CBD and the Festive Season: Alcohol-Free Options for Christmas, New Year and Party Season

December has a habit of filling the calendar quite quickly.

• Christmas lunch.

• Drinks after work.

• Friends coming round.

• The work party.

• New Year's Eve.

Then all the smaller evenings in between when somebody opens a bottle because, well, it is Christmas.

Sometimes you want that. Sometimes you do not.

And increasingly, having something alcohol-free in the fridge is not particularly unusual.

Drinkaware found that 73% of UK adult drinkers planned to moderate their alcohol consumption over the 2025 festive period. Taking drink-free days was the most common approach, while others planned to set limits or alternate alcoholic drinks with soft drinks or water.

So if you are hosting this Christmas, having a proper alcohol-free choice alongside the wine, beer and fizz makes quite a lot of sense.

That is one of the moments where SKïP fits naturally.

Our CBD range comes in Lemon & Basil, Elderflower & Mint and Peach & Ginger.

They are lightly sparkling drinks with fruit and botanical flavours that can come straight out of the fridge.

Or you can pour one over ice, add a simple garnish and make it feel a little more festive. No complicated mocktail menu required.

Key Takeaways

• SKïP gives you another alcohol-free option for Christmas parties, New Year's Eve and festive hosting.

• SKïP CBD comes in three fruit and botanical flavours: Lemon & Basil, Elderflower & Mint and Peach & Ginger.

• Each 250ml CBD can contains 5mg of cold-pressed CBD and is best served chilled.

• The SKïP CBD Variety Pack contains four cans of each current CBD flavour, making it useful for hosting or gifting.

• SKïP works on its own, over ice or with a simple garnish when you want the drink to feel a little more occasion-led.

What Can I Drink Instead of Alcohol at Christmas Parties?

There are far more choices now than there used to be.

• Alcohol-free beer, wine and spirits all have their place.

• There are mocktails.

• Sparkling water with something fresh added.

• And there are functional drinks such as SKïP.

In fact, alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks have become a much more normal part of how people moderate.

Drinkaware found that 44% of UK drinkers used alcohol-free or low-alcohol products to moderate their drinking in 2025, up from 31% in 2018.

For plenty of people, moderation simply means being more flexible about when they drink alcohol.

• You might have wine with Christmas lunch and something alcohol-free later.

• You might be driving.

• You might have three social plans in the same week and decide one of them is enough for alcohol.

• Or you might simply not fancy drinking.

SKïP gives you another option.

It is not trying to recreate wine, beer or a spirit. It is its own drink.

And sometimes that is exactly what you want.

How Can I Make Alcohol-Free Drinks Feel More Festive?

Usually, you do not need to do very much.

If you are putting nice glasses, ice and garnishes out for everyone else, give the alcohol-free choices the same thought.

SKïP is designed to taste good straight from the can, so you can keep things very simple.

But for Christmas, you might want to make it feel a little more special.

These are serving ideas rather than recipes.

You do not need syrups, six different bottles or a cocktail shaker.

Sometimes a nice glass, plenty of ice and something fresh on top is enough.

Is SKïP a Good New Year's Eve Drink?

We think it fits New Year's Eve particularly well.

New Year's Eve is one of those nights where having a drink in your hand feels like part of the occasion.

But what is in the glass is increasingly up to you.

• Maybe you are not drinking at all.

• Maybe you are alternating.

• Maybe you are driving home.

• Or maybe you have reached the point in December where another alcoholic drink simply does not sound that appealing.

A cold SKïP gives you something that still feels like a proper drink.

You can have it straight from the can if the evening is casual.

Pour it over ice if you are hosting.

Add a little fruit or mint if you want it to look more considered.

We would keep SKïP and alcohol as separate choices rather than mixing them.

Can I Gift a SKïP Variety Pack for Christmas?

Yes. The CBD Variety Pack works well if you are buying for somebody who already enjoys CBD drinks or has been curious about trying them.

A 12-can pack contains:

• four Lemon & Basil

• four Elderflower & Mint

• four Peach & Ginger

So they can try the full CBD range rather than committing to one flavour.

We quite like that as a gift because there is something to actually explore.

• Maybe Peach & Ginger disappears first.

• Maybe Elderflower & Mint becomes the fridge favourite.

• Or perhaps they already know they are a Lemon & Basil person.

Just remember that CBD products are not suitable gifts for everyone.

SKïP is not suitable for children or anyone pregnant or breastfeeding. If you take medication, consult a healthcare professional before drinking SKïP.

So it is worth knowing who you are buying for and checking with them to be sure!

