Non Alcoholic Christmas Drinks

If you are hosting a Christmas party, it's always a good idea to have some non alcoholic beverages on hand. Here are some tasty Christmas drink recipes that are good for kids or others who do not want alcohol.

These cocktail recipes were previously published by me on my Party Planner topic on Examiner.

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Glorious Christmas Punch

1 (3-ounce) package cherry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 (6-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
3 cups cold water
1 quart cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
24 Ice cubes (2 trays)
1 (12-ounce) bottle ginger ale, chilled

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in lemonade. Add cold water and cranberry juice. Place ice cubes into a large punch bowl; pour punch over ice. Add the ginger ale and serve.

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Chocolate Polar Bears Christmas Drink

1 cup fat free milk
1/2 cup ice cubes
1/4 cup chocolate powder drink mix

1/4 cup chocolate or vanilla fat free frozen yogurt
2 tablespoons whipped cream

Place milk, ice, chocolate powder and ice cream in blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses. Swirl in whipped cream. Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings.

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Berry Eggnog Christmas Punch

1 (12-ounce) can frozen cranberry-raspberry juice concentrate, thawed
4 cups eggnog
1 (12-ounce) can lemon-lime soda
1/2 cup whipped cream
Ground nutmeg

In a pitcher, stir together juice, eggnog and soda. Mix well. Pour into cups or small glasses. Garnish with whipped cream and nutmeg. Makes 6 servings.

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Candy Cane Cocoa Christmas Drink

4 cups milk
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 mini candy canes, crushed
1 cup whipped cream
4 mini candy canes

Heat milk until hot, but not boiling. Whisk in chocolate and crushed candy canes until melted. Pour into four mugs. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a candy cane. Makes 4 servings.