Falalala-Free: Our Go-To Alcohol Free Holiday Recipe
Nov 24, 2025
If you’re looking for a festive drink with real holiday flavor and no booze, Falalala Free delivers. It’s bright, cozy, and built to feel celebratory without being heavy.
Cranberry and apple bring a familiar holiday base, while El Guapo™ Ginger Syrup adds warmth and lift. El Guapo™ Holiday Pie Bitters layer in baking spice, and a splash of sparkling water keeps everything light and refreshing. Finished with fresh mint and fig, it’s a drink that feels intentional, festive, and easy to enjoy all season long.
How Holiday Pie Bitters Build Real Flavor Without Alcohol
What gives this drink its holiday depth isn’t sugar or spirits. It’s structure.
El Guapo™ Holiday Pie Bitters bring classic baking spice notes like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, grounding the brightness of cranberry and apple without weighing the drink down. Ginger adds warmth and lift, while sparkling water keeps everything crisp and refreshing.
The result is a zero-proof holiday drink that feels composed and intentional. It delivers the warmth and complexity you expect from a seasonal cocktail, without relying on alcohol or artificial shortcuts. Just real ingredients doing real work.
Falalala-Free
🍹 x Christa Cotton
📸 x The Margarita Mum
This recipe makes one serving.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cranberry Juice Cocktail
- 2 oz Apple juice (We love Martinelli’s!)
- 2 oz El Guapo™ Ginger Syrup
- 3-4 dashes El Guapo™ Holiday Pie Bitters
- Sparkling water
- Fresh mint and figs, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add the cranberry juice, apple juice, syrup and bitters to the shaker.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with mint and a fig half.
- Serve immediately
Tips & Variations
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Adjust the spice level: Start with three dashes of El Guapo™ Holiday Pie Bitters and add more to taste. A little goes a long way, and the spice should support the fruit rather than overpower it.
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Choose a quality juice: Since this drink is spirit-free, the juices matter. Fresh or high-quality bottled apple and cranberry juices will give you the cleanest, most balanced result.
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Make it warmer: Prefer something cozier? Gently heat the apple and cranberry juices with the ginger syrup and bitters, then top with sparkling water just before serving.
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Batch for gatherings: This recipe scales easily for holiday parties. Mix everything except the sparkling water ahead of time, refrigerate, and add bubbles when serving.
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Garnish with intention: Fresh mint and fig add aroma and visual appeal without complicating the drink. Keep it simple and let the flavors lead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What cranberry juice works best for this holiday drink?
Cranberry juice cocktail offers the best balance of tart and sweet for this recipe. If you prefer a sharper, more bracing flavor, you can use pressed cranberry juice and adjust with a splash of sparkling water to taste.
Can I batch this zero-proof holiday cocktail for a crowd?
Absolutely. This drink is easy to scale for holiday gatherings. Mix everything except the sparkling water ahead of time, refrigerate, and add bubbles and garnishes just before serving.
What are Holiday Pie Bitters and why are they used here?
El Guapo™ Holiday Pie Bitters are handcrafted with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Just a few dashes add depth and structure, giving this zero-proof drink the complexity of a classic holiday cocktail without alcohol.
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