10 Healthy Holiday Mocktail Recipes

A roundup of simple, non-alcoholic drink recipes for a festive & hangover-free holiday season

The holidays are basically a marathon of cookies, cheese boards, and “wait… is this my third eggnog?” So if you're trying to drink a little less and also not end the season feeling like a stuffed ornament, low-sugar mocktails are your new best friend. They’re festive, delicious, and won’t send your blood sugar on a rollercoaster. Consider this your guide to sipping smarter while staying in the holiday spirit. 🎄✨

Here are 10 easy, holiday mocktail recipes all under 75 calories that you can whip up in minutes:

Holiday Mule, 30 calories

Recipe:

• 2 oz cranberry juice

• .5 oz fresh lime juice

• 4-5 mint leaves

• Diet ginger beer or diet ginger ale

• Garnish ideas: whole cranberries, slice of lime, mint sprig

Instructions:In a copper mug, add your cranberry juice, lime juice and mint leaves. Gently muddle, then top with ice, diet ginger beer and garnish.

Pom-Ginger Fizz, 35 calories

Recipe:

• 3 oz unsweetened pomegranate juice

• 4 oz diet ginger beer or diet ginger ale

• .5 oz fresh lime juice

• Garnish ideas: whole cranberries, slice of lime, dehydrated lime wedge

Instructions:

• Fill a glass with ice and add all ingredients. Gently stir and top with garnishes

  
  

The Silent Night Spritz, 55 calories

Recipe:

• 3 oz freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice

• Sprig of fresh rosemary

• .5 oz freshly-squeezed lemon juice

• 1 tsp agave

• 2 oz plain sparkling soda

• Garnish ideas: slice of grapefruit or rosemary

Instructions:

• In a cocktail shaker, muddle the rosemary and grapefruit juice together to infuse the flavors. Add lemon and agave with a scoop of ice and shake well to combine.

• Strain into a fresh glass filled with ice, and top with soda.

  
  

Spiced Apple Highball, 35 calories

Recipe:

• 3 oz brewed cinnamon herbal tea, chilled (I love Bengal Spice)

• 2 oz spiced cider

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

• 2 oz plain sparkling soda

• Garnish ideas: whole star anise, cinnamon stick, slice of lemon

Instructions:

• Fill a glass with ice and add all ingredients. Gently stir and top with a cinnamon stick before serving, or use a fancy holiday ice cube like pictured.

  
  

Holiday "Aperol" Spritz - 55 calories

Recipe:

• 1.5 oz N/A "Aperol" (I recommend this one by Free Spirt)

• 2 oz spiced cider, chilled

• 3 oz plain sparkling soda

• Garnish ideas: slice of orange, cinnamon stick, holiday ice cube

Instructions:

• Fill a wine glass with ice and add all ingredients. Gently stir and top with a garnish before serving.

• Note: Normally a non-alcoholic Aperol Spritz uses non-alcoholic sparkling wine and club soda but I think the sweetness of the cider helps carry the flavor so you don’t need as many expensive ingredients. Cheers!

Ho Ho 0% Ranch Water, 35 calories

Recipe:

• 2 oz N/A "Tequila" (I recommend this one by Free Spirt)

• 2 oz pomegranate juice

• .75 oz lime juice

• 4-5 oz plain sparkling soda

Instructions:

• Fill a glass with ice and add first three ingredients. Gently stir.

• Top with sparkling water and garnish with a slice of lime.

I Don't Have "Thyme" For This Mocktail, 70 calories

Recipe (Makes 2 Servings):

• 2 T fresh lemon juice

• 6 sprigs fresh thyme

• 6 oz unsweetened pear juice (I recommend R.W. Knudsen Organic Pear Juice)

• 1 T maple syrup 

• 1/4 t of cinnamon

• Club Soda

• Optional garnishes: thyme sprig and slice of pear

Instructions:

• Add lemon juice and 4 thyme sprigs to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle to release the thyme flavor into the citrus.

• Add pear juice, syrup, cinnamon and ice and shake to combine.

• Pour into rimmed glasses filled with ice, then top with soda. Garnish and enjoy!

Holiday Hibiscus Cooler, 25 calories

Recipe:

• 4 oz brewed and chilled hibiscus tea

• 1 oz pomegranate juice

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• .75 oz lemon juice

• Garnish ideas: slice of lemon, whole pomegranates

Instructions:

• Fill a glass with ice and add all ingredients. Gently stir and enjoy!

Santa's G&T Mocktail, 15 calories

Recipe:

• "Snow Globe Glasses" require fresh rosemary and whole cranberries

• 2 oz NA gin (Free Spirits Gin has an excellent flavor and only 15 calories/1.5 oz)

• 3 oz diet tonic

• .75 oz lime juice

Instructions:

• Prepare the "Snow Globe Glasses" the night before by following instructions here.

• When ready to serve, add other ingredients and gently stir.

  
  

Merry Mojito, 30 calories

Recipe:

• 1 oz lime juice

• 4-5 mint leaves

• 1 tsp stevia or monkfruit

• 2 oz pomegranate or cranberry juice

• 4 oz cranberry, plain or lime club soda

• Garnish: lime slices, mint leaves and/or whole cranberries

Instructions:

• In a tall glass, add your lime juice, mint leaves and sweetener. Gently muddle (don't destroy it or it will turn bitter).

• Add ice and top with juice and sparkling soda. Garnish and enjoy!

  
  

Skinny White Christmas Mockarita, 75 calories

Recipe:

• 3 oz lite coconut milk

• 2 oz N/A "Tequila" (I recommend this one by Free Spirts)

• .5 oz agave

• .75 oz lime juice (about the juice of a whole lime)

• Garnish: lime + coconut flake rim, whole cranberries

Instructions:

• Prepare your glass by rimming with a little lime and dipping in finely diced coconut flakes.

• Fill a shaker with ice and add all ingredients. Shake until well combined, then pour into prepared glass & top with garnishes.

Low-sugar holiday drinks = fewer energy crashes, better sleep, and way more motivation to get through December feeling good. Save this list for your next gathering and treat yourself to festive drinks that actually support your goals. Cheers to staying cozy, hydrated, and hangover-free!

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