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29 Non-Alcoholic Christmas Drinks and Mocktails Everyone Can Enjoy
Serve a celebratory sipper that you know everyone will feel good about.
When hosting a big Christmas party, it's a good idea to make sure you've got something for everyone to drink. You might make hot chocolate or keep sodas on hand for the kids, and a Christmas cocktail for the adults who imbibe is always welcome. But one of the simplest ways to make everyone comfortable is to provide a non-alcoholic Christmas drink for the adults who can't drink alcohol, who choose not to, or who want something to switch to after having had a cocktail.
These are adultish drinks—not just sodas—that look good in a fancy glass, taste good, and won't leave you feeling bad the next morning. How's that for a reason to party?
Cranberry-Ginger Fizz Mocktail
Sometimes when you are at a party you just want a fizzy drink with a citrus wheel in your hand! But we also get not wanting the side-effects of a boozy drink. So reach for a light and fizzy drink made with cranberry juice, ginger beer, and sparkling cider. You'll thank us!
Non-Groggy Glögg
Pomegranate and cranberry juice make up the base of this booze-free concoction.
Hot Buttered Yum
Guests won't miss the rum in this twist on the holiday classic. Made from flattened cream soda, spices, and of course butter it's still just as luxurious.
White Hot Chocolate
The 7-minute frosting topping makes this already decadent frosting even more so!
Get the recipe for White Hot Chocolate.
Fresh Cider Mule
Skip the vodka or put the bottle on the side and those that partake can simple add their town. We all know that fresh apple cider is good enough on it's own and with a hint of ginger it's even better!
Get the recipe for Fresh Cider Mule.
Classic Hot Chocolate
Get ready for your guests to be nostalgic for their childhoods when sipping this classic (aka perfect) hot chocolate.
Mulled "Wine"
Mulled wine, warming and not-too-sweet, is a classic and homey drink to sip on a cold December day. If you're skipping the alcohol you can simply use a non-alcoholic red wine — or you can use a combination of dark red juices, such as cherry, pomegranate, and craberry. 4 cups of juice will replace the wine — and you can skip the sugar.
Jingle Juice Punch
Punch is a great party drink! Guests can serve themselves, freeing you up to mingle.
To make a non-alcoholic version of this, swap the rum for 2 more cups of cranberry juice, then use a sparkling cider, such as Martinelli's, in place of the wine.
French-Style Hot Chocolate with Coffee
Here's a traditional method for making hot chocolate — no powders or boiling water — that is luscious and thick, and made even more decadent with fresh coffee. It's the perfect after dinner pick-me-up.
Why overthink things? Instead of worrying about fixing up some kind of cocktail, just get a bottle or two alcohol-free wine. That way everyone can enjoy the same kind of drink.
This red blend of Tempranillo and Syrah grapes is aged for nine months and is highly recommended as one of the best-tasting nonalcoholic wines.
Peppermint Eggnog
This decadent, creamy, minty nog is most definitely a dessert drink. Skipping the optional booze makes it everyone-friendly.
Cranberry Mulled White "Wine"
A hot mulled drink is a holiday treasure. Though this calls for dry white, there are three options, all equally good. First, you can use a nonalcoholic white. If that's not available, white grape juice will work—though, because it's sweet already, you can skip the honey (or taste it, while cooking, and add just a little back in for flavor). Finally, you can use a chai tea, which will pair well with the flavors here.
Woodchuck Warmer Apple Cider
Skip the booze that the recipe calls for. What's left is a hot, delicious spiced apple cider that you can make in minutes in an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker.
Cranberry-Ginger Shrub
Here's a party drink that's adult enough to please the grownups, but without the headache-causing alcohol. It's ideal mixed with just a little club soda.
Slow Cooker Pear Cider
This from-scratch recipe uses a variety of kinds of pears for a super delicious, comforting, and well-balanced warm winter drink.
Cranberry-Basil Spritzer
This spritzer combines the tastes of the cooler season with the refreshing fizz of warmer weather drinks.
Sparkling Pear & Orange "Champagne" Punch
A non-alcoholic sparkling cider, such as Martinelli's will sub in all the fizz and flavor you need when making this recipe alcohol-free. But it's the iconic fruit-filled bundt-pan ice ring that really makes it festive.
Get the recipe for Sparkling Pear & Orange "Champagne" Punch.
Warm Tea-and-Cider Punch
This combo of tea steeped in hot cider is both comforting and reviving. To keep it family-friendly, simply skip the suggested bourbon. If you like, add a teaspoon of alcohol-free vanilla extract to the pot, to replace.
Slow-Cooker Apple Cider
Sometimes the best drink is the simplest. Steep this easy apple cider in your slow cooker and let guest scoop out a cupful on their own.
Citrus Spritzer
This easy-but-elegant drink can be tossed together out of ingredients you might have on-hand. But it's also just a little classier than a can of soda water. Don't forget the garnish!
Christopher Michel is the former Senior Food and Gardens Editor at Country Living Magazine. Chris has well over a decade of experience writing and editing for national magazines and websites, mostly in the food space, such as Cooking Light, The Kitchn, Rodale’s Organic Life, and Bon Appetit. Prior to that, Chris worked in a variety of food spaces in New York City. In 2022, Chris completed the Alabama Master Gardener’s Program hosted by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Chris lives in Birmingham, AL, where he enjoys running, reading, and cooking for his wife and two girls.
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