Whether you just finished a luxury detox program or you have been sober for years now, the holidays can be a bit overwhelming for a recovering alcoholic.
There are plenty of end-of-the-year parties and even more opportunities to drink. Even if you are not tempted with all of the alcohol around you, you may feel left out without a fancy holiday cocktail in your hand. Don’t worry; at Seaside Palm Beach we are sharing our favorite virgin holiday drinks so that you can still enjoy a special holiday-themed beverage.
Non-Alcoholic Drinks For the Holidays To Satisfy Your Taste Buds
The holidays are a time for celebration and that means getting a little fancy with your choice of beverage. Here are the virgin drinks for every holiday this season.
Thanksgiving
Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellini
Virgin drinks for Thanksgiving almost always require cranberries. Add some pomegranate and you have a delicious, fruity beverage. For this recipe, you will need simple syrup, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, sparkling water, and limes. Don’t forget some cranberries from dinner, pomegranate seeds, or mint leaves for garnish to elevate your drink to the next level. With a drink this delicious, everyone will want to try it.
Hanukkah
Virgin Hot Toddy
Hanukkah may be 8 nights long, but you won’t get sick of this drink, especially if you live somewhere cold. This virgin Hanukkah drink is made with apples, apple cider vinegar, sugar, water, cinnamon tea, and apple shrub. This drink takes a few days to get it just right, so start early.
Christmas
Virgin Mulled Cider
Of all of the virgin drinks for Christmas, this one tops our list. Spice up your Christmas morning with Bobby Flay’s mulled cider. You will need apple cider, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, whole cloves, and an orange. This is especially enjoyable when it is colder outside.
Kwanzaa
Ginger Beer
This traditional West African beverage is already non-alcoholic. You will need water, fresh ginger, lemon juice, and honey for this drink. Your whole family will be able to enjoy it.
New Year’s Eve
Virgin Bellini
Virgin holiday drinks are a necessity for recovering alcoholics on New Year’s Eve. Instead of champagne, you can enjoy this altered Bellini with peach puree, mineral water, lemon juice, and sparkling white grape juice. With this recipe, you can sip happily into the New Year without sacrificing your sobriety.
As a luxury South Florida rehab, we want to remind you that being sober for the holidays doesn’t have to be a downer. Follow these non-alcoholic holiday drink recipes to sip your way through the holidays happily and without costing yourself your sobriety.
If you or a loved one struggles with a drug or alcohol addiction, do not wait until the holidays to get professional help. Call us today at 561-677-9374 to get started.
Full Recipes:
- Food Network- Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellinis
- The Kitchenthusiast- Hot Apple Cinnamon Shrub Tea
- Food Network – Mulled Cider
- Cookstr – West African Ginger Beer
- Mix that Drink – Bella Bellini
