Every festive holiday party needs sparkly drinks and drinks in everyone's hands! So I collected 27 fun Christmas drink recipes, including warm spiked hot chocolate and some bubbly cocktails that scream festive. Pour something sparkly, clink your glasses, and spread some holiday cheer!
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1) Eggnog with Spiced Rum
This is what holiday dreams are made of. Creamy, spiced, rich, and fully for adults – it's eggnog!
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Eggnog with Spiced Rum
Eggnog made fresh, and mixed with spiced rum and topped with fresh nutmeg.
Ingredients
Method
- Chill the eggnog thoroughly before mixing.
- Stir the spiced rum into the eggnog in a pitcher.
- Add the ground nutmeg and cinnamon and stir well.
- Pour over ice into festive glasses.
- Garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick and a little extra nutmeg.
Notes
Grate fresh nutmeg over the top for the cozy finishing touch.
2) Cranberry Mimosa
Sparkling, sharp, and the most beautiful color red for a cheerful holiday brunch!
Cranberry Mimosa
Sparkling mimosas for holiday brunch with a crisp tart cranberry juice and a hint of orange juice.
Ingredients
Method
- Chill the sparkling wine and juices well.
- Stir the cranberry juice and orange juice together.
- Pour the juice mixture into the bottom of each flute.
- Top slowly with chilled sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a few fresh cranberries and an orange slice.
Notes
Add the bubbles last and pour slowly to keep the fizz.
3) Peppermint Mocha Martini
Combining dessert and cocktails in one drink, this minty mocha martini is total decadence.
Peppermint Mocha Martini
A peppermint Chocolate Martini With Espresso, garnished with a candy rim!
Ingredients
Method
- Wet the rims of two martini glasses and dip them in crushed candy cane.
- Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, chocolate syrup, espresso, and peppermint extract to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard until well chilled.
- Strain into the candy-rimmed glasses.
- Serve immediately while frosty.
Notes
A drop of peppermint goes a long way, so measure carefully.
4) Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
The ultimate mug for sitting by the fire combines cozy hot cocoa with gingerbread spice.
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Rich and spicy hot chocolate with gingerbread and topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Method
- Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.
- Whisk in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the molasses, ginger, and cinnamon.
- Keep whisking until hot and fully combined, but do not boil.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon.
Notes
Whisk constantly so the chocolate melts smooth, never grainy.
5) Mulled Wine with Cinnamon
Your entire home will smell like Christmas when this drink is simmering!
Mulled Wine with Cinnamon
Warm and spiced red wine infused with hints of cinnamon, citrus, and cloves for an aromatic sip of winter.
Ingredients
Method
- Pour the red wine and brandy into a large pot.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange slices.
- Stir in the honey.
- Warm gently over low heat for about 20 minutes, never letting it boil.
- Ladle into mugs, straining out the spices, and garnish with an orange slice.
Notes
Keep it on low; boiling cooks off the alcohol and the flavor.
6) Cider with Bourbon
It is very simple to please a crowd. Just make some warm apple cider and add a pour of bourbon.
Cider with Bourbon
Hot spiced apple cider with lots of bourbon and a cinnamon stick to stir!
Ingredients
Method
- Pour the apple cider into a saucepan.
- Add the cinnamon sticks and cloves and warm over medium heat.
- Simmer gently for about 10 minutes to infuse the spices.
- Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon.
- Ladle into mugs and garnish with apple slices.
Notes
Add the bourbon off the heat so it keeps its warmth and kick.
7) Cranberry Moscow Mule
The traditional mule style gets transformed for the holiday season with a copper mug and tart cranberry.
Cranberry Moscow Mule
A zippy cranberry Moscow mule served with vodka, ginger beer, and fresh lime over ice.
Ingredients
Method
- Fill two copper mugs with crushed ice.
- Add the vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice to each.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a lime wheel.
Notes
Copper mugs keep it icy cold, but any glass works in a pinch.
8) Holiday Punch with Pineapple
Here is a fun party punch that is fruity and bright. It will be gone before you know it!
Holiday Punch with Pineapple
A pineapple, cranberry, and citrus punch that is sure to please, \ and can easily be poured for a crowd.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the pineapple, cranberry, and orange juices together in a large punch bowl.
- Chill thoroughly until serving time.
- Just before serving, pour in the chilled ginger ale.
- Add an ice ring or large ice cubes to keep it cold.
- Float orange slices and fresh cranberries on top.
Notes
Freeze juice into an ice ring so the punch never gets watered down.
9) Pomegranate Gin Fizz
This gin fizz looks and tastes festive with its sparkling and jewel-toned color.
Pomegranate Gin Fizz
Pomegranate gin fizz is refreshing. Enjoy the fizz with citrus and a splash of soda for sparkle.
Ingredients
Method
- Add the gin, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into two ice-filled glasses.
- Top each with a splash of club soda.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds.
Notes
Drop in the pomegranate seeds for a pretty, edible garnish.
