37 Best Non-Alcoholic Christmas Drinks & Mocktail Recipes (2024)

These festive non-alcoholic Christmas drinks are great for any holiday party. This list includes mocktails, Christmas punch recipes and special holiday hot chocolate drinks!

Some of these drinks feature traditional North American fall and winter flavors like cranberry and apple. Others feature all kinds of fascinating fruit from the southern hemisphere.

There are also lots of holiday punches you can serve by the cup or in a punch bowl. And if you’re serving both drinking, and non-drinking guests, it’s easy to spike these party drinks by the cup when you’re serving them.

This list also includes some hot cocoa drinks and lattes that are perfect for cold Christmas mornings or any cool weather moment. They non-alcoholic drinks are sure to get you into the holiday spirit.

Need a big batch? Just follow these instructions for turning any drink recipe into a big batch drink.

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Mockmosa (Non-Alcoholic)

The Mockmosa is a zero-alcohol version of the traditional Mimosa. It's perfect to serve as an alternative for non-drinkers or for the whole party.

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Christmas Mocktail

This is a sweet, non-alcoholic cotton candy drink that is a great alternative to serve at holiday Parties. The flavors of strawberry and cotton candy are delicious.

But you have got to see how this one is made and why it sparkles! It's so fun!

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Mulled Grape Juice

Instead of mulled wine, you can make Mulled Grape Juice! Serve it hot or cold, and the warming spices will comfort you. It only takes about twenty minutes to make.

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Starbucks White Hot Chocolate Recipe

If you love your Starbucks white hot chocolate deink, this copycat recipe is the drink for you. White chocolate mixed with warm milk, condensed milk and a dollop of whipped cream makes for the best treat for cold evenings.

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Cranberry, Orange and Ginger Mocktail

It looks just like a co*cktail, but there's not an alcoholic punch has cranberry juice, orange juice, and Gingerale. Once you dress it up with some festive garnish, you'd never know it's non-alcoholic.

And yet it is. It's a refreshing drink that even the kids will enjoy.

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Christmas Holiday Punch Recipe (non alcoholic)

What could be more traditional than Christmas Punch? This non-alcoholic version consists of frozen orange juice concentrate, cranberry and pineapple juice, ginger ale.

Garnish it with fresh fruit and serve to guests of all ages.

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Peppermint White Russian Mocktail

Like the traditional alcoholic White Russian, this drink tastes like cocoa and coffee, but with some definite mint overtones. It's festive and easy to make.

Two different versions are included. One uses non-alcoholic spirits, and the other uses no spirits at all.

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Passionfruit Fizz Mocktail

This passionfruit mocktail is the perfect non alcoholic drink to serve during the festive season. All the flavor and no hangover - and it's super quick and easy to prepare too!

This punches served warm. It blends Apple cider orange juice and maraschino cherry juice with some festive seasonal spices.

It's easy to make this one on the stovetop.

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Cranberry Mocktail

This is a wonderful combination of cranberry juice, orange juice, and maple syrup. But what sets it apart, especially for entertaining, is that it also has a gorgeous, festive cinnamon sugar rim on the glass

If you've never done a rim on a glass, the instructions are included. If you need more help, check out this tutorial on how to rim a glass, with video and pictures.

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Thick Hot Chocolate For One

What if you're the only one who wants a delicious thick, creamy hot chocolate? This recipe, made with real chocolate and not just cocoa powder, is the one you need.

It's also called Italian hot chocolate and you can definitely make bigger batches, too.

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Cranberry Cosmo Mocktail

If you love your Cosmos, this is a delicious non-alcoholic version. It has those cranberry, orange and lime flavors, and comes with a sugar rim to make it look extra festive.

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Mulled Wassail Recipe

Wassail is a mulled hot apple cider you can served with or without alcohol. It's a fruity, spicy, comforting drink that's great for the holidays.

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Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

This is a version of hot chocolate that first of all tastes like gingerbread. Second, it's not full of sugar, filled with questionable ingredients or mixed with water.

This one uses delicious ingredients like cashew milk, maple syrup, ginger and cinnamon to get its wonderful festive flavor.

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Grinch Punch

This punch is flavored with pineapple and lime, making it kid, friendly, sweet, fruity, and fun! Try it out at your next holiday party.

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Oreo Hot Chocolate (Dunkin Donuts Copycat)

This oreo hot chocolate is a dunkin donuts copycat that is even better than the original. A thick, creamy, rich hot chocolate that tastes like pure oreos. Made with only 3 ingredients in less than 10 minutes. A must-have winter drink for any cookies and cream lovers.

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Crock Pot Mulled Cider (Wassail) Recipe

Serve this hot, fruity, non-alcoholic beverage straight from the crockpot to make any occasion a festive one.

