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These favorite non-alcoholic Christmas drinks are perfect for every occasion throughout the holiday season!

Collage of Christmas drink recipes.

Christmas Cheer All Season Long!

With all of the special holiday baking, appetizers, and elaborate dinners thrown throughout the holiday season, it’s easy to neglect the beverages. Wash down every festive snack or meal with delicious Christmas drinks!!

Every drink on this list is non-alcoholic – perfect for kids and adults alike. The best part is, they’re all simple and delicious. These non-alcoholic Christmas drinks will be the perfect addition to your Christmas party and other holiday festivities!


Our Top 10 Christmas Drink Picks

1 Easy Eggnog Recipe

Easy Eggnog Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

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This creamy, rich, and easy eggnog recipe is the BEST holiday drink – perfect for all of your holiday parties!
5 from 23 votes
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2 Easy Wassail Recipe

Easy Wassail Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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This easy wassail recipe is a sweet and spicy mulled cider full of citrus and cinnamon flavor. Make this cozy drink a holiday tradition!
5 from 12 votes
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3 Non Alcoholic Holiday Punch

Non Alcoholic Holiday Punch
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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This fruity and festive holiday punch recipe is full of flavor and pizzazz for a delicious cranberry-citrus drink everyone can enjoy!
5 from 87 votes
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4 Shirley Temple Recipe

Shirley Temple Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Our classic Shirley Temple recipe is a favorite non-alcoholic drink – sweet and vibrant red, perfect for any party and any age!
5 from 12 votes
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5 Hot Chocolate Recipe

Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes

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Whip up this homemade hot chocolate recipe to have on hand all season long – quick, easy, delicious, and perfectly giftable!
5 from 6 votes
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6 Apple Cider Recipe

Apple Cider Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

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You'll be surprised how simple it is to make this homemade apple cider recipe from scratch. It is spiced to perfection!
5 from 75 votes
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7 Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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One cozy cup of this Mexican hot chocolate recipe, and you'll be hooked by its yummy spices and delicious cinnamon cocoa flavor!
5 from 25 votes
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8 Christmas Punch Recipe

Christmas Punch Recipe
Total Time: 3 minutes

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Christmas punch is a deliciously fizzy and fruity drink. This festive punch is a hit with kids and adults alike!
5 from 5 votes
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9 Mint Julep Recipe

Mint Julep Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ready in minutes, this copycat non-alcoholic mint julep captures the magic of Disneyland in one refreshing drink!
5 from 19 votes
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10 Horchata Recipe

Horchata Recipe
Total Time: 12 hours 10 minutes

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This horchata recipe is a refreshing, cinnamon-flavored Mexican drink filled with flavor! It's festive and perfect for any occasion.
5 from 32 votes
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11 Peppermint Punch

Peppermint Punch
Total Time: 5 minutes
Delicious Peppermint Punch is incredibly festive, takes minutes to make, and only has 3 ingredients!!
5 from 20 votes
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12 Peppermint Milkshake

Peppermint Milkshake
Total Time: 5 minutes

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Celebrate the season with this festive peppermint milkshake – it's ready in minutes for a perfect holiday treat!
4.90 from 19 votes
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13 Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes

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Frozen hot chocolate only takes 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make! Top it off with whipped cream and chocolate curls for a real treat.
5 from 101 votes
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14 Eggnog Milkshake Recipe

Eggnog Milkshake Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Deliciously festive Eggnog Milkshakes are a quick 5 minute holiday drink that the whole family will enjoy!
5 from 19 votes
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15 Mint Hot Chocolate

Mint Hot Chocolate
Total Time: 15 minutes
Smooth and creamy mint hot chocolate starts with a white chocolate base and is topped with Andes mints – a perfect drink ready in minutes!
4.75 from 8 votes
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16 Caramel Apple Cider

Caramel Apple Cider
Total Time: 25 minutes
All the best fall flavors come together in this homemade caramel apple cider drink that's perfect for fall and holiday get-togethers.
5 from 17 votes
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17 White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Rich and creamy White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Cocoa is one of the best drink recipes you'll try this holiday season!
5 from 19 votes
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18 Butterbeer Recipe

Butterbeer Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

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This butterbeer recipe is a rich, delicious chilled drink with butterscotch flavoring. It's alcohol-free and perfect for sharing!
5 from 86 votes
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19 Mint Milkshake Recipe

Mint Milkshake Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
The combination of mint chocolate chip ice cream and Oreos makes this mint milkshake a delicious treat! Whip it up in only minutes.
5 from 11 votes
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20 Double Chocolate Hot Chocolate

Double Chocolate Hot Chocolate
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Decadent double chocolate hot chocolate is filled with white chocolate chips, chocolate milk, and heavy whipping cream for one rich cupful!!
5 from 4 votes
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7 Comments

  1. Kristi says:

    5 stars
    I usually have your pink punch at parties, but decided to make the Holiday punch this year and now have a new favorite.

  2. Sue says:

    5 stars
    The Christmas punch is my favorite especially with the whole cranberries floating on top.

  3. Jessica says:

    5 stars
    I love fun festive beverages and this post was just what I was looking for! Thanks so much.

  4. Paula K says:

    5 stars
    This punch was a huge hit with my book club! I ended up giving out the recipe to a bunch of friends.

  5. jess says:

    5 stars
    this christmas party punch is the best use for my leftover cranberries from thanksgiving, and I love how festive this punch is! thank you so much for sharing

  6. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    I love all the ideas for these festive drinks! So much to choose from. Hot or cold….you cant go wrong!

  7. Joy says:

    5 stars
    What delicious ideas!! We love your Christmas Party Drink. The flavor just bursts in your mouth!!