The decorations are sparkling in every corner, the frosty weather nips at your nose, and the yearly battle over the temperature on the thermostat has begun. Warm up your fingers and your tastebuds with winter mocktails. From fizzy flavors to classic warm drinks, no cold season is complete without a cozy winter mocktail.
Eggnog Martini Mocktail
Eggnog martini? More like egg-not a martini. Capture the creamy-noggy flavors without the buzz or booze in this nonalcoholic spin.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces eggnog
- ¾ ounce nonalcoholic amaretto
- ½ ounce vanilla simple syrup
- Ice
- Grated nutmeg and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instruction
- Chill a coupe glass.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, eggnog, nonalcoholic amaretto, and vanilla syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with grated nutmeg and cinnamon stick.
Virgin Cranberry Spritzer
Cranberry: the unofficial, underappreciated winter flavor. More than just a sauce on a Thanksgiving dinner table, more than just a decoration in December, its tart flavors and colorful hue turns any drink into a luxurious mocktail.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cranberry juice
- 4 ounces ginger ale
- 1-3 dashes cinnamon bitters
- Ice
- Cranberries and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice, cranberry juice, ginger ale, and cinnamon bitters.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with cranberries and mint sprig.
Virgin Peppermint White Russian Mocktail
Let those peppermint dreams dive from your head to your glass with a winter-filled peppermint White Russian mocktail that'll entertain your tastebuds while sugarplums dance in your head. Nonalcoholic coffee liqueur not an option? Double the chilled coffee in the recipe, no problem.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce chilled coffee
- 1 ounce nonalcoholic coffee liqueur
- 2 ounces heavy cream
- ½ ounce peppermint syrup or peppermint coffee creamer
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, chilled coffee, nonalcoholic coffee liqueur, and peppermint syrup or coffee creamer.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.
Cinnaberry Winter Mocktail
Layer on the fruit with the spiced flavors of cranberries in a winter mocktail that looks phenomenal on a dinner table, or alongside your coffee during a Wednesday morning meeting.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces cranberry juice
- 2 ounces tart cherry juice
- 1 ounce cinnamon simple syrup
- ¾ ounce nonalcoholic orange liqueur
- 2-3 dashes almond bitters
- Ice
- Orange wheel and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cranberry juice, cherry juice, cinnamon simple syrup, nonalcoholic orange liqueur, and almond bitters.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into highball glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with orange wheel and cinnamon stick.
Virgin Cranberry Mojito Mocktail
Usher in the season with a wintery cranberry mojito! Mint is a beautiful flavor that pairs well with not only (nonalcoholic) rum but that inevitable snowstorm that may or may not lead to cheerfully canceling plans.
Ingredients
- 2-4 fresh mint leaves
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 ounces nonalcoholic silver rum
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Club soda to top off
- Mint sprig and cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle mint leaves with lime juice.
- Add ice, nonalcoholic silver rum, cranberry juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into cocktail glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with club soda.
- Garnish with mint sprig and cranberries.
Caramel Warm Eggnog Mocktail
With or without dairy, this gooey and warm nonalcoholic eggnog mocktail riff will warm up chilly fingers or any cold hearts you encounter this winter.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces eggnog mix
- 2 ounces caramel syrup
- 2 ounces nonalcoholic spiced rum
- Grated cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat, add eggnog mix and caramel syrup, stirring frequently.
- Allow to heat through for approximately three to five minutes.
- Warm a mug by filling with hot water.
- After mug is warm to touch, pour out the water.
- In mug, add eggnog mix and nonalcoholic spiced rum.
- Garnish with grated cinnamon.
Hot Buttered Yum
No rum of the alcoholic or nonalcoholic variety? None needed for this easy version that'll quickly fill your social media once you share the recipe with your friends. Want something a bit less decadent? A nonalcoholic wassail is a great option with its spiced festive flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
- 1 dash vanilla extract
- ¾ ounce cinnamon simple syrup
- Hot water to top off
- Grated nutmeg and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a mug by filling with hot water.
- After mug is warm to touch, pour out the water.
- In warm mug, add brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon simple syrup.
- Stir well to combine.
- Top off with hot water.
- Stir carefully to mix.
- Garnish with grated nutmeg and cinnamon stick.
Virgin Irish Coffee Mocktail
Keep the party going or get your day started, with or without the world's coziest cardigan on, using an Irish coffee mocktail that'll change your Irish coffee game.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces nonalcoholic bourbon
- ¾ ounce coffee creamer or heavy cream
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Freshly brewed coffee to top off
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a mug by filling with hot water.
- After mug is warm to touch, pour out the water.
