Any of these 12 Festive Christmas Cocktail Recipes are going to make your Christmas party a hit! There’s a drink recipe here for everyone, whether you like light and sweet or strong and boozy. Quick and easy drinks to slow cooker recipes that will make your house smell like the holidays.
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Why You’ll Love These Christmas Cocktail Recipes
In my eyes, there are a few different things that can make a cocktail perfect for a Christmas cocktail.
- The flavors. Some flavors just taste like Christmas. Peppermint is the most obvious one, but flavors like cranberry, orange, nutmeg, and rosemary are all wintry flavors that taste perfect at Christmas.
- The look. You might notice that a lot of the cocktails in this list simply look like Christmas. Whether it’s having a festive color or a glass that’s rimmed with candy canes, some cocktails simply look the part of a Christmas drink.
- They’re fun. Christmas is all about celebration and having a good time. Not everything at Christmas needs to be red, green, and peppermint flavored. A cocktail that’s simply fun is perfect for the holiday season. It’s why champagne and prosecco are so common at Christmas … they’re fun!
How to Stock Your Bar for the Holidays
You can’t make Christmas cocktails unless you have the right ingredients and equipment. Here are some things to stock your bar with so that you’re all set to make holiday cocktails.
- Flavored alcohol. This is the main one. If you want to make a peppermint-flavored cocktail, you need either peppermint vodka or peppermint schnapps … or ideally both! Whatever your favorite Christmas flavors are, stock up on some alcohol that has those flavors.
- Celebratory glasses. We drink with our eyes first. One of the best ways to make a fun and festive Christmas cocktail is by putting it in a fun and festive glass! The right glassware can be the difference between a standard cocktail and a super fun Christmas cocktail.
- Some garnishes. Make sure you have some candy canes around if you’re going to be making Christmas cocktails. It’s also a good idea to stock up on other seasonal cocktail garnishes, like orange slices, cinnamon sticks, fresh cranberries, and star anise.
Slow Cooker Christmas Punch
This Slow Cooker Christmas Punch can be served warm or cold! A delicious, spirited punch that makes your whole house smell like Christmas!
Christmas Mimosa Recipe
This Christmas Mimosa Recipe is perfect for your holiday brunch (or New Year’s Eve celebration)! This champagne cocktail isn’t just for the holidays, it’s delicious all year long.
Peppermint Eggnog Cocktail
This festive, boozy eggnog recipe will be a hit at all of your holiday parties!
Pomegranate Prosecco Cocktail
These festive prosseco cocktails are going to be a hit for the holidays! Pomegranate liquor mixed with champagne or prosecco is a holiday flavor that can’t be beat!
Spiked White Hot Chocolate
This boozy white hot chocolate is not only great at Christmas time but any time you want a sweet, Rumchata cocktail!
Layered Candy Cane Shot
These festive Christmas drinks can be made ahead of time so they’re ready for your party when your guests arrive!
Peppermint White Russian
This minty twist on a White Russian is going to be a hit for all your holiday parties!
Jack Frost Cocktail
Jack Frost Cocktails are perfect for all your holiday parties! A tropical, boozy drink that’s perfect for the winter time!
Cranberry Whiskey Sparkler
This tart and bubbly holiday cocktail can be made per glass or in a pitcher for a crowd!
The Gingerbread Man Drink
The Gingerbread Man Drink is a fun and tasty dessert cocktail! A creamy, boozy gingerbread flavored cocktail to sip along with your cookies!
Bourbon Grapefruit Sidecar
This tart and sweet bourbon cocktail is perfect for brunch or happy hour!
Candy Cane Martini
This fun and festive Candy Cane Martini tastes as good as it looks! Minty, candy cane infused vodka with vanilla schnapps and a splash of tart cranberry juice to balance it out!
