Celebrate Sober! 0 Alcohol Mocktails for New Year's Eve (Or Whenever)
- Bruce Coffman
- Dec 20
- 3 min read
You can have all the fun and flavor of New Year's Eve celebration without the alcohol. I've found some great mocktail recipes and ideas for you, dahlings!
I probably should have saved the best for last but I suck at that. I give Christmas gifts two months early. So, here's a great alternative to champagne for that midnight toast. Mock Champagne made with ginger ale and white grape juice. Refreshing flavor, fun nose tickling bubbles and no unfortunate side effects. Bonus! I'm gonna guess half and half or adjust to your personal taste. More ginger ale for more fizz, of course. Diet ginger ale and diet white grape soda would make a diabetic friendly option.
Cranberry Sparkler
This one is so easy and sounds so delicious and refreshing I'd make it any time just for a treat. Cranberry Sparkler is simply cranberry juice and sparkling cider. I'm not a mixed beverage connoisseur so I had to look up exactly what sparkling cider is. Don't make fun. My research assistant, DuckDuckGo Search Assist, says sparkling cider is a carbonated beverage made from fresh-pressed apples, offering a bubbly and refreshing taste. It is non-alcoholic and often enjoyed during celebrations or special occasions. Again, I'm thinking half and half or adjust to your own personal taste buds. Or let guests mix their own. What fun!
SEE ALSO: Easy Virgin Espresso Martini
Blueberry Moscow Mule
I started to not include this one because the recipes I saw called for non-alcoholic ginger beer which some Bluesky friends pointed out can be a dangerously tempting stepping stone back to the real thing for those in recover. Then, I figured out how to do it without that shit. Bonus!
To make a non-alcoholic Blueberry Moscow Mule, combine 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, 4-6 ounces of ginger ale, and ice in a glass along with crushed or "muddled" blueberries to taste. And no, I do not know what the fuck a muddled is. From what I can gather it might be gently pressed with the back of a spoon but not totally crushed.
Since I replaced the called for ginger beer with ginger ale, you'll want to add a little more ginger taste to make it similar to the real thing. You can add ginger to a drink by using fresh ginger or ginger syrup. Fresh ginger can be sliced or grated and mixed into cocktails, while ginger syrup can be used to sweeten and flavor beverages. You can garnish this drink with fresh mint and a lime wedge for added flavor and presentation. It looks like it's usually prepared in and served in a copper mug. I did not look up the reason.
Here are a few other ideas thanks to my research assistant, DuckDuckGo Search Assist. They do great work! Let's raise a glass to them.
Golden Grapefruit Mimosa
Ingredients: Sparkling cider, grapefruit juice, and edible gold glitter.
Description: A visually stunning drink that balances sweetness and tartness. Glitter makes anything better. Holla!
Non-Alcoholic New Year's Eve Punch
Ingredients: A mix of fruit juices, soda, and fresh fruit slices.
My mom's Christmas punch was ginger ale, a frozen tube of orange juice concentrate, orange sherbet and sliced oranges. It was a sugar rush from Hell but divine!
Description: A refreshing and fruity punch that can be made in large batches.
Pineapple Punch
Ingredients: Pineapple juice, ginger ale, and fresh pineapple chunks.
Description: A tropical twist that adds a fun flavor to the party.
Virgin Mojito
Ingredients: Fresh mint, lime juice, sugar, and soda water.
Description: A refreshing drink that’s perfect for any celebration.
These beverages are not only festive but also cater to guests who prefer non-alcoholic options for whatever reason and don't ask why, just offer. As a good host, ensure everyone can enjoy the celebration. Thanks for reading! Buy some flavored syrups and have at creating away! Sugar free, even! Wow!
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