12+ Festive and Fun Christmas Cocktails
Put the cheer into your Christmas party with our list of festive, delicious, and boozy holiday cocktails. Make them for yourself or for a crowd!
There is one time of year that lends itself particularly well to creative bartending-Christmas! The holiday season is the perfect time to dust off your jigger and get to work on making some signature Christmas cocktails.
To help you on your quest to nail down the best holiday drinks, we've pulled together a list of our top 12 favorite Christmas cocktails recipes. On our list, you'll find classics like spiked eggnog, hot buttered rum, and mulled wine, but you'll also find speciality cocktails that'll be the talk of your next holiday party. Happy bartending!
What's the most popular drink at Christmas?
Mulled wine, or wassail, and spiked eggnog are two classic holiday cocktails to enjoy at Christmastime. We have multiple versions of eggnog below (even a dairy-free version) so you can find the one that's right for you.
What do you drink on Christmas Eve?
In my house, Christmas Eve always calls for wassail by the fire, but you can create whatever Christmas cocktail tradition sounds wonderful for you. Wholefully's COO Julie has a family tradition of opening up book gifts on Christmas Eve and drinking spiked hot chocolate (or peppermint hot chocolate!) while reading by the tree all night!
Let's get on to the cocktails! Put the cheer into your Christmas party with our list of festive, delicious, and boozy holiday cocktails. Make them for yourself or for a crowd! It doesn’t get much more classic than eggnog! Wondering what alcohol is good in eggnog? We recommend bourbon, rum, or amaretto! Skip the store-bought stuff and instead made your own Homemade Eggnog! I've included instructions for spiking it and for leaving it virgin. Happy Holidays! Butterscotch Bourbon Eggnog is a fun twist on the traditional holiday eggnog cocktail. Mix up a big batch for parties! Coconut Milk Eggnog is a dairy-free version of the classic Christmas drink that uses creamy, thick, and rich coconut milk. It's not Christmas in our house without a big batch of Wassail! This spiced, mulled wine slow simmers for a ton of holiday flavor. You can almost hear the sleigh bells when you sip on Hot Buttered Rum! This old-fashioned cocktail is creamy, sweet, and warms you from the inside out. Red Wine Hot Chocolate is rich, chocolatey, and gloriously boozy. It's the perfect snow day treat for adults! This pretty pink cocktail gets its festive fizz thanks to a secret ingredient! Serve these up as the signature cocktail at your next Christmas party. A Candy Cane Martini will beat the winter doldrums this holiday season. It’s simple to make and delights the eye as well as your taste buds! You'll be blown away by just how easy it is to make kahlúa at home! Follow this tutorial and you'll have homemade coffee liqueur in less than half an hour. A White Russian is a classic coffee-flavored cocktail that you need in your bartending repertoire! Let us show you how to make this simple drink. This holiday eggnog martini is creamy, sweet, and full of holiday cheer. It's a perfect sip for Christmas celebrations. Dust off your punch bowl and whip up a batch of Jingle Juice! This boozy Christmas punch is a hit at any holiday party—it's packed with festive flavor. 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. Homemade Limoncello is a delicious lemon liqueur that also makes an impressive gift for the cocktail lovers in your life! Limoncello martinis are like sunshine in a glass - zesty, sweet, and utterly refreshing. Espresso martinis blend the rich flavors of espresso with the sweet notes of coffee liqueur. Sipping one feels like a cozy coffee shop meeting a classy cocktail party!
12+ Festive and Fun Christmas Cocktails
Eggnog Recipes
Classic Eggnog
Butterscotch Bourbon Eggnog
Coconut Milk Eggnog
Warm Christmas Cocktails
Christmas Wassail
Hot Buttered Rum
Red Wine Hot Chocolate
Chilled Holiday Cocktails
Cranberry Gin Fizz
Peppermint Martini (Candy Cane Martini)
Homemade Kahlúa Recipe
White Russian
Eggnog Martini Cocktail
Holiday Punch
Sugar Cookie Martini
Homemade Limoncello
Limoncello Martini Recipe
Classic Espresso Martini Recipe
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Do you think I could make ahead sugar cookie martini for a crowd of 8? Or do you have any martini holiday recipes I can make ahead Thank You
Hi Linda! If you’d like to make a big batch, just multiply the recipe by how many servings you'd like, mix it all up, and stash it in the fridge. Shaking with ice does dilute the drink a bit—so you can either add a little cold water if you find it’s too sweet or strong, or you can shake each drink individually when you serve them. When we batch this cocktail, we usually taste and add a splash of water as needed! If you're interested in other holiday martini recipes that can be made in big batches ahead of time, you can check out our Peppermint Martini and our Festive Eggnog Martini. There's a section in each post about making them in advance if you need a reminder about how best to batch these cocktails! Happy Holidays!