Fancy jingling all the way to a worry-free festive season with some seriously santa-friendly drinks? These alcohol-free Christmas drink ideas are as delightful as they are sleep-friendly.
In a world that’s filled with caffeine and spirits, these bevvies will keep your celebrations merry, without turning you into a nocturnal elf... Or getting your Grinch on.
So, put on your favourite Christmas jumper, pop your feet up, and prepare to sip your way through the most wonderful time of the year!
1. frosty's fizz-tastic punch
Frosty's Fizz-tastic Punch is versatile, adapatable, and perfect for Chrimbo time.
This sparkling concoction is one that's sure to tickle your taste buds. Start by picking out your favourite fruit juices (bonus points for using as many different ones as you can). Then, mix them all together along with some soda water, and garnish the creation with a candy cane to add some extra festive cheer. This festive mocktail is so cool; it might just make Frosty a little jealous! Or at the very least add to your 5 a day tally…
Combos we like:
- Raspberry, apple and cranberry juice
- Cherry, raspberry and strawberry juice
- Orange and mango juice
- Banana, pineapple and lime juice
2. santa's cookie smoothie
A taste sensation you can indulge in this Christmas.
Why wait for Santa to dunk his cookies in his milk when you can blend the whole thing into a Santa's Cookie Smoothie? Chuck a couple of gingerbread cookies in a blender along with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a splash of milk. Hit the button, et voila! You've got a sippable version of the jolly man's favourite treat.
Pro tip: Don't forget the whipped cream on top; after all, it's the holidays! The main man didn’t get that belly that wobbles like a bowl full of jelly by calorie counting after all...
3. tinsel-icious tea party
Host your very own Tinsel-icious Tea Party with a pot of your favourite caffeine-free tea this Christmas.
There are so many options to indulge – peppermint, chamomile, or a fruity infusion of your preference – the choices are endless! Then, serve it up in fancy cups along with a sprinkle of edible glitter (if you really want to go all out). Then, all that’s left to do is sip away with your pinky finger held high. It's like a little taste of Christmas spirit in a teacup! Plus, it’ll bring some much-needed warmth while you’re adjusting to the sudden drop in temperatures. Win-win!
4. rudolph's red-nosed raspberry lemonade
Rudolph may guide the sleigh, but his Red-Nosed Raspberry Lemonade will guide your taste buds to flavour town.
Mix up some raspberry puree with lemonade and a splash of sparkling water. Garnish the drink with a cherry and a twist of lemon peel to give it the all-important festive Rudolph's red nose effect. It's tangy, it's sweet, and it's guaranteed to be a hit at any festive gathering. Unless you’re not willing to share, in which case, get it down ya!
5. gingerbread grin smoothie
Get into the spirit with a Gingerbread Grin Smoothie that will have you smiling like a kid on Christmas morning.
Blend up a banana, a dollop of yogurt, and a splash of almond milk. Add sprinkle of ginger and cinnamon and enjoy your dessert in a glass without the sugar crash.
Sip, grin, and repeat – 'tis the season to be jolly after all! Make sure you add some gumdrop buttons though. IYKYK.
6. cocoa snowfall surprise
Make your hot chocolate moments extra magical with a Cocoa Snowfall Surprise.
Mix up your favourite hot chocolate (go ahead, use the instant stuff – we won't tell! Plus, some instant hot chocolate brands are top-notch), and then add a handful of mini marshmallows and a snowfall of powdered sugar on top.
It should feel like sipping on a cup of winter wonderland. So get yourself cosied up, take a sip, and let the cocoa-induced happiness commence! Stir it all with a candy cane if you like a bit of mint-choc-chip action in your life…
If you don’t like this, then a chocolate finger does the same trick… Just don’t leave it in their too long, okay? Nobody likes lumpy biscuit bits at the bottom of their cup of cocoa!
7. sleigh ride slushie
If you like pina coladas, and getting caught in a blizzard, then this one’s for you.
Turn your festive gathering into a homage to the sunshine with a sleigh ride slushie. Just pop some ice, some pineapple juice, a slug of coconut cream, and a splash of lime juice in a blend and mix the whole thing up.
Then, simply pour it into festive glasses and garnish with a pineapple wedge and a mini umbrella. It's a tropical escape in a cup – who said winter drinks can't have a touch of summer? Watch out for brain freeze though, it’s real, and it doesn’t discriminate. IT WILL KICK YOUR BUTT.
8. ugly sweater spritzer
Christmas isn’t Christmas without an ugly Christmas sweater or 20. So, why not take your festive fashion to the next level with an Ugly Sweater Spritzer?
Mix cranberry juice, ginger ale, and a squeeze of lime together in a cocktail shaker. Once well-mixed, pour it into a glass filled with ice and garnish the glass with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.
This fizzy, fruity, and fashion-forward drink will have you raising a glass to the season in style. If you’re a crafty so-and-so, then you could even crochet a little jumper to cover the glass. The uglier the better!
festive drinks: our conclusion
These light-hearted and sleep-friendly festive drinks allow you to indulge in the holiday spirit without worrying about the after-party insomnia, or the dreaded beer fear...
So, gather your loved ones, clink your glasses, and let the festivities begin – because these drinks are here to ensure you're not only celebrating but also snoozing like a sugar-plum fairy come bedtime! Cheers to a season of joy, laughter, and better nights of sleep! And if you need something festive to read in the run up to Christmas, check out our festive reads round up. Until next time, eve sleep.