Enjoying winter co*cktails is a sure way to get into the spirit of the season. They warm us from our heads to our toes and include a bunch of different festive elements that definitely put us in a jolly mood. With a variety of ingredients and garnishes, these 18 holiday alcoholic drink recipes are certain to make your nights merry and bright, no matter which kinds of co*cktailsyou enjoy! We've got quite the assortment of concoctions perfect for holiday parties and quiet nights surrounded by your Christmas decorations. Cheers!
Brit + Co Holiday co*cktail Recipes
Chai Hot Toddy
With some spiced rum and cinnamon-infused milk, chai tea becomes one of the holiday co*cktails — and one that you'll never want to put down! Add a shot of espresso for an extra kick or keep it as-is. (via Brit + Co)
"Naughty and Nice" Holiday co*cktail Recipe
With a few ingredients — including grenadine, citrus fruits, and whiskey — you can take your classic Coca-Cola to a whole new level. These fun holiday drinks are so flavorful that you can leave out the alcohol for the kids without sacrificing any of the flavor! (via Brit + Co)
Coffee Holiday co*cktail
This funny holiday co*cktail recipe combines beer and coffee for a drink like you've never had before! You'll be able to unwind and get a little caffeine kick at the same time. (via Brit + Co)
Candy Cane Martini
Combine the best parts of the holiday — peppermint and vanilla vodka — to make this pleasing candy cane martini. Glasses up! (via Brit + Co)
Peppermint White Russian
This fan-favorite drink just got an upgrade thanks to the festive peppermint along the rim. You'll enjoy the juxtaposition between the crunchy mint and the smooth taste of vodka, heavy cream, and coffee liqueur. (via Brit + Co)
Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus co*cktail
We know a good mid-morning drink when we see one and this citrus co*cktail looks mighty tasty! If you plan to sleep in, serve it with your Christmas brunch meal as a fab precursor to opening gifts. (via Brit + Co)
Cranberry Holiday co*cktail Recipes
Cranberry Orange Bourbon co*cktail
All the flavors shaken together here are certainly tempting, but we're especially taken by the brandied cranberrygarnish. Talk about a seasonally appropriate alternative to cherry recipes. (via The Little Epicurean)
Cranberry-Ginger co*cktail
The usual vodkacran gets a holiday makeover, thanks to a double dose of ginger-flavored additions and a few dashes of bittersfor balance. (via Jelly Toast Blog)
Cranberry Bourbon Negroni
Turn the typical negronion its head with this festive holiday co*cktail. Bourbon replaces gin, and a splash of cranberry soda gets thrown in. The latter creates a seasonal spin that tempers the trademark bitterness of ruby red Campari juuuust enough. (via Climbing Grier Mountain)
Warm & Spicy Holiday co*cktail Recipes
Glögg Holiday Drink (Swedish Mulled Wine)
If Scandinavian Long Island iced tea meets mulled wine sounds good to you, well, you need a little Glögg in your life. Save the top shelf stuff for another time, because all the spices that go into this easy holiday co*cktail mask any unsavory elements. (via Hapa Nom)
Hot Buttered Rum
This classic couldn't be easier. The butter, sugar and spice mix keeps well for ages (and can even be spread on your morning toast). Just stir it together with a shot of hot rum when you're ready for a little indulgence and voilà. A must-have warm holiday co*cktail. (via I'm Bored, Let's Go)
Slow Cooker Spiced Wine
Have you heard? There's a hot new trend in holiday co*cktails this year: slow cooker sips. This spiced wine sure knows how to take the chill out of your bones. (via The Law Student's Wife)
Brandy & Whiskey Holiday co*cktail Recipes
Cinnamon Apple Whiskey Sour
No cloying, neon sour mix here. This sip's sweetness comes naturally via apple cider, simple syrup and a cinnamon-sugar rim. The wreath-like apple slice floating on top and sprig of rosemary is just an added bonus in this holiday drink with alcohol. (via She Eats)
Brandy Old Fashioned
Mix up a batch of brandy old fashioneds as a sweeter, holiday mixed drink alternative to the usual whiskey-based recipe. (And if you love those glasses, we have another gilded suggestion that you're sure to adore.) (via House of Hipsters)
Brandy Alexander Holiday Drink Recipe
If you’re looking for an adult hot chocolate equivalent in classic co*cktail form, this sweet, creamy concoction is just what the doctor bartender ordered. (via The Drink Blog)
More Delicious Holiday co*cktail Recipes
Frosted Gingerbread Martini
Don't those gingerbread boys look like they're up to no good? Featuring four parts of well-balanced booziness to one part cream, shake up one of these classic holiday drinks and you just may join them. (via Freutcake)
Charred Lemon Rosemary Sparkler
Together, rosemaryand gin are quire the recipe for a festive holiday drink. You'll love how caramelizing the lemons lends each sip a richer, sweeter flavor. It's the perfect punch to satisfy a thirsty crowd. (via Serious Eats)
Gelt Chaser
Break out the Manischewitz — you're about to mix up a delicious holiday alternative to the rusty nail. You don't even need to celebrate Hanukkah to enjoy this holiday drink idea. (via Thrillist)
Evergreen Swizzle
It may take you some time to gather up all the specialty spirits required, but it really doesn't get much more Christmassy than this easy holiday drink. It features gin, pine liqueur and a handful of other well-thought-out additions and we highly recommend sipping on this while you trim the tree. (via Tempered Spirits)
Oy Vey Iz Kir
Use Manischewitz instead of creme de cassis for a playful twist on the usual kir royale. Champagne's involved in this simple holiday co*cktail — what's not to love about that? (via Bon Appétit)
Raspberry Mojito
Dressed up in red and green, this summery sip calls to mind warmer days in a holiday-worthy way. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)
Which of these holiday drink recipes are you going to try? (All of them!)
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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Jasmine Williams.
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Heather Sage is a gluten-free recipe developer and freelance writer living in Orlando by way of the Silicon Valley. When she isn’t playing around with alternative flours in the kitchen, she can be found tackling DIY projects around the house or exploring her neighborhood. Check out her gluten-free recipe blog, A Sage Amalgam.
