Looking for a festive non-alcoholic cocktail for Christmas or New Year's Eve? The holidays are the perfect time to serve something special. A beautiful glass, fresh ingredients and a thoughtful garnish can turn a simple drink into a real celebration.
And you don't need alcohol to make it happen.
With NONA Drinks, you can create refined non-alcoholic cocktails and mocktails using botanicals, fresh fruit, spices and sparkling mixers. Whether you're hosting Christmas dinner, preparing drinks for friends or raising a glass at midnight on New Year's Eve, these festive cocktails are made to be enjoyed together.
Here are five festive non-alcoholic cocktails from the NONA Drinks cocktail collection to try this holiday season.
If you're looking for a non-alcoholic Christmas cocktail that immediately feels festive, start with the NONA Winter Spritz.
This seasonal twist on a classic Spritz combines NONA Spritz with cranberry juice, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and lemon. Ginger beer adds a refreshing sparkle, while rosemary, cinnamon and orange zest complete the festive look.
It is a beautiful choice for a Christmas aperitif or a cosy winter gathering.
Start by combining the cranberry juice, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Heat the mixture briefly and allow it to cool.
Add the lemon juice and leave the mixture to infuse in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
Fill a glass with ice and add the infused cranberry juice and NONA Spritz. Add the ginger beer or ginger ale and finish with sparkling water.
Garnish with rosemary, a cinnamon stick and orange zest.
Why it's perfect for Christmas: cranberry, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and orange bring together some of the most recognisable flavours of the festive season.
Want a festive mocktail with a little more character? Try NONA Isabella.
This colourful cocktail combines NONA June with pink grapefruit, rosemary and chilli. The fresh grapefruit brings a bright citrus flavour, while the botanicals in NONA June and subtle heat from the chilli create a more complex profile.
The sugar-and-salt rim adds an extra festive touch, making this cocktail a great choice for Christmas dinner or New Year's Eve.
Combine the pink grapefruit juice with the chilli and rosemary and allow the flavours to infuse.
For the rim, crush the pink peppercorns and combine them with sugar and salt.
Fill a glass with ice and add the grapefruit mixture and NONA June. Top with tonic.
Finish with a sprig of rosemary and serve without a straw to enjoy the sugar-and-salt rim with every sip.
Why it's perfect for the holidays: the combination of grapefruit, rosemary and its colourful garnish makes NONA Isabella a sophisticated addition to any festive table.
For those who prefer warm and spicy non-alcoholic cocktails, NONA Ginger Golden Spice is a perfect winter choice.
This cocktail combines NONA Ginger with lemon, orange, turmeric and rosemary. Ginger beer adds a refreshing sparkle and brings the different flavours together.
The result is a vibrant, citrusy cocktail with a distinctive ginger character.
Combine the lemon juice, orange juice and rosemary. Add NONA Ginger and turmeric, then shake well.
Fill a glass with ice and pour in the mixture. Top with ginger beer.
Finish with a sprig of rosemary and a twist of lemon zest.
Why it's perfect for Christmas: its golden colour and warming ginger and citrus notes make it a natural fit for cosy winter evenings.
Not every Christmas mocktail needs a long list of ingredients.
NONA Ginger Apple & Maple combines crisp apple with maple syrup, fresh lemon and the spicy character of NONA Ginger. It is easy to prepare, refreshing and has a comforting winter character.
Fill a glass with ice.
Add NONA Ginger, apple juice, maple syrup and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
Finish with a few thin slices of apple.
That's it. A simple, elegant cocktail that you can prepare in just a few minutes.
Why it's perfect for the holidays: apple and maple bring a familiar winter sweetness, while NONA Ginger adds a fresh and spicy finish.
Cranberry is a classic festive flavour, making NONA Ginger & Cranberry an easy choice for Christmas and New Year's Eve.
The cocktail combines NONA Ginger with cranberry juice, lemon and sparkling water. Fresh rosemary and lemon complete the serve.
It is colourful, refreshing and easy to prepare when you're serving several guests.
Fill a glass with ice.
Add NONA Ginger, lemon juice and cranberry juice. Stir gently and top with sparkling water.
Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a slice of lemon.
Why it's perfect for the holidays: the bright cranberry colour, fresh citrus and rosemary garnish instantly give this simple cocktail a festive feel.
The best cocktail depends on the occasion and the flavours you enjoy.
For a classic festive drink with cranberry, cinnamon and orange, try the NONA Winter Spritz.
If you prefer something fresh and sophisticated, NONA Isabella combines pink grapefruit, rosemary and a subtle chilli kick.
Looking for something warm and spicy? NONA Ginger Golden Spice brings together ginger, citrus, turmeric and rosemary.
For an easy Christmas mocktail with familiar winter flavours, try NONA Ginger Apple & Maple, combining apple, lemon, maple and NONA Ginger.
And if cranberry is your favourite festive flavour, NONA Ginger & Cranberry is a fresh and sparkling option that's easy to prepare.
The drink itself is only part of the experience. A few simple details can make your non-alcoholic Christmas cocktails feel just as special as any traditional festive cocktail.
Good ice makes a difference. Fill your glass properly and serve the cocktail well chilled.
A simple garnish can completely change the look of your drink. Think rosemary, orange zest, cinnamon, apple or lemon, depending on the cocktail.
Serve your cocktails in your favourite glassware rather than a regular drinking glass. A beautiful glass instantly makes the occasion feel more special.
Some festive cocktails, such as the NONA Winter Spritz, require time for the ingredients to infuse. Prepare these elements ahead of time so you can spend more time with your guests when the celebrations begin.
Absolutely. A festive cocktail doesn't need alcohol to feel special.
The key is to build flavour with quality ingredients. Botanicals, citrus, spices, fruit juices and sparkling mixers can create complex and balanced drinks that work beautifully as an aperitif or alongside a festive meal.
NONA Drinks creates premium non-alcoholic spirits that make it easy to prepare sophisticated cocktails for every occasion.
So whether you're choosing a drink for yourself or preparing a festive menu for your guests, there is no need to compromise on flavour.
If you want one cocktail that immediately feels like Christmas, the NONA Winter Spritz is a great choice.
It combines NONA Spritz with cranberry, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and orange for a festive drink that is made for the holiday season.
For something fresher and more unexpected, choose NONA Isabella. If you prefer warm and spicy flavours, NONA Ginger Golden Spice is a great option. And for something simple and easy to prepare, try NONA Ginger Apple & Maple.
Christmas and New Year's Eve are about coming together, sharing good food and enjoying the moment. Your drink should be part of that experience.
Whether you prefer a spiced winter Spritz, a fresh grapefruit cocktail, a cranberry serve or an easy apple and ginger mocktail, these non-alcoholic Christmas cocktails prove that you don't need alcohol to make a drink feel festive.
So fill your glass, add a little garnish and raise a toast to the holidays.
