Creative Chrissy Mocktails for a Dry December

If you’re staying sober these holidays, you shouldn’t have to miss out on enjoying a refreshing beverage. Here’s a list of delicious, alcohol-free bevvies to enjoy during your summer celebrations!

1. Tropical Christmas Cooler

Ingredients

• 500 ml pineapple juice
• 300 ml mango nectar
• 200 ml lime juice
• 400 ml chilled sparkling water
• 2 tbsp passionfruit pulp (or syrup)
• Pineapple wedges and mint for garnish

Method

1. Stir pineapple juice, mango nectar, lime juice, and passionfruit in a pitcher; chill.
2. Just before serving, add sparkling water and ice. Garnish with pineapple and mint.

2. Citrus & Cucumber Spritz

Ingredients

• 600 ml chilled grapefruit juice (pink or white)
• 200 ml orange juice
• 100 ml lemon juice
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp honey or agave syrup
• 300 ml soda water
• Cucumber ribbons and grapefruit slices

Method

1. Muddle half the cucumber slices with honey in a pitcher.
2. Add juices and remaining cucumber; chill 30–60 minutes.
3. Top with soda water and serve over ice with ribbons and grapefruit.

3. Watermelon, Basil & Lime Smash

Ingredients

• 800 g seedless watermelon, blended and strained (~700 ml juice)
• 60 ml lime juice
• 2 tbsp simple syrup (adjust)
• Small handful fresh basil leaves, torn
• 200 ml chilled sparkling water
• Watermelon cubes and basil sprigs

Method

1. Combine watermelon juice, lime, simple syrup, and basil in a pitcher; chill 30 minutes.
2. Add sparkling water and ice before serving; garnish with cubes and basil.

4. Kiwi-Pear Fizz

Ingredients

• 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and blended (~200 ml)
• 400 ml pear juice or nectar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp elderflower cordial
• 300 ml chilled club soda
• Kiwi slices and pear slices

Method

1. Whisk blended kiwi with pear juice, lemon, and elderflower cordial; chill.
2. Add club soda and ice at serving; garnish.

5. Spiced Plum & Cherry Refresher

Ingredients

• 400 g ripe plums, pitted and blended
• 300 ml cherry juice
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 cinnamon stick (lightly cracked)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 300 ml ginger ale (chilled)
• Plum wedges and cherries Method

1. Gently warm plums, cherry juice, cinnamon, and maple syrup for 5 minutes to extract spice; cool completely and strain.
2. Chill; add ginger ale and ice before serving. Garnish with fruit.

6. Sparkling Berry & Rosemary Punch

Ingredients

• 300 g mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries), muddled
• 400 ml cranberry juice
• 100 ml pomegranate juice
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp rosemary simple syrup (or muddle rosemary with sugar)
• 500 ml sparkling water
• Fresh rosemary and berry skewers

Method

1. Muddle berries with lemon juice and rosemary syrup; stir in juices and chill.
2. Top with sparkling water and ice at serving; garnish.

7. Tropical Lime & Coconut Cooler

Ingredients

• 600 ml coconut water
• 300 ml guava juice (or lychee juice)
• 80 ml fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp coconut palm sugar syrup (or simple syrup)
• Toasted desiccated coconut and lime wheels

Method

1. Mix coconut water, guava, lime, and syrup; chill.
2. Serve over ice with a sprinkle of toasted coconut and lime wheel.

Serving & Prep Notes

• Make fruit bases or syrups 24–48 hours ahead; keep chilled. Add carbonation and fresh herbs at the last minute.
• For large crowds: scale recipes and keep sparkling components separate until serving to preserve fizz.