How to Throw a Non-Alcoholic Christmas Party

There are good reasons for having a non-alcoholic Christmas party. Having alcohol-free beverages can help the host avoid a plethora of problems. It is possible to have a great party that's a success and fun for all without alcoholic drinks.

Things You'll Need

• Recipes for Non-Alcoholic drinks and punches
• Supplies for drinks
• Fancy drinking glasses
• Party food

Instructions

1. Tell your guests that you are having a non-alcoholic Christmas party. Advising this up front can help prevent problems such as the guests bringing their own alcoholic drinks and prepares everyone for the theme and tone of the party.

2. Make lots of different mocktails. A mocktail is like cocktail but without alcohol. There are many online websites and drink books that offer plenty of recipe ideas for punches and drinks that lend to the Christmas spirit without the alcohol. Choosing Christmas themed drinks is a good idea.

3. Serve your non-alcoholic beverages in fancy glasses. Just because they don't contain alcohol, the drinks can still be festive and be served in wine glasses, martini glasses or fancy cups with ice and umbrellas or glass trinkets that match the season.

4. Offer hot and cold drinks with a Christmas theme. Making punches and egg nog without the rum as well as flavored coffee such as Irish coffee with a flavored creamer gives the flavor of a loved Christmas drink but without the alcohol content. Many alcohol-free beers also exist that taste very much like the real thing.

5. Thank your guests for participating in your alcohol free Christmas party. Explaining your motives will often be met with understanding. Perhaps a reformed alcoholic is attending or there will be many children present or you are just increasing awareness of options for alcohol free holiday parties. Be a gracious host and your guests will likely be gracious as well.

6. Serve great food and play good music. Have other activities such as caroling, games or a gift exchange for your Christmas party so that the party is about more than just the cocktails or the absence of alcohol.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider having someone play bartender with a full mocktail menu that lets guests order their own non-alcoholic beverages or shooters for fun.