35 Fun Christmas Cocktails and Drinks

Need a Christmas cocktail that’s quick and easy? The Christmas Moscow is a spin on the classic that's a zingy, festive combination of cranberry juice, vodka, peppermint schnaps and ginger beer. It’s so simple you can build it right in the glass, no cocktail shakers required! 

This Christmas martini is a great signature Christmas cocktail: sweet tart, drinkable and beautifully festive! This martini is the perfect fit for entertaining. It’s easy to mix up and the color is beautifully brilliant from the cranberry juice. You can also make it as a pitcher for easy prep.

This cranberry Aperol spritz recipe is sweet tart, fruity, and even tastier than a standard Aperol spritz (we think)! It’s simple to make and looks stunning—the idea signature drink for parties or a cozy evening.

Try this Christmas Punch: fruity and delicious, with a little sparkle from ginger ale. You can make it with rum for a punch with alcohol, or omit it for non alcoholic. Either way, it tastes incredible! The best part? Garnish it up with sliced citrus, rosemary branches and cranberries.

Meet our other favorite Christmas cocktail: the Christmas Margarita! This bright red drink is absolutely stunning to look at, and the sweet tart flavor is crisp and refreshing. It’s got all the character of the classic margarita, but a beautiful new look and nuance to the flavor!

This pomegranate mojito is bright and beautiful, with a tangy minty flavor! Starring mint and bright red pomegranate juice, it makes a big pitcher that’s perfect for Christmas. This is one of our favorite mojito variations!

This Gingerbread Martini is a fun, festive Christmas drink: just sweet enough and packed with cozy cinnamon, allspice and ginger. It tastes like a gingerbread cookie, but even better: with a little intrigue on the finish. It’s only 3 ingredients and the perfect festive cocktail for holiday entertaining. 

Here’s a delightful signature drink: try the Peppermint Martini! This drink is creamy and minty fresh, a delicious combination of peppermint schnapps and chocolate liqueur. In fact, you may want to drink this any time of year! Of course, it’s perfect for the holidays. Cozy up with one by the fire, or drink it as a fun Christmas cocktail with appetizers.

The bubbly apple cider spritz is one of the easiest Christmas cocktails, pairing Aperol with apple cider and Prosecco. Build it right in the glass and top with an apple slice, and it’s perfect for any party.

The Poinsettia is a fun cranberry champagne drink! Its brilliant color and cozy vibe makes it the perfect for wintery weather. It makes any occasion more fun, from Thanksgiving to holiday parties to Christmas Eve. Of course, you can serve it any time of the year too! It uses only a few simple ingredients.

There’s nothing better at taking the chill off than a homemade Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe! This mug of liquid cocoa is rich and creamy, with an intense depth in chocolate flavor. A hint of aged rum or bourbon, and it gives it a warming complexity with notes of vanilla and oak. Or try Baileys Hot Chocolate or Kahlua Hot Chocolate.

Looking for non-alcoholic Christmas drinks? This cranberry mocktail with ginger beer and orange is sweet tart and delicious with only 3 ingredients! It’s easy to whip up for parties and everyone raves!

When the first chill starts to fill the air, it’s time for cozy drink season! What better way to start the fun than a great Mulled Wine? Make up a big pot, and it fills your kitchen with an intoxicating aroma of toasted allspice and cinnamon. This recipe is just sweet enough, balancing the bold fruity wine with mulling spices, citrus, and oak and vanilla notes on the finish. 

Here’s a drink that’s ideal for sipping by the fire on a chilly evening: hot buttered rum! Even just saying the name makes you warm inside. This historic drink has been around for centuries and is often enjoyed during the Christmas season. This version is subtly sweet, cozy-spiced with cinnamon and allspice, and spirit-forward with boozy dark rum.

This seasonal margarita comes out tangy and balanced, beautifully pairing the spicy notes of tequila and citrusy lime with the sweet cider. Top it off with a cinnamon sugar rim, and every sip is a delight. You can make it in a pitcher for Christmas parties!

Here’s an impressive cocktail: this Pomegranate Gin Fizz! Take the classic over the top with this pomegranate spin: it elevates the sweet tart flavor and gives the drink a brilliant jewel-toned color! It will impress absolutely everyone (we promise!): for the holidays or in any season.

What’s more festive on Christmas morning than waking up to a Christmas Mimosa? This tasty drink is bubbly and perfect for the season. Rich pomegranate juice contrasts with the citrus sweetness of orange, topped off with a profusion of bubbles. This one is a fun tradition for Christmas breakfast or brunch with gingerbread waffles or snowman pancakes.

Here’s a punch recipe that caught us by surprise…because it’s even more delicious than it looks. Try this Pomegranate Punch! This ruby red punch stars pomegranate juice and fresh citrus with a hint of maple syrup.

