This roundup of our favorite Christmas cocktails will add some Christmas spirit to your holiday season.
We offer a variety of festive holiday cocktails including Spiced Apple Cider, Hot Toddy, Delicious Peppermint White Russian, and my personal favorite, Mistletoe Punch. Our range of festive cocktails includes classics, punch bowls, hot drinks, shots and even cute and novel recipes perfect for parties.
Related: 20 Easy Holiday Desserts, 50 Holiday Dinner Ideas, Christmas Nail Designs, Christmas Cupcakes.
Are you ready to see the best Christmas cocktail recipes, perfect for holiday parties or cozy evenings by the Christmas tree?
espresso martini
Create this iconic espresso martini with just three ingredients: vodka, espresso, and Kahlua. Add simple syrup as an option. Preparation time is only 5 minutes!
pomegranate martini
Learn how to make a pomegranate martini using pomegranate juice, vodka, orange liqueur, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
peppermint white russian
A fun holiday variation on the classic White Russian, made with Kahlua, peppermint vodka, and lots of heavy cream. Peppermint-infused ice cubes and a candy cane rim make this cocktail even more festive.
Kokito
A creamy coconut Puerto Rican version of the holiday eggnog-like drink.
Glühwein (German mulled wine)
A warm and spicy mulled wine served at German Christmas markets.
classic hot toddy
A simple hot cocktail made with just four ingredients: hot water, whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and honey.
spiced apple cider
An easy recipe for spiced apple cider that can be added with alcohol or enjoyed as a mocktail. This is the perfect cold weather drink for holiday gatherings. Made with apple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, spiced rum, and cinnamon sticks for garnish.
mulled wine
A classic mulled wine recipe made with red wine, fruit (such as cranberries, apples, oranges, or lemons), spices (such as whole cloves or vanilla beans), and brandy. This recipe is packed with holiday spirit.
grasshopper cocktail
A classic mint chocolate cocktail made with three simple ingredients: crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and fresh cream.
side card link
Learn how to make the classic Sidecar cocktail. Made with brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice, this delicious recipe is a staple on your home bar menu.
Spiked peppermint mocha milkshake
A decadent holiday milkshake cocktail made with chocolate ice cream, peppermint schnapps, coffee liqueur, and candy cane.
orange and coffee moscow mule
This Orange and Coffee Moscow Mule has ginger beer, notes of coffee and cinnamon, and a generous drizzle of freshly squeezed orange juice.
cranberry mimosa
You can’t go wrong with a mimosa, especially one with prosecco and fresh cranberries as garnish. Perfect for Christmas morning!
Santa’s Little Helper Shot
A fun novelty Santa Claus shot recipe perfect for an adult Christmas party.
cranberry spice hot toddy
Warm, comforting spices and homemade cranberry honey syrup add so much flavor to this Cranberry Spice Hot Toddy.
strawberry mojito
Red and green have never looked better together. This strawberry mojito recipe uses fresh ingredients such as white rum, soda water, mint, strawberries, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice.
international recipes
This international recipe adds a touch of sweetness from Cointreau (an orange-flavored triple sec) and a sweet-sour blend from cranberry juice for a very balanced drink.
peppermint coconut cocktail
If you like peppermint and coconut, you’ll love this cocktail. It’s nice, creamy, and perfectly festive. Decorate with holiday sprinkles and candy canes to fit the theme perfectly.
appletini
A dessert cocktail made with vodka, apple juice, sour apple schnapps, and fresh lemon juice.
boozy apple cider a la mode
At the top of my list for the perfect cocktail for a chilly day is a boozy hot apple cider. The smell of apples and spices is so comforting, and Mullings cider is one of my favorite at-home activities this time of year.
pumpkin pie martini
Made with vanilla vodka, pumpkin liqueur, horcha liqueur, and milk. A festive martini perfect for this season.
homemade eggnog
Make classic homemade eggnog from scratch!