10) Candy Cane Hot Cocoa
Kids and adults love classic hot cocoa with a peppermint twist.
Candy Cane Hot Cocoa
Creamy hot cocoa with peppermint, topped with marshmallows and a candy cane.
Ingredients
Method
- Warm the milk over medium heat until steaming.
- Whisk in the chocolate chips and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with mini marshmallows.
- Sprinkle crushed candy cane over the top and serve with a candy cane stirrer.
Notes
A whole candy cane makes a fun stirrer that melts as you sip.
11) Spiced Apple Sangria
Sangria with apples and warm spices makes it easy to entertain!
Spiced Apple Sangria
White wine sangria with apples, brandy, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a holiday twist.
Ingredients
Method
- Combine the white wine, brandy, and apple cider in a large pitcher.
- Add the diced apples, cinnamon sticks, and orange slices.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors mingle.
- Serve over ice with a few pieces of the soaked fruit in each glass.
Notes
Make it the night before so the fruit soaks up all that flavor.
12) Vanilla Chai Latte with Rum
Spiced chai and vanilla receive a warm splash of rum for an adult nightcap.
Vanilla Chai Latte with Rum
A warm vanilla chai latte with rum and topped with frothy steamed milk.
Ingredients
Method
- Steep the chai tea bags in the hot water for 5 minutes, then discard.
- Warm the milk and froth it until foamy.
- Stir the vanilla and honey into the brewed chai.
- Add the rum and stir to combine.
- Pour into mugs and top with the frothed milk.
Notes
Steep the tea strong so the spice shines through the milk.
13) White Christmas Margarita
A snowy white twist on the margarita with coconut and a rim of sparkling sugar!
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White Christmas Margarita
A creamy coconut white Christmas margarita featuring tequila, lime, and a snowy sugared rim.
Ingredients
Method
- Wet the glass rims and dip them in white sparkling sugar.
- Add the tequila, triple sec, cream of coconut, and lime juice to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until frosty and well chilled.
- Strain into the sugar-rimmed glasses over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of shredded coconut.
Notes
Cream of coconut, not coconut milk, gives it that snowy sweetness.
14) Cinnamon Toast Nog
It tastes just like milk from your favorite cinnamon cereal but in the form of a creamy drink for the holidays.
Cinnamon Toast Nog
A nostalgic drink covered in sugar and cinnamon, this one has eggnog and a sweet cinnamon spice.
Ingredients
Method
- Wet the glass rims and dip them in cinnamon sugar.
- Stir the eggnog, rum, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a pitcher.
- Chill until very cold.
- Pour into the cinnamon-sugar rimmed glasses over ice.
- Dust the tops with a little extra cinnamon.
Notes
Mix a little extra cinnamon sugar for a thicker, sparklier rim.
15) Cherry Christmas Spritzer
A light, bubbly, non-fussy spritzer that is festive but not too heavy.
Cherry Christmas Spritzer
A Cherry Spritzer with a zesty splash of lime and bubbling soda.
Ingredients
Method
- Divide the cherry juice and lime juice among four glasses.
- Fill each glass with ice.
- Top with chilled club soda.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and a lime slice.
Notes
Leave out the soda and it makes a lovely kid-friendly mocktail.
16) Peppermint White Russian
The White Russian will have you feeling warm and toasty all winter long.
Peppermint White Russian
Enjoy the Creamy Peppermint White Russian. With coffee liqueur and vodka, it also features a candy cane rim!
Ingredients
Method
- Wet the glass rims and dip them in crushed candy cane.
- Fill the glasses with ice.
- Pour in the vodka and coffee liqueur.
- Add a drop of peppermint extract to the cream and pour it slowly over the top.
- Stir gently or leave layered, as you like.
Notes
Pour the cream over the back of a spoon for a pretty layered look.
17) Christmas Cranberry Sangria
A big pitcher full of red wine sangria and cranberries looks fabulous!
Christmas Cranberry Sangria
For the holidays, try our red wine sangria with cranberries and oranges, plus a splash of orange liqueur!
Ingredients
Method
- Pour the red wine, orange liqueur, and cranberry juice into a large pitcher.
- Add the fresh cranberries, orange slices, and diced apple.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours so the fruit infuses.
- Serve over ice with some of the fruit in each glass.
Notes
Float extra fresh cranberries on top for a jewel-like finish.
18) Hazelnut Irish Coffee
Enjoy warm coffee, whiskey, and a nutty twist topped with lots of cream on chilly nights.
Hazelnut Irish Coffee
Warm hazelnut Irish coffee with whiskey and lots of whipped cream.
Ingredients
Method
- Brew the coffee strong and hot.
- Stir the brown sugar and hazelnut syrup into the coffee until dissolved.
- Add the Irish whiskey and stir.
- Pour into warmed mugs.
- Top with a generous float of whipped cream and serve right away.
Notes
Warm the mugs with hot water first so the coffee stays piping hot.
