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Whether you are looking to go alcohol-free for a period of time, forever, or simply looking to reduce your alcohol consumption, I bet you will love these mocktail easy recipes. We have options for fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year.
Why a mocktail?
You might be wondering, why a mocktail and not just a soda?
While this might be a valid option when at home, a can of soda often doesn’t cut it during social gatherings or festivities.
A mocktail gives you the impression that you are participating in the celebration while sticking to your alcohol-free goals.
And although you should never be embarrassed for choosing not to drink alcohol, a mocktail is often a great way not to make it so obvious that you aren’t drinking alcohol.
Here are some suggestions of what to say to people offering you a drink or asking you why you aren’t drinking. “No thanks, I have an early morning commitment.” “I don’t like how alcohol makes me feel.” “I’m doing an alcohol-free challenge right now.” “No thanks, I brought my own drink.”
Mocktail easy recipes
Cranberry mint mocktail by Simply Stacie
I love this mocktail for its simplicity. You can easily make a larger batch at home that you put in a mason jar to bring with you to a party. This mocktail is light and you can easily have a few without feeling stuffed. It’s a great option for Thanksgiving or a New Year’s Eve party.
Ginger basil grapefruit mimosa by The BUMP
A perfect Thanksgiving brunch mocktail to enjoy and delight your guests with. I bet they won’t realize this is alcohol-free. This would pair deliciously with this egg breakfast casserole.
Grapefruit lime spritzer by how sweet eats
This is another super easy mocktail that you could make ahead and take with you. You’d have to leave off the salt-sugar rim if taking it on the go but it would still be delicious.
Candy Cane martini mocktail by This Vivacious Life
This mocktail is super festive and extremely easy to make. You can serve it as a dessert drink or sip it on with a holiday breakfast.
Vanilla cinnamon maple mocktail by Half Baked Harvest
This recipe requires a bit more preparation but is absolutely amazing. It is versatile and allows you to transform this cocktail into a mocktail by replacing the bourbon with apple cider. It is the perfect Halloween or Thanksgiving mocktail.
Mai Tai mocktail by the Cupcake Diaries
This favorite cocktail turned mocktail is perfect for many occasions including holiday festivities. It is a pretty drink that is easy to make with common ingredients. Furthermore, you can prep a larger quantity for a party or even make it ahead and bring it with you,
Mandarin Lime Spritz mocktail by What’s Gaby Cooking
This is one of my favorites. It is easy, light, and fast to make. I also like that I can make only one mocktail without wasting a bunch of ingredients. It isn’t super sweet and you can even drink this one with a chicken or turkey meal.
Old Saint Nick’s Chocolate Espresso Martini Mocktail by Half Baked Harvest
This super indulgent mocktail is perfect as an after-dinner dessert drink. It’s the perfect mix of sweetness and boldness. For a fun twist, you can use coconut milk instead of regular milk.
Mimosa mocktail by Nums the word
Another mimosa mocktail recipe but quite different in flavor profile than the one above. This mocktail is more aligned with a traditional alcoholic mimosa. The ginger ale adds a unique fall and holiday twist to this drink.
Apple cider mocktail by Rachel Cooks
Last but not least is another apple cider must-try mocktail. It is perfect for your Halloween party or any other fall festivities. Imagine pairing this with pumpkin or apple pie. YUM!
In conclusion
We hope that this article gave you tons of inspiration for delicious mocktail easy recipes to try this holiday season. Living alcohol-free doesn’t have to be boring after all.
Cheers!
Cat xx