10 Fun Mocktails To Cheers With This Holiday Season

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Whether you abstain from alcohol by choice or necessity, the holidays can be difficult for us non-drinkers. Water is dull and I’m not a child, so I don’t always want a soft drink (although I do love a Shirley Temple — extra cherries).

So I’ve rounded up 10 mocktails to put the Jolly in your Holly Jolly Holiday this year. Use it as inspiration for your next party or mix up a batch and bring it to the next soirée. People appreciate a non-alcoholic option!

1| Sparkling Blood Orange Mocktail

Whether abstaining from alcohol by choice or necessity, the holidays can be difficult for us non-drinkers. So we've got 10 fun mocktail recipes for a Holly Jolly Holiday.
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Not only is this Sparkling Blood Orange Mocktail visually appealing, but it’s also chock-full of vitamins. Who doesn’t need an immunity boost during the winter?

2| Candy Cane Mocktail

Whether abstaining from alcohol by choice or necessity, the holidays can be difficult for us non-drinkers. So we've got 10 fun mocktail recipes for a Holly Jolly Holiday.
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Five ingredients is all it takes to make this Candy Cane Mocktail. I love sugared rims, and this certainly puts one in the spirit.

3| Holiday Punch

Whether abstaining from alcohol by choice or necessity, the holidays can be difficult for us non-drinkers. So we've got 10 fun mocktail recipes for a Holly Jolly Holiday.
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Hosting a party? Create a Holiday Punch with three simple ingredients for everyone to enjoy.

4| Apple Cider Mocktail

Whether abstaining from alcohol by choice or necessity, the holidays can be difficult for us non-drinkers. So we've got 10 fun mocktail recipes for a Holly Jolly Holiday.
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Nothing like hot apple cider on a cold winter’s day. This Apple Cider Mocktail takes less than five minutes to make. Serve in these gorgeous Lustered Coupe Glasses.

5| Ginger Basil Grapefruit Spritzer

Whether abstaining from alcohol by choice or necessity, the holidays can be difficult for us non-drinkers. So we've got 10 fun mocktail recipes for a Holly Jolly Holiday.
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I love this flavor combo and the presentation is stunning. This Ginger Basil Grapefruit Spritzer could work as a Christmas or New Year’s Day drink. Serve in these swoonworthy flutes.

6| Baby Bellini Mocktail

Whether abstaining from alcohol by choice or necessity, the holidays can be difficult for us non-drinkers. So we've got 10 fun mocktail recipes for a Holly Jolly Holiday.
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No mimosas, no problem! These Baby Bellini Mocktails provide a brunch libation that’ll make you feel fancy.

7| Peppermint Julep

Whether abstaining from alcohol by choice or necessity, the holidays can be difficult for us non-drinkers. So we've got 10 fun mocktail recipes for a Holly Jolly Holiday.
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When I think of Juleps I envision big hats and racing horses, but this Peppermint Julep definitely invokes visions of sugarplum fairies dancing in my head. What I love about this recipe is it provides alternatives for any palate.

8| Cranberry-Orange Punch

Whether abstaining from alcohol by choice or necessity, the holidays can be difficult for us non-drinkers. So we've got 10 fun mocktail recipes for a Holly Jolly Holiday.
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Looking for a punch (but hold the sherbet)? Try this Cranberry-Orange Punch. A feast for all senses!

9| Lamplighter Inn

Whether abstaining from alcohol by choice or necessity, the holidays can be difficult for us non-drinkers. So we've got 10 fun mocktail recipes for a Holly Jolly Holiday.
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For an after-dinner drink with a little caffeine, try the Lamplighter Inn. A tad more elevated, but you deserve it.

10| Sparkling Winter Berry Holiday Cocktail

Whether abstaining from alcohol by choice or necessity, the holidays can be difficult for us non-drinkers. So we've got 10 fun mocktail recipes for a Holly Jolly Holiday.
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This Sparkling Winter Berry Holiday Cocktail puts me in a festive mood just looking at it. It’s easy to tweak for non-drinkers and drinkers, alike.

Whether abstaining from alcohol by choice or necessity, the holidays can be difficult for us non-drinkers. So we've got 10 fun mocktail recipes for a Holly Jolly Holiday.

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I abstain from drinking because I’m an alcoholic. And the holidays are tricky, especially the first year of sobriety. Having a signature drink, even if I had to bring it with me and leaving parties early both helped me stay sober during the holidays. You can have a holiday filled with cheer — hold the hangovers.

Cheers!

x, Meredith

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11 COMMENTS

  1. Thank you, Meredith! These drinks are so elegant and festive for those of us who don’t drink alcohol but still love to party.

  2. Thank you! I have never loved alcohol but loved the look and elevated appeal of nursing a fancy looking drink in my hand at parties. Now I can have a fancy drink in my hand at my own party.

  3. These look & sound so good! Thanks for sharing for those of us who don’t drink. The one with the sherbet—my family has always had lime sherbet & ginger ale in a “fancy” glass as our special after dinner “treat” during the holidays. Just the thought of it warms my heart because it reminds me of my grandmother!

  6. thank you for these gorgeous drinks! I do not drink alcohol due to migraines and bubbly water can be so boring… I am printing these all for the holidays and beyond…. cheers and many blessings… xo I also love topo chico with pomegranate seeds in it – fyi… simple easy fun and pretty….

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