Which SKïP Flavour Suits Festive Hosting?

Choose based on what you and your guests actually like.

Elderflower & Mint is the lightest and most floral of the three. It works nicely when you want something fresh and easy to pour over ice.

Lemon & Basil is brighter and more citrus-led, with the herbal side of the basil giving it a little more depth.

Peach & Ginger is fruitier, with some warmth from the ginger. That can feel particularly at home when the weather outside is doing its usual December thing.

If you are hosting a group, this is where the Variety Pack makes sense.

Put all three in the fridge. Let people choose.

If one flavour is gone before dinner starts, you know which one to buy more of next time.

What Should I Keep in the Fridge for Guests Who Aren't Drinking?

A few proper choices. That is really it.

When you are hosting, it is nice to have something in the fridge that feels just as considered as everything else you are serving.

That is where SKïP fits in.

A functional drink like SKïP is brilliant because it feels like an actual option rather than just a substitute.

It is a proper adult drink, with real fruit flavours, botanicals and functional ingredients, that feels just as considered as the alcoholic options.

You could have a few SKïP flavours chilled and ready for guests to choose from.

Perhaps Elderflower & Mint over ice, Lemon & Basil for something citrusy, or Peach & Ginger for those who fancy something fruitier.

The idea is simple.

Someone can have wine. Someone else can enjoy a cold SKïP.

Everyone has a drink they genuinely fancy, without making the whole evening about who is or isn't drinking alcohol.

How Far in Advance Should I Order for Party Season?

A little earlier than you think you need to.

December gets busy quickly, and delivery times can vary during the festive period.

So if you are ordering SKïP for a Christmas party, a gift or New Year’s Eve, give yourself some breathing room rather than leaving it until the last minute.

We always endeavour to get your SKïP order out as soon as possible, but it is worth checking your individual order for the latest delivery details and updates.

Once the cans arrive, keep them somewhere cool and dry until you need them.

Then get them properly chilled before people arrive.

One less thing to think about when the doorbell starts going.

Christmas Drinks Can Be Flexible

Christmas comes with enough plans already.

• Your drink does not need its own rulebook.

• You might have wine with Christmas lunch and something alcohol-free later.

• You might go to the work party and decide you would rather have a SKïP CBD Lemon & Basil.

• Or you might pour SKïP’s Peach & Ginger CBD over ice on New Year's Eve because that is simply what you fancy.

Having more choices makes all of that easier.

For us, that is where SKïP fits.

Cold from the fridge. Fruit and botanical flavours. 5mg of cold-pressed CBD.

And something you would happily pour over ice whether it is Christmas or not.

FAQs

Does SKïP Make a Good Stocking Filler?

For an adult who already enjoys CBD drinks, a single can can fit easily into a stocking. For a larger gift, the CBD Variety Pack includes all three flavours. SKïP is not suitable for children or anyone pregnant or breastfeeding. If you take medication, consult a healthcare professional before drinking SKïP.

Can I Serve SKïP Alongside Mulled Wine for Non-Drinkers?

Yes. Keep them as separate drink choices. Mulled wine can be there for guests who want alcohol, while chilled SKïP gives other adults another option. We would strongly advise not mixing CBD SKïP into the mulled wine itself.

Is SKïP Suitable for a Work Christmas Party?

It can be a useful alcohol-free option at an adult work Christmas party. Serve the cans chilled or over ice and let people choose their own flavour. Because SKïP contains CBD, make sure guests know what they are choosing.

Are There Seasonal SKïP Bundles?

Bundles and promotions can change, so check the SKïP online shop for what is available when you order. The regular CBD Variety Pack already works well for festive hosting because it contains all three current CBD flavours.

Can I Drink SKïP on New Year's Day?

Yes, if SKïP is suitable for you. New Year's Day does not need any special routine around it. You might have one with lunch, later in the afternoon or simply when you fancy something cold. Remember to keep the FSA's current guidance on total daily CBD intake in mind.

How Many SKïP CBD Cans Can I Have During a Party?

Each SKïP CBD can contains 5mg of cold-pressed CBD. The Food Standards Agency currently advises healthy adults to limit CBD from food to 10mg per day. So you can enjoy around two cans a day based on this guidance.

Can I Serve SKïP as a Christmas Mocktail?

Yes. SKïP can work as a simple mocktail base, although it does not need much added to it. Try a chilled can over plenty of ice with fresh fruit, mint or another simple garnish that suits the flavour. Keeping the serve simple lets the fruit and botanical flavours already in the can come through.