Need some festive Christmas cocktails to liven up your holiday party? In addition to the delicious food, cocktails are a great way to elevate the celebration. Whether you’re making big batches for a crowd or individual servings, I’ve curated a list of Christmas cocktail recipes that will bring festive flavors to your holiday gatherings. Cheers!
Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail
The citrus juice really makes this Christmas cocktail so refreshing! The addition of pomegranate seeds brings the spirit of Christmas, making it a good choice for your next festive drink.
Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail.
This Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail is a delicious mix of vodka, St. Germain (elderflower liquor), and fresh squeezed winter citrus juice, topped off with bubbly ginger beer and extra festive pomegranates. Simple and refreshing, serve this festive cocktail pitcher style at your Christmas gathering!
The ginger beer is unmatched, especially when paired with cranberry. I also love how you only need three ingredients for this refreshing and holiday drink!
Cranberry Ginger Mimosa
The Cranberry-Ginger Mimosa is perfect for every winter holiday, from Thanksgiving straight through to Valentine’s Day, and is a breeze to make. Unlike the more familiar Mimosa you would have with brunch, this one doesn’t have any orange juice, instead substituting cranberry juice. Ginger beer adds some spice, some sweetness and more carbonation, and the choice of which brand you go with is entirely up to your taste preferences.
Wow, this White Christmas Mojito just screams Christmas! With the perfect blend of rum, mint, lime, coconut milk, and pomegranate arils, it’s a twist on a summertime classic that’s sure to become your new holiday favorite.
White Christmas Mojito
Ready to make this holiday merry and bright (and super yummy)? Even if temperatures aren’t quite freezing where you’re celebrating, the snowy feel of this drink means all your Christmases may just be white, anyway! Scroll on for instructions ahead.
I love gingerbreads during Christmas because it’s such a classic holiday flavor! This festive gingerbread cocktail combines the cozy and festive flavors of gingerbread and eggnog with spiced rum!
Festive Gingerbread Cocktail
In this pretty Gingerbread Cocktail, the cozy, festive flavors of gingerbread and eggnog blend with vanilla ice cream and spiced rum for a holiday treat that’s equally decadent and delicious. And it’s easy to make it into a nonalcoholic gingerbread milkshake for the kids!
Hooray for some sangria! Sangrias are a personal favorite, and the apple cider, citrus, and cinnamon in this cocktail are just divine.
Mulled Wine Christmas Sangria
This festively-spiced mulled wine sangria is Christmas in a glass! With wintery flavors of citrus, blackberry, pomegranate, apple cider and cinnamon, it’s an inventive twist on a Spanish cocktail party favorite.
If we’re talking about refreshing cocktails, this strawberry grapefruit vodka is a great contender, and that pop of red is perfect for Christmas! The grapefruit with the sweetness of strawberries makes this so good.
Strawberry Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail
This Strawberry Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail is a delicious and refreshing summer beverage. An easy to make low calorie cocktail!
First of all, this drink is beautiful! The warm bourbon and sweet pomegranate flavors blend together perfectly — it’s such a great choice for a refreshing yet warm Christmas drink.
Holiday Cheermeister Bourbon Punch
Get into the spirit of the season with this Holiday Cheermeister Bourbon Punch. Warming bourbon, sweet pomegranate juice, zesty citrus, and bubbly Prosecco, all mixed together to create the perfect holiday punch. Serve this poured over homemade festive “holiday” ice cubes for the prettiest seasonal cocktail!
Another cranberry cocktail, but this time with the sweet apple flavor—one of my favorite combinations! This cranberry apple Moscow mule punch is perfect for holiday parties, adding a delightful twist to your festive gatherings.
Cranberry Apple Moscow Mule Punch
Cranberry Apple Moscow Mule Punch is perfect for holiday parties, Friendsgiving, or anytime you need a Moscow Mule recipe for a crowd!
This pomegranate mojito punch looks so good! I also love that it’s served in big batches, making it perfect for large parties.
A Holiday Party on a Budget with Albertsons
Punch is one of my favorite things to serve at a party, especially during the holidays. It’s the easiest way to serve a crowd a festive cocktail, and allows guests to serve themselves quickly and easily throughout the night.
I couldn’t forget about raspberries, and the combination of vodka with sparkling water never misses! This raspberry vodka spritz is a refreshing blend that’s perfect for any celebration.
