These 30 Christmas mocktails for adults are festive, easy and totally non alcoholic. Think sparkling cranberry spritzers, candy cane rims, big punch bowls and cozy mugs of mulled cider, all ready in about 5 to 15 minutes.
Every drink here tastes like a special occasion, so nobody at your Christmas party feels like they got the "kids' drink." There's something for every crowd, from fancy glasses to one big pitcher.
Last December I hosted a little Friendsmas, and half my friends weren't drinking. I made one sparkly mocktail and one punch bowl, and the mocktails ran out first. Now I plan the zero proof drinks before anything else.
Make these for Christmas Eve, a cookie exchange, a holiday open house or Christmas morning. Most can be mixed ahead, so you're not stuck playing bartender all night.
Need more holiday drinks? You'll also love my 30 Christmas Punch Recipes and these fun Christmas Dirty Soda Recipes.
Easy Cranberry Lime Mocktail
This bright, bubbly drink is cranberry juice, fresh lime, simple syrup and bubbly water, garnished with cranberries and mint. Mix the base ahead and add the bubbles right before serving.
Easy Red Velvet Martini Mocktail
Cranberry juice, cocoa, vanilla syrup and milk blend into a dessert-style drink topped with whipped cream and red sprinkles. You can make it a few hours before guests arrive.
Shirley Temple Mocktail
The classic, made with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, grenadine and maraschino cherries. Drizzle the grenadine in slowly for that pretty red layer.
Easy Grapefruit Rosemary Mocktail
Grapefruit juice, rosemary simple syrup, lime and sparkling water make a less sweet, grown-up sipper. The rosemary sprig on top looks like a tiny Christmas tree.
Easy Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail
Apple cider, orange juice and ginger beer with a little honey or maple. A cinnamon stick and apple slices make it look holiday ready in seconds.
Rosemary Pom Spritzer (The Merry Mocktail)
Rosemary simple syrup, pomegranate juice and club soda, with optional cloves in the syrup. One batch of syrup makes 15 to 20 drinks, so it's perfect for a crowd.
Candy Cane Christmas Mocktails
Half and half, cream soda, simple syrup and peppermint in a glass rimmed with crushed candy canes. Batch it ahead and add the cream soda last.
Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail
Muddled mint and lime with pomegranate juice and club soda. The ice cubes are frozen with pomegranate seeds inside, which is such a cute party trick.
Christmas Mocktail with Cranberry
Cranberry juice, lime, syrup and ginger beer, plus a splash of apple cider vinegar for a grown-up bite. The spiced brown sugar and cinnamon rim makes it.
Spiced Maple Citrus Pear Mocktail
Pears and orange are roasted with maple and warm spices, then topped with ginger beer. Make the mix a day ahead and you're ready to pour.
Gingerbread Fizz
Orange juice, apple cider, gingerbread syrup and vanilla, topped with ginger beer. A cinnamon sugar rim makes it taste like a gingerbread cookie in a glass.
White Christmas Margaritas (Mocktail)
Coconut water, coconut milk, lime and soda with non-alcoholic tequila, served over crushed ice. Cranberries and rosemary on top look like a snowy little wreath.
Blue Christmas Mocktail
Non-alcoholic blue curaçao syrup, coconut lime soda and Limonata, layered so the blue stays at the bottom. Be sure to grab the zero alcohol syrup.
Christmas Mocktail with Cranberry Syrup
A homemade cranberry syrup with pear juice, ginger, lemon and vanilla, topped with club soda. The syrup keeps up to 2 weeks, so make it early in December.
Grinch Punch
Lime sherbet, green Hawaiian Punch and Sprite with a red sugar rim. There's a punch bowl version too, which makes it a fun pick for a big Christmas party.
Christmas Morning Punch
Orange, cranberry and pomegranate juice with ginger ale added last. It makes 6 cups, so serve it within a few hours while it's still fizzy.
Christmas Punch with Sherbet
Strawberry drink mix, pineapple juice, cranberry ginger ale and pineapple sherbet that foams on top. Pineapple rings and raspberries make it party pretty, and it serves 12.
Santa Snowball Punch
Cranberry nectar, raspberry jam and lemon-lime soda with scoops of vanilla ice cream as the "snowballs." Scoop gently so it stays red, and it serves 24.