19) Spiced Pear Punch
A calm, aromatic punch based on sweet pears combined with warm winter spices.
Spiced Pear Punch
This spiced pear punch has a wonderful aroma and tastes delicious either warm or cold. It is made with cinnamon and ginger.
Ingredients
Method
- Combine the pear nectar and apple cider in a saucepan.
- Add the cinnamon sticks and ground ginger.
- Warm gently over low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks and stir in the sparkling water for a little fizz.
- Ladle into glasses and garnish with pear slices.
Notes
Serve it warm in mugs or over ice; it shines either way.
20) Orange Brandy Hot Toddy
Orange provides a nice touch to the warm toddy that you enjoy when it's cold outside.
Orange Brandy Hot Toddy
A warming brandy hot toddy with honey, lemon, and orange.
Ingredients
Method
- Divide the honey and lemon juice between two mugs.
- Add the brandy to each mug.
- Pour in the hot water and stir until the honey dissolves.
- Add an orange slice and a cinnamon stick to each.
- Let it steep a minute, then sip while warm.
Notes
Squeeze the orange slice into the mug for an extra citrus lift.
21) Chai Tea Eggnog
A spiced and creamy mug that tastes like the holidays combines two classic, cozy flavors.
Chai Tea Eggnog
Eggnog tea is the perfect comfy and cozy drink for the winter season.
Ingredients
Method
- Warm the eggnog gently in a saucepan, but do not boil.
- Add the chai tea bags and let them steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and stir in the vanilla and cardamom.
- Whisk until smooth and fragrant.
- Pour into mugs and dust with nutmeg.
Notes
Keep the heat low so the eggnog stays creamy and never curdles.
22) Chocolate Pomegranate Martini
This martini feels like a celebration with its deep and jewel-toned colors which are just a bit decadent.
Chocolate Pomegranate Martini
A chocolate martini made even better with a glass drizzled with chocolate, and pomegranate to add that little extra.
Ingredients
Method
- Drizzle chocolate syrup inside two chilled martini glasses.
- Add the vodka, chocolate liqueur, pomegranate juice, and cream to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard until well chilled.
- Strain into the chocolate-drizzled glasses.
- Garnish with a few floating pomegranate seeds.
Notes
Swirl the chocolate syrup inside the glass for a pretty marbled look.
23) Nutmeg Ginger Snap
A zesty and crispy cocktail that has the same flavor as the cookie it is named after!
Nutmeg Ginger Snap
A warm ginger snap cocktail featuring nutmeg, ginger liqueur, and a sugared rim.
Ingredients
Method
- Wet the glass rims and dip them in cinnamon sugar.
- Add the spiced rum, ginger liqueur, molasses, and nutmeg to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well combined and chilled.
- Strain into the sugar-rimmed glasses over ice.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
Notes
Whisk the molasses with a splash of warm water first so it mixes easily.
24) Winter Wonderland Cocktail
Shimmering, icy blue, and completely enchanting for welcoming in the season.
Winter Wonderland Cocktail
Citrus and vodka make this cocktail sparkly and frosty blue with a snowy, shimmering sugar rim.
Ingredients
Method
- Wet the glass rims and dip them in white sparkling sugar.
- Add the vodka, blue curacao, white cranberry juice, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until frosty.
- Strain into the sugar-rimmed glasses over fresh ice.
- Top with a splash of club soda and serve.
Notes
Just a splash of blue curacao gives that dreamy icy color.
25) Caramel Apple Cider
For the coziest mug you can imagine, we take warm apple cider and swirl in buttery caramel.
Caramel Apple Cider
Delicious caramel covered apple cider with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle on top.
Ingredients
Method
- Warm the apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the caramel sauce and cinnamon until smooth.
- Heat until steaming, but do not boil.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.
- Drizzle extra caramel over the cream and serve.
Notes
Rim the mug with caramel for an extra indulgent touch.
26) Frosty Coconut Margarita
The blend of frosty and tropical coconut takes you to an island escape right in the glass.
Frosty Coconut Margarita
A frozen margarita blended with coconut, tequila, and lime, and topped with snowy coconut!
Ingredients
Method
- Wet the glass rims and dip them in shredded coconut.
- Add the tequila, cream of coconut, lime juice, and ice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and frosty.
- Pour into the coconut-rimmed glasses.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and a little extra coconut.
Notes
Add more ice for a thicker, slushier texture if you like.
27) Cherry Almond Milk Punch
Sweet, creamy and silky, this old fashioned style punch is pure comfort.
Cherry Almond Milk Punch
Smooth and creamy milk punch flavored with almonds and cherries, and finished with nutmeg.
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk the milk, bourbon, cherry juice, and almond extract together.
- Stir in the powdered sugar until fully dissolved.
- Chill thoroughly until very cold.
- Pour over ice into glasses.
- Dust the tops with ground nutmeg and serve.
Notes
A tiny bit of almond extract goes a long way, so add it slowly.