The short answer: The easiest non-alcoholic Christmas gifts are mixed cases that let someone try several styles at once. For beer lovers, start with the Bach Brewing All Day Mix or the Vandestreek Discovery Set. For wine drinkers, the Oddbird Sparkling Duo or the Noughty Pleasures Bundle. Not sure? Our seasonal beer and wine boxes cover the lot.
How we chose: every pick below was in stock at Craft Zero when we wrote this guide. We grouped them by the kind of drinker you are buying for, then by the size of the gift.
Why non-alcoholic drinks make good Christmas gifts
December is the busiest social month of the year for a lot of Australians. Work breakups, long lunches, family barbecues and New Year's Eve all land within a few weeks of each other. Plenty of people now pace themselves by swapping some drinks for alcohol-free ones, so a good zero alcohol gift is something they will actually open.
It also takes the guesswork out of buying for the designated driver, the friend who is taking a break or the relative who simply prefers not to drink. Everyone gets something that feels like a proper treat rather than a token bottle of soft drink.
Gifts for beer lovers
Alcohol-free beer is the category that has improved the most in recent years, so it is a safe place to start for anyone who enjoys a cold one.
Bach Brewing All Day Mix 24-Pack
Six cans each of four All Day beers from Auckland's Bach Brewing: the Original IPA, Hazy IPA, Pilsner and Lemon Radler. All Day Hazy won Best Non-Alcohol Beer at the 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards, so this is a gift with a story attached. Verdict: the best all-rounder case for a summer fridge. Shop the Bach All Day Mix.
Vandestreek Discovery Set 16-Pack
Dutch brewery Vandestreek is one of Europe's specialist alcohol-free brewers. This set includes four each of Playground IPA, Fun House NEIPA, Grapefruit IPA and Bumper Blonde Ale. Verdict: ideal for the hop fan who likes to compare styles. Shop the Vandestreek Discovery Set.
Also worth a look: smaller beer cases
The Big Drop Brothers Bundle (16 cans of Pine Trail Pale Ale and Paradiso IPA) and the BRLO Naked bundle from Berlin (a pale ale, a Helles lager and a hazy IPA) are smaller mixed cases. Find more in our non-alcoholic beer bundles.
Gifts for wine drinkers
Oddbird Sparkling Duo
A Blanc de Blancs and a Sparkling Rosé from Oddbird, both made in France and matured before the alcohol is gently removed. They lean dry and wine-like rather than sweet. Verdict: a thoughtful two-bottle gift for anyone who loves bubbles. Shop the Oddbird Sparkling Duo.
The Noughty Pleasures Bundle
One bottle each of Noughty Sparkling Chardonnay, Sparkling Rosé, Blanc, Rosé and Rouge from Thomson & Scott. That covers a toast, a seafood lunch and a barbecue in one box. Noughty is updating its labels, so bottles may arrive in either design. Verdict: the most complete single-brand wine gift we stock. Shop the Noughty Pleasures Bundle.
For more ideas browse our non-alcoholic wine gifts.
Gifts for the cocktail host
If they love mixing drinks, a bottle of alcohol-free spirit goes a long way. Lyre's 700ml spirits cover gin, rum, bourbon, Italian Orange and spritz styles: try Lyre's Gin Alternative or Lyre's Italian Orange. The Seedlip Trio bundles Garden 108, Grove 42 and Spice 94 for gin-and-tonic style serves. Browse the Lyre's range or Seedlip.
Gifts for the curious or hard to buy for
Craftzero Seasonal Zero Beer Box (24 cans)
A rotating mixed case of 24 alcohol-free beers. The current edition runs from lagers and pilsners through to pale ales, hazies and IPAs, with brewers such as Athletic Brewing Co, Vandestreek, Big Drop and Sober Carpenter. Verdict: the best way to let a beer lover find a new favourite. Shop the Seasonal Zero Beer Box.
Craftzero Seasonal Alc-Free Wine Box (6 bottles)
Six alcohol-free wines across sparkling, white, rosé and red. The current mix includes a prosecco, two sparkling whites, a Pinot Grigio, a Bobal rosé and a Shiraz. Verdict: a ready-made Christmas table in one box. Shop the Seasonal Alc-Free Wine Box.
Both boxes rotate seasonally, so the exact line-up may change by the time your order ships.
Craftzero gift card
Still stuck? A Craftzero gift card comes in a range of values and lets them choose for themselves.
Gift picks at a glance
| Gift size | Pick | Best for | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-bottle gift | Oddbird Sparkling Duo | Sparkling lovers | Shop now |
| Card | Craftzero gift card | Anyone | Shop now |
| 12 or 16-can case | Big Drop Brothers Bundle or BRLO Naked bundle | Pale ale and lager fans | Shop bundles |
| 24-can case | Bach All Day Mix 24 | Summer fridge | Shop now |
| 16-can case | Vandestreek Discovery Set | Hop fans | Shop now |
| 24-can mixed box | Seasonal Zero Beer Box | Curious beer drinkers | Shop now |
| Six-bottle box | Seasonal Alc-Free Wine Box | Hosts | Shop now |
| Five-bottle bundle | Noughty Pleasures Bundle | Wine lovers | Shop now |
| Three-bottle set | Seedlip Trio | Cocktail hosts | Shop now |
You will find more ideas in our Christmas gift bundles and smaller gift ideas.
Non-alcoholic Christmas drinks for the table
If you are hosting rather than gifting, plan for one sparkling, one white or rosé and a beer option. Alcohol-free sparkling works for the toast and with seafood. A crisp lager or pilsner handles the barbecue. Our guide to alcohol-free sparkling wine covers the bottles we would put on ice.
A simple non-alcoholic Christmas punch
A punch is the easiest way to keep a crowd happy. In a large jug or bowl combine one chilled bottle of alcohol-free sparkling white, 500ml of cranberry juice, 250ml of orange juice and 250ml of soda water. Add sliced orange, a handful of frozen berries and plenty of ice just before serving. For a grown-up edge add a splash of Lyre's Italian Orange.
When to order
Christmas is a busy time for couriers across Australia. Delivery times vary by location so check our shipping page before you order and leave yourself some breathing room.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best non-alcoholic Christmas drinks?
For a crowd we suggest one alcohol-free sparkling wine, a white or rosé and a crisp non-alcoholic lager. Our seasonal wine and beer boxes cover all of these.
What is a good small non-alcoholic gift?
The Oddbird Sparkling Duo gives two bottles of French alcohol-free sparkling. A Craftzero gift card is the other easy option. See more in our smaller gift ideas collection.
Are non-alcoholic Christmas gifts completely alcohol free?
Most of the drinks in this guide are under 0.5% ABV, which is the usual threshold for non-alcoholic drinks in Australia. Some are 0.0%. Check each product page if you need to know the exact figure. You can also read our explainer on what 0.0% really means.
When should I order for Christmas delivery?
Delivery times vary by location and get busier in December. Check our shipping page for current details and order early to be safe.
Can I send a non-alcoholic gift as a surprise?
Yes. Gift cards are a simple option when you don't know their taste. For physical gifts, enter the recipient's delivery address at checkout.
