One
of the most festive parts of christmas is food and drink. Having a
drink or two at Christmas parties is standard when many family and
friends gather. But there may be holiday occasions when it’s best
to opt for non-alcoholic beverages, or to at least have these options
available. But the fun doesn’t have to stop with the spirits are
put away –
there
are plenty of amazing Christmas concoctions you can create for your
upcoming holiday party. These mocktails are fun for everyone to
enjoy, with ingredients like chai tea, peppermint, and apple cider.
If you’re ready to throw your next holiday party with amazing
mocktails on the menu, check out these 9 best non-alcoholic drinks.
Gingerbread
Latte
Ever
made drinks in a slow cooker? This recipe is so simple that you just
throw the ingredients in and let the Crock-Pot do the work, yielding
a delicious gingerbread and coffee concoction.
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Sangria
The
winter edition of sangria is just as delicious as the summer
favorite; and with this recipe, it’s totally alcohol free. Replace
wine with seasonal spices and fruit juices like cranberries, cinnamon
and cloves.
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Eggnog
hot chocolate
No
drink is more classic for the holidays than eggnog or hot chocolate.
Put the two together, and you’ve got a rich, sweet beverage that
will become your new favorite Christmas drink.
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Pomegranate Mocktail
Grenadine,
apple cider and cranberry juice combine to make this tasty berry
bright mocktail. It can be beautifully garnished with lemon wedges
and slices of pomegranate, and finishes as a perfectly sweet and
tangy treat.
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Chocolate Peppermint Mocktini
These
delicious mocktinis are just as delicious as they are adorable. This
decadent, festive drink are a blast to make, with a crushed
peppermint rim your kids will love to nibble on.
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Alcohol
Free Hot Buttered Rum
This
amazing typically alcoholic drink is just as tasty without the booze.
This alcohol free version combines seasonal spices like cinnamon,
nutmeg, ground cloves and cardamom, along with butter, brown sugar
and heavy cream.
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Pucker
This
delicious rosemary infused mocktail combines chardonnay vinegar,
rosemary simple syrup and sparkling water. This mouth watering,
refreshing beverage will be perfect for the mature crowd at your next
holiday party.
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Basil Grapefruit Spritzer
If
you need the next great beverage to add to your holiday brunch party,
this mocktail spritzer is the perfect choice. Ginger soda, fresh
basil leaves and grapefruit together make this crisp, thirst
quenching twist on the classic mimosa a new holiday favorite.
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Cider,
Thyme and Tonic Mocktail
With
some unlikely pairing like thyme and cider, this alcohol free drink
is unique enough to intrigue your guests, but familiarly delicious
enough for them to ask for refills the whole party through. This
recipe calls for apple cider, freshly squeezed lemon, tonic water and
thyme simple syrup. It can be garnished with lemon wedges and a few
sprigs of fresh thyme.
This amazing mocktail will most definitely turn heads and satisfy taste buds at your holiday party this year.
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