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Christmas mocktails for dinner and New Year's Eve

At the table there are kids, mums-to-be, drivers and people who simply don't drink — and everyone deserves a beautiful glass. Well-made alcohol-free drinks, in a jug or a glass, make the table feel festive. Below: what to serve, how to prepare ahead and open recipes with exact measurements.

Jug classics for the table

Alcohol-free clericot (white sangria), light fruit punch and creamy Brazilian lemonade serve several glasses at once and can be assembled just before serving — perfect for a family dinner.

Glasses for the midnight toast

An alcohol-free spritz, a berry Italian soda and a green grape mocktail look great in a glass with ice and fruit — so non-drinkers toast too.

How to prepare ahead

Keep syrups, juices and cut fruit ready and chilled; add the fizzy part (sparkling water, soda or tonic) at the last minute so it stays bubbly. As a guide, allow 600 to 800 ml of drinks per person.

Drink collections

• Bebidas & Harmonizações Premium — 17 alcohol-free drinks for hosting — lemonades, Italian sodas, iced teas and mocktails — with a guide to pairing them with snacks.
• Viral Drinks — 150 drink recipes with exact measurements, step-by-step method and photos: smoothies, milkshakes, frappés, iced coffees and lattes.

Frequently asked questions

Which mocktail should I serve at Christmas?

For the table, jug drinks like alcohol-free clericot, fruit punch and creamy lemonade; for the toast, an alcohol-free spritz or a berry Italian soda.

How much alcohol-free drink per person?

As a guide, 600 to 800 ml per person for a 3 to 4 hour dinner, counting water, soft drinks and mocktails. On very hot days, allow more.

Where can I find mocktails with exact measurements?

In the Drinks & Pairings collection and in Viral Drinks (viraldrinkscollection.com): every recipe has exact measurements, step-by-step instructions and a photo, in an app. The open recipes on this page can be read without paying.