With the holiday season approaching and many a holiday party on the horizon, you might be looking for some nonalcoholic festive drink options to enjoy yourself or provide for others. No dinner party menu is complete without NA options in my opinion. And is it just me or are readymade NA drinks getting as expensive as alcohol? Making mocktails yourself is so easy as fun! All the innovation of mixology, without the ABV. Here are a slew of recipes to try out or pull inspiration from — some of them warm, some of them merely wintry in their flavors, some lending heat by way of spice. All of the following recipes are alcohol-free. Some feature NA spirits, but most are made with just regular, easy-to-find ingredients.
This post was originally written in January 2023 and republished in November 2024.
Not Toddies
Yep, you guessed it: These are winter mocktails that are riffs on hot toddies. Get your cottagecore vibes on with these warming, spice-filled drinks.
It’ll give you a bit of a caffeine buzz, too, if that’s what you’re looking for. But you could also make it with a decaf green.
Doesn’t get more classic than this take.
This hot toddy uses either Lyre’s American Malt or Spiritless Spiced Kentucky 74, which you can find in most liquor stores these days.
This also sounds like a cold remedy.
Hot Stuff
a.k.a. more hot winter mocktail options that go beyond the hot toddy for inspiration! Some of these are alcohol-free versions of classic hot cocktails, and some are just recipes for wonderfully reliable non-alcoholic hot drinks like savory cocoa and chai.
Pineapple isn’t something I usually associate with this season, and yet! This mocktail! It sounds so buttery, warming, and surprising.
Note: This recipe is made with Nespresso pods, but you could easily sub in regular espresso. Also, check out this recipe for alcohol-free Irish cream.
You can mull anything with the right mixture of warming winter spices!
Spicy hot chocolate is a go-to winter beverage for me.
There are a lot of nonalcoholic eggnog recipes out there, and of course you can also just get NA eggnog from the store, but this recipe is super simple, so give it a whirl!
Okay, I’m stretching the definition of “mocktail” by including chai, but it wouldn’t be a list of beverage recommendations by me if it didn’t include chai. And a lot of the best takes on a cup of chai really do feel like mixology. Everyone in my family, for example, makes masala chai a different way, but this is a good starter recipe that you can then build on.
This one would be fun for parties.
Turmeric and vanilla join forces to make this creamy drink.
See also: ube latte! A personal favorite, and I can’t wait to try to make one at home.
Pear is one of the most under-rated fruit flavors imo! Pear cider deserves as much attention as classic apple.
Tis the season for spicy drinks (for the record, I say this about every season).
Cold 4 Cold
Winter mocktails don’t have to be warm! If you live in a hot, seasonless place (like I do, in Florida) and still want to channel winter vibes while drinking something refreshing and cool in the winter sun or if you keep your place so toasty in the winter that you wanna sip something icy, here are some nonalc recipes full of citrus, spice, and minty goodness.
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Orange really is the fruit of every season if you think about it. Good in summer and also good with wintry spices, especially when the peel is incorporated.
Sangria isn’t just for summer! And sangria is easy to make alcohol-free. Go all in on the sliced fruits to make them feel extra fancy.
Spritzes also often get associate with summer, but a nice nonalcoholic winter spritz is great to have on a cozy day in.
Yes, basically cold brew in a coupe glass, but this recipe also incorporates an NA spirit for an added flavor layer.
The color on dragonfruit-based mocktails is so fun.
These would be fun as a “welcome drink” for a party you’re hosting.
Really super simple! But that makes it ideal for batching for a gathering. If you don’t have an ice round, you can still create a cool ice effect by adding edible flowers or berries to normal ice molds.
A take on an old fashioned but made with cold brew!
In a pinch, I like to just muddle lime and jalapeño in club soda.
Use whatever your favorite hot sauce is to spicy this up and add a pop of color.
Made with a mix of NA spirits, this take on a “phony Negroni” or “NAgroni” is perfect to sip fireside.
