34 Zero-Proof Christmas Mocktails That Are 100% Delicious

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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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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Rich, creamy, and, well, egg-y, we'd go as far as to say no Christmas celebration is complete without a glass of this festive drink. Though you can add whiskey or rum, it's delicious without too!

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When the weather outside gets frightful, we can all agree that there’s nothing nicer than curling our hands around a piping hot mug some mulled wine…that is, unless you’re not drinking alcohol. Rather than simply skip that sip of pure coziness, make this non-alcoholic mulled wine instead!

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Having a Harry Potter movie watching marathon over the holidays? You've got to make this pumpkin juice (and a pint of butterbeer!) In the books, pumpkin juice is traditionally served over ice for a refreshing drink, but you could also warm this up in a mug for something more cozy.

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We know that white chocolate can be divisive—you either love it or you can’t stand it. This hot chocolate recipe was created for those in the "love it" camp, though it's so totally wonderful that it might just create converts out of white chocolate haters too.

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Way back in the late 1800s, a milkshake was a whiskey drink thickened with cream and egg yolks. Thankfully the whiskey got replaced with syrup and the thickener became ice cream in the 1920s to make the best drinkable dessert known to humankind.

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For this recipe, try out your favorite flavors or mix and match. You can even try infusing your own simple syrup instead of using the bottled stuff. For an extra creamy drink reminiscent of an ice cream float, try it with 1 ½ ounces of cream or half-and-half instead too.

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Nothing beats waking up on Christmas morning to the smell of fresh coffee brewing. Make the holiday even better by adding some spices and topping off your cup with lots of whipped cream and festive sprinkles.

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This non-alcoholic mojito is still every bit as refreshing with an easy mint simple syrup and fresh blackberries (but feel free to use whatever fruit you like!).

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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). Top tip: Don't forget the whipped cream!

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Champurrado is the best kind of hot chocolate. Why? Unlike the plain, watery version you make with the powdered stuff, this hot chocolate is thick, rich, and decadent, thanks to masa harina. Instead of tasting like a Choco Taco, it lends a delicately sweet corn flavor and gives this a delightful richness.

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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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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, especially one featuring warming spices like this one. 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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Homemade hot chocolate is super-fudgy and way more delicious than packaged mix, and it's wildly easy to make on the stovetop. Top each mug off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a hot fudge rim for the most decadent cocoa out there.

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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. No milk frother? No problem. Use your immersion blender instead.

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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!

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If you've never had white hot cocoa, now's your chance. The butterscotch chips add a caramel-y depth you'll love, and you can take the whole thing over the top with some homemade whipped cream. Add gold sprinkles to make it feel extra magical if you like!

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Whether you wish you were sitting in the Three Broomsticks sipping on this wizard-worthy quaff or just love butterscotch ANYTHING, you've gotta try this Butterbeer. Best part? You only need 6 ingredients to make it!

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