The holidays are a time to loosen up with family and friends over good food and festive drinks. ย This collection of holiday cocktails will help you relax a little after lots of shopping, cooking and prepping. There’s everything from traditional holiday favorites and warming drinks to festive punches to spread the holiday cheer.ย
Fun & Delicious Holiday Cocktails
These holiday drinks are perfect for all the special occasions from November through to the New Year! ย Find a boozy warming drink, a drink to satisfy your sweet tooth, or a cocktail with warm spices and creaminess to warm you from the inside out for joyful sipping. ย There’s a cocktail to fit almost anyone’s libation desires this holiday season.ย It’s a great time of year to slow down and enjoy the little things with a festive cocktail in hand and great people around you.ย Cheers to joyful sipping, savoring the moments in front of you in slower speed with these delightful holiday cocktail recipes.ย
Elevate the holidays with this rich and indulgent cocktail that blends the smooth flavors of bourbon cream, warmth of bourbon, chocolate, and a touch of decadence. Itโs perfect as a holiday dessert cocktail or to just treat yourself!
Add some spark to the holidays with this tasty sparkling cocktail. Michele says, “Get into the festive spirit with this sparkling Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail! Itโs perfect for a Christmas brunch, NYE or holiday party.”
Melissa from Dinners Done Quick brings the flavor of holidays cookies to this festive cocktail. “Packed with flavors of vanilla, cream, and a hint of almond flavor, this Sugar Cookie Martini is the festive drink you didnโt know you needed this holiday season.”
This is not your kids’ hot cocoa. You must try Shannah’s spiked hot chocolate! decadent spiked hot chocolate is a rich and creamy twist on a classic winter favorite, perfect for cozy nights. You pick the spirit!”
This holiday treat is sure to make you smile thanks to Lauren’s elevated cocktail with gingerbread flavored syrup. “Gingerbread White Russian is a delightful twist on the classic White Russian cocktail, perfect for the holiday season. Made with vodka, Kahluฬa, gingerbread syrup and more!”
Enjoy the essence of Fall with this Orange Apple Cider Cocktail (with Bourbon or Vodka). Mixed with orange seltzer and bitters, this seasonal cocktail is light, but not lacking in flavor and the feeling of satisfaction with every refreshing sip.
Mules are great anytime of year, but a holiday mule like this one is a perfect festive twist! Kathleen shares, “Make this holiday mule in minutes! Our pomegranate mule is a fresh, festive, and easy cocktail! With fresh pomegranate juice, fresh lime juice, vodka and finished with spicy ginger beer. A Yule Mule!”
This tangy cocktail will wake up your holiday spirit! Bailey says, “If youโre a gin lover and want to impress your guests during Christmas dinner, look no further than this Christmas Cranberry Gin Sour recipe. This tasty cocktail served with a sprig of fresh rosemary is sure to get anyone in the holiday spirit. Alright, cocktail lovers, itโs time to get jolly because this Christmas Cranberry Gin Sour is about to be your new holiday fave. “
I love the rosemary twist in this cocktail shared by Katy. “The perfect Christmas cocktail for the holiday season, this quick cranberry gin cocktail is an easy and delicious recipe for entertaining.”
Bourbon and the flavor of gingerbread, a match made in heaven. Meredith says, “This gingerbread old fashioned recipe is a festive twist on a classic old fashioned. Boozy and bold, this easy bourbon cocktail recipe is perfect for those who love a simple โon the rocksโ kind of drink.”
This delightful libation is just a dream in a glass shared by Veronika. She says, “This Gingerbread Martini is the best Christmas cocktail to serve on Christmas Eve! Made with rum and homemade gingerbread syrup!”
This delicious cocktail shared by Stacey will get you and the elf tipsy! “The Tipsy Elf Cocktail is a spiked peppermint mocha thatโs smooth and chocolatey, with a hint of festive minty flavor!”
This classic, old fashioned holiday drink will never lose it’s appeal. Vanessa shares, “Warm up from the inside out with this cozy homemade Glรผhwein recipe. Learn how to make a simple German mulled wine at home!”
This fine craft cocktail will bring instant joy to anyone holding it! Tabetha shares, “Our Pomegranate Margarita with a Cinnamon Sugar Rim is the perfect holiday cocktail from mixing to merrymaking, responsibly.”
This creamy, nutty, chocolaty surprise will warm you through the coldest of holidays. Kim says, “Holly Jolly Christmas Cocktail is a perfect spiked hot chocolate drink recipe! Made with bourbon (whiskey), nut liqueur (Frangelico), and butterscotch in a hot chocolate. Mocktail version available.”
Celebrate one of the greatest tales of love and friendship this holiday with this wickedly good cocktail shared by Kim. “This Grinch Cocktail is a perfect green vodka drink recipe for Christmas! Inspired by the popular movie.”
All of us โscrewballsโ deserve a creamy treat, especially on the holidays! Grab a bottle of Skrewball peanut butter whiskey and make this nutty & sweet Skrewball White Russian Cocktail. It will warm your soul this holiday season.
Have your holiday dessert in a frosty martini glass shared by Lee. “Frozen Brandy Alexanders made with ice cream are a frosty, sophisticated and elegant cocktail thatโs perfect for after dinner.”
Grab a fun punch bowl or festive pitcher and start filling! These Festive punches or pitcher cocktails are a great way to get the party going: from holiday margaritas, boozy punches and sangrias to creamy eggnog for a crowd. You’re sure to find a delicious concoction to help celebrate the holidays in a fun way!
Katie from Dinners Done Quick gives you a single serve or punch bowl option for this Christmas Cocktail recipe which is fabulous! Katie says, “If youโre dreaming of a tropical getaway during the cold, snowy season, then youโll love this easy white Christmas punch! Itโs a festive yet tropical-flavored rum punch with coconut, pineapple, and a fizzy Sprite finish.”
Here’s a holiday MORNING punch to get the festivities going early or continue on from the night before….Move over mimosas! Joss from In the Kitch says, “What better way to celebrate on Christmas morning than with this alcoholic Christmas morning punch with orange juice and champagne?”
Shannah from My Suburban Kitchen shares this fun holiday drink you’ll want in your punch bowl this holiday! “As you prep for the holiday season, donโt forget to include a holiday sangria on your menu. This homemade sangria is the absolute best sangria recipe.”
Milisa from Miss in the Kitchen shares this stunning big batch of holiday margaritas! “White Christmas Margaritas are creamy coconut margaritas with tequila and lime. The perfect cocktail for celebrating the holidays.”
Here are more delicious and gorgeous margaritas from Melissa of A Grateful Meal. “These easy Mistletoe Cranberry Margaritas are the perfect big batch cocktail to serve at any of your holiday parties and festivities.”
Juyali of A Latin Flair shares this amazing real deal Eggnog, made from scratch, Venezuelan-style. “Creamy, smooth, and flavorful Ponche Crema Recipe (Venezuelan version of eggnog) with milk, egg yolks, spices, and aromatic aged rum.”
Here’s a fabulous make-ahead holiday punch made with sparkling wine for fizzy fun! Holly of Spend with Pannies says, “Champagne Punch uses fruit juice mixed with ginger ale & triple sec, then topped with champagne & garnished with fresh fruit & mint!”
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