Non-Alcoholic Christmas Sangria
Cranberry juice, brewed black tea, sparkling red grape juice, orange, fresh cranberries and cinnamon sticks in one pitcher. The tea gives it that dry, wine-like taste.
Jamaican Sorrel Drink
A Caribbean Christmas tradition made with dried sorrel (hibiscus), fresh ginger, allspice and sugar. It steeps 12 hours or overnight and makes 12 cups. Skip the optional rum and wine.
Sparkling Christmas Slush
Cranberry juice, frozen lemonade and orange juice freeze for at least 3 hours, then get topped with Cherry 7Up. It's a make-ahead drink that serves 24.
Homemade Eggnog (Non-Alcoholic)
Egg yolks, milk, cream, sugar and fresh nutmeg, cooked to 160°F. Rum extract is optional, and it's even better chilled overnight.
Non Alcoholic Coquito
Puerto Rico's creamy coconut "eggnog" with evaporated milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, condensed milk and cinnamon. Chill it overnight for Christmas Eve.
Kinderpunsch (German Christmas Punch)
Apple, orange and cherry juice simmered with cinnamon, cloves and star anise, then steeped with hibiscus tea and honey. Serve it hot, just like at a German Christmas market.
Ponche Navideño (Mexican Christmas Punch)
Piloncillo, hibiscus and cinnamon simmered with sugar cane, apples, tejocotes and guavas, served warm with the fruit. It makes 16 cups for a crowd. Leave out the optional tequila or rum.
Non Alcoholic Mulled Wine
Grape juice simmered with orange, star anise and cinnamon. Make it ahead, reheat it, and keep any leftovers warm in a slow cooker.
Wassail
Apple cider with orange and pineapple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Keep it warm in a slow cooker during your party, and it serves 12.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Cocoa, semisweet chocolate, whole milk, vanilla and peppermint. Keep the heat low so the milk doesn't scorch.
Non Alcoholic Hot Toddy
Black tea steeped with cinnamon, cloves and star anise, finished with honey and lemon. It's the most grown-up warm drink on this list.
Russian Tea
A dry mix of Tang, lemonade iced tea mix and warm spices that you stir into hot water. It makes about 3 cups of mix, which is cute in gift jars.
Tips for Easy Christmas Mocktails
Mix ahead, add bubbles last. Stir the juices and syrups together earlier in the day, then top with soda, ginger beer or sparkling water right before serving so nothing goes flat.
- Make them taste grown-up with something tart or herbal, like grapefruit, rosemary, lime, black tea or a splash of apple cider vinegar.
- Rims are the easiest wow: crushed candy canes, cinnamon sugar, red sanding sugar or spiced brown sugar.
- For a crowd, pick one punch bowl or pitcher drink and one fancy glass drink, then let guests choose.
- Keep warm drinks like wassail and mulled wine in a slow cooker on low so you're not running back to the stove.
Garnishes do the heavy lifting. Fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs, orange slices, cinnamon sticks and pomegranate seeds make any glass look like Christmas.
Christmas Mocktail FAQs
What is a good Christmas mocktail for adults?
Look for drinks with a little tartness or spice so they don't taste like plain juice. The Rosemary Pom Spritzer, Grapefruit Rosemary Mocktail and Non Alcoholic Hot Toddy are all less sweet picks.
Can I make Christmas mocktails ahead of time?
Yes. Most bases can be mixed hours ahead and kept in the fridge. Add anything fizzy right before serving, and freeze slush drinks at least 3 hours ahead.
How do I make a mocktail for a big Christmas party?
Choose a punch bowl or pitcher recipe like Santa Snowball Punch, Sparkling Christmas Slush or Wassail. They serve 12 to 24 people with almost no work during the party.
What are some warm non alcoholic Christmas drinks?
Kinderpunsch, Ponche Navideño, non alcoholic mulled wine, wassail and peppermint hot chocolate are all cozy picks. Keep them warm in a slow cooker.
How do I make a mocktail look festive?
Add a sugared or candy cane rim, then top with fresh cranberries, a rosemary sprig or an orange slice. Pretty glasses help too.
Planning the whole drink table? Set up a cocoa station with my 25 Hot Cocoa Bar Ideas, try my Red Velvet Hot Chocolate or Healthy Mocha Hot Chocolate, and serve these 25 Easy Christmas Party Snacks for Adults alongside.
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