6 Delicious Holiday Mocktail Recipes for the Christmas Season
Christmas singlehandedly deserves the award for best holiday because of its delicious flavors. You're telling us that peppermint, gingerbread, sugar cookies and cranberry are all staples of December? Nothing can compete with that—not Halloween, not Easter and certainly not Independence Day.
Unsurprisingly, these flavors of Christmas taste even better when transformed into a beverage. Below, discover these drink recipes of your favorite holiday flavors to make the most of the season.
Grinch Punch by The Mindful Mocktail
The Grinch is mean, green and… tasty? Over the past few weeks, we've spotted multiple lime-colored drinks, fittingly titled "Grinch Punch." The Mindful Mocktail teaches you how to achieve this irresistible beverage with a refreshing mixture of green apple, cucumber and lemon. On top, you'll dress it with a juicy cranberry to achieve that famous Christmas color scheme.
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Orange Cranberry Spritzer by Sweet and Savory
At first thought, you wouldn't associate fruity flavors with winter. Usually, we reserve those notes for summer, but think about it! We eat tons of cranberry sauce, and no one can say no to those chocolate oranges.
In time for Christmas, Sweet and Savory offers a citrusy surprise to delight you during this holiday season with lots of bubbles and tang from oranges and cranberries.
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Also read about: 6 Peppermint Recipes to Try This Christmas Season
Gingerbread Espresso Martini Mocktail by Arla Foods
Espresso mocktinis might have been the most popular drink of 2024. Close out the year by adding a Christmassy flair using Arla Foods' gingerbread twist. You receive the same coffee-driven flavor from freshly brewed espresso, but you get a kick of spice from gingerbread syrup and adorable gingerbread man cookie.
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Candy Cane Christmas Mocktail by This Vivacious Life
You can ride straight to Candy Cane Lane with This Vivacious Life's holiday mocktail. With this recipe, you'll get as minty as possible with peppermint oil and candy canes, but sweet cream soda plus half and half balance it to a yummy mellowness. By the way, we're totally giving this drink extra points for Instagram-worthiness.
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Vegan Caramel Eggnog Mocktail by Orchids and Sweet Tea
If you've got a true sweet tooth, eggnog is probably one of your favorite parts of Christmas. Thanks to this recipe from Orchids and Sweet Tea, the holiday just got even sweeter. On top of its already warm flavor profile, this mocktail adds even more sugary ingredients of caramel to enhance this sweetness tenfold.
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Classic Shirley Temple by Sweets and Thank You
When we think back in our lives, it seems like we only drink Shirley Temples during Christmastime. The vibrant red shade makes it feel festive during December, and we can't say no to the classic combination. Continue our (and possible your) tradition this season with this foolproof recipe from Sweets & Thank You, using ginger ale, grenadine and a splash of lime.
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