Okay, I also just want to start the day with one of these?
A real low effort, high reward situation here — final product is so elegant despite being super simple.
Maple syrup indeed makes an excellent sweetener for winter mocktails.
They really will make a martini out of anything these days.
Make any good wintry mocktails lately? Shout em out in the comments!
Comments
I need a spicy jalapeño mule mocktail ASAP!
Lmao I do love that the savoury hot chocolate recipe says “If you don’t have a Vitamix, I totally understand, I was there once too.” Thank you for understanding that I live in a tiny apartment, random Internet recipe writer!
lol i appreciated that note, too! more recipes should offer alts, especially when it comes to fancy equipment
YAAAYYYYYY thank you Kayla!!! very excited to try some of these.
I want to drink this all, thank you for this!
Ooh I love these, thanks for the roundup Kayla!!
My personal favorite mocktail is kind of like the NA mulled wine recipe, but served over ice! I use about an ounce each of pomegranate juice and apple cider (not sparkling, just the kind you get at an orchard), then top off with sparkling water (I like berry and grapefruit). Super easy & delicious without being too sweet.
Relevant to my interests!
Just wondering why a lot of the pics to go with the recipes are of the same thing? Dunno if they all show like that for others, or if it’s a browser glitch…
Yeah… I wondered that too. It’s like 6 pics that are recycled.
Okay definitely a very weird error and I’m not sure how it happened but I will fix!
Yay! I can’t wait to try them all!
The idea of curling up with a big throw blanket and some fuzzy socks sounds perfect, especially with a steaming mug of something warm and spiced.
Your playful suggestion of “mockfire mocktails” while wearing a mockneck sweater brings a fun and quirky touch to the house of hazards, even when it’s not exactly winter outside.
Very cool to have some non alcoholic recs for a change.
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Green Tea Nonalcoholic Hot Toddy This drink is perfect for cozy evenings or when you need a comforting, caffeine-friendly option to relax. The honey adds sweetness and soothing properties, while the lemon provides a bit of brightness and freshness.
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Hot spiced apple juice/cider is always my go-to, but now I want to try sparkling apple cider, sweet and spicy hot orange and winter spiced orange. Thanks Kayla!
Seeing everyone ordering spicy jalapeño mule mocktail makes me want to try solitaire bliss too!
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I make chai when I want a cozy drink without mixing. Does the article claim it can feel like mixology depend on the spices, or the ritual?
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The hot toddy riffs are such a smart way to open this list — I’ve been making a decaf green tea version with ginger and honey all month, and it scratches the same cozy itch without the caffeine jitters. One thing I’d add: the savory cocoa and spiced vanilla steamer territory is where mocktails really shine, because smoked salt or a hit of cardamom makes people forget there’s no ABV at all. I’ve also gotten into pairing a slow evening drink with something a little playful and introspective, and an AI palm reading app has been a fun low-key ritual for that. Anyway, the slow cooker pear cider is going on my list — pear really is underrated.
The hot toddy riffs are such a smart angle here — the green tea version especially, since it keeps the warming spice without turning into an outright cold remedy. One thing I’ve noticed after a few seasons of making these: batching a spiced syrup (star anise, clove, orange peel, a little demerara) and keeping it in the fridge makes the whole category almost effortless, and it scales far better for parties than muddling each drink to order. It also travels well to a friend’s place if you’re the designated NA option bringer. Oddly enough, I fell down this rabbit hole while reading up on how fermentation and flavor chemistry get modeled in food science, which is part of what got me interested in AI for science research news. Worth a browse if you like knowing the why behind a recipe.
The hot buttered pineapple mocktail genuinely caught me off guard — pineapple feels so summery, but with the butter and warm spice it makes total sense. I’ve also found that mulled cider vinegars and a dash of cardamom can stretch a plain NA base into something that feels much more layered than the pricey canned versions. One small thing worth adding: if you’re hosting a party and want a quieter activity alongside the drinks, atmospheric visual novels pair surprisingly well with a mug of spiced chai. I’ve been browsing free browser visual novels lately, and the romance and short story picks especially suit that cozy, slow winter evening vibe — no downloads, just something gentle to click through while the pot simmers.
