There's no better way to get the holiday party going than with a lovely cocktail. From the classic hot chocolate to a tropical Long Iced Tea, this list of Christmas cocktails will have everyone jumping for joy!
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Chocolate Martini
Get the festive spirit going with a velvety chocolate martini. Dark chocolate is melted down with cream and Amarula liqueur creating a subtle fruity flavor that is out of this world.
Amarula is a popular South African liqueur, so you can have an international spin on your holiday cocktail menu.
Sloe Gin Fizz
Fizzy Christmas cocktails are so much fun! The bubbles in this sloe gin fizz will bring a smile to any guest's face. With a bit of lemon juice and gin, this Christmas cocktail recipe has just the right amount of sourness.
A sip of Sloe gin fizz helps balance out the richer flavors from the holiday meal. So enjoy it during dinner, or end the night with a glass (or glasses!).
Long Vodka
A simple, refreshing long vodka is an amazing way to enjoy the holiday season. The vodka, lime cordial, and lemon juice come together for a light drink. Each sip goes down smoothly and the simple flavors don't feel overwhelming.
Long vodka is an easy recipe where no cocktail shaker is needed. Pour the ingredients into a glass, stir gently, and enjoy!
Eggnog Martini
Fun Christmas cocktails are a great way to shake up holiday gatherings. An eggnog martini not only tastes yummy, but it also has a fun appearance! The creamy drink is full of warm flavors and spices that are further highlighted by the cinnamon sugar rim.
Don Pedro
Dessert cocktail recipes are the best way to celebrate Christmas! Don Pedro is traditionally made with vanilla ice cream, heavy cream, and whiskey. But, to make it a more festive cocktail, add peppermint schnapps or spiced rum to the mix! Try both liqueurs to see which you and your guests prefer.
Amaretto and Coke
Amaretto and Coke is a classic combination that everyone loves. The amaretto liqueur gives the drink a subtle nutty flavor that is simply delightful. This is one of the easiest cocktail recipes; you only have to pour the two ingredients into serving glasses!
An Amaretto and Coke also has a low alcohol level, so it's a simple drink to enjoy throughout the night.
Christmas margarita
Get the holiday party started with a couple of glasses of Christmas margaritas! The bright red drink has cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and tequila to create a sweet and tart cocktail. Decorate each glass with fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds for an extra visual touch.
If you want the margaritas to be sweeter, add a splash of orange liqueur.
This twist on a classic margarita can also be made in a big batch, so you won't have to worry about running out.
Christmas Gin Cocktail
The best Christmas cocktails look as festive as they taste. It's bursting with tart flavors from all the lovely ingredients. Gin is mixed with cranberry juice and fresh cranberries, so each cup gives off a rich redness. Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon in the mix to give it that warm holiday flavor!
Feel free to use frozen cranberries in this yummy cranberry juice cocktail
Long Beach Iced Tea
Long Beach Iced Tea is an incredibly strong cocktail, so be careful with how much you drink! With plenty of tequila, rum, and triple sec, the spiked iced tea is strong.
Fortunately, the cranberry juice base and lime juice give the tea a refreshing taste.
Garnish the Long Beach iced tea with lime slices to give it that Christmas cheer.
Rumchata Eggnog
Rumchata eggnog is the best way to celebrate the holidays. All the ingredients are super festive and sweet, so you feel like you're drinking Christmas in a cup! Shake some eggnog, rumchata, and ice together to easily whip up this beverage!
The creamy and rich rumchata will keep you warm all winter long!
Toblerone Cocktail
This Toblerone cocktail is a creamy, indulgent drink inspired by the famous chocolate bar. Its flavors come from plenty of chocolate, honey, cream, and a variety of liqueurs. I like to garnish this holiday cocktail with grated Toblerone to make it decadent.
After trying a glass of this, you'll be making Toblerone cocktails throughout the holiday season!
Ginger Beer and Gin Cocktail
Sometimes, the best Christmas cocktails are the ones that refresh you after a heavy roast dinner. This ginger beer and gin cocktail has a bit of heat and warmth that feels crisp to the tastebuds.
Pour the mixture into a tall glass of ice and serve with mint leaves to make it look extra fancy.
Pornstar Martini
If you're looking to bring some fun to your next party, you should make this mischievous cocktail. Passionfruit and vanilla vodka give the martini a sweet taste that is sublime, while the sparkling wine adds a refreshing fizziness.
I recommend using a sparkling wine like prosecco or champagne for these sweet Christmas cocktails.
