We’ve done the work for you and collected our favoriteholiday cocktails.
We’ve also included holiday mocktails for festive toasts with little ones and big-batch options for yourChristmas Day brunchcocktails.
With these selections, you will find a match to your menu, theme, and holiday party vibe.
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The egg white adds welcome frothiness.
A simple syrup is made with cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
Ginger beer adds a little ginger heat, but it isn’t spicy.
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Cranberry juice adds the beautiful jewel-tone color and tart juiciness, and brandy adds notes of vanilla.
Upside-Down Martini
A classic cocktail, like a martini, is always welcome at the holidays.
Chocolate Martini
This chocolaty libation is just what you’ll need for your holiday celebration.
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Keep the big batch in the fridge.
White Chocolate Martini
This cocktail is a dessert and drink wrapped into one.
A smooth and creamy martini that delivers as the elegant dessert cocktail you should try this holiday season.
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Top with shaved dark chocolate to add a final piece of refinement to your presentation.
Cranberry Poinsettia Punch
Sparkling wine and ruby-red cranberries amp up this this party-perfect punch.
This Southern trifecta is what Southern drinker’s dreams are made of.
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Ambrosia Cocktail
This cocktail is from the kitchen of Amy Mikkelsen in Atlanta, Georgia.
Who says salad can’t be festive?
Retro Rum Punch
This not-too-fruity cocktail is going to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Mix dark spiced and white rums with various juices to get this sweet and refreshing drink.
Garnish with frozen cranberries and sliced pineapple.
Cranberries are one of the unofficial fruits of the holidays, so this inspired punch is a perfect fit.
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Serve with or without alcohol.
Mississippi Bourbon Punch
Muscadine wine is the star of this spirited concoction.
Combine with grenadine, bourbon, and a variety of fruit juices and sodas for a flavorful holiday cocktail.
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Cranberry Margaritas
Sisters in tartness, cranberry and lime team up to make a very merry margarita.
Vanilla Rosemary Lemonade
This cocktail is exceptional when made with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
It’s worth it to take the time to squeezefresh lemonsfor this drink.
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Vanilla beans, rosemary sprigs, and lemon slices blend perfectly in this lemonade.
Gingerbread Martini
Re-invent a favorite flavor of the holiday season with this tasty cocktail.
Carry the flavor further by dipping martini glasses in ginger liqueur and crushed gingersnaps.
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It’ll make all the difference when you are passing this tray of cheer.
Gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup combine for this classic drink.
Cherry Blossom Cocktail
This festive red cocktail is perfect for Christmas.
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Mix the ingredients and let guests choose which spirit to include.
Serve it cold, sprinkled with nutmeg.
Cranberry Mojito
Introduce the tart fall flavor of cranberries to your favorite minty cocktail.
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This classic mojito gets a holiday makeover by adding a tablespoon of cranberry reduction.
Make the cranberry reduction up to a week ahead of time to have on hand.
Aperol-Bourbon Fizz
Bourbon fans will love this cocktail.
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Using an orange peel to twist around the glass adds a sophisticated touch to this beverage.
The presentation is a festive composition that will empty your pitcher in no time.
With a shot of espresso, this martini is sure to give you the wake-up-call you are looking for.
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About three per glass might be just the right thing.
Basil Bourbon Orange Smash
The term “smash” comes with a long, storied history.
Let’s just say yoursmashing good timeis about to happen.
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This citrus flavored mocktail can be spiked, but tastes great with or without the additive.
Prepare the mule mixture ahead of time, then add the ginger beer just before serving.
We’re thinking this drink might apply to the depths of winter.
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Indulging in rum in themidst of cold weatherbrings a bit of a tropical edge to the proceedings.
This hot and cozy cocktail need not be overlooked in favor of what’s now in fashion.
It always has a place on the holiday drink menu.
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The Chilton Cocktail
This Chilton recipe comes straight from the Lubbock Country Club.
While you may be tempted to make is easier and skip the salted rim, don’t you dare.
It’s all part of this drink’s signature West Texas charm.
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A refreshing blend of vodka, lemon juice, and soda water, it’s considered a year-round sipper.
Small bites are washed down with bright flavors, and the taste of bourbon spans the seasons.
Mint sprigs and orange slices dress up this cocktail with enough flair to make it fancy.
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It also calls for Champagne.
Just beware this is still considered a little high octane, as far as punches go.
This recipe calls for oleo-saccharum, which is homemade lemon oil.
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The process of making this is worth knowing, as the result is a versatile ingredient.
What better time to indulge than at the holidays?
This brandy and bourbon cocktail is enhanced with Thyme Simple Syrup and will foster good cheer.
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Frosted Cranberry Kir Royale
This fruity Champagne cocktail looks elegant in a coupe glass.
Roll fresh cranberries in sugar and skewer them on festive cocktail picks for the finishing touch.
We like to use sprigs of rosemary as cocktail picks to make it truly merry.
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Peppermint Martini
Trim the tree and get in the holiday spirit with a classic Peppermint Martini.
Instead of olives, top this cocktail with a candy cane or mint.
The splash of Irish cream liqueur keeps this cocktail smooth and creamy.
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Pair those perfect holiday cocktails with these20 Easy Finger Food Appetizers To Serve This Christmas.
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