Sometimes you might want to enjoy the seasonal tastes of the classic holiday drinks – but without the alcohol. Here are some virgin recipes that are great for family gatherings this holiday season. The kids in the family will feel so grown up drinking these “adult drinks”!

Check out some winter drink recipes with alcohol here.

These recipes are party sized, and can be reduced or increased as needed.

Virgin Mulled Wine

This is a great drink for family functions and the children will love it.

• 3 litres non-alcoholic grape juice
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 lb sugar
• 15 whole cloves
• 6 cinnamon sticks
• The peel of 1 orange and 1 lemon
• 1 crushed nutmeg seed
• 2.5 cups of hot lemon/lime juice

Heat the water and add the sugar, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and peel. Boil for 5 minutes and leave to simmer for 5 more. Strain this syrup into a large pot and add the citrus juice, heat until it is gently bubbling. Add the 2 litres of grape juice and keep the mixture on a low heat, serve with a slice of  lemon.

Hot Cranberry Cider

• 3 litres unsweetened apple juice or cider
• 1 litre cranberry juice
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick

Mix the apple juice, cranberry juice, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a large pot and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the cloves and cinnamon stick before serving. Serve warm.

Fruity Winter Punch

• 2 litres apple juice
• 1 litre orange juice
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 5 tbsp honey
• 5 tsp ground cinnamon

Combine apple juice and orange juice in a pot. Heat over medium heat until steaming hot – but not boiling. Remove from heat and sir in lemon juice, honey and cinnamon. Serve hot.

Tropical Winter Warmer

• 1.5 litre apple juice
• 1 litre pineapple juice
• 1/2 litre cranberry juice cocktail
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 6 lemon slices

Combine all of the ingredients in pot and simmer 10 minutes. Serve hot. Simple!!

Non Alcoholic Hot Toddy

(makes 1 serving)

This is great for if you have a cold, or aren’t feeling too good. And if you like the original Hot Toddy and want all the taste without the alcohol, this is for you!

• 1 mug hot tea
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• grated cinnamon
• ground cloves
• grated nutmeg
• lemon wedge for garnish

In an Irish coffee glass pour the honey, lemon and spices. Top with hot, brewed tea. Stir to make sure everything is mixed. Garnish with a lemon wedge.