These fun non-alcoholic New Year's drinks are perfect whether you are having a party or not. And NYE isn't just for adults! Kids love to ring in the new year too. So make them one of these New Year's Eve mocktails!
I always like to make a non-alcoholic New Year's Eve drink for my kids to sip while we wait for the ball to drop. While you're enjoying your favorite cocktail, mix up something for them too!
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Non Alcoholic New Year's Drinks Are Awesome
Hosting a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve party is an adventure too, to say the least. Kids running amuck, over-tired whining, and sugar-crazy children are common occurrences.
And I wouldn't have it any other way!
I love spending New Year's Eve with my kids. Whether I'm hosting an easy New Year's Eve party or just hanging out with my family, I like to make the night special for them.
These virgin drink ideas are also great if you are planning to do Dry January!
New Years Mocktails
Whether you're making some NYE mocktails for your kids or need a virgin drink idea for a party guest, this collection will have tons of delicious recipes for you.
Super Simple Non Alcoholic Sangria for Kids
My kids were so excited when I made them this non-alcoholic sangria recipe! They’ve seen my girlfriends and I enjoy sangria for years so they were pumped when they got their own version!
Refreshing Moscow Mule Mocktail Recipe (Non-Alcoholic!)
They'll love sipping this Moscow Mule mocktail out of a copper mug! This is super refreshing but you may need to swap out the ginger beer for ginger ale so it's sweeter for the kids.
Fruit-Infused Hibiscus Iced Tea
My kids love tea, so this fruit-infused recipe sounds like it would be right up their alley!
The Disappearing Mocktail – Magical Cotton Candy Drink Recipes
A cotton candy treat AND a drink? My kids would be ALL over this.
Make Your Own Basil Cucumber Soda
My youngest son doesn’t like sweet drinks, so this cucumber soda mocktail idea is a great idea for him!
Sparking Strawberry Party Punch (non - alcoholic)
Punch always makes a great party drink and you can’t go wrong with a favorite flavor like strawberry!
Strawberry Mocktail - Salt & Baker
My oldest son likes his mocktails to look like the drinks I get at restaurants so this fun virgin mojito would be his choice.
Easy Mocktail Recipe for Kids - Minty Blueberry Lemonade
Dress up a kid favorite by adding some blueberry and mint to their lemonade.
Cranberry Pineapple Mocktail
This year my kids realized that they love cranberry juice so this mocktail with pineapple would totally appeal to them.
Pina Colada Slush
We usually make this Pina Colada Slush recipe in summer, but a blender mocktail always makes the kids smile!
Frozen Raspberry Cheesecake Cocktail Mocktail
This creamy non-alcoholic drink idea would be totally unusual and interesting for the kids to enjoy.
Non Alcoholic Mojito (mocktail)
Mojitos used to be my favorite so serving a non-alcoholic version would be great for any adults that don’t want to drink something that’s pink but feel included in the celebrating.
Orange Watermelon Mocktail
Kids love fruity drinks so this Orange Watermelon cocktail is a great choice!
Pomegranate Orange Cranberry Sparkling Cocktail (or Mocktail)
Anytime the name has “sparkling” in it you know it would be a good choice for kids!
Meyer Lemon Mojitos
I’m obsessed with Meyer lemons so I think this mojito recipe would be a great mash-up of lemon and mint goodness!
Cherry Fun Dip Drink for Kids
This drink with Cherry Fun Dip and lemon lime soda is super sweet and tangy and the prettiest pink color! Your kids will love this one!
Easy Non Alcoholic Gin and Tonic Recipe
If you have an adult who is looking to celebrate but doesn't want anything boozy, make them a non alcoholic Gin and Tonic! It uses a zero proof gin to give it traditional flavor without no liquor.
How to Serve New Year's Drinks for Kids
Mocktails are so fun for the kids! So serve them non-alcoholic drinks for New Year's Eve.
Kids New Year drinks are usually brightly colored and have tons of flavor. But a big part of what makes New Year's drinks without alcohol exciting is the type of glass you serve it in.
While some kids may be younger and not ready for an actual glass, drinking out of proper stemware instantly ups the cool factor.
Glassware
I can't tell you how excited my kids are when I put their milk in a champagne flute! I don't suggest using vintage or heirloom pieces but a fancy glass is half the fun!
They also make fun plastic drinkware that are great for parties with lots of kids which means fewer dishes to do and less chance for broken glass.
Broken glass is never good at family parties.
Garnish
Don't even think about skipping the garnish! You can even skip the fancy New Years' kids drinks and serve plain old punch if you throw in a slice of citrus fruit or something extra fancy like a hibiscus flower!
If you think about it, the most garnish a kid ever gets is a cherry in their Shirley Temple. So adding a slice of lime or a wedge of lemon to their glass will blow minds!
Related post: 22 Easy Garnish Ideas
Do you see the drink in the photo with pomegranate seeds? That's just sparkling cider with some seeds added! AND IT LOOKS SO FESTIVE!
Or add some edible glitter! It is so sparkly and your kids will freak out.
Accessories
While plastic straws are outlawed, you can still find some fun drink accessories to use in your non-alcoholic New Year's drinks.
They make paper straws in all kinds of fun patterns and colors. These metallic gold straws add such glamour to their drink without costing much at all.
Adding plastic animals to their cups will make them smile from ear to ear. Or have them make their own decorative stir sticks (of course, theirs don't have to be leather, but at least it gives you an idea) as an activity.
These New Year's drinks without alcohol are easy to make and perfect for a night of celebrating. Make a few, or pick just one - either way the kids will love it!
Note: Just remember, if you are offering cocktails with alcohol in them, make sure you let the kids know what is off limits!
Now I just have to figure out what non-alcoholic New Year's drinks I'm going to serve this year!
Camilla Hawkins says
What a great selection of non-alcoholic drinks! Thank you for including mine!