14 Easy Holiday Mocktails

Looking for festive, alcohol-free drinks to serve at your holiday parties?

These 14 easy holiday mocktails are refreshing, colorful, and perfect for guests of all ages.

From sparkling cranberry blends to cozy spiced sippers, you’ll find something for every taste and occasion.

1. Sparkling Cranberry Apple Fizz

A crisp and fruity blend of apple cider and cranberry juice topped with fizzy sparkling water. It’s light, refreshing, and has the perfect holiday color.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cranberry juice

  • 1 cup apple cider

  • Sparkling water

  • Fresh cranberries (optional)

  • Apple slices (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Fill a glass halfway with apple cider.

  2. Add an equal amount of cranberry juice.

  3. Top with sparkling water.

  4. Garnish with apple slices and cranberries.

2. Gingerbread Cookie Mocktail

A cozy, dessert-inspired drink with warm gingerbread spices and creamy milk that tastes like a holiday cookie.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk (or almond milk)

  • 1 tbsp molasses

  • ½ tsp ground ginger

  • ¼ tsp cinnamon

  • Whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. Warm the milk in a saucepan.

  2. Whisk in molasses, ginger, and cinnamon until smooth.

  3. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream.

3. Holiday Pomegranate Spritzer

Bright, sparkling, and tangy—a gorgeous ruby-red drink that looks amazing on any holiday table.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pomegranate juice

  • ½ cup orange juice

  • Sparkling water

  • Pomegranate seeds

Instructions:

  1. Mix the pomegranate and orange juices in a glass.

  2. Add sparkling water to fill the glass.

  3. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top.

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4. Candy Cane Hot Chocolate

Warm, creamy hot chocolate infused with peppermint—perfect for cozy nights in.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 1 drop peppermint extract

  • Mini marshmallows

  • Crushed candy cane

Instructions:

  1. Heat the milk, cocoa, and sugar in a saucepan.

  2. Stir until smooth.

  3. Add peppermint extract.

  4. Pour into a mug and top with marshmallows and crushed candy canes.

5. Festive Orange Cranberry Punch

A sweet-tart punch that works beautifully for parties and large gatherings.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cranberry juice

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • 1 cup pineapple juice

  • 1 cup lemon-lime soda

  • Orange slices

Instructions:

  1. Combine all juices in a pitcher.

  2. Add lemon-lime soda.

  3. Stir and garnish with orange slices.

6. Rosemary Citrus Cooler

Refreshing citrus flavors paired with fragrant rosemary make this mocktail feel elegant and sophisticated.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup lemon juice

  • ½ cup orange juice

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • Sparkling water

  • Fresh rosemary sprigs

Instructions:

  1. Stir honey into the lemon and orange juices.

  2. Pour into a glass and top with sparkling water.

  3. Add a rosemary sprig for garnish.

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7. Winter Berry Lemonade

Tangy lemonade mixed with sweet berries for a festive, colorful drink.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup lemonade

  • ½ cup mixed berry juice

  • Fresh berries

Instructions:

  1. Fill a glass with ice.

  2. Add lemonade and berry juice.

  3. Stir and garnish with fresh berries.

8. Sparkling Apple Ginger Mocktail

A spicy kick from ginger beer mixed with sweet apple cider makes this a warming holiday favorite.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup apple cider

  • ½ cup ginger beer

  • Apple slices

  • Cinnamon stick

Instructions:

  1. Pour apple cider into a glass.

  2. Add ginger beer.

  3. Stir and garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.

9. Peppermint Mocha Mocktail

A festive blend of chocolate, coffee flavor, and peppermint—without the caffeine or alcohol.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup hot milk

  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 1 tbsp chocolate syrup

  • 1 drop peppermint extract

  • Whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. Heat milk and whisk in cocoa and chocolate syrup.

  2. Add peppermint extract.

  3. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream.

10. Holiday Sunrise Mocktail

A beautiful layered drink with bright orange and red hues that mimic a winter sunrise.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • ¼ cup cranberry juice

  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the orange juice.

  2. Slowly pour cranberry juice over the back of a spoon to create layers.

  3. Serve immediately.

11. Spiced Apple Chai Mocktail

Warm spices and cozy chai tea blend with apple cider for the ultimate winter drink.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chai tea

  • ½ cup apple cider

  • Cinnamon stick

Instructions:

  1. Brew chai tea.

  2. Add apple cider and heat together.

  3. Pour into a mug and add a cinnamon stick.

12. Frosted Blueberry Mocktail

A cool, wintry drink with blueberry flavor and a frosty sparkle perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup blueberry juice

  • ½ cup lemonade

  • Sparkling water

  • Frozen blueberries

Instructions:

  1. Mix blueberry juice and lemonade.

  2. Add sparkling water.

  3. Toss in frozen blueberries.

13. Holiday Ginger Citrus Punch

Bold ginger flavor meets sweet citrus for a zesty party punch.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • ½ cup lemon juice

  • ½ cup ginger ale

  • Mint leaves

Instructions:

  1. Mix orange and lemon juices.

  2. Pour into a glass and add ginger ale.

  3. Garnish with mint.

14. Cozy Cinnamon Maple Mocktail

A sweet, cozy drink combining maple syrup and cinnamon with warm milk—simple but comforting.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm milk

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

  • ¼ tsp cinnamon

  • Cinnamon stick

Instructions:

  1. Heat the milk in a pan.

  2. Stir in maple syrup and cinnamon.

  3. Serve warm with a cinnamon stick.

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