Alcohol-free Christmas drinks
You know the score by now. Halloween is barely a distant memory before the skeletons and witch brooms are replaced by reindeer and grottos! As such it’s time for MyDryBar to rock out another post detailing all the best non-alcoholic Christmas drinks for 2023.
As regular readers know I’ve tried hundreds of alcohol-free drinks from beer and cocktails to wine and cider and as such I believe I can provide you with a strong choice of drinking options for your Xmas lunch/ dinner and NY festivities that will please the fussiest of guests/ relatives.
Below are a number of the top reviewed alcohol-free drinks I’ve had along with current availability and price. Make sure you check the full review for each drink to see where it scored highly. So, without further ado let the (hang-over free) drinking begin.
POST-LUNCH SLUMP
– Aperitifs
NEW YEARS EVE
PARTY
– Sparkling wine
STARTING FRESH IN ’24
– Drinks with benefits
Non-alcoholic Christmas lunch drinks
Good news – this Christmas could easily be a sober one and there won’t be any drop in quality drinking. Year after year alcohol-free drinking is getting better with more choices and options. Not going to lie, alcohol-free wine is still a struggle but if you have friends who want to enjoy a refreshing beer with their roast we’ve got you covered.
Xmas Non-alcoholic beers
The following non-alcoholic beers will please most drinkers and are the perfect inclusion to any Christmas lunch. Whether its an IPA, lager or wheat beer there is something for everyone. For more options check out my dedicated alcohol-free beer page.
Xmas Non-alcoholic wine
As mentioned, non-alcoholic wine is extremely hit-and-miss. Arguably non-alcoholic fizzy white wine is your best bet but we appreciate that sometimes you need a red to go with the all the savoury delicacies over Xmas. As such, opposite I’ve picked out one of each.
Non-alcoholic post-Xmas lunch drinks
Let’s face it, after your mammoth Xmas lunch there isn’t going to be too much space left. That said perhaps its time to help the meal digest with a non-alcoholic digestif. Or perhaps you’re feeling cozy and chilled and want to relax with a decadent alcohol-free stout beer. Whatever hour decision there’s going to be plenty of choice to wrap up the day.
Best Non-alcoholic aperitifs
There are a growing number of alcohol-free aperitifs that range from the uniquely botanical to the classicaly herbal. Here I’ve picked out some of my favofutiites that will help that post Xmas lunch slump.
Non-alcoholic Xmas Stouts
Stout beers are the ultimate winter beer. Dark and decadent with a velvety texture and creamy flavour this beer is certainly one to sip next to chestnuts on a roaring fire. Opposite are some of my favourite stouts but make sure you check out more of my non-alcoholic stout reviews.
Non-alcoholic New Years
I’ve been a fan of alcohol-free sparkling wines for quite some time now as they are genuinely very tasty. So, if you are looking for alcohol-free champagne to celebrate the coming of 2024 then you’ll find a lot of choice. In addition, we’ve picked out some of the best pre-mixed non-alcoholic cocktails that will have you bringing in the new year without the fear of a hangover.
Non-alcoholic sparkling wine for NYE
As mentioned there are some great non-alcoholic sparkling wines on the market. I’ve picked out some of my favorites opposite that will have you counting down NYE in style. Check out more of my non-alcoholic sparkling wine reviews.
Best Non-alcoholic Cocktails
Non-alcoholic cocktails (aka mocktails) can now be found as premixed drinks that are very similar to their alcoholic equivalents. If you are strapped for time or simply don’t want to buy a big bottle of alcohol-free spirit then these are the way to go. Check out more of my non-alcoholic cocktail reviews.
Live in America or Canada?
Now I know I’ve focused a lot on the UK for my Christmas drinking and that’s because I live here. However I appreciate MyDryBar have quite a few friends across the pond who want an alcohol-free Christmas. As such I recommend you check out the two retailers below who will certainly be stocking the drinks above as well as a lot more.
Proof No More is a great new alcohol-free retailer that brings all the latest and greatest beers, spirits and more to your door. Check out their extensive collection of non-alcoholic drinks.
COST (at time of publication) – $10.99
Drizly is one of the USA’s leading online alcohol retailers with a large selection of alcohol-free products to choose from.
COST (at time of publication) – $10.99
Start 2024 afresh
Let’s face it, we’re not all saints and we probably overdid it during the festive period … so why not start the new year in a healthy manner? Over the past year or so a number of non-alcoholic drinks have come out that include beneficial ingredients from kombucha and adaptogens to drinks that enhance the mind … you can certainly drink without the guilt. Check out more drinks with added benefit reviews.
Finally, it just comes down to say have a safe and fun Christmas and wishing all MyDryBar readers a very happy, lucky, and healthy New years … now let’s raise a non-alcoholic glass to that.