Boiled Custard
A mug of boiled custard tastes just like Christmas. It's full of seasonal flavors like cinnamon and vanilla that will keep you warm through the cold winter.
Boiled custard is made with heavy cream, milk, and egg yolks, giving it a wonderfully creamy texture.
It's such a rich drink, that even Santa Claus will steal a mug!
Gingerbread martini
A gingerbread martini is one of the most festive Christmas cocktails to make. The gingerbread syrup's warm flavors and rum make this drink feel like Christmas in a cup!
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice to make the creamiest, most delightful gingerbread martini!
Eggnog
When you think of Christmas drinks, you'll likely think of eggnog. It's a thick, creamy, and slightly eggy drink made more decadent with a splash of bourbon. I like to serve it chilled, but you can serve it warm.
Enjoy it as is or bourbon-free this Christmas Eve!
Eggnog Latte
Why not enjoy Christmas cocktails first thing in the morning? This latte brings all the yummy taste of the classic beverage but with the roasted richness of espresso.
It's not a latte without milk, but plant-based milk can be used! Garnish the latte with whipped cream and ground cinnamon for extra decadence.
Vegan Eggnog
Vegan eggnog is just spectacular! Its texture and taste is as smooth and creamy as a regular eggnog. Thanks to the natural sweetness of the cashews in the recipe, a glass of this vegan cocktail will knock your socks off.
Even Mrs. Claus won't notice this recipe is vegan! Garnish with plant-based whipped cream and fresh nutmeg to give it a boost of warmth.
Hot Toddy
Warm cocktails are ideal for the winter holidays. This Hot Toddy has a wonderful spicy ginger syrup brightened by the zest of lemon and orange. With a bit of bourbon, this toasty and sweet cocktail will keep your spirits up during the cold holidays.
Serve a mug of hot toddy with orange slices to give it a bit of elegance.
Pineapple Margaritas
Why not enjoy some tropical Christmas cocktails this year? These sweet pineapple margaritas feel like summer in a cup. The tart pineapple juice is balanced with sweet orange juice, then spiked with tequila.
Garnish the pineapple cocktails with a salt rim and lime slices to make them more exciting!
Mexican Hot Chocolate
It's time to get cozy this Christmas with a cup of spiked Mexican hot chocolate. Mexican hot chocolate is filled with warm spices like cinnamon, but they also use evaporated milk. This secret ingredient is what gives the hot chocolate its sweet and creamy flavor.
Enjoy it alcohol-free, or spike it with whiskey or rum for a boozy punch. Don't forget to top it with plenty of whipped cream!
Apple Cider
Apple cider is a classic winter drink that is only made better with the addition of whiskey. The warm tones of the whiskey blend perfectly with the fall flavors of apple cider, so each cup is filled with cozy goodness.
To make the winter cocktail look fancy, garnish it with a cinnamon stick and apple pie spice.
Christmas punch
Christmas punch is the drink to make for your holiday parties. The punch is packed with all the classic holiday fixings. Cranberry juice, orange juice, fresh cranberry, pomegranate, lemon-lime soda, and orange slices come together in the punch bowl for the ultimate sweet and tart cocktail!
Make it a spiked punch with rum or vodka. The punch's color is stunning but pops even more when you garnish the glass with fresh rosemary.
What is the most popular Christmas cocktail?
Christmas punch and eggnog are typically the most popular drinks during Christmas.
What is a classic Christmas cocktail?
Drinks with cranberry or warm spices like cinnamon make for a classic Christmas beverage. Eggnog and spiked apple cider are great examples.
What is the most common drink at Christmas?
Warm drinks like mulled wine or eggnog lattes tend to be the most common.
What drinks to serve at a Christmas party?
It's best to serve drinks that are easy to make in big batches as there will be many people to serve. A punch or batch of margaritas will work well.
What alcohol is good for Christmas?
Whiskey, bourbon, and rum are good options, as they have warm flavor profiles that break through the cold weather.
What is an American Christmas drink?
Ciders and drinks with cranberry tend to be the most popular during Christmas. Cranberry is used in so many different ways during Christmas, cocktails included!
What does Santa drink on Christmas?
Generally Santa drinks milk with his cookies, but when he wants to have fun the Claus family likes to enjoy a gingerbread martini!
What do you serve at a cocktail party?
I like to serve a Christmas gin because its bright colors match the holiday so well. Thanks to plenty of cranberry juice, it has a stunning red color that feels so Christmas-y!
Stuart Forster
Some good ideas! I like the look of amaretto and coke, which I've never tried. Here's to a merry Christmas.