21 Festive Holiday Cocktails to Make This Season
The holiday season is here, and it’s the perfect time to raise a glass to good cheer, great company, and the magic of the season! Festive holiday cocktails are a delightful way to bring a touch of elegance and fun to your celebrations, whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or a sparkling party. From rich, warming classics to creative, colorful concoctions, these seasonal sips are sure to impress your guests and capture the spirit of the holidays. So grab your shaker, stock up on your favorite ingredients, and get ready to toast the season in style!
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Festive Holiday Cocktails to Make This Season
This year, make the most of your holiday party with these seasonal sips. There are lots of ideas in this post, so try a few and let me know if you enjoyed them! For kid-friendly non-alcoholic drinks, check out my holiday mocktails here!
Sugar Cookie Martini Christmas Cocktail
A Sugar Cookie Martini is a festive Christmas cocktail that tastes like a delicious Christmas cookie with a kick! Serve these at your next holiday party.
Jack Frost Mimosa
The Jack Frost Mimosa is perfect for your next holiday brunch! Delight your guests with this frozen blue drink that is a must-have on any Christmas drinks menu.
Festive White Christmas Sangria
This Christmas sangria recipe white wine is a festive concoction, of crisp white wine, orange liqueur, and white cranberry juice dancing with a medley of seasonal fruit- cranberries and apples with cinnamon sticks and a splash of Pellegrino. The result is a perfect drink that not only looks festive but also tastes like the magic of the season.
Jingle Juice Christmas Champagne Punch
This Christmas Champagne Punch is a prep-ahead champagne cocktail with juicy cranberry and pomegranate flavors that make for a fun and festive celebration.
Christmas Cookie Cocktail
This Christmas Cookie Cocktail is made with vodka and Kahlua and has a vanilla frosting and festive sprinkle rim for a dessert cocktail perfect for holiday cocktail parties. It tastes just like a sugar cookie!
Peppermint Piña Coladas
Traditional Piña Coladas get a festive twist in these delicious Peppermint Piña Coladas spiked with rum and peppermint schnapps!
Pink Holiday Cocktail
The Pink Holiday Cocktail is a charming, festive drink that adds color and delight to any holiday gathering. Its vibrant pink hue makes it a great choice for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or any other festive occasion during the holiday season.
Peppermint Bark Martini
Peppermint Bark Martini is a delightful cocktail that captures the essence of the holiday season in a glass. It is a smooth blend of Vanilla Vodka, Peppermint Liqueur, White Chocolate Liqueur, and cream, creating a flavor reminiscent of the classic peppermint bark candy.
White Christmas Mojito
A White Christmas Mojito combines the zesty flavors of lime and mint with the tropical notes of coconut and rum. Then, this bubbly drink is garnished with sugared cranberries for a sweet and festive touch. It’s a perfect cocktail and adult beverage to serve at all of your holiday parties!
Gingerbread White Russian
If you’re looking for a holiday twist on the classic White Russian cocktail, this Gingerbread White Russian is for you! This Gingerbread White Russian is a great drink to serve family and friends. It’s easy to assemble and looks so darn cute! If you’re hosting this holiday season, be sure to serve these.
Rudolph’s Tipsy Spritzer
If you’re looking for a festive holiday cocktail or a change of pace from the usual Cosmo look no further! Rudolph’s Tipsy Spritzer features the perfect balance of flavors that goes beyond a simple mix of vodka and cran. This easy spritzer makes a party-perfect punch that can easily be made kid-friendly.
Drunk Reindeer
This is a rich and boozy chocolate beverage that can be enjoyed warm or cold. Garnished with cinnamon sticks as antlers and a cute cherry as a bright red nose, this cocktail’s reindeer face is fun and festive for your holiday party.
Gingerbread Martini
This perfectly creamy, spicy and sweet Christmas cocktail will impress your holiday party guests. Spicy ground ginger, and festive gingerbread vodka, warm cinnamon and sweet Irish Cream are combined with the perfect blend of liquors that’s sure to get the party started.
Italian Amaretto Eggnog
Make this tasty and easy Italian Amaretto Eggnog at your next party and spread the holiday cheer. This large-batch recipe is perfect for a crowd!
Marshmallow Winter Wonderland Cocktail
Using marshmallows is an easy way to add style to your classic gin and tonic. Create a magic marshmallow winter wonderland cocktail with a fluffy marshmallow, a snowman, coconut flakes, and fresh rosemary.
Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail
This classic drink is a delicious mix of spices, butter, and warmth, sure to make anyone feel cozy. This recipe is simple enough to make in minutes, and it’s versatile too!
Lillet Winter Thyme
Lillet might not currently live in your liquor cabinet, but with this cocktail in your repertoire, you will want to make sure you have a steady supply in stock this holiday season.
Candy Cane Jello Shots
Make something special for the grown-ups at this year’s Christmas party! These festive layered Candy Cane Jello Shots are as delicious as they are beautiful! It tastes just like a cherry candy cane!
Very Cherry Christmas Drink Recipe
The Very Cherry Christmas drink tastes quite a bit like a chocolate-covered cherry. It blends cherry vodka with the flavors of chocolate and Irish cream to create a flavor that’s rich, sweet, and easy on the palate. This is a great one for holiday parties.
Mistletoe Vodka Martini
A refreshing and juicy take on a classic Cosmopolitan, this Mistletoe Vodka Martini is the perfect Christmas cocktail for entertaining!
Chai Espresso Martini
This Chai Espresso Martini combines homemade vanilla chai and honey simple syrup, mixed with the classic espresso martini ingredients of vodka, Kahlúa, and a shot of espresso. A shot of coconut milk makes the drink a touch creamy and just that much more delicious. This is the perfect subtle twist on the classic espresso martini cocktail.
I hope these recipes will help you get into the holiday spirit this year! Here are some more holiday posts to help decorate and host this season:
Holiday Charcuterie Cup Ideas For Parties
Gift Exchange Games To Try This Holiday Season
White Elephant Gifts Everyone Will Fight Over
Christmas Decor Ideas For Small Apartments
Cozy Christmas Decoration Ideas
xx,
Lauren
