Raise a glass to what you’re thankful for this Thanksgiving without drinking. A drink without alcohol is a good idea, whether you’re trying to stay away from booze or are just being aware of the people in your Thanksgiving group who don’t drink.
Don’t want to drink? Our mocktails and alcohol-free sippers mean you don’t have to stick to water, soda, or store-bought juice. Check out our list of fruity sweet teas, punches, mocktails, and cocktails that don’t have any alcohol in them to add to your Thanksgiving meal.
You don’t have to be 12 to drink these drinks, but some of them might not be good for kids. Everyone will love the Lemon-Lime-Rosemary Punch, but some adults may not like the Lavender-Plum Shrub and Hot Spiced Tea. It doesn’t matter what drink you make; these recipes make up for the lack of alcohol in style. With one of our Thanksgiving drinks that has no alcohol in it, you can have a fun day without drinking.
12 Non-Alcoholic Thanksgiving Drinks
Ginger-Orange Mocktails
This quick and easy drink only needs three things. While citrus flavors are sure to be refreshing, ginger ale adds a wonderful depth of flavor that is great for this time of year. The dish is finished with a can of pineapple juice.
Tarragon-Hibiscus Spritzer
If you don’t want to use gin, this is your new specialty mocktail that people will look forward to at next year’s Thanksgiving. Tamarind leaves, hibiscus tea, and tonic water are mixed together to make a very special drink.
Lemon-Mint Sparklers
Don’t make this drink until you’re ready to serve it. Make all of the parts ahead of time. We love setting up a fun self-service station for this drink where people can pick from fresh mint leaves and lemon leaves.
Lavender-Plum Shrub
A drink with vinegar in it? Before you say anything bad about it, try it. You can drink this sour, fruity drink straight up or with fresh lavender. If you want to do something different this Thanksgiving, this is the drink for you.
Classic Sweet Tea
Don’t make a mistake this Thanksgiving; the hosts already have enough to worry about. Sweet tea is a treat that the whole family will love.
Berry Splash
You only need three things to make a sweet drink that the whole family will love. We like to put fresh strawberry leaves, mint sprigs, and berries on top of it.
Ginger-and-Honey Sweet Tea
At Southern get-togethers, sweet tea is a must. Switch out the sugar for honey to make it more holiday-friendly. Grated fresh ginger gives it a kick.
Berry Juniper Fizz
Use alcohol-free drinks to show off your mixology skills. Gin that isn’t alcoholic is what makes this ruby-red drink with pomegranate juice and sparkling cranberry juice work.
Strawberry-Basil Sweet Tea
Give your favorite sweet tea recipe a little something extra. Strawberry-basil simple syrup adds a subtle, elegant taste that makes it more fancy for the event.
Rosemary-and-Ginger Mule
You will love this holiday zero-proof Moscow mule if you like drinks like that. This herb-filled Thanksgiving drink is made with homemade rosemary syrup.
Cran-Raspberry-Vanilla Punch
It’s going to be a big hit right away. For guests who are thirsty, add the raspberry sorbet right before you serve this lively non-alcoholic mix of cranberry-raspberry juice and vanilla extract. This will keep it fresh.
Lemon-Basil Spritzer
It calls for sparkling wine, but we like it just as well with fizzy water that tastes like lemon. This bright mocktail is made with simple syrup, lemon, and fresh basil. It goes well with a heavy meal because it is light.
