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.
Ramona says
These Christmas mocktails look so pretty and they are really delicious! Thank you for sharing this!
Tammy says
Ooh my this turns out so pretty and so delicious too! What a lovely festive treat and everyone can enjoy it too which makes it even better 😀
Leslie says
Oh my goodness..what a dreamy Christmas drink! I love that this one is kid-friendly as well!
Chandice says
Thanks Leslie, it is a favorite of our kiddos. 🙂
Jessica says
Oooo, I'm so excited to give these a try this year for Christmas. They're so festive and no doubt, delicious.
Veronika Sykorova says
Candy canes are my favorite and I love making christmas flavored cocktails in general but this one I like because it's a mocktail and it's so easy to serve for everyone at the same time! A huge time saver! Anyone who wants alcohol can just pour in a shot haha
Chandice says
Yes ma'am! Thanks so much, glad you loved it!
Gwynn says
Such a pretty mocktail for the holidays. And delicious too!
Chandice says
Thanks Gwynn, I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Colleen says
These mocktails are amazing! They are perfect for our Christmas eve gatherings.
Amanda Dixon says
This candy cane mocktail is such a fun sipper for the holidays! It's full of festive flavor, and that pretty white just makes me think of a winter wonderland.
Chandice says
Awww thanks Amanda, this makes my day! I love this one for holidays as well. 🙂
Marta says
I always serve the same old cocktails for our holiday get togethers so I tried this one for a change of pace. That cream soda and peppermint combo was so spectacular!
Chandice says
Thanks Marta, I appreciate that so much! It's one of our favorites too. 🙂
Natalie says
What a lovely Christmasy drink. Love added peppermint and cream soda. I'm definitely making this for the Holidays. Thanks!
Chandice says
Thanks Natalie, you will love it!
Jamie says
I love the presentation of this drink and the flavors are delicious too! Creamy, sweet, and perfect for the whole family!
Elaine says
I love how festive these are! An absolute passion of mine and a great entertainer for friends!
Chandice says
Thanks Elaine, so glad to hear that! 🙂
Megan Ellam says
Do you deliver too? lol. Seriously though a delicious recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Chandice says
Haha, thanks Megan! 🙂
silvia says
My kind of cocktail, sweet, minty and creamy. I will be making it again and again for Christmas and New Year, this is such a great recipe. Thanks
Chandice says
Thanks so much Silvia, I appreciate that!
Alex says
This is such a fun treat for Christmas! I definitely want to try this soon.
Erin says
I so need to try these mocktails! They sound just incredible and so easy.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
OMGosh this post is awesome! I'm LOVING the roundup of all of the various mocktails! And your pictures are STUNNING!!! Now.. which one to start with first?!
Chandice says
Haha thanks so much Lori! You are so kind 🙂
Amy Liu Dong says
Oh my gosh, this drink looks really delicious and looks so easy to make.
My nephews and nieces will definitely love this.
Linda says
Love this mocktail idea! It's so easy to make and so refreshingly good
Kourtney says
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?
Chandice says
Yes, vodka or peppermint Schnapps