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Home » Recipes » Mocktails » Christmas Mocktails: 15+ Recipes to Make you Merry & Bright

Christmas Mocktails: 15+ Recipes to Make you Merry & Bright

December 5, 2019 By Chandice | 60 Comments | Updated January 15, 2021

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We’ve rounded up 15+ Christmas mocktails that are sure to make your season merry and bright! From non-alcoholic classic eggnog to a candy cane martini mocktail, we’ve got lots of great recipes for you to choose from.Christmas mocktails on a bar cart with decor

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Christmas Mocktails

Who knew Christmas mocktails would become so popular? People really are looking for festive non-alcoholic holiday drink options this holiday season. Christmas mocktails are all the rage because they can be enjoyed by your whole crowd.

So whether it’s your sober curious cousin, your pregnant friend or your non-alcoholic drinking family and friends, everyone can cheers to a happy holiday season together. 

These Christmas mocktails have lots of festive flavor but without the booze. We have over 15 festive drinks below for you to choose from and can’t wait to hear which one is your favorite!

And so you are prepared…here are ALL my favorite products for making mocktails. Christmas mocktails on a bar cart

What do people drink for Christmas?

In the past, non-alcoholic Christmas drinks have consisted of after thoughts like soda, water, store bought eggnog (although we’ve shared a great homemade one below) and plain juice. But those days are over!

We have the most beautiful and delicious Christmas mocktails to share so nobody should feel left out during the holidays. No matter what the reason you have for avoiding alcohol, whether pregnant, age or religion, you deserve a pretty drink that everyone else will be wondering where they can find it.

As a hostess, I personally love the idea of Christmas mocktails because I can make one batch of drinks for everyone. The kids can join in with the cheers and festivities and I love that!

I almost always incorporate Dry Sparkling soda into my mocktails. It just works so well in place of many hard alcohols like vodka in traditional cocktail recipes.

For something like coffee flavored liquor, I use Dry Sparkling vanilla soda plus some coffee flavored syrup (that doesn’t actually have any coffee). I use the vanilla flavor most but I also like the cranberry, blood orange, lavender, cucumber and ginger flavors. Dry Sparkling has less sugar than traditional soda making it much easier to manipulate and use in mocktail recipes. I feel like I have better control of the sweetness when using it. 

Alright, it’s time we share our favorite Christmas mocktails with you. Let us know which one you like best and which ones you want to see in the future.

Christmas Mocktail Recipes

Candy Cane Martini Mocktail

Our candy cane martini mocktail is one that makes you feel like you are strolling down Santa’s driveway in a horse drawn sleigh! It is cool, creamy and perfectly pepperminty… Check out the recipe below.Candy cane rimmed white mocktail in a martini glass

Santa’s Hat Shirley Temple

Let the kids in on the Christmas drink fun with this festive Santa’s Hat Shirley Temple! With it’s bright red color and coconut rim, it’ll be the hit of the holiday season with the little ones.

Apple Cranberry Mocktail

To make our apple cranberry mocktail, simply place a sprig or rosemary and 4-5 cranberries in a glass with 1 tsp. cranberry simple syrup or cranberry jam. Pour in cranberry or vanilla Dry Sparkling soda over top and enjoy! I love he flavor and the gradient colors. Two glass cups with rosemary and cranberry plus a mocktail

Christmas Mojito Mocktail

This Christmas Mojito recipe is Non-Alcoholic, Easy, creamy, fizzy, full of yummy coconut, mint and lime flavors, and is the perfect way to celebrate Christmas. All in all, this drink is a dreamy drink. Frothy, frosty and festive, the Christmas Mojito is on the very top of our holiday list, it can be on yours too!Christmas Mojito mocktail in tall glass with mint

Grandma’s Christmas Punch

Whether it’s for a big Christmas party or smaller gathering of family or friends, a batch of Grandma’s Christmas Punch will bring on the smiles … especially when you pair it with a big tray of cookies. Just like Grandma does.

Quick Festive Orange Drink

Quick Festive Orange Drink (Family Drink) Favorite Holiday drink that’s ready in 5 minutes, crisp & bursting with orange flavo

Easy Nutella Hot Chocolate Made in the Slow Cooker

This Nutella Hot Chocolate stays warm in the slow cooker until you’re ready to serve. Perfect for a holiday party or cold winter evening

Quick 5-Minute Cranberry Ginger Ale Punch

This easy to make holiday punch whips up in under 5 minutes. Please a whole crowd with this fun and colorful holiday mocktailCranberry ale punch in glasses with orange slices and star anise

Crockpot Christmas Wassail

Crockpot Wassail Recipe is easy to simmer together in the crockpot and will keep you and yours warm during the Christmas season. Featuring cozy apple cider, black tea, orange & lemon juice, honey, whole cloves, and cinnamon sticks it will leave your whole house smelling like Christmas!

Jamaican Sorrel Drink

This Jamaican Sorrel Drink recipe is perfect for entertaining! Refreshing and festive, this is a unique and easy drink recipe that you’ll want to serve throughout the holiday seasonGlass low ball cup with Jamaican mocktail

Mulled Apple Juice

What could be more festive than a warming mulled drink. Mulled wine and mulled cider are popular at this time of year, but here is our non-alcoholic version. This Mulled Apple Juice is full of the spices of Christmas and will warm you up after a day of Christmas shopping. Perfect for serving up at a party!Mulled apple juice with orange slices and cloves

Cranberry Pineapple Mocktail

This cranberry pineapple mocktail is a refreshing drink, perfect for holiday gatherings!Glass plaid cup with red mocktail and cranberries

Ponche de Frutas- Holiday Hot Fruit Punch

A hot fruit punch made of fresh and dried fruits served at Christmas and on New Year’s Eve in Mexico, Guatemala and Latin America. You can use any mixture of fruit but pineapple, plantain, and pineapples are musts.Round glass cup with mocktail, star fruit and cinnamon sticks

Christmas Grinch Mocktail

This small-batch Grinch Punch recipe made with Hawaiian Punch, Sprite and lime sherbet is a perfect drink for Christmas.Green Grinch punch in a glass cup with red sugar rim

Delicious Non-Alcoholic Eggnog

This particular recipe is a non-alcoholic, cooked eggnog. It’s yummy, safe for those worried about raw eggs, and the kids can enjoy it too!Eggnog with cinnamon stick in a glass handled cup

Ginger Cranberry Kombucha Mocktail

This kombucha mocktail is a tasty non-alcoholic cocktail that’s perfect for the holidays. It brings healthy kombucha together with festive cranberry juice and a bit of fiery ginger ale. For a bit of extra pizzazz, I’ve made some simple cranberry and rosemary ice cubes to make these mocktails extra special.Glass cups with red mocktail, greenery and straws

Christmas White Russian Mocktail

This cranberry Christmas white Russian mocktail is a family favorite that is easy to make and so delicious! We love how filling it is while having that fresh cranberry flavor.

White long glasses with White Russian mortal and cranberries

White Christmas Mocktail-

This mocktail is extra festive with coconut on the rim and is perfect of your Mele Kalikimaka Island holiday party! To make it, start by rimming your glasses with simple syrup then dip them into a bit of shredded coconut.

In a cocktail shaker, shake 12 oz. Dry Sparkling vanilla soda, 1 C heavy cream and 1 T coconut flavored syrup. Top with a clear rock candy sucker for the icicle effect! Martini glass with coconut rimmed mocktail white drink

What are the best non-alcoholic drinks not Christmas themed?

There are so many to choose from! I highly recommend this non-alcoholic Bloody Mary mocktail that is the perfect accompaniment to any brunch. It’s not as easy as our 3 minute, 3 ingredient non-alcoholic gin and tonic, but still easy enough. 

It is the perfect savory drink (like our non-alcoholic vodka dirty martini) that really can become a meal in and of itself. I like to give mine all kinds of delicious garnish to eat along with this drink. Not only does it look pretty, but it is filling too! 

We’ve also put together our 25 favorite Halloween mocktails that are spooky and eerie but so fun to make too! And if you love these drinks, you are also going to love these our other popular mocktails of ours!

Grapefruit Mocktail with Rosemary and Honey

Crockpot Apple Cider

Lavender Lemonade and Limeade

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Candy Cane Martini Mocktail

You are going to love these Christmas Mocktails...This candy cane martini mocktail is so pretty but so festive and delicious as well! Kids and adults alike with love it.
4.44 from 32 votes
This candy cane martini mocktail is so pretty but so festive and delicious as well! Kids and adults alike with love it.
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Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy cane martini mocktail, christmas mocktail, easy mocktail recipe, martini mocktail
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 605kcal
Author: Chandice

Ingredients

  • 1 C heavy cream
  • 12 oz cream soda
  • 4 tsp. simple syrup
  • 2-4 drops peppermint oil or extract
  • candy canes
  • 4 tsp. simple syrup

Instructions

  • To prepare the martini rims, lightly coat the rim of your martini cup in simple syrup on a plate
  • On another plate, place the crushed candy canes then rim the glasses by dipping the glasses that have been coated in simple syrup into the candy canes
  • To make the drink, simply shake 1 C heavy cream, 1 (12 oz.) bottle of Vanilla Dry Sparkling soda, 2 tsp. simple syrup and 2-4 drops of peppermint oil in a cocktail shaker
  • Pour mixed drink into the candy can rimmed martini glasses

Notes

You may need to do this in two batches depending on how big your cocktail shaker is. Add more peppermint for stronger flavor or less for a more muted peppermint taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 89mg | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 1750IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 0.7mg

*This post was originally published on December 11, 2018. We’ve updated it with more Christmas mocktail options, helpful information and more. 

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  1. Kourtney says

    December 11, 2020 at 12:47 pm

    Hoping to make the candy cane mocktail this weekend! Can you add alcohol to it for those who wish to have it? If so, what would you add?

    Reply
    • Chandice says

      December 19, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      Yes, vodka or peppermint Schnapps

      Reply
  2. Leslie says

    November 1, 2020 at 11:29 pm

    5 stars
    I am SO impressed with this roundup of Christmas Mocktails! These all look absolutely delicious! Your very first recipe of Candy Cane Martini Mocktail looks like something I need to try this Holiday season!

    Reply
    • Chandice says

      November 3, 2020 at 9:21 pm

      Thanks Leslie, you will love it!!!

      Reply
  3. Jacqueline Debono says

    November 1, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    I do hope we’re going to be able to have a family Christmas this year! Here in Europe the situation with Covid-19 and lockdowns is a bit dire! I love the sound of the mulled apple juice and the hot fruit punch. Warm drinks always seem festive to me!

    Reply
    • Chandice says

      November 3, 2020 at 9:22 pm

      Yes, warm drinks are so cozy. Hope things are still good this holiday season as well.

      Reply
  4. Heather says

    November 1, 2020 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow this Candy came mocktail looks so delicious! This would be a fun delicious beverage to serve up for for Christmas!

    Reply
    • Chandice says

      November 2, 2020 at 6:23 pm

      Thanks Heather, it is great! 🙂

      Reply
    • Chandice says

      November 3, 2020 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks! Yes, it’s festive, fun and easy! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Amanda says

    October 31, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    5 stars
    These all sound delicious! I’ll have to start with the candy cane martini mocktail and then work my way through the rest of the list.

    Reply
    • Chandice says

      November 3, 2020 at 9:22 pm

      Haha, that’s the way to go! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Paula Montenegro says

    October 30, 2020 at 7:54 pm

    5 stars
    I love the candy cane drink and the idea of making different ones for Christmas! I’m always so focused on the food that I never pay much attention to drinks. Thanks for sharing this info, love it!

    Reply
    • Chandice says

      November 3, 2020 at 9:23 pm

      Thanks Paula, I was the same way but now I love thinking about drinks too!

      Reply
  7. Aleta says

    October 30, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, where to even begin? It’s probably best if I just start from #1 and work my way towards Christmas with a new drink every weekend!

    Reply
    • Chandice says

      November 3, 2020 at 9:23 pm

      Haha, great strategy! Thanks Aleta!

      Reply
  8. Veronika says

    October 30, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    Love, Love, Love these mocktails ideas! They are so easy o make and so tasty! I need to make one tonight!

    Reply
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