The holiday season is a time for celebration—gathering with loved ones, enjoying festive flavors, and creating lasting memories. As the non-alcoholic movement grows, more people are choosing to embrace the holiday spirit without the buzz. Whether you’re hosting a lively party or enjoying quiet evenings at home, a non-alcoholic bar cart is the perfect way to ensure everyone feels included.
With sophisticated options like Cut Above’s zero-proof spirits, creating a festive experience has never been easier. From a smooth non-alcoholic whiskey for spiced old-fashioneds to a botanical zero-proof gin for crisp seasonal spritzers, the possibilities are endless. Setting up a bar cart is more than just stocking drinks—it’s about crafting an experience that’s stylish, inviting, and full of holiday cheer.
A Few Benefits of Mindful Holiday Drinking:
Be in control of what you say: Stay present and intentional in your conversations.
No hangovers or hangxiety: Wake up refreshed, without regret or anxiety from overindulging.
Less post-holiday anxiety: Avoid the guilt or worry that can follow heavy drinking.
Find more joy and meaning: Fully savor the moments that make the holidays special.
Get more rest: Enjoy deeper, uninterrupted sleep for a healthier season.
Better memories: Create clear, lasting memories of time spent with loved ones.
If you plan to have family or friends over this season, you might want to stock your NA bar with bottles everyone can love. And we’re here to tell you - you’ll likely be pleasantly surprised at how eager people are to try alcohol-free drinks.
The NA beverage category has significantly expanded in the last few years due to consumers demanding better, healthier options. In 2022, the NA beverage category surpassed $11 billion in market value, and is expected to keep rising.
Now, this matters to you mostly because it means more tasty and diverse alcohol-free cocktail choices!
Of course, we hope (and expect) to see increased representation of this movement in bars and restaurants soon, but in the meantime, let’s talk about setting up an NA bar at home.
Creating your own non-alcoholic bar at home allows you to embrace this movement on your own terms. It’s an opportunity to experiment with zero-proof spirits, craft creative mocktails, and ensure every guest has an inclusive drink option. Plus, it’s the perfect way to showcase the growing world of non-alcoholic beverages in a setting that’s entirely yours.
Start with the perfect bar cart
A beautiful bar cart sets the stage for your holiday drink offerings. Choose one that matches your decor and provides ample space for spirits, mixers, and festive touches. With multiple tiers, you can showcase everything from glassware to garnishes, while a wheeled cart allows for flexibility when entertaining.
Stocking the essentials
Your bar cart begins with a strong foundation: premium spirits. Cut Above’s non-alcoholic spirits are the perfect centerpiece for your setup. They’re versatile, flavorful, and crafted to make zero-proof cocktails feel just as special as their alcoholic counterparts.
Arrange these bottles prominently on the top shelf of your cart to make them the stars of your holiday spread.
Complement the spirits with seasonal mixers like cranberry juice, apple cider, and ginger beer. Sparkling water and tonic are essential for lighter, effervescent drinks, while spiced syrups like cinnamon or gingerbread can bring a festive twist to your creations.
Our Favorite Holiday Recipes:
Advice for Mindful Hosting
Feeling nervous about explaining your bar choices?
Don’t be! Anyone you’re inviting into your home should be supportive of you and your wellbeing. If you’ve come to the decision that limiting or eliminating your alcohol comsumption is best for you, then those around you should be making that choice easier, not harder.
Remember that you’re hosting friends and family to enjoy each others company, laugh, catch up, offer advice or a listening ear, make new memories… we could go on. These are the things that matter, and drinking mindfully can facilitate happy holiday experiences.
A thoughtfully curated non-alcoholic bar cart brings more than just great drinks to your holiday celebrations—it creates an atmosphere of inclusivity, joy, and connection. By featuring premium options like Cut Above’s zero-proof spirits, adding festive mixers, and focusing on presentation, you can craft memorable moments for every guest.
This holiday season, raise a glass to creativity, intentionality, and savoring the season’s best flavors—without the alcohol. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or enjoying a quiet evening at home, your non-alcoholic bar cart will be a centerpiece of warmth and celebration. Cheers to a festive, inclusive holiday season filled with style, flavor, and lasting memories!
Shop our full lineup of zero proof alcohol free Spirits.
Try our Sample Size Variety Pack to discover which one is your favorite. (The variety pack includes all 4 Cut Above Spirits with 3 alcohol free cocktails in each of the 4 trial size bottles!)