This roundup is such a good resource — the savory spiced hot chocolate and that hot buttered pineapple mocktail are going straight onto my list, and I appreciate that you actually split the warm drinks from the cold ones instead of treating “winter” as a synonym for “hot.” One thing I’d add for anyone hosting: presentation does a lot of the heavy lifting when there’s no ABV to hide behind. I’ve been making stencils for cocoa and latte foam using custom tattoo stencil templates — it sounds odd, but the same linework that works for skin works beautifully on a stencil blank, and you can export SVG or PDF to cut on a Cricut for gingerbread and mug rims. A little cinnamon dusted through a snowflake shape makes a plain steamer look like it came from a cocktail bar.
The point about readymade NA drinks costing nearly as much as alcohol really lands — DIY mocktails are the way to go, and this list is a goldmine. The green tea hot toddy and savory spiced hot chocolate are going straight onto my rotation. One thing I’d add: hosting a winter party is a great excuse to pick up a small hobby alongside the mixing, and I’ve been using immersive Chinese learning games to practice vocabulary between batches of mulled cider. It suits total beginners through advanced learners and turns a few spare minutes into something useful. Pair that with the slow cooker pear cider and you’ve got a genuinely cozy, productive evening sorted.
This list is a great reminder that NA drinks don’t have to be an afterthought at a holiday party — the mulled wine and savory spiced hot chocolate in particular have become staples in my rotation. One thing I’d add: half the fun of a good mocktail is the presentation, and a decent garnish diagram makes a huge difference when you’re batch-prepping for guests. I’ve been using scientific illustration templates to sketch layered drink builds and color palettes before a party, and it shaved a lot of trial and error off my last gathering. Might be useful for anyone planning a bigger menu spread this season.
The savory spiced hot chocolate and that hot buttered pineapple mocktail are exactly the kind of thing I want in January, and you’re right that DIY mocktails beat the readymade NA prices. One thing I’d add: a good mocktail session pairs nicely with a low-stakes game running in another tab, which is how I’ve been spending cold evenings. I’ve been poking around Lagos Life job and money guide while sipping mulled cider, and the pay tables for all 14 jobs, rent, fuel costs and weekly tax are pulled straight from the game itself, so it scratches the same numbers-nerd itch as tweaking a recipe. The Nepo Baby vs LAPO Baby comparison is a fun read if you like optimization. Anyway, the green tea toddy is going on my list.
This list is bookmarked for the whole season — the savory spiced hot chocolate and that hot buttered pineapple mocktail are exactly the kind of surprises I want at a party. One thing I’d add: batching the mulled wine or spiced cider in a slow cooker early keeps the host out of the kitchen, and letting guests top their own with a cinnamon stick or candied ginger makes it feel like a real bar setup. If you’re the type who likes deep systems and small details as much as I do, I keep coming back to this Witcher 3 remastered mods guide for the same reason: it tracks every tiny change, what still works after updates, and how to fine-tune the experience rather than just following the default settings. Same energy as dialing in a drink recipe until it’s exactly yours.
The hot toddy riffs are the strongest section here — the green tea version with decaf is a smart call for evening parties, and mulling non-alcoholic wine with whole spices really does carry that cozy fireplace feel without the ABV. One thing I’d add for anyone hosting: write the recipe ratios down on a card, because guests always ask and a good NA drink deserves the same precision as a cocktail. Off-topic, but for readers who rotate between hobby guides and recipe blogs, I’ve found it helps to check how often a resource updates its reference pages; I use the weapons tier list with summon odds over at Anime Zero Wiki for exactly that reason, since every page notes its sources and last-checked date. Back to drinks: the pear cider and spiced vanilla steamer are going on my list this week.