These festive drinks are sure to get you into the holiday spirit. No boozy spirits necessary! They’re perfect as your signature alcohol-free party drink, and just right for quiet movie nights at home.
Cranberry-Orange Sparkle
A bit of easy ice prep pays off in this simple and sophisticated cranberry creation. We love the sunny citrus vibes while cuddling under a pile of blankets.
Ingredients
- Cranberry juice
- Orange juice
- Sugar
- Fresh orange
- Fresh cranberries
- Rosemary (optional)
Prep Your Ice
- Pour cranberry juice and orange juice into an ice cube tray. We used larger ice cubes.
- Sprinkle cranberries on top
- And freeze!
Rim Your Glass
- Swish an orange slice around the rim of your cup
- Roll in sugar
Mix Your Mocktail
- Drop your cranberry ice cube into your glass
- Pour in cranberry juice, more if you like a sweet drink, less if you prefer less sweet
- Top with your choice of sparkling water
- Garnish with an orange slice or a rosemary sprig and enjoy!
The Ultimate Holiday Mocktail
This crowd favorite boasts the perfect blend of citrus and spice. This particular recipe is for a pitcher, but you can easily adapt this to one glass by cutting the recipe down.
Ingredients
- Juice of 3-4 blood oranges, freshly squeezed
- Juice of 1 grapefruit, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed if you can!)
- Juice of 1 lemon, freshly squeezed
- ½ cup agave syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Your favorite bubbles (Ginger ale, seltzer, etc.)
- Your favorite garnishes (Whole cranberries, slices strawberries, citrus wedges, rosemary…)
Mix Your Mocktail
- In a pitcher, combine all juices, agave syrup, and cinnamon. Stir.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve
- Pour over ice
- Garnish with whatever your heart desires!
Shared and adapted from: www.orchidsandsweettea.com/ultimate-holiday-mocktail/
Candy Cane Christmas
If you love mint, this sweet treat is for you. It’s the alcohol-free martini version of snow-covered streets filled with festive carolers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup half and half
- 12 oz cream soda
- Simple syrup
- Peppermint oil
- Candy Canes
- Pour simple syrup onto a plate and dip the rim of your upside-down glass.
- On another plate, place finely crushed candy canes. Dip your glass rim to coat.
Mix Your Mocktail
- In a pitcher, gently stir together half and half, cream soda, 4 tsp. simple syrup and 2-4 drops peppermint oil
- Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve
- Pour into prepared glasses and enjoy!
Shared and adapted from: https://www.thisvivaciouslife.com/christmas-mocktails/
Spicy-Sweet Holiday Storm
While this recipe is definitely the most complicated, it is also quite possibly the most delicious! The jalapeño-honey syrup takes this mocktail to the next level.
Ingredients
Jalapeño-Honey Syrup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1-2 jalapeños, sliced
- 6 slices fresh ginger
Sugared Cranberries
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
Mocktail
- 1/3 cup cranberry juice
- 2 Tablespoons pomegranate juice
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1-2 dashes bitters
- 1 12-oz ginger beer
- Mint sprigs
- Sugared cranberries, for serving
Prep Your Jalapeño-Honey Syrup
- In a pot, bring 1/2 cup water, the honey, jalapeños, and ginger to a boil over high heat. Boil 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Let cool, then strain the syrup into a glass jar. This makes enough for 6-8 drinks. The longer you allow the jalapeños to sit, the spicier the syrup.
Prep Your Sugared Cranberries
- In a pot, bring 1/2 cup honey and 1/3 cup water to a boil. Cook 2 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Add 2 cups fresh cranberries. Let sit 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the cranberries, then add them to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Toss the cranberries with 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until all the cranberries are coated. Allow the cranberries to dry, in a single layer, for at least one hour.
Rim Your Glass
- Pour simple syrup onto a plate and dip the rim of your upside-down glass.
- On another plate, place sugar. Dip your glass rim to coat.
Mix Your Mocktail
- Combine the cranberry juice, lemon juice, bitters, and 1-2 tablespoon jalapeño honey with ice in a cocktail shaker.
- Stir to combine. Strain into your glass.
- Top with ginger beer and garnish as desired with cranberries and mint.
Shared and adapted from: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/holiday-storm-cocktail/
We hope your holiday season is filled with love, family and delicious drinks.
Clink clink! Cheers to you and your future family.
