18 Zero-Proof Christmas Mocktails That Are 100% Delicious

Sangria without the wine? Yes, please. The fruit is the real star here—use whatever’s in season and get creative with the combination (think cranberries, orange slices, and rosemary for the holidays and mixed berries and mint for summer).

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Wassail is a warm, spiced punch that’s traditionally served when celebrating the ancient English Yuletide tradition of the same name. The combination of warm spices, like cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom, infuse a heady, pleasing essence into each steaming mug.

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Homemade hot chocolate is infinitely better than boxed mix. And our recipe is extra decadent, thanks to the cup of actual chocolate (not just cocoa powder).

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Calling all coffee lovers: This is the dessert for you. An affogato is a simple Italian dessert-y nightcap—just espresso poured over a scoop of gelato. If you don't own an at-home espresso machine, brew some extra-strong coffee and measure out 2 tablespoons to pour over.

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Sit back and sip those cares away with a non-alcoholic piña colada that's basically a tropical milkshake. The classic version might be a bit more smoothie or icee-like in texture, but we're obsessed with this slightly richer and creamier take. It definitely makes you wonder why piña coladas never had ice cream in the first place!

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Blending your favorite lemonade with some sweetened condensed milk turns it into a creamy frozen drink that's super-delicious: sweet and tart and as refreshing as can be.

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Horchata is a popular and refreshing drink that takes on different forms across many cultures, but it always starts with a soaked nut, seed, or grain. This classic Mexican version, horchata de arroz, is made by soaking rice and almonds with cinnamon and blending everything together with milk and sweetener.

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When it's bone-chillingly cold, nothing warms us up faster than a mug of hot chocolate. We love the addition of cinnamon and cayenne in this Mexican version, meant for true spice lovers. If you prefer your drinks on the milder side, feel free to forgo the cayenne in favor of a spice that adds less heat, like chili powder.

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Starbucks Frappuccinos® have been around since the mid-'90s, though it wasn’t until 1999 that the Caramel Frappuccino hit the scene. Prior to then, the drinks were just blended coffee and milk, so the addition of caramel and whipped cream was a HUGE deal, and it shows in this recipe!

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If we had it our way, chai lattes would be trending over pumpkin spice lattes. The warm, cozy tea is full of spices and steamed milk for the coziest drink of all time. Very similar to a Masala Chai, except here we will be frothing our warmed milk to make that foamy top we love about lattes.

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One of the greatest things about fall is homemade apple cider. Not only is it super-easy to make, it’s also the perfect way to use up all those extra apples you planned to bake into apple pie after going apple picking. Warm, full of spice, and just sweet enough, it’s the perfect drink to have on the back burner when you’re hosting guests—it will make your home smell like fall!

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Eggnog is the type of drink that people either love or really, really hate. It's rich, creamy, and, well, egg-y. We fall into the camp of people who love it (like, really really love it); it's one of our go-to holiday drinks.

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The secret to this super-patriotic refresher? The berry ice cubes. For this drink, we froze blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries in coconut water, but use this technique to improve everything from lemonade to cold brew (chocolate milk ice cubes maybe?).

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Apple cider slushies are the perfect thing to keep in your freezer for an icy-cold anytime treat. We borrow the technique of scraping it with a fork to create the slushie consistency from granitas. The trick is to make sure you don't let the mixture freeze completely before scraping it!

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This non-alcoholic mojito is still every bit as refreshing with an easy mint simple syrup and fresh blackberries. It makes extra syrup, so you can use it in cold brew or lemonade too!

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We love this drink made of black tea, spices, and sweetened condensed milk a great alternative to our morning cold brew, or as a way to cool off our mouths after eating spicy Thai noodles. Sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk is the most common milks to add to the tea, but coconut milk would also be a great dairy-free option!

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Transport back to your childhood with this refreshing classic made of maraschino cherries and lemon-lime soda.

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You either love eggnog or loathe it—there is no in between. This version of the classic holiday cocktail has a similar flavor and texture of the original but is dairy-free and vegan-friendly! The richness, thickness, and luscious creamy texture that usually comes from eggs and heavy cream is achieved with both cashews and full-fat coconut milk in this recipe. This eggnog is also naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and maple syrup, bringing an original taste to each frosty glass.

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