Christmas Mocktail Recipes
The holiday season is here, and it’s time to get festive with some delicious Christmas mocktails. These non-alcoholic drinks are perfect for celebrating with family and friends, offering all the fun and flavor of holiday cocktails without the alcohol. Let’s get in the Christmas spirit with these merry and bright drinks!
➡ Cranberry Apple Cider Punch
↪ Ingredients
1 cup cranberry juice
2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup sparkling water or soda water
Ice cubes
Fresh cranberries, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. In a large pitcher, combine cranberry juice, apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, and honey or maple syrup.
2. Stir well to dissolve the sweetener.
3. Pour over ice cubes in glasses.
4. Top with sparkling water or soda water.
5. Garnish with fresh cranberries, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks for a festive touch.
➡ Gingerbread Fizz
↪ Ingredients
1/2 cup ginger ale
1/4 cup cinnamon syrup (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon mixed with honey)
1/2 cup apple cider
Ice cubes
Cinnamon stick and a few fresh apple slices for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. In a glass, combine ginger ale, cinnamon syrup, and apple cider.
2. Stir well until mixed.
3. Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the gingerbread mixture over.
4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a couple of fresh apple slices.
➡ Pineapple Pomegranate Sparkler
↪ Ingredients
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1 cup sparkling water
Ice cubes
Pomegranate seeds and mint leaves for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. In a shaker, mix together pomegranate juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, and honey or maple syrup.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice cubes.
3. Top with sparkling water for a fizzy finish.
4. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint leaves for a festive look.
➡ Candy Cane Cooler
↪ Ingredients
1/2 cup peppermint tea (cooled)
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar (or sweetener of choice)
Ice cubes
Crushed candy cane for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. Brew peppermint tea and let it cool completely.
2. In a shaker, combine the cooled peppermint tea, cranberry juice, lime juice, and sugar.
3. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice cubes.
4. Garnish with crushed candy cane pieces on the rim of the glass.
➡ Winter Wonderland Punch
↪ Ingredients
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Ice cubes
Ground nutmeg and cinnamon for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. In a blender, combine coconut milk, pineapple juice, apple cider, and maple syrup.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a glass filled with ice cubes.
4. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg and cinnamon for a cozy holiday touch.
➡ Spiced Orange Cranberry Spritz
↪ Ingredients
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 cup soda water or sparkling water
Ice cubes
Orange slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. In a shaker, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, ground cinnamon, and honey or maple syrup.
2. Shake well to mix the ingredients.
3. Pour over ice cubes in a glass.
4. Top with soda water or sparkling water.
5. Garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks for a festive look.
➡ Hot Chocolate Mocktail
↪ Ingredients
1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon sugar or sweetener of choice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream for topping
Crushed candy canes or marshmallows for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat.
2. Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and heated through.
3. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream.
4. Garnish with crushed candy canes or marshmallows for a sweet touch.
➡ Merry Cherry Limeade
↪ Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh cherries, pitted
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
1 cup soda water or sparkling water
Ice cubes
Lime slices and cherry for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. In a blender, combine fresh cherries, lime juice, and honey or agave syrup.
2. Blend until smooth, and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
3. Pour into a glass filled with ice cubes.
4. Top with soda water or sparkling water.
5. Garnish with lime slices and a whole cherry.
➡ Apple Cinnamon Spritz
↪ Ingredients
1 cup apple cider
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey or sweetener of choice
1/2 cup sparkling water
Ice cubes
Apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, heat apple cider with ground cinnamon and honey. Stir until warm and the cinnamon dissolves.
2. Pour over ice cubes in a glass.
3. Top with sparkling water for a fizzy finish.
4. Garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.
➡ Tips and Ideas:
Frozen Fruits: Add frozen cranberries or cherries to your mocktails for a cool touch and extra flavor.
Herbal Flavors: Infuse your mocktails with festive herbs like rosemary, thyme, or mint for a unique twist.
Spiced Rim: Try rimming your glasses with cinnamon sugar or crushed candy canes for added flavor and decoration.
Make it Hot: Serve your mocktails warm with spices like nutmeg, cloves, or cinnamon to create a cozy atmosphere.
These Christmas mocktails are sure to keep everyone in the holiday spirit. They’re festive, flavorful, and perfect for spreading joy with family and friends. Cheers to a wonderful, alcohol-free holiday season!