There are creative spins on the classic Spanish drink so that you can drink it all year long. Try this vibrant Christmas Sangria! It pairs the cozy flavors of fall with dry red wine to make a Spanish-style autumnal spin on this drink. You’ll be amazed by how this Christmas cocktail is cozy and refreshing all at once.

Looking for a drink to warm up on a chilly evening? A hot toddy is one thing, but even better? Try an Apple Cider Hot Toddy! Apple cider is the ideal balance in a hot toddy: it brings just the right sweet tart nuance to the flavor. Mix one up as a single serving, or make a big batch for guests.

This cozy-spiced Christmas coffee is such a fun holiday drink. Mix up a homemade gingerbread syrup with brown sugar and whole spices: it infuses the best hints of cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Spike it with Baileys for a Christmas cocktail, or drink it straight for non-alcoholic.

There’s nothing better than a Kir Royale during the holidays! This famous French cocktail stars black currant liqueur and sparkling wine, and the berries and bubbles suit each other perfectly. The best cocktails are rooted in simplicity, and there’s really nothing better than this two ingredient drink!

Here’s stunning recipe for entertaining: try this holiday punch! It’s bright and bubbly, topped with citrus fruits, berries and herbs. Sparkling wine makes sweet tart bubbles, complemented by ginger ale, orange liqueur and pineapple juice.

Here’s a spin on the classic whiskey sour that will have everyone talking: try this cranberry orange whiskey sour! This fruity combination is perfect for winter and fall cocktails, or if you’re looking to use extra cranberry juice. The bright berries add a fruity, tart intensity to the finish of each sip.

Here's a cozy Christmas cocktail that makes your kitchen smell like a holiday wonderland: spiked and spiced apple cider! It’s perfect for the transition to cooler weather. It's very easy to make, and the rum complements the cinnamon, cloves, and star anise perfectly. For non-alcoholic, try Mulled Cider.

Here’s a warm and cozy mug you won’t be able to stop sipping: the Peppermint Patty! This hot chocolate is spiked with not one but two liqueurs, adding both mint and chocolate flavors to the rich body of this drink. It’s stellar with homemade hot chocolate, but you can also make it with purchased hot cocoa mix.

Looking for a signature Christmas cocktail featuring cranberry and orange? Try this Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail! It’s balanced, sweet tart, and complex, fruity with intriguing notes from sweet vermouth. It's a fantastic celebratory cocktail for Christmas.

Cider pairs perfectly with sweet and spicy bourbon in this sophisticated Christmas cocktail! It’s got a hint of lemon and a surprise ingredient that rounds out the flavors into a meld that’s intriguing, complex and highly drinkable! It's so good, you'll want to drink it all winter.

Here's a Christmas cocktail that looks like snow in a glass: milk punch! A cousin of eggnog, this tasty drink is one of the oldest cocktails there is, featuring brandy, bourbon, milk and sugar. The creamy, cool milk is ideal paired with the spice of the brandy and the nuance of vanilla extract.

Try this Pomegranate Prosecco Sparkler! The combination of sweet tart pomegranate, orange perfume and airy bubbles is one of the most satisfying in our over 300 cocktail recipes. It's perfect for holiday brunch or an evening Christmas cocktail.

Here’s a fun Christmas cocktail that’s ideal for any whiskey lover: try the Apple Cider Old Fashioned! Swapping out the sugar for apple cider syrup infuses fruity, spiced seasonal flavor into this classic drink. Each sip has notes of apple and orange, cinnamon and spice, and vanilla and oak.

The French 77 is a spin on the classic French 75 that adds St Germain elderflower liqueur. It’s bubbly and effervescent, with the floral undertones, a botanical pop from the gin and the zing of fresh lemon juice. If you need a signature cocktail to impress, this is the one.

Looking for a warming Christmas cocktail or drink? The Brandy Hot Toddy is a spin on the classic hot toddy that pairs the fruity, sweet taste of brandy with apple and cinnamon. Adding hot water opens up the flavor of the liquor so you can appreciate the complexity in each sip. 

This drink has loads of sweet tart flavor, balancing crisp cranberry with tangy lime and spicy ginger. Sip it out of an ice cold copper mug, and it’s the ideal Christmas cocktail for a crowd.

Want a sweet, sumptuous hot drink for Christmas? This creamy drink is full of big flavor: deep chocolate, vanilla notes, and the rum and caramel finish of Kahlua. The Kahlua is nuanced and subtle, adding a warming effect to each sip. If you’re a fan of this coffee liqueur, this is the Christmas cocktail for you.

Want a winter cocktail that’s sweet and creamy? This Peppermint White Russian might be even more fun than the original. It’s got a bright, minty finish that melds into the Kahlua and cream perfectly. It’s fast and easy to swirl together in a lowball glass, and it’s a total crowd pleaser.