Best Low-Carb Raspberry Vodka Spritz
Want to enjoy nice low-carb cocktails while on the keto diet? This keto raspberry vodka spritz is the perfect low-carb cocktail.
This cocktail will truly make you feel the Christmas breeze in your hands! With its bright and tangy flavors, it’s a festive and refreshing drink that captures the spirit of the season perfectly.
Make a Winter Sea Breeze Holiday Cocktail
The festive season is upon us, and there’s no better way to celebrate with family and friends than with a delicious winter sea breeze holiday cocktail!
At first glance, you’ll see just how Christmas-y this cocktail is—it’s the perfect blend of holiday fun and delicious flavor! I absolutely love the creative finish that makes this drink a standout at any holiday gathering.
Naughty Elf Cocktail | Christmas Rum Cocktail for the Holidays!
The Naughty Elf Cocktail is perfect for all your festive soirees! It’s a naughty concoction of fruit juice, fruit liqueurs, & spiced rum!
Wow, this cocktail is absolutely gorgeous! The blend of fresh blackberries and champagne creates a stunning ombre effect that’s perfect for adding that touch of elegance to your holiday table.
Perfect Holiday Signature Drink ~ The Blackberry Ombre Sparkler
With only 24 days until Christmas we thought we’d share a holiday drink we found on The Cookie Rookie that is not only festive but looks gorgeous to boot! Wouldn’t these look divine served up at a December wedding?
This cranberry cinnamon whiskey sour is heavenly, blending tart cranberries and warm cinnamon for a cocktail that’s both unique and refreshing. Plus, it’s perfect for serving in big batches, making it an ideal choice for any big gatherings!
Cranberry Cinnamon Whiskey Sour
Treat yourself to a Cranberry Cinnamon Whiskey Sour this holiday season! Holiday Whiskey Sour Recipe Happy Friday! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
To wrap up this list in style, this classic Christmas spritz is a must-try! The mix of Aperol, sparkling wine, and ginger beer, garnished with orange, star anise, and pomegranate seeds, brings that holiday cheer to every sip.
Christmas Spritz
A classic spritz is given a festive makeover: simply mix Aperol, sparkling wine and bitters with ginger beer and garnish with orange, star anise and pomegranate seeds.
This elegant cocktail combines creamy eggnog with vodka and amaretto, topped with a sprinkle of nutmeg. It’s the perfect festive drink to keep the holiday spirit alive all season long.
Eggnog Martini
Creamy eggnog is one of my favorite holiday treats and gets even better when elevated into an elegant Christmas cocktail. Take your favorite eggnog, add in a bit of vodka and amaretto and top it all of with a dash of nutmeg. My Eggnog Martini recipe is sure to keep that festive spirit going all season long.
Traditional eggnog gets a bold upgrade with bourbon, espresso, and chai spices. This rich and flavorful cocktail is a holiday party favorite that combines warmth and a kick of caffeine.
Dirty Chai Eggnog
Traditional eggnog spiked with bourbon, a kick of espresso, and all the warm flavors of chai. Dirty chai eggnog is a holiday party favorite!
This creamy two-ingredient cocktail mixes RumChata and eggnog for a quick and indulgent holiday treat. Its simplicity and rich flavor make it a crowd-pleasing option for eggnog lovers.
RumChata Eggnog Cocktail Recipe
Easy RumChata Eggnog Cocktail is the perfect creamy holiday cocktail. It’s so easy to make with two ingredients and a yummy, boozy option for anyone who loves EggNog.
Light, fizzy, and beautifully festive, these prosecco sparklers combine cranberry and pomegranate for a holiday-perfect drink. They’re ideal for both Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.
Cranberry Pomegranate Prosecco Sparklers
Cheers to the holidays! These Cranberry Pomegranate Prosecco Sparklers are an easy, simple, snazzy cocktail for the holidays, great for Christmas and New Years Eve.
This festive cocktail pairs champagne with cranberry juice and a sprig of rosemary for a stunning holiday presentation. The drink’s ombre hues and fresh flavors are as delightful to look at as they are to sip.
Cranberry Rosemary Champagne Cocktails
Cranberry Rosemary Champagne Cocktails are a festive, fizzy, not-too-sweet cocktail that’s perfect for the holidays. The ombre color, green rosemary sprigs, and ruby-red cranberries make them especially pretty to serve, too.
This vibrant green cