Candy Cane Christmas Mocktails

4.75 from 72 votes

Modified: Apr 15, 2026 · Published: Sep 21, 2021 by Chandice Probst · This post may contain affiliate links · 103 Comments

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!

Candy Cane Martini Christmas Mocktails on a bar cart

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.

Our candy cane Christmas mocktails in glasses on a tray

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

Christmas mocktails on a bar cart with decor

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Candy Cane Christmas Mocktails

4.75 from 72 votes

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...

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: candy cane martini mocktail, christmas mocktail, easy mocktail recipe, martini mocktail

Servings: servings

Calories: 150kcal

Author: Chandice Probst

Ingredients

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