17 Nonalcoholic Cocktails for Your Next Holiday Party

Whether you prefer to call them mocktails (we don't, for the record), zero-proof, or spirit-free drinks, we'd like to encourage you to dive deep into the world of nonalcoholic mixed drinks, which can be every bit as complex, delicious, and worth getting excited about as its boozy counterpart. The traditional principles used to craft alcoholic mixed drinks — finding balance in flavor and selecting thoughtful garnishes, glassware, and ice — apply to alcohol-free cocktails as well. While some of the recipes we enjoy the most call for a few additional steps, like making a syrup or a tincture, you'll be surprised by how easy many of these recipes can be used again to add extra flavor to everything from ice cream to coffee. Here's how to make 17 of our favorite nonalcoholic cocktails, from a booze-free riff on a classic Negroni to a caffeinated Coffee Cooler.