- In warm mug, add nonalcoholic bourbon, coffee creamer, and simple syrup.
- Top off with hot coffee.
- Garnish with whipped cream.
Winter Red Margarita Mocktail
Lean or dive right into winter with a bit of faux -tequila and a tasty margarita to toast the season.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces nonalcoholic tequila
- 2 ounces cherry juice
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce rosemary simple syrup
- Ice
- Rosemary sprig and cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, nonalcoholic tequila, cherry juice, lime juice, and rosemary simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into cocktail glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with rosemary sprig and cranberries.
Winter White Spritzer Mocktail
Enjoy this alcohol-free winter white spritzer drink on your own while baking cookies or online shopping, or in a group by easily multiplying the recipe by how many servings you need.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces white grape juice
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Ginger ale to top off
- Mint sprig, rosemary sprig, and cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a wine glass, add ice, white grape juice, and lime juice.
- Top off with ginger ale.
- Garnish with mint sprig, rosemary sprig, and cranberries.
Virgin Pomegranate Sparkler Mocktail
The only thing blushing tonight is this pomegranate sparkler. Perfect for a winter night of wanting something a little extra to pair with a movie or as a great sip between traditional cocktails. This goes wonderfully with a splash of nonalcoholic tequila or rum.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces pomegranate juice
- ¾ ounce cinnamon simple syrup
- Ice
- Ginger ale to top off
- Cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a wine glass, add ice, pomegranate juice, and cinnamon simple syrup.
- Top off with ginger ale.
- Garnish with cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and rosemary sprig.
Winter Warming Espresso Martini Mocktail
Take a sip of a virgin espresso martini suitable for lunch, after dinner, and any hour between waking up and snuggling back into bed for warmth, even if that hour happens before noon.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces espresso
- ¾ ounce vanilla simple syrup
- ½ ounce heavy cream
- 2-3 dashes cinnamon bitters
- Tiny pinch cayenne pepper
- Ice
- Coffee beans for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a coupe glass.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, espresso, vanilla simple syrup, heavy cream, cinnamon bitters, and cayenne.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with coffee beans.
Winter's Snow Martini Mocktail
Take a walk in a winter wonderland - whether it's in your imagination or you've bundled up to explore freshly fallen snow - with this crisp and tart virgin martini.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces white cranberry juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Vanilla club soda to top off
- Cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, white cranberry juice, and lemon juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Top off with vanilla club soda.
- Garnish with pierced cranberries.
Nonalcoholic Butterbeer Mocktail
Grab your favorite electric blanket, glassware, and this mocktail recipe for a magical evening sure to bring sunshine to any gloomy winter day.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce butterscotch syrup
- 7 ounces cream soda
- 1 ounce vanilla club soda
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
- Caramel drizzle for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a cocktail glass, add butterscotch syrup, cream soda, and vanilla club soda.
- Stir to mix.
- Add vanilla ice cream.
- Garnish with caramel drizzle if desired.
Rooibos Cozy Not Toddy Mocktail
Drum up some cozy hot toddy flavors in a decidedly not toddy mocktail. The nutty and aromatic rooibos tea will sweep you away from any winter weather. Want to make it an almost not toddy? Toss in two ounces of nonalcoholic bourbon.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces nonalcoholic bourbon, optional
- 4 ounces rooibos tea
- ¾ ounce honey
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Cinnamon stick and star anise for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a mug by filling with hot water.
- After mug is warm to touch, pour out the water.
- In warm mug, add rooibos tea, honey, and lemon juice.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with cinnamon stick and star anise.
Cinnamon Aperol Spritz Mocktail
Turn to nonalcoholic Aperol for your new favorite version of the classic Aperol spritz, but with a beautiful winter upgrade. Just imagine the flavor of toasted cinnamon as you sit beside a fire. The shoveling can absolutely wait.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces nonalcoholic orange apéritif
- 3 ounces club soda
- ¾ ounce cinnamon simple syrup
- Ice
- Nonalcoholic sparkling wine to top off
- Orange wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a wine glass, add ice, nonalcoholic orange apéritif, club soda, and cinnamon simple syrup.
- Stir to mix.
- Top off with nonalcoholic sparkling wine.
- Garnish with orange wedge.
Frosty Winter Mocktails to Warm Your Tastebuds
Warm up your tastebuds for winter with a fizzy virgin winter drink reminiscent of snowstorms and chilly days, or wrap yourself in the warmth that blankets and sweaters have to offer with a hot mocktail to banish the chill from your bones. However, you shake, stir, or sip this winter, have a tasty winter mocktail close at hand.
