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The Best Christmas Cocktail Recipes

October 26, 2020 By Lisa Sharp Leave a Comment

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These are the best Christmas cocktail recipes you will ever try! There are options for every taste and type of alcohol. Stop just drinking egg nog and try these new recipes.

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Hot chocolate is my favorite Christmas drink and sometimes I’ll add a bit of irish cream to it but sometimes it’s nice to switch things up and have a Christmas cocktail.

My husband enjoys playing bartender so he’ll usually whip something up for me. When I see a delicious cocktail recipe online I’ll send it to him to make me and now I have so many Christmas cocktail options to send him.

Many of these cocktail recipes can be made in bulk for parties and some can even be made non-alcoholic to make them family-friendly. 

It’s also nice when making Christmas cocktails at home to have the right glasses. You don’t need all of the options but some basic ones are helpful. Wine glasses, champagne flutes, martini glasses, high ball glasses, and old fashioned glasses are some of the options that are nice to have on hand. Consider what kind of drinks you make the most often.


Also don’t forget where you put the Christmas cocktail recipes you enjoyed or want to make sure you try. This happens to me all of the time, I try a recipe and love it and forget where I got it. 

Now I stick these recipes in my Christmas recipe book and they don’t get lost! And then the next year I can look through the recipe book and find which recipes I want to make again.

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Now on to the fun part, the cocktail recipes. These are from some of the top bloggers and you are sure to love them.

Christmas Cocktail Recipes

Having a Christmas cocktail party or just want a fun drink to enjoy with some Christmas movies? Try these Christmas cocktail recipes.

Baileys Candy Cane Cocktail

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Baileys Candy Cane Cocktail is sure to get you in the festive mood! Creamy Baileys is shaken with creme de menthe and creme de cacao for a mint chocolate taste explosion. And don’t forget that candy cane and dark chocolate rim!

Coquito Recipe: Puerto Rican Eggnog

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This traditional Puerto Rican eggnog can be served with or without alcohol. It’s made with coconut cream and a splash of rum, so it will feel like you’re celebrating the holidays on a tropical island!

Christmas Margarita

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A festive twist on the classic margarita with cranberry and pomegranate. A recipe for a Christmas Margarita.

Irresistible Chai Tea Eggnog Cocktail

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Get in the Holiday spirit with this creamy and flavorful Chai Tea Eggnog Cocktail served on a martini glass and garnished with fresh whipped cream.

Jack Frost Frozen Winter Cocktails

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A Winter wonderland in a cup, these Jack Frost Frozen Winter Cocktails are the tastiest way to decompress from the stress of the season. Sip-able, shareable, incredible- it’s a sure showstopper that will impress any guests.

Dreamy and Delicious Peppermint Martini

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This pretty pink peppermint martini is so delightful! It's bursting with divine peppermint flavor and so easy to make!

White Christmas Margarita

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The holidays never tasted so good! This White Christmas Margarita has all the flavors of a standard margarita with the addition of white cranberry juice and coconut. Make it for 2 or a crowd and put a little bit of tropical in your winter cocktail.

Instant Pot Orange Mulled Wine

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This spiced orange mulled wine recipe makes the perfect Christmas drink. So deliciously warm and festive, you'll want to make this Glühwein all season long. Instant Pot, Slow cooker, and stovetop methods included.

White Chocolate Martini

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Enjoy a White Christmas inside with these White Chocolate Martinis. Add crushed candy cane to the rim for a festive garnish.

5-Minute Chocolate Peppermint Martini

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This chocolate peppermint martini is so creamy and delicious. Don’t forget the candy cane rim for a real festive touch!

Santa's Hat Christmas Cocktail

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What better way to bring on the good cheer than with a Christmas cocktail named after the jolly old elf himself? With it's coconut rim and bright red color, this Santa's Hat Christmas Cocktail will most certainly bring on the holiday cheer!

Pomegranate Margarita

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The combination of pomegranate juice and freshly squeezed orange juice shaken with a couple of fragrant cloves, agave nectar, and tequila is beyond magical.

Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour

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A traditional whiskey sour with a twist! This Cinnamon Maple Whiskey is perfect to enjoy during the holidays and is infused with flavors of cinnamon and maple.

A Festive Snowball Cocktail

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How to make a traditional snowball cocktail with Advocaat, lime juice and lemonade. The perfect drink for getting into the festive spirit this Christmas.

Christmas Mulled Gin & Tonic with Apple

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This apple-based Mulled Gin & Tonic is easy to pull together and makes a wonderful Christmassy hot drink to serve to a crowd. Non-drinkers can enjoy the mulled apple juice just as it is.

The Nutcracker Cocktail

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The Nutcracker Cocktail combines nutty Amaretto & Frangelico liqueurs with vanilla vodka and creamy white chocolate liqueur. Great as a Christmas drink and superb as a stocking filler decanted into miniature bottles.

Chambord Bramble Cocktail

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I love a great cocktail and this Chambord Bramble Cocktail has been a very popular classic Bramble that we have made many times. You can serve this up in a rock glass or a martini glass as we like to serve it.

Cranberry Moscow Mule Cocktail

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If you enjoy the warm gingery flavor of a traditional Moscow Mule, you will definitely want to give this Cranberry Moscow Mule Cocktail a try!

Pomegranate Mint Champagne Cocktail Recipe

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This beautiful pomegranate mint champagne cocktail starts with a simple homemade mint syrup. You can make the cocktails to serve, or set them up as a cocktail bar for your holiday party.

Christmas Morning Punch aka Brunch Punch

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I make this festive Christmas Morning Punch with orange juice, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and ginger ale for an easy non-alcoholic party punch you can enjoy year round! Though, if some champagne were to end up in there, I wouldn't object.

More Christmas Recipes

Looking for more delicious Christmas recipes? Be sure to try some of these. 

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Biscoff Hot Chocolate Recipe

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