Dirty Shirley Cocktail Recipes
Add an alcoholic twist to the classic Shirley Temple drink with just a few ingredients.
eggnog jello shots
If you like eggnog, these jelly shots are so fun!
gold rush cocktail
A classic cocktail made with bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup.
negroni cocktail
Learn how to make the classic Negroni cocktail at home. This famous bright orange cocktail is made with gin, Campari and sweet vermouth and garnished with orange peel.
painkiller cocktail
Learn how to make a classic painkiller cocktail. I think this is a winter version of a pina colada. Made with dark rum, pineapple, orange juice, coconut cream and grated nutmeg, it’s smooth and delicious.
manhattan drink
This classic drink is made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, and Luxardo cherries.
rum runner
Learn how to make a Rum Runner cocktail at home. You can easily add a white or green rim to this classic fruity cocktail to make it even more festive.
black russian
Learn how to make a Black Russian cocktail at home. This drink is a White Russian cocktail without cream.
chocolate martini recipe
Sweet and delicious homemade chocolate martini recipe.
mistletoe punch bowl
A bright cranberry citrus punch that Elsie aptly named Mistletoe Punch. A popular cocktail for holiday parties. Don’t forget to garnish with rosemary sprigs!
Holiday Vibes Mai Tai
A holiday-flavored Mai Tai infused with the festive flavors of cranberry and clementine (and a rim of green sugar). It’s such a fun drink!
snickerdoodle martini
A dessert martini made with vanilla vodka, heavy whipped cream, amaretto, and cinnamon schnapps.
spiked hot chocolate
This comforting hot chocolate is infused with rum. Perfect for the holiday movie season.
washington apple shot
Learn how to make Washington Apple Shots at home. It’s made with Canadian whiskey, tart apple schnapps, cranberry juice, and club soda. This is one of our favorite shot recipes.
spiced cranberry punch
This comforting punch is made with cranberries, oranges, cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, and fresh rosemary sprigs.
old fashioned cocktail
It’s always old fashion season for me, but especially winter! The classic Old Fashioned cocktail is iconic and perfect for a fancy holiday dinner party.
boulevardier cocktail
Learn the classic recipe for the Boulevardier cocktail. You can use Campari, bourbon (or rye whiskey), and sweet vermouth to mix up this stiff, flavorful cocktail.
cranberry spritz
An easy cranberry cocktail perfect for holiday gatherings!
peppermint mocha jello shots
These fun jelly shots are a play on Starbucks’ popular peppermint mocha. Please give it a try.
easy orange cranberry margarita
This orange cranberry margarita is Elsie’s favorite holiday cocktail. It’s very delicious. Made with our famous homemade margarita mix.
apple cinnamon hot toddy
This Apple Cinnamon Hot Toddy has only 3 ingredients including the best cinnamon tea. This drink can also be enjoyed as a comforting mocktail.
Vieux Carre Cocktail
Learn how to make the classic Vieux Carre cocktail at home. This famous New Orleans drink is made with rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedict liqueur, and pimento bitters.
eggnog martini
The best way to enjoy eggnog? As a martini, with a hint of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick garnish, of course.
irish coffee
Learn how to make this classic caffeinated cocktail. Irish coffee is a delicious blend of coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and whipped cream.
oatmeal cookie shots
We love this novelty shot (it tastes exactly like an oatmeal cookie!). Made with Butterscotch Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, and Cinnamon Schnapps. Keep these three ingredients on hand for a fun holiday photo shoot.
gingerbread people jello shots
Holiday parties can be a lot of fun, but they can get a little boring if you attend them too many times. Why not prevent that from happening at your party and create something your guests will never forget? It’s like a gingerbread people jelly shot!
More Christmas recipes:
- christmas mocktail (Non-alcoholic drinks) – Butterbeer, pumpkin juice, sherbet punch, Shirley Temple, Roy Rogers drink
- Christmas coffee & tea drinks – Gingerbread Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Eggnog Latte, Starbucks Medicine Ball, Chai Latte
- grinch recipes (for kids) – Grinch Punch, Grinch Cookies
- christmas cookies – 50+ Christmas Cookie Recipes
- christmas dessert – Christmas cake pops, figgy pudding and jelly salad
- christmas dinner – 50+ Christmas Dinner Ideas
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