This Cherry Merry Mocktail is a creamy, fizzy Christmas mocktail made with coconut milk, cherry syrup, lime juice, and club soda, finished with a festive Cherry Limeade pop for garnish. Perfect for holiday parties, cozy Christmas celebrations, or gatherings with kids and adults, this mocktail is fun for all ages and only takes 5 minutes to mix!

If you love holiday drinks, you’ll also want to try my Melting Snowman Mocktail and my Peppermint Espresso Mocktini.

I partnered with Outshine to mix up the Cherry Merry Mocktail recipe! Recipe and ideas are my own.

Close-up of the Cherry Merry Mocktail with a popsicle, mint garnish, and coconut-rimmed glass in a pink holiday setting.

Not everyone wants alcohol during the holidays, sometimes you just want a cute, creamy, and bubbly treat. Coconut milk, maraschino cherry syrup, lime juice, and vanilla go together so well. This Christmas mocktail is fizzy and creamy. The Outshine Cherry Limeade bar and coconut marshmallow rim basically turn this into a festive treat.

The best part is this mocktail only takes 5 minutes to mix up, and you can easily add a spirit like vodka or gin. Serve it at a holiday cocktail party, a cozy Christmas celebration, or gathering of kids and adults, it’s holiday fun for all ages!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy: Ready in just 5 minutes, perfect for busy holiday days or last-minute parties.
  • Festive and fun: The pretty pink hue, coconut rim and festive garnishes make it perfect for holiday parties. 
  • Kid and adult-friendly: It’s alcohol-free by default, but you can easily make it a cocktail by adding a spirit of your choice.
  • Unique flavor combo: Coconut, cherry, lime, and vanilla come together for a fizzy and creamy holiday mocktail.
  • Batch-friendly: Add all ingredients to a pitcher over ice for a group.

Recipe Ingredients

See the recipe card for quantities.

  • Outshine Fruit Blends Cherry Limeade bar: Made with real fruit and juice, these bars are such a fun addition to this mocktail.
  • Coconut milk beverage: Make sure you purchase the coconut milk from the carton and not from a can. Either the refrigerated carton or shelf stable boxes will work.
  • Maraschino cherries in syrup: You’ll use the syrup from the jar in the mocktail and a cherry for garnish.
  • Lime juice: Fresh squeezed is best
  • Vanilla extract: Always look for pure vanilla extract.
  • Club soda: Or sparkling water.
  • Fresh mint: Use for garnish as desired.
  • Shredded coconut and marshmallow cream: Use for the rim as desired.
Cherry Merry Mocktail with popsicle garnish and mint, styled with Christmas ornaments and an Outshine cherry limeade box in the background.

Substitutions & Variations

  • Maraschino syrup swap: Swap for grenadine or another fruit syrup like raspberry syrup for a different flavor.
  • Make it sweeter: Swap club soda for ginger ale or lemon-lime soda for a sweeter drink.
  • Make it creamier: Swap coconut milk beverage for 1 oz of cream of coconut or canned coconut milk (just make sure to blend before using and shake really well).
  • Cocktail version: Add 1½ oz gin or vodka per drink for an adult holiday treat.

Tools & Equipment List

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How to Make This Recipe

Step 1: Prepare glass – add shredded coconut to a shallow dish. Spread the rim of the glass with a thin layer of marshmallow cream. Dip in the shredded coconut until coated.

Step 2: To a cocktail shaker – add coconut milk, maraschino cherry syrup, lime juice, vanilla extract and ice. Shake until well chilled.

Step 3: Strain the mocktail mixture into the prepared glass over ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with an Outshine Cherry Limeade bar, mint and maraschino cherry.

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Tips for Making a Cherry Merry Mocktail

  • Use coconut milk beverage from a carton for a smooth, pourable texture.
  • Chill your coconut milk beverage and club soda ahead of time for a cold, crisp mocktail.
  • For a festive cocktail version, add 1 ½ oz of your favorite vodka or gin for a fun and festive cocktail. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make the Cherry Merry Mocktail into a cocktail?

Yes, you can easily make this Christmas mocktail into a cocktail. Just add 1 ½ ounces of your favorite gin or vodka. My top pick would be gin but vodka definitely works too.

Can I make a batch of Cherry Merry Mocktail for a party?

Yes! This recipe is perfect for batching.
– Mix the base ahead: Combine the coconut milk, maraschino cherry syrup, lime juice, and vanilla in a large pitcher. Chill in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
– Add soda and ice right before serving: Add club soda or sparkling water and ice rightt before serving to maintain bubbles.
– Garnishes: Rim glasses with shredded coconut and marshmallow cream individually (this can be done in advance). Add the garnishes (Outshine Cherry Limeade bars, mint, or maraschino cherries) to each glass as you serve.

Can I use canned coconut milk in a drink?

Yes, you can use canned coconut in a cocktail or mocktail, but because of how thick it is, you need to blend the contents of the can before using it and/or shake extremely vigorously to avoid separation. The Cherry Merry Mocktail uses coconut milk beverage, which is thinner in consistency. If you would like to substitute canned coconut milk in this recipe, use ½ oz-1 oz of canned coconut milk.

Hand placing a cherry over a festive Cherry Merry Mocktail with a popsicle, mint, and coconut-rimmed glass in a holiday setting.

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Cherry Merry Mocktail (Festive Christmas Recipe)

Servings: 1
Prep: 5 minutes
This Cherry Merry Mocktail is a creamy, fizzy Christmas mocktail made with coconut milk, cherry syrup, lime juice, and club soda, finished with a festive Cherry Limeade pop for garnish. Perfect for holiday parties, cozy Christmas celebrations, or gatherings with kids and adults, this mocktail is fun for all ages and only takes 5 minutes to mix!
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 Outshine Fruit Blends Cherry Limeade bar
  • 2 oz coconut milk beverage, from carton
  • 3/4 oz syrup from maraschino cherries or grenadine
  • 1/4-1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup club soda
  • Maraschino cherry, for garnish
  • Mint sprig, for garnish
  • Shredded coconut and marshmallow cream, for rim

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Prepare glass – add shredded coconut to a shallow dish. Spread the rim of the glass with a thin layer of marshmallow cream. Dip in the shredded coconut until coated.
  • To a cocktail shaker – add coconut milk, cherry syrup, lime juice, vanilla extract and ice. Shake until well chilled.
  • Strain the mocktail mixture into the prepared glass over ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with an Outshine Cherry Limeade bar, mint and maraschino cherry.

Notes

  • Use coconut milk beverage from a carton for a smooth, pourable texture.
  • Chill your coconut milk beverage and club soda ahead of time for a cold, crisp mocktail.
  • For a festive cocktail version, add 1 ½ oz of your favorite vodka or gin for a fun and festive cocktail.
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