Christmas Eve calls for drinks that suit our warm summer nights, relaxed gatherings and outdoor celebrations. While the northern hemisphere leans into mulled wine and heavy cocktails, we embrace bright, refreshing flavours that pair perfectly with seafood, BBQs and backyard fun. These three traditional Australian Christmas Eve drinks – two with alcohol and one festive mocktail – are easy to make, beautifully seasonal and guaranteed to keep everyone in the holiday spirit.
3 Traditional Australian Christmas Eve Drinks
Classic Aussie Christmas Punch (Alcoholic)
A bright, fruity crowd-pleaser that always appears on Christmas Eve tables.
Ingredients:
1 bottle sparkling wine or prosecco, chilled
1 cup white rum
1 litre lemonade or sparkling citrus soda
2 cups orange juice
Sliced oranges, lemons, strawberries and mint
Ice
Method:
Fill a large punch bowl with ice.
Add sparkling wine, rum, lemonade and orange juice.
Stir gently and add sliced fruit and mint.
Serve chilled in punch glasses.
Pavlova-Inspired Holiday Spritz (Alcoholic)
Light, refreshing and iconically Australian – a nod to our favourite summer dessert.
Ingredients:
60ml passionfruit liqueur
30ml vodka
Soda water
Fresh passionfruit pulp
Sliced strawberries
Ice
Method:
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Add passionfruit liqueur and vodka.
Top with soda water.
Stir lightly, then add passionfruit pulp and sliced strawberries.
Garnish with mint if desired.
Summer Berry Fizz Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic)
Perfect for kids, drivers and anyone skipping alcohol on Christmas Eve.
Ingredients:
½ cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey or simple syrup
Sparkling water
Ice
Mint leaves
Method:
Muddle berries, lime juice and honey in the bottom of a glass.
Add ice.
Top with sparkling water.
Stir gently and garnish with mint.
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