This post about a kids’s holiday drink bar is perfect for any holiday party. Even adults will enjoy a fresh sparkling drink.
I have provided a lot of entertaining tips in the past. Some people are truly intimidated by the idea of entertaining and try to avoid it at all costs. I love to entertain, and it really is not hard if you take steps to make dishes ahead of time and set up self-serve stations, such as a popcorn bar, a waffle bar, and hot cocoa or drink bars.
When guests arrive, I direct them to the drink and food areas so they can create their drinks and snacks. An open bar area provides a great opportunity for guests to mingle as well.
This Holiday season our signature drink will be Rudolph’s Nose, a non-alcoholic drink that both adults and kids will like.
HOW TO SET UP A NON ALCOHOLIC DRINK BAR FOR KIDS
To set up a signature drink station, simply assemble all of the ingredients in a designated area. I used a gold tray for the holidays.
RUDOLPH NOSE DRINK RECIPE
For the Rudolph’s Nose drinks, guests can alter the drink to their flavor preference. I created a carafe of cranberry juice, a carafe of limeade concentrate (not mixed, just defrosted from the can), and a few different cans of flavored Dasani Sparkling water.
Flavored Sparkling Water is available at most grocery stores these days and is perfect for sparkling the holidays. Sparkling Flavors include Lime, Berry, Lemon or Black Cherry in a 12 pack of 12 oz. cans.
Pre-assemble skewers or large tooth picks with a few fresh cranberries, and set them in each glass.
To make this festive drink, pour about a tablespoon of limeade concentrate and 2 tablespoons of cranberry in a glass filled with ice.
Top the glass with flavored Sparkling Water. Stir and enjoy. Flavored Sparkling water is the perfect mixer for a Kids Holiday Drink bar. Each flavor has zero calories, is unsweetened, contains zero artificial colors, and is caffeine-free.
HOLIDAY KID COCKTAILS
You can always add more flavor to your drink to make it just right.
NON ALCOHOLIC HOLIDAY DRINKS
Now, you no longer have to waste a large pitcher if someone doesn’t like their drink after pouring a large glass. With this Holiday Drink Bar, guests can choose according to their tastes.
Holiday entertaining should be fun for both the hostess and guests. Having a beverage station means one less thing to worry about while you’re guests are over. Making the ingredients accessible to guests means they can refill as needed.
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My what a pretty Christmas beverage! I love that it’s Kid Friendly and so easy to make. This would be perfect to keep on hand all though the Christmas season.
Such a fun and easy drink.. this is perfect for kids and adults as well. Thanks for the idea.
Catherine
on December 3, 2015 at 1:13 pm
Such a fun idea, perfect for the surprise party we’re having next month! I hope it wont be a terrible thing if we add an alcoholic option for the adults!
What a fun drink for a party! I love the cute garnish as Rudolph’s nose! My friends and their kids will love this!
ALl the ingredients can keep so I will be stocking up.
When I stopped drinking soda this was my life savor when I needed something more than plain water.
My kids always enjoy making their own mocktails
What a delicious and simple drink. I like that the Dasani sparkling waters add fizz without a bunch of extra calories.
This looks amazing and I love that the kids can have something fun to drink too!
My what a pretty drink! I love that it is kid friendly too. Sounds yummy and easy to make. Pinning!
My what a pretty Christmas beverage! I love that it’s Kid Friendly and so easy to make. This would be perfect to keep on hand all though the Christmas season.
I just love this festive drink! I know how much fun the kids will have making their own “cocktail”
Always a good idea to have some non alcoholic drink options around the holidays.
What a delicious looking drink! I’ll have to try this for the kids and I.
Such a fun and easy drink.. this is perfect for kids and adults as well. Thanks for the idea.
Such a fun idea, perfect for the surprise party we’re having next month! I hope it wont be a terrible thing if we add an alcoholic option for the adults!
I just pinned this! These drinks are fun and a healthy option compared to soda!