Mocktails

Bora Bora

Bora Bora is a non-alcoholic mocktail. It leans sweet, tropical and apple. Served in a Highball Glass. Expect roughly 111 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Mocktailnon_alcoholic4 ingredients

At a Glance

111 kcalCalories

23.7gSugar

28gCarbs

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderate

Why: 4 ingredients, requires shaker, blender

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

10 clPineapple juiceJuice
6 clPassion fruit juiceJuice
1 clLemon juiceJuice
1 clGrenadineSweetener

Tools:Cocktail ShakerBlender

How to Make It

Prepare in a blender or shaker, serve in a Highball glass on the rocks.Shaken
Garnish with 1 slice of pineapple and one cherry.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Blended

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Tropical Apple

Supporting notes

Passion FruitPineapple Citrus Aromatic

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

Non-alcoholic
Noticeably sweet
Fruity and vibrant

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

TropicalSuggested from its tropical and pineapple notes.
Low / No AlcoholSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
SummerSuggested from its tropical and citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Tropical Food Spicy FoodFruit Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Pineapple Juice10 cl

Orange JuiceWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount first; add a little sweetener only if the drink tastes thin.
What changes: Orange juice can replace pineapple juice when a less tropical drink is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Passion Fruit JuiceWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use slightly less at first and add sweetener only if needed.
What changes: Passion fruit juice can replace pineapple juice when a sharper tropical flavor is welcome.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Passion Fruit Juice6 cl

Pineapple JuiceWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; add lemon or lime if the drink loses brightness.
What changes: Pineapple juice can replace passion fruit juice when a rounder tropical drink is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon Juice1 cl

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes: Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Grenadine1 cl

Fresh GrenadineGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Fresh grenadine is usually a close substitute for grenadine.

Pomegranate SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Pomegranate syrup can replace grenadine when a more pomegranate-forward flavor is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Bora Bora?: The Bora Bora is a non-alcoholic cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It is a non-alcoholic drink. A standard serving contains approximately 111 calories.
What does a Bora Bora taste like?: Bora Bora has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Tropical, Apple, Passion Fruit. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Bora Bora?: Bora Bora pairs well with Tropical Food, Spicy Food, Fruit Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Bora Bora?: The Bora Bora is alcohol-free. This recipe is estimated to contain approximately 111 kcal. Calorie content varies based on the juices, syrups and mixers used.
When is a Bora Bora typically served?: Bora Bora is often suggested for Low / No Alcohol, Summer, Tropical, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Bora Bora?: If you enjoy Bora Bora, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to other mocktails that share its flavour balance. Many classic cocktails also have non-alcoholic adaptations built around the same balance.
Can I make a Bora Bora at home?: Yes. The Bora Bora uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use fresh juices and quality syrups for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare mocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find mocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Bora Bora with other mocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.