Few things are as good as curling up with hot Christmas drinks while watching your favorite Christmas movies. These Christmas drink recipes are delicious and you will even find some healthy options.
It’s so much fun to curl up on the sofa and watch a Christmas movie with a delicious hot drink. Regular hot chocolate is a great option but there are many other great choices out there.
Even if you are trying to be healthier you can find some great options on this list. There are options for the whole family, including some alcoholic options and a few that can be made in the slow cooker making the recipes very easy.
These Christmas drink recipes are also great if you want to host a cookie exchange party. Your guests will love these yummy drinks and they will warm you up no matter how cold it is outside.
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The Best Hot Christmas Drinks
You are sure to find the perfect Christmas drink recipe on this list to help keep you warm this winter.
Wanting something a bit different than the classic hot chocolate? This peppermint white hot chocolate is easy to make and delicious. It's also great mixed with coffee.
Just because you don’t press your own apples, doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a warm mug of cider – this Spiced Apple Cider is made from apple juice.
Looking for a dairy-free hot chocolate? This oat milk version is easy and so delicious even the milk drinkers will love it.
This traditional wassail recipe is the perfect adult beverage to serve for your Christmas parties. The roasted, spiced fruit and warm beer punch makes wassail a cozy Christmas drink.
This hot chocolate has all of the delicious flavor of a Thin Mint and is a delicious treat!
Red wine hot chocolate with marshmallows and whipped cream topping – an indulgent hot drink that’s definitely for grown ups only!
Hot cocoa is a perfect winter drink to enjoy while watching Christmas movies. This hot cocoa recipe is inspired by Judy in The Santa Clause movie.
Lightly spiced and sweetened hot apple cider, served with a shot of Calvados and freshly whipped cream.
Make delicious mulled cider in the slow cooker for an easy winter drink.
Indulge in the cozy embrace of the season with this delightful mulled wine recipe, where robust red wine melds harmoniously with fragrant spices and citrus notes. This heartwarming concoction is the perfect companion for festive gatherings or quiet evenings by the fireplace.
Make this Mulled Pear Juice by simmering clementine juice with pear juice and spices for a warming drink.
A perfectly nutty and comforting drink to enjoy on a cold day, homemade hazelnut hot cocoa is easy to make and enjoyed by the whole family.
Learn how to make the BEST Italian hot chocolate at home! This thick hot chocolate is ready in 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients.
Matcha is meant to be paired with something sweet so it works beautifully with white hot chocolate. This green tea and hot chocolate drink is made even better with toasted marshmallows.
Hot Apple Cider Buttered Whiskeys are a perfect warm up for holiday entertaining.
Experience the rich, indulgent fusion of creamy peanut butter and velvety hot chocolate in this vegan peanut butter hot chocolate recipe. This luscious, plant-based treat offers a comforting blend of flavors, creating a cozy beverage perfect for chilly days or sweet moments of relaxation.
This thick and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate will be the hit of your Christmas parties this year.
This Traditional Homemade Eggnog is made just how you want it, creamy and rich with all the holiday flavors of vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon.
This carefully crafted blend of citrusy orange and the sweet essence of pomegranate, simmered to perfection in a slow cooker, promises a flavorful and comforting drink that captures the essence of the holiday season.
Whether entertaining guests, or just enjoying a night in, this creamy and delicious white hot chocolate is the perfect warm treat for a chilly winter evening.
This Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe is amazingly delicious, dairy-free and absolutely guilt-free! Made with cashew milk, maple syrup, real pumpkin and of course pumpkin pie spice.
A traditional Mexican drink for the holidays made with tons of fruit, sugar and cinnamon.
Bourbon Spiked Hot Chocolate is rich and creamy made from scratch hot chocolate that will warm you up even more because it's also spiked with bourbon!
Enjoy a minty mugful of White Chocolate Peppermint Eggnog this holiday season. It's an easy and deliciously fun festive treat.
A rich, decadent, delicious hot cocoa treat, this adult Kahlua Hot Cocoa Recipe tastes divine on a cold winter night. Curl up on the sofa with a mug of Kahlua Hot Cocoa tonight!
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Dairy-Free Eggnog recipe—a delightful concoction that preserves the rich, creamy taste of traditional eggnog without the need for dairy.
A delicious hot toddy recipe that helps soothe and relax.
Gingerbread Latte is my go-to fall and winter drink. This slow cooker gingerbread latte recipe is easy to make, and great for serving up to guests.
This hot spiced cranberry cider recipe is a nice change from apple cider. The vibrant red color makes it the perfect choice for holiday entertaining.
More Delicious Christmas Recipes
Looking for even more Christmas recipes? There are a lot of great ones on the blog. These are some of my favorites.
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Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
Thank you for including my mulled pear juice. So many other tasty Christmas drinks that I certainly must try
Lisa Sharp says
You’re welcome! I can’t wait to try it.
Silvia Martinez says
Thank you for including my Mexican Ponche. There are so yummy recipes here, I’ve already started a list to try them all!
Lisa Sharp says
You’re welcome, it sounds delicious!
Suzy Taylor Oakley says
Oh, my goodness, Lisa. As I think I mentioned before, I could spend all day on your site (the photos are so beautiful), and half of those hot drinks don’t even sound appetizing! ? (#teetotaler)
I followed you on Pinterest. Another place I could get lost in for hours upon hours.
Merry Christmas!
Lisa Sharp says
I’m so glad you are enjoying the site!
Lucy says
Thank you for including my slow cooker hot chocolafe, pinning for Christmas, all of these drinks look perfect for the festive season!
Lisa Sharp says
It looks great and is such a good option for a party! <3
Corrina Confarreo says
Ooohhh yum all of these look and sound scrumptious! Think I’ll be trying quite a few of them ? xxx
Lisa Sharp says
Don’t they look amazing? It’s really hard to pick which one to make first.