Candy Cane Christmas Mocktails

Our candy cane Christmas mocktails make you feel like you are strolling down Santa’s driveway in a horse drawn sleigh! It is cool, creamy and perfectly pepperminty…

It also makes a special holiday treat when you want something a little easier to make. Plus, they make perfect non-alcoholic toasting drinks and go great when you add them to a hot cocoa bar at any gathering.

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 candy cane Christmas mocktails have lots of festive flavor but without the booze. And so you are prepared…here are ALL my favorite products for making mocktails. 

What do people drink for Christmas?

In the past, non-alcoholic Christmas drinks have consisted of after thoughts like soda, water, store bought eggnog and plain juice. But those days are over!

We have the most beautiful and delicious Christmas mocktails (like our ginger beer mocktail) 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!

Plus, you can really get into the theme of things with different drinks. For example, if you are doing a mele kalikimaka Island Christmas party, our blue lagoon mocktail is a vibrant 3 minute non-alcoholic drink that everyone will enjoy.

So without further ado, one of our favorite non-alcoholic Christmas drinks…

Candy Cane Martini Mocktail

We made this a Christmas mocktail without the alcohol but you can certainly add peppermint schnapps if you want in place of the peppermint oil and cream soda.

I wanted something that was classy enough to serve the adults at our gingerbread decorating party and white christmas dinner party, but would work for the kids and teens as well. You know what? Everyone loves it! 

The crushed candy cane rim gives it that extra festive touch that makes it a bit sweeter too. The colors emanate holiday fun and the white drink itself reminds guests of freshly fallen snow. 

And just like with our Halloween mocktails, Thanksgiving mocktails and Valentines mocktails, there is none of the alcohol, so it’s very family friendly! These drinks, like our non alcoholic mulled wine, have WOW factor and certainly get your guests talking.

The same goes for our gingerbread martini mocktail, the gingerbread cookie rim is so nostalgic with its holiday cookie flavor. And the presentation is great too!

What you need

• Half and half
• Cream soda
• Simple Syrup
• Peppermint oil
• Candy Canes

How to make it

Like most of our popular virgin drinks, sparkling non-alcoholic drinks or good virgin drinks, this is actually pretty simple…

Step 1: To prepare the martini glass rims, lightly coat the rim of your martini cup in simple syrup on a plate

Step 2: 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

Step 3: To make the drink, simply stir together 1 C half and half, 12 oz. cream soda, 4 tsp. simple syrup and 2-4 drops of peppermint oil in a small pitcher

Step 4: Pour mixed drink into the candy can rimmed martini glasses

Can you add other non-alcoholic spirits?

Definitely! This non-alcoholic prosecco drink can be added to it in place of the cream soda for a more spirited tasting drink. We have a great non-alcoholic gin and tonic that uses a fantastic botanical based spirit that would go great in this recipe. 

While I would recommend our non-alcoholic vodka, it does make a great addition to the drinks you are serving up.

More great Christmas Drinks Non-Alcoholic

These are a few of my other favorite drinks to serve during the holidays. They are fun and festive for everyone!

• Non-Alcoholic White Russian
• Cranberry Mocktail
• Non-Alcoholic Mimosa Mocktail (perfect for Christmas brunch with our gluten-free cinnamon rolls!) 
• Crockpot Apple Cider

And if you need more help, we show you how to make a perfect mocktail every time here.

My favorite gluten-free Christmas treats to serve with it…

• Gluten-Free Christmas Crack
• Gluten-Free Gingerbread Men
• Eggnog Cake with Eggnog Cream Cheese Frosting
• Ebelskiver Recipe
• Milk and Cookies
• Grinch Cookies

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Candy Cane Christmas Mocktails

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Our candy cane Christmas mocktails make you feel like you are strolling down Santa's driveway in a horse drawn sleigh! It is cool, creamy and perfectly pepperminty…

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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: 4 servings

Calories: 150kcal

Author: Chandice

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 C half and half
• ▢ 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 stir together 1 C half and half, 12 oz. cream soda, 4 tsp. simple syrup and 2-4 drops of peppermint oil in a small pitcher
• Pour mixed drink into the candy can rimmed martini glasses

Notes

Add more peppermint for stronger flavor or less for a more muted peppermint taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 86mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg

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