unwind, this lavender lemonade will do the trick. Sip and smell the relaxation!

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Booze doesn't make you the life of the party, you can do that all by yourself.

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2. Raspberry-Lime Non-Alcoholic Slushies

3. Cherry Pineapple Lemonade

4. Rosemary Pear Mocktail

5. Apple Pie Punch

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7. Cinderella Mocktail

8. Ginger Beer Hibiscus Mocktail

9. Fruit-Filled Virgin Sangria

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May the odds be ever in your favor.

Phase One: The “I got this” phase

Phase Two: The “I have time” phase

Phase Three: The uncontrollable sobbing phase

Phase Four: The “help me, I've fallen and I can't get up” phase

Phase Five: The rejoicing phase

10 ways to prepare for finals week—beginning with getting to the library.

Who knows where we would be without them.

1. Thank you for laughing at my jokes, even when they really aren’t funny.

2. Thank you for singing unbearably loud with me all the time.

3. Thank you for letting me vent to you for hours about anything and basically being my personal therapist.

4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

6. Thank you for being my workout buddy everyday.

7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

16. Thank you for making our apartment feel like a second home.

17. Thank you for being there through all of our boy troubles.

18. Thank you for giving me a hug when I feel homesick.

19. Thank you for getting excited with me when one of us gets a good grade on an exam.

20. Thank you for still being my friend and not judging me when I say or do dumb things.

21. Thank you for telling me what I should do when I am sick.

22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

25. Thank you for all the unforgettable college memories.

26. And most of all, thank you for being the best friends a girl could have.

I may or may not be stressing right now.

1. "What do I have to study for?"

2. "What class do I need to study for the most?"

3. "I’m going to ace this."

4. "Focus!"

5."I have no idea what I'm reading."

6. "I should call my smart friend about this."

7. "I’m going to fail. I’m going to fail."

8. "I’m dropping out of school."

9. "What grade do I have to get on the final to pass the class?"

10. "Oh, no, I have to do good."

11. "I shouldn’t have procrastinated all semester."

12. "I wanna go to bed."

13. "We did not learn this!"

14. "I should go get food."

15. "Why do we even have finals?"

16. "I don’t want to be at the library."

17. "Get off your phone."

18. "I can watch Netflix for like 20 minutes and then go back to studying."

19. "I shouldn’t have watched Netflix."

20. "You have to study now!"

The "Happiest Place on Earth" has a lot of characters with some pretty great advice.

Remember you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine. — Snow White

The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it. — Rafiki

You don't have time to be timid. You must be bold and daring. — Lumière

If watching is all you're gonna do, then you're gonna watch your life go by without ya. — Laverne

Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one. — Grandmother Willow

Always let your conscience be your guide. — Jiminy Cricket

To infinity and beyond. — Buzz Lightyear

Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved. — Pooh

Let it go. — Elsa

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