Navigating an alcohol-free Holiday season can feel like an adventurous challenge. Amidst the parties and family get-togethers, avoiding a season filled with alcoholic beverages may seem daunting. However, with this collection of mocktails, the potential for festive and enjoyable alternatives becomes limitless.
Whether you prefer smoky, sweet, or even bitter flavors, you’ll find a mocktail on this list perfectly tailored to satisfy your taste buds. Indulging in one of these thoughtfully crafted beverages will ensure you feel like you’re getting all the aspects of the party.
GU has assembled the ideal mocktail handbook for your upcoming drinks rendezvous or holiday gathering.
Hot Apple Cider
What is the holiday season without indulging in your favorite toasty mocktail? This warm concoction contains fresh cider, an orange, peeled ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and a star anise pod.
Chocolate Martini
This chocolate delicacy is the perfect liquid dessert for those with a sweet tooth to end a delicious dinner. It includes cold milk, chocolate syrup, corn syrup, and chocolate sprinkles.
Spicy Citrus Refresher
This pungent drink is fused with Jalapeno-spiced orange and lime juice, perfect for a quick pick-me-up.
Shirley Tonic
Also known as the grown-up Shirley Temple, this holiday-themed drink includes grenadine syrup and club soda.
Virgin Mary
A non-alcoholic twist on the classic Bloody Mary, this savory tomato beverage offers a unique symphony of flavors, enhanced with lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, and ground pepper for a unique fusion on the palate.
A Virgin Mojito
This classic cocktail can seamlessly turn into a mocktail by removing the rum while providing the same refreshing feel from the lime juice, mint, and hit-on sugar.
Mango Mule
Try this in replacement for your classic Moscow Mule, fused with Mango puree, lime juice, honey syrup, and cucumber slices with a bit of ginger beer to add a bit of twang.
Souchong Sour
This delicious version of a Whiskey sour includes a mix of sweet and smoky flavors, including Lapsang souchong tea, maple syrup, ground pepper, lemon juice, and egg white.
Baby Bellini
Are you headed to brunch? Replace the champagne with sparkling cider and indulge in your peach fantasy without feeling like you are missing out on bottomless.
Piña Colada
Craft your paradise by embracing the essence of a timeless piña colada featuring frozen pineapple chunks, coconut milk, and a touch of maple syrup.