The 10 best non-alcoholic festive drinks for a headache-free Christmas

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Whatever the festive occasion, here are the best alcohol-free tipples to keep you toasting

Christmas is truly the party season, and while we love the sparkle, mince pies and general merriment, it can be a very boozy period.

So, if you’re looking to reduce your alcohol intake for fewer bleary-eyed mornings after, or cut it out completely, we’ve got you covered.

Here, L360 shares the best tipples for every occasion, be it dinner parties, Christmas day toasts, office parties or simply a cosy mug of something by the fire. Just because you’re not drinking doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a treat.

Fizz

Thomson & Scott ‘Noughty’ Sparkling Alcohol Free

Christmas morning cries out for a glass of something bubbly and we found this non-alcoholic alternative was the closest to the real thing.

With no alcohol and only 14 calories per glass, there is really nothing holding you back from all-day fizz. Cheers to that!

Buy for £10 from Waitrose.

Nozeco Alcohol-Free Sparkling

A great budget buy, you can stock up on bottles and bottles of this stuff without worrying about typical fizz prices.

Slightly sweeter than ‘Noughty’, it works really well in festive cocktails or spritzes.

Buy for £3.32 from Asda.

White wine

Not Guilty Pinot Grigio

The festive season is packed with dinner parties and gatherings, so whether you’re hosting or bringing a bottle, a solid non-alcoholic white wine will go down nicely.

Especially this one from Not Guilty: it’s crisp and floral with hints of lime and gooseberry.

Buy for £4.74 from Asda.

Red wine

Wednesday’s Domaine Vignette Alcohol-Free Red Wine

Non-alcoholic wine often lacks the rich, indulgent kick of regular bottles, but this offering from Wednesday’s Domain manages to maintain the plumy oakiness of the real thing.

Warm it in a pan with orange slices, cinnamon, star anise and clove for homemade mulled wine, filling your kitchen with the warming smell of Christmas as you do so. Who needs scented candles anyway?

Buy for £14 from Ocado.

Rosé

Nozeco Alcohol-Free Still Rosé

Rosé is not just the reserve of hazy summer evenings; it provides a refreshing contrast to stodgy winter food and heady mulled wine.

Perfect for dinner parties or simply a catch-up over the Christmas break.

Buy for £4 from Ocado.

Beer

Brooklyn Special Effects Hoppy Non-Alcoholic Lager

This beer still brings typical hoppy and malty notes but without any of the pounding headaches.

It will go down nicely at an office Christmas party or for sustenance while chopping endless potatoes on the big day.

Buy a six pack for £12.91 from Dry Drinker.

A colourful can of alcohol-free beer — Beer is often overlooked at Christmas, but here’s a can without the hangover (Picture: Dry Drinker)

Mulled Wine

Belvoir Mulled Winter Punch

Christmas without mulled wine is unthinkable, but this year’s teetotallers needn’t worry — Belvoir’s Mulled Winter Punch packs the same orange and winter spice hit.

It’s slightly sweeter than regular mulled wine, so if you prefer drier festive tipples, try mixing it with Wednesday’s Domaine Alcohol Free Red Wine.

Buy for £3.55 from Ocado.

A pink bottle of Mulled Winter Punch — Like a mince pie in a bottle (Picture: Belvoir)

Spirits

Botivo

Botivo doesn’t try to replicate a certain spirit, it’s simply a tasty non-alcoholic aperitif with bittersweet citrus and herbal notes sweetened slightly with honey. A true free spirit, if you will.

Drank straight, it makes a punchy yet quaffable drink to swirl at a Christmas party. But it works equally well mixed with ginger ale or lemonade.

Buy for £27.50 from Botivo.

Two cans and a bottle of Botivo — Botivo does not replicate an alcohol, it’s a true free spirit (Picture: Botivo)

Cocktails

Punchy Drinks Limited Peach, Ginger and Chai

Feeling a fancy cocktail moment? Why not, festive cheer is what Christmas is all about.

This peach, ginger and chai number from Punchy really hits the spot: the ginger and spices feel like a Christmas hug while the peach keeps things light and refreshing.

Buy 12 cans for £18 from Punchy Drinks Limited.

A tin of Punchy mocktail — Peachy and spiced, this mocktail is refreshing and festive at the same time (Picture: Ocado)

Baileys

The Alcohol-Free Co Twisst Caramel Cream 0.0%

What better than watching Love Actually in front of the fire with a glass of Bailey’s in hand.

If you’re eschewing alcohol this year, this Bailey’s alternative provides sweet relief with higher notes of caramel than the alcoholic version but with the usual smooth creaminess that makes you melt into your armchair.

Buy 12 for £29.99 from The Alcohol-Free Co.