Shake, stir, or ladle your way through the holidays with our best Christmas cocktails and holiday mocktails, from sparkling cranberry spritzers to creamy dessert sips. Each recipe includes batch instructions, garnish ideas, and zero-proof swaps so everyone gets something festive.
If you’re like me, this list of Christmas cocktails and mocktails will come in handy when planning your holiday get togethers! from vodka, to gin and everything between, we’ve got you covered.
Fruity Christmas Cocktails
Wassail Recipe
Wassail should be on everyone's holiday beverage list! Easy to make and perfect for holiday parties, you'll be the star of the show with how it tastes AND smells!
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Whiskey Grapefruit Cocktail
This Whiskey Grapefruit Cocktail is the perfect holiday cocktail made with whiskey, grapefruit and lime juice, simple syrup and an optional dash of cinnamon.
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How to Make Blackberry Brandy
This homemade blackberry brandy is sweetened with a bit of sugar and juicy blackberries, and kicked up with the addition of fresh herbs!
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Maple Whiskey Sour Cocktail
Maple Whiskey Sour Cocktail is the perfect holiday cocktail recipe blended with orange juice, maple syrup and nutmeg.
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Jack Frost Frozen Winter Cocktails
A Winter wonderland in a cup, these Jack Frost Frozen Winter Cocktails are the tastiest way to decompress from the stress of the season!
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Blackberry Bourbon Smash
Need a cocktail that’s fruity, a little boozy, and a whole lot of delicious? This Blackberry Bourbon Smash Cocktail is perfect for summer!
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French Martini Cocktail
This classic French Martini recipe is a timeless cocktail perfect all year long with flavors of pineapple juice and raspberry liquor! So easy!
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Orange Crush Cocktail
Easy instructions for the best Orange Crush Cocktail recipe using fresh oranges, vodka and special liquor to make yours the bomb!
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Champagne Jello Shots
These easy Champagne Jello Shots are the only thing you need to celebrate New Year's Eve! Super festive and delicious, too!
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Cranberry Ginger Bellini
This Cranberry Ginger Bellini is a festive sparkling cocktail that’s perfect for brunch or holiday parties!
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White Winter Sangria
This festive White Winter Sangria Recipe is made with pomegranate, pear, and fresh lime and is the perfect punch for both holiday dinners and parties!
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Mulled Wine
An easy and flavorful holiday drink this Mulled Wine is perfect for your holiday parties with minimal ingredients that go a long way!
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Homemade Mulled Apple Cider (Stovetop or Slow Cooker)
Cozy homemade mulled cider made with apple cider, whole mulling spices, and dried orange peel. Make it on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, keep it non-alcoholic for kids, or spike it with rum or bourbon for the adults.
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Peppermint Bark Mimosa
Nothing beats this delicious Peppermint Bark Mimosa for your holiday gatherings. Serve these simple to make festive drinks at your next holiday party and everyone will be merry!
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Peppermint Patty Cocktail
Need a delicious warm drink this winter? This Peppermint Patty Cocktail needs just 3 ingredients, is minty, sweet & great for all occasions!
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Best Espresso Martini Recipe
With only 5 simple ingredients, you can have this Espresso Martini ready in only 5 minutes. The perfect after-dinner dessert cocktail!
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Peppermint Mocha Spiked Coffee
A super easy alcoholic coffee drink, this Peppermint Mocha Spiked Coffee recipe is so festive for the holiday season.
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White Chocolate Martini Recipe
Need the perfect festive cocktail to serve this holiday season? A White Chocolate Martini, rimmed with candy canes is the perfect holiday dessert drink! Learn how to make this simple cocktail recipe for easy entertaining and more!
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Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe
Hot chocolate bombs are hollow chocolate balls filled with hot cocoa mix and marshmallows. Just add hot milk and they magically melt!
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Whipped Hot Chocolate Recipe
Make whipped hot chocolate with heavy cream and cocoa mix, then spoon it over warm chocolate milk for a café-style sip. Topping ideas included.
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Horchata Recipe
This EASY Horchata drink recipe makes the most luscious creamy and milky drink that's full of cinnamon flavor! Easily make into a cocktail!
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Homemade Eggnog
Easy instructions for how to make homemade eggnog, spiked eggnog and also a fabulous eggnog bar!
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White Cranberry Margaritas
Sip on these White Cranberry Margaritas this holiday season and enjoy a smooth blend of coconut, cranberry and tequila!
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Cranberry Vanilla Moscow Mule
This Cranberry Vanilla Moscow Mule is sweet, spicy, and totally refreshing. They are perfect for the winter months, and winter holidays in particular!
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Cranberry Punch
Holiday cocktails don't get any better than this Holiday Cranberry Punch! Garnished with rosemary sprigs and cranberries, it's super festive and fun.
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Cranberry Whiskey Sour
This cranberry whiskey sour is a bubbly holiday cocktail featuring whiskey, bubbles, cranberry juice and fresh lime.
See The Recipe! Homemade Mulled Apple Cider (Stovetop or Slow Cooker)
Cozy homemade mulled cider made with apple cider, whole mulling spices, and dried orange peel. Make it on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, keep it non-alcoholic for kids, or spike it with rum or bourbon for the adults.
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Apple Cider Whiskey Cocktail
Apple cider whiskey cocktail is the perfect fall cocktail using whiskey, apple cider, lime juice and simple syrup and a dash of apple pie spice.
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Christmas Holiday Punch
This Christmas Holiday Punch is a non-alcoholic, festive drink that all can enjoy at Christmas time!
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When serving these cocktails or mocktails at a holiday gathering, follow these simple tips for success.
- Balance: Aim for a 1:1 sweet to sour ratio before dilution; you can always adjust after chilling.
- Ice size matters: large ice cubes are great for spirit-forward drinks,; use crushed for spritzes.
- Non-alcoholic bitters & aperitifs add complexity to mocktails. Just because there isn’t alcohol doesn’t mean it has to be boring!
- Label punches “with/without alcohol” and offer a separate ladle for kid-friendly
Garnishes and Toppings
Once you have a great Christmas cocktail or mocktail, it’s always fun to spice it up with some festive garnishes. Here are some ideas that will take yours up a notch.
- Rosemary sprigs
- Lemon slices
- Orange slices
- Sugared cranberries
- Cinnamon sticks
- Crushed candy cane rims
- Fresh cranberries
- Edible glitter
Decadent Christmas Desserts
Now that we’ve got the drinks covered, it’s time to plan our Christmas desserts. Here are some of our favorites.
These are the perfect christmas cocktails and mocktails! All of these festive drinks are absolutely delicious!
Can’t wait to try some of these cocktails! They sound so good!
All of these mocktails look amazing. I’ll have one of each please.
Oh this is great. Just in time for Christmas and New Years. I’ll be making some of these for my guest this Holidays definitely. Thanks!
So many amazing cocktails! I want to try all of them! Definitely saving a few for our Christmas party!
Ahhh! I want to make them all. Starting with the cranberry one. So gorgeous!