10 New Year’s Eve Mocktails for a Festive Celebration

It’s New Year’s Eve, and you’re ready to celebrate—but with a twist! Searching for the perfect New Year’s Eve mocktails to toast with, minus the alcohol? You’re in the right place! 🎉

After years of crafting these drinks, I can tell you: these mocktails are anything but ordinary. Think festive flavors, a touch of sparkle, and all the fun, without the morning-after regret. Whether you’re the designated driver, kicking off a dry January, or just looking to start the new year fresh, these New Year’s Eve mocktails bring everyone into the celebration.

So grab a glass, pick a favorite, and let’s make this New Year’s toast unforgettable! 🥂

1. Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellinis for New Year’s Toasts

Perfect for toasting at midnight, this Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellini is one of those New Year’s Eve mocktails that brings elegance to any celebration.

Recipe:

• 2 oz pomegranate juice
• 2 oz cranberry juice
• Splash of sparkling water
• Fresh pomegranate seeds
• 1 tsp lime juice

How to Make:

1. In a champagne flute, combine pomegranate and cranberry juices
2. Add lime juice
3. Top with sparkling water
4. Garnish with pomegranate seeds

2. Peppermint White Russian

This holiday spin on a classic cocktail brings together the cozy warmth of coffee with refreshing peppermint – perfect for a chilly New Year’s Eve!

Recipe:

• 2 oz strongly brewed coffee or espresso
• 1 oz tonic water
• 1 tbsp peppermint-infused simple syrup (or classic simple syrup)
• 1 oz half-and-half

How to Make:

1. Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice
2. Rim glass with chocolate syrup and crushed candy canes
3. Strain mixture into glass
4. Garnish with a mini candy cane

This Peppermint White Russian is sure to be a favorite among your New Year’s Eve mocktails selection.

Rim your glass with chocolate syrup and crushed candy canes for a festive touch. Consider using elegant martini glasses for a stylish presentation.

3. Ginger Basil Grapefruit Spritzer for Your New Year’s Celebration

A refreshing blend of citrus and herbs, this sophisticated spritzer offers a perfect palate cleanser between holiday treats.

Recipe:

• 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice
• 4-5 fresh basil leaves
• 1 oz ginger simple syrup
• Sparkling water
• Ice

How to Make:

1. Muddle basil leaves in a shaker
2. Add grapefruit juice and ginger simple syrup
3. Shake with ice
4. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice
5. Top with sparkling water
6. Garnish with basil leaf and grapefruit wedge

4. Lavender Lemon Mocktini

Elegant and refined, this mocktail brings a touch of sophistication to your New Year’s celebration with its beautiful purple hue and floral notes.

Recipe:

• 1 ½ tbsp lavender simple syrup
• 2 oz fresh lemon juice
• ¼ tsp grenadine
• 1 cup sparkling water
• 3 dashes bitters

How to Make:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice
2. Shake well
3. Strain into a martini glass
4. Add purple swirl with food coloring
5. Garnish with fresh lavender

5. Cranberry Spritzer: Festive Mocktail for New Year’s Eve

A holiday classic that’s both festive and refreshing, this spritzer brings the perfect balance of tart and sweet to your celebration.

Recipe:

• 3 oz cranberry juice
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• Sparkling water
• Fresh cranberries
• Rosemary sprig
• Ice

How to Make:

1. Fill a glass with ice
2. Add cranberry juice and lime juice
3. Top with sparkling water
4. Stir gently
5. Garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary

6. New Year’s Twist on a Classic: The Shirley Temple Mocktail

This classic mocktail gets a New Year’s Eve upgrade with a sophisticated presentation and premium ingredients.

Recipe:

• 4 oz ginger ale
• 2 oz grenadine
• Maraschino cherries
• Fresh lime juice
• Ice

How to Make:

1. Fill glass with ice
2. Pour ginger ale
3. Add grenadine (it will naturally sink)
4. Squeeze fresh lime juice
5. Garnish with cherries

7. Virgin Bloody Mary

“Start your New Year’s Day brunch right with this spicy, savory mocktail packed with flavor. Grab essentials like premium tomato juice and Worcestershire sauce to make it extra special.”

Recipe:

• 4 oz premium tomato juice
• ½ oz fresh lemon juice
• 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• Hot sauce to taste
• Celery salt
• Black pepper
• Celery stalk
• Lime wedge
• Optional: pickle, olive, bacon strip

How to Make:

1. Rim glass with celery salt
2. Combine all liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice
3. Add seasonings and shake well
4. Strain into ice-filled glass
5. Add garnishes

8. Mock Mimosa: A New Year’s Day Favorite

A breakfast classic reimagined for alcohol-free celebrations.

Recipe:

• 3 oz fresh orange juice
• 3 oz sparkling apple cider
• Orange slice
• Fresh berries

How to Make:

1. Fill champagne flute halfway with chilled orange juice
2. Top with sparkling apple cider
3. Garnish with orange slice and berries

9. Spiced Cider

Warm and comforting, this hot mocktail is perfect for cold winter celebrations.

Recipe:

• 4 oz apple cider
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 star anise
• Orange slice
• Fresh cranberries

How to Make:

1. Heat apple cider with spices
2. Pour into heat-safe glass
3. Garnish with orange slice and cranberries
4. Add cinnamon stick

10. Citrus Strawberry Mocktail to Brighten Your New Year’s Eve

Fresh and fruity, this mocktail brings a burst of summer to your winter celebration.

Recipe:

• 2 fresh strawberries
• 1 oz orange juice
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• Sparkling water
• Mint sprig

How to Make:

1. Muddle strawberries in shaker
2. Add juices and simple syrup
3. Shake with ice
4. Strain into ice-filled glass
5. Top with sparkling water
6. Garnish with mint and strawberry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I prepare any of these mocktails in advance? A: Most can be prepared partially in advance. Mix the juice bases and store separately from sparkling ingredients. Add bubbles just before serving.

Q: How can I make these mocktails more festive? A: Try adding edible glitter, using colored sugar for rims, or freezing edible flowers in ice cubes.

Q: Can I make these mocktails in batches for parties? A: Yes! Multiply the recipes by the number of servings needed, but add sparkling ingredients just before serving to maintain carbonation.

Cranberry Spritzer Mocktail

Perfect for New Year’s Eve, this festive mocktail combines the tartness of cranberries with the brightness of citrus and the elegance of sparkling water.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings Servings

1

Ingredients

• 3 oz cranberry juice 100% juice, not cocktail
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 4-5 oz sparkling water
• Fresh cranberries for garnish
• Rosemary sprig
• Ice cubes

Instructions

 

• ill a highball glass with ice cubes
• Pour in cranberry juice
• Add fresh lime juice
• Top with sparkling water
• Gently stir with a bar spoon
• Thread 3-4 fresh cranberries onto a cocktail pick
• Garnish with the cranberry pick and a sprig of rosemary

Notes

Use chilled ingredients for the best results
Adjust the amount of sparkling water to taste
For a sweeter version, add ½ oz simple syrup
Make it festive by freezing cranberries in ice cubes

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Ready to Sip in Style? Show Off Your New Year’s Mocktails!

Here’s to a fabulous and refreshing New Year’s celebration! 🎉 Which of these mocktails will you be trying first? Let me know in the comments below!

So… which of these festive sips are you trying first? 🥂 Share your gorgeous New Year’s Eve mocktail moments and tag me on Instagram – I live for seeing your creations come to life! 🎉

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