1Cranberry Orange Punch
Antonis Achilleos
Thanks to this festive punch, you can keep your holiday sips, bright, bubbly, and booze-free! It combines cranberry juice, orange juice, and sparkling ginger ale, poured into a bowl and garnished with fresh cranberries, orange slices, and rosemary sprigs.
Get the Cranberry Orange Punch recipe.
2Apple Cider Slushie
Stacy K. Allen
A frozen twist on a seasonal classic, this slushie is made with cubes of apple cider that are blended with maple syrup and apple-pie spice. Each glass is topped with a sugared rim while the drink itself is garnished with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
Get the Apple Cider Slushies recipe.
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3Vanilla Sweet Tea
Alison Gootee
A Southern classic with a cozy holiday twist, this drink is as comforting as it is refreshing. Tea is steeped to perfection, then infused with a homemade vanilla simple syrup for just the right hint of warmth and sweetness. Serve it over ice with milk or half-and-half.
Get Ree’s Vanilla Sweet Tea recipe.
4Mexican Hot Chocolate
Will Dickey
Warm spices and a pinch of ground cayenne pepper give this cozy hot chocolate an unexpected kick. It’s a great way to add a little pep to your holiday drinks without adding alcohol.
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5Wassail
Danielle Daly
This traditional holiday beverage is chock-full of cozy flavors like apple cider, cranberry juice, warm spices, and even bobbing roasted apples. Fill up your mug with the warm beverage, plus some garnishes like cranberries and cinnamon sticks.
Get the Wassail recipe.
6Champagne Punch
Danielle Daly
Don’t let the name fool you! You can serve this punch without any champagne! Just use your favorite sparkling beverage like club soda or Sprite and it’ll still be fizzy and festive.
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7White Hot Chocolate
Brian Woodcock
A snowy Christmas calls for a snowy white hot chocolate! This variation is a sweeter twist on the classic winter drink.
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8Cherry Punch
David Malosh
It wouldn’t be a party without punch and this one is sure to have everyone coming back for more! The fruity flavors and fizzy ginger ale make it an all-time favorite.
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9Christmas Morning Punch
Caitlin Bensel
This holiday punch is made with a combination of fruit juices, like orange, pineapple, and pomegranate, plus sparkling apple juice. Plus, ice cubes made with pomegranate seeds and rosemary sprigs add some extra holiday magic.
Get the Christmas Morning Punch recipe.
10White Grape Punch with Cranberry Ice
Ralph Smith
Here’s a fun party trick: fill your ice tray with cranberries, mint, and water to create Christmas ice cubes. They’re a colorful addition to this white grape juice punch.
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11Shirley Temple
Caitlin Bensel
This classic drink has been a popular choice at the kids table for generations. Even Ree remembers enjoying a glass of the sweet, bubbly cherry drink during her childhood.
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12Holiday Punch
con poulos
Nothing says “Merry Christmas” quite like a festive holiday punch. It looks fancy and feeds a crowd, but best of all—this one is simple enough to whip up in just five minutes!
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13Crock-Pot Hot Chocolate
Caitlin Bensel
Making your hot chocolate in a slow cooker is an easy way to serve a crowd. Not only will it yield enough mugs for the whole family, but it can also keep the drinks warm while you decorate the tree!
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14Mulled Pomegranate and Cherry Juice
Ralph Smith
This warm drink is perfect for snowy days—it has plenty of spices, sweet juices, and fresh fruit. Plus, if your kids are home from school, they can enjoy it, too!
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15Elevated Hot Cocoa
The Noshery/The Pioneer Woman
Instant hot cocoa mix is a classic winter drink, but add a few additional ingredients and you’ll have a decadent beverage that’s totally unique—like the coconut almond hot chocolate topped with coconut whipped cream.
Get the Elevated Hot Cocoa recipe.
16Mulled Apple Cider
Ralph Smith
This classic apple cider recipe is warm and cozy. Plus, it doesn’t need any alcohol to make it taste good—the spices, fruit, and maple syrup will do that.
Get Ree’s Mulled Apple Cider recipe.
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17Eggnog
Brenda Score/The Pioneer Woman
Get into the holiday spirit with this classic eggnog recipe. It works just as well without alcohol as is does with it, so everyone in the family can enjoy.
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18Cranberry Cooler
Sugar and Soul
Cranberry concentrate and a few drops of peppermint extract give this drink its tart and minty flavor. Serve it up with sugared cranberries and a sprig of rosemary for that holiday flair.
Get the Cranberry Cooler recipe at Sugar and Soul.
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19Apple Nutmeg Mocktail
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Orchids and Sweet Tea
This sweet mocktail starts with a homemade Kahlúa substitute made from brown sugar, instant coffee, and water. Add some chocolate syrup, peppermint extract, and a few holiday spices, and you’ll have a sweet drink that doubles as a chocolate treat.
Get the Chocolate Peppermint Mocktail recipe at Orchids and Sweet Tea.
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