And to have at least one amazing mocktail ready to go so that the non-drinkers get to feel just as festive and included. It's amazingly easy and even people who drink will choose the festively garnished mocktail. And make sure to have things like seltzers and sodas on hand.

Even Big Soda is on the holiday bandwagon -- e.g. cranberry ginger ale, diet cherry 7-Up. Or there's ginger beer (most bars have that b/c it's half a Moscow Mule). Some terrific small batch brands out there.