Nonalcoholic eggnog can be bought by the gallon, at least in the US. But with this recipe, you can also make it egg free.

If you're nervous about raw eggs or you're serving someone who has an egg allergy, this is the drink recipe you need. It has all the flavor and rich creaminess of traditional eggnog.

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Homemade Eggnog Recipe

This homemade recipe gives you a thick, creamy eggnog with a touch of spice. Instructions for tempering the eggs takes care of the issue with salmonella.

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Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Prefer to make your hot chocolate in the slow cooker? This slow cooker peppermint hot chocolate gives you the perfect winter weather treat. Rich and creamy, with a hint of peppermint. Wonderful for the holidays and cold winter evenings at home!

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Mexican Christmas Punch Recipe

This punch includes oranges, apples, pears and pruntes for an unusual (and healthy!) combination of fruit juices. The flavor will surprise you.

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Healthy Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate

If you love hot chocolate, but the dairy in it doesn't love you back, this is the recipe you need.

This healthy hot chocolate is rich, creamy, low in carbs and calories, and even dairy-free. It’s the perfect vegan cocoa recipe for a chilly night in.

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How To Make Old Fashioned Hot Apple Cider Recipe

A cup of hot apple cider to just feels like an old fashioned Christmas. This recipe can be made in advance and stored in a jar or even given as a gift. Stir the spice blend and fruit in to your favorite brand of apple cider to make a delicious holiday drink.

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Chestnut Praline Latte

This Starbucks copycat Chestnut Praline Latte is the perfect latte for the holidays. It's made with homemade chestnut praline syrup. You can serve it hot or iced.

Top it with whipped cream and a crunchy sugar topping. The drink is vegan-friendly and just like Starbucks!

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Fizzy Cranberry Sparkler - easy Christmas Mocktail!

This festive and delicious non-alcoholic holiday drink is bursting with bubbles. And with some champagne or sparkling wine or even a splash of vodka, you can easily turn it into a Christmas co*cktail for the adults.

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Apple and Raspberry Mocktail

This apple and raspberry mocktail is refreshing for any occasion! It's simple to make and full of fresh raspberries. A great option for those who want a special drink but without the alcohol.

This creamy coffee hot chocolate is made with real chocolate and instant coffee. Then topped with a delicious homemade coffee whipped cream. Caffeinated hot chocolate is the perfect drink to start off your day!

Kinderpunsch (Kinder Punch) is made with mulling spices and hibiscus tea bags in a combination of fruit juices, apple cider, and water for a warm spiced punch. Prep this family-friendly beverage in just give minutes.

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Whole30 Cran-Raspberry Holiday Mocktail

This sparkling Whole30 Mocktail recipe is slightly sweet and deliciously refreshing! The raspberry, cranberry, and rosemary combo makes it the perfect festive and non-alcoholic drink for your holidays, or for a fun date night!

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Orange Hot Chocolate

This is the perfect beverage for those colder fall and winter days. This recipe takes the classic hot chocolate and adds citrusy orange for an even more decadent drink. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows for an indulgent treat.

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Ponche de Frutas - Holiday Hot Fruit Punch

This traditional hot fruit punch is served at Christmas and on New Year’s Eve throughout Guatemala, Mexico and the rest of Latin America. Also known as Ponche Navideño, it’s perfect for serving a crowd and features a bounty of fresh fruit and spices that’s both warming and festive.

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Orange Blossom Mocktail Recipe

This Orange Blossom Mocktail is a wonderful drink you can make as a big pitcher for parties. The flavors are orange, apple and ginger - delicious.

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Sparkling Pomegranate Punch

Yes, this one calls for Prosecco, but it lists a substitution. Make that swap, and you've got a delicious pomegranate and citrus punch that will be delicious for the holidays.

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Hot Spiced Christmas Tea

Think of this one as black tea with all the spices and flavors of mulled wine. It's not quite chai and it's not quite mulled wine. It's a wonderful tea recipe.

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Holiday Cranberry Mocktail (Whole30)

This cranberry co*cktail is lightly sweet and bubbly, made with cranberry juice, apple juice and seltzer. It's also Whole30 compliant.

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Non Alcoholic Mulled Wine

Here's another version of a nonalcoholic mulled wine. This one uses nonalcoholic Merlot and bourbon. If you don't have those, it also suggests substitutions.

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Vegan White Hot Chocolate (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

This Vegan White Hot Chocolate recipe only needs 3 ingredients. It's creamy, sweet, and cozy. It's dairy-free and gluten-free.

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37 Best Non-Alcoholic Christmas Drinks & Mocktail Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How do you make Christmas mocktails? ›

Holiday Mule

Combine the cinnamon syrup, lime juice, and cranberry juice in a co*cktail shaker and shake with ice. Pour into a collins glass over ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprig sprinkled with a dusting of powdered sugar.

What is the most popular drink without alcohol? ›

What's the most popular non-alcoholic co*cktail? The most popular non-alcoholic co*cktail to order at a bar is a non-alcoholic Shirley Temple, made with bright-red grenadine syrup and lemon-lime soda. You could even request whipped cream with a cherry garnish.

What is the most famous mocktail? ›

What is the most popular non-alcoholic drink? The most popular mocktail right now is a Shirley Temple. Add cherries to it for a pretty garnish.

What popular drink is only available around Christmas? ›

From eggnog and wassail to the Tom and Jerry and poinsettia, these classic Christmas drinks are as inherent to holiday celebrations as decorating the tree and yummy baked treats. The recipes have stood the test of time and are sure to keep your season bright.

What do you replace alcohol with in mocktails? ›

The best mocktail recipes incorporate ingredients like fresh juices, flavorful syrups, sparkling sodas, and often non-alcoholic spirits to create balanced, refreshing drinks without the negative health effects of traditional booze.

How do you make mocktails taste real? ›

Some popular mocktail herbs include basil, mint, rosemary, thyme, lavender, sage, cloves, and lemon balm. These ingredients provide a depth of flavor and add an aroma that enhances the drink's overall experience. Spices add complexity and mimic the heat or bite of alcoholic beverages.

What is the healer non-alcoholic drink? ›

The bartender said it was called "The Healer" and made with Apothékary's Blue Me Away (a blue matcha powder), lemonade, seltzer, and lavender simple syrup. A sprig of rosemary garnish provided a super strong scent, which we welcomed. The flavors were kind of mysterious and delightful.

What is the new name for mocktail? ›

As Clark points out, “mocktail” can sound like it's mocking something. “Zero proof” has adherents in some regions, while “free spirits” (which is actually a brand name) and “spirit-free” are used for N/A mixed drinks elsewhere.

What are the mocktail trends in 2024? ›

In 2024, mocktail menus are taking inspiration from around the world. Explore exotic flavors and international twists on classic mocktails, such as the Brazilian "Caipirinha Mocktail" or the Japanese "Yuzu Mule." These global-inspired concoctions will transport your taste buds to far-off destinations.

What is the fancy name for mocktails? ›

Mocktail Business Name Ideas
  • Refreshing Blends.
  • Mocktail Magic.
  • Flavortopia.
  • Zesty Sips.
  • Mocktail Oasis.
  • Lively Mocktails.
  • Fizzed Up.
  • Mocktail Mixology.

What is the most popular drink in December? ›

Eggnog co*cktail Recipe. One of the most traditional holiday beverages is now featured as an elegant eggnog co*cktail. Rimmed with classic spiced cookies, this dessert beverage makes the perfect finish to your holiday dinner.

What is a traditional Christmas co*cktail? ›

Scroll through this list for timeless holiday classics like Eggnog and Hot Buttered Rum; boozy versions of hot chocolate; and new riffs on classics like our Cranberry Ginger Mimosa and a Negroni that tastes like a Christmas tree.

What is the most popular drink at Christmas in America? ›

Eggnog remains a Christmas standard

Eggnog's popularity has a long history in the U.S., and was inspired by a similar British drink that colonists adapted. In the 1700s, people sipped eggnog to stay warm during the cold months, often spiking it with rum.

What are the methods in making mocktails? ›

To make mocktails, bartenders mix combinations of sodas, juices, herbs, and syrups to create unique flavors. They also use the same mixology methods and tools they would use with regular mixed drinks. The final product is a non-alcoholic beverage that should be enjoyed and savored, just like a well-mixed co*cktail.

How can I enjoy Christmas without alcohol? ›

  1. Key takeaways.
  2. Plan what your Christmas looks like.
  3. Let people know that you're not drinking.
  4. Lean on your support network.
  5. Don't feel the need to attend every party.
  6. Leave when you're comfortable.
  7. Indulge elsewhere.
  8. Learn more about yourself.
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How do you celebrate Christmas without alcohol? ›

10 Ways to Enjoy a Sober Christmas
  1. Plan Fun Sober Activities. ...
  2. Spend Time with Loved Ones. ...
  3. Find a Favourite Non-alcoholic Drink. ...
  4. Try Something New. ...
  5. Take Time Out to Relax. ...
  6. Reflect on Your Achievements. ...
  7. Don't Be Afraid to Leave Early. ...
  8. Create a Support Network.

How can I get through Christmas without alcohol? ›

When you don't drink, there are no days ruined by monstrous hangovers, which means you can fit in some extra exercise. Physical activity releases endorphins, helping you to feel happy, energised and ready for the day ahead. Plus, if you find Christmas Day a bit hectic then exercise is also a brilliant stress buster.

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