A cool, peppermint dream in a cup that's so festive you'll feel like you're riding in Santa's sleigh. You can't help but feel the holiday spirit with Candy Cane Christmas Mocktails. They're a unique, cool, and creamy treat you won't be able to get enough of. They are simple and delightful for the holiday season.
This non-alcoholic drink 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 with non-alcoholic eggnog recipe 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 season.
Christmas mocktails are all the rage because they can be enjoyed by your whole crowd, young or old. There are so many options just like you will find in our BIG list of Christmas punch recipes non alcoholic.
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.
What you need to make these
- Half and half: We found out that this gives that creaminess to the drink without too much as heavy cream would but thicker than milk.
- Cream soda: This acts as a sweetener but also gives some bubbles to this drink which surprisingly works.
- Simple Syrup: This liquid sweetener is perfect for this drink. It is much smoother than just adding sugar.
- Peppermint oil: They key to get your holiday quintessential flavor.
- Candy Canes: We use crushed candy canes for the rim and they make them so much more festive!
Ok let's make some drinks
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
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.
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
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Candy Cane Christmas Mocktails
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
Nutrition
*This post was originally published on December 11, 2018. We've updated it with more Christmas mocktail options, helpful information and more.
Kayley says
The Apple Cranberry Mocktail is my fave of the ones featured.
Erin Lane says
Your pictures are so inspiring. The White Christmas sounds like something I'd like to try.
Georgette Coan says
The Apple Cranberry one sounds great!
April says
I would prefer the apple cranberry. I love that flavor combination!
Karen D says
The White Christmas Mocktail sounds intriguing.
jberry says
White Christmas sounds like the real deal. I'm dreaming of having one non-mock.
Sarah says
I’m going to need to go shopping! So many of these drinks sound amazing!!!
Kim Henrichs says
The cranberry white Russian sounds amazing!!
Carolyn says
The cranberry sounds good
Theresa says
Would love to try the Cranberry White Russian!
Maryann D. says
I do think I really would enjoy the White Christmas Mocktail.
Stefanie says
The candy cane martini sounds amazing and I'd love to serve it for the holidays!
aaron reck says
The cranberry would be really good and I like anything citrus as well. Maybe a lemon in on that would be great.
DANA K COUGHLIN says
I think the White Christmas Mocktail sounds good.
Aimee W says
They all look amazing. I can’t wait to give them a try.
Rachel Bertagnoli says
The apple cranberry one for sure!
Georgiana says
I would choose the refreshing peppermint drink.
Emily says
I'd love to try the coconut twist on your recipe!
Ray S says
The apple cranberry recipe sounds tasty and I like the red color too.
Renata S says
I would definitely prefer the peppermint mocktail especially during Christmas time! I love peppermint and this is a very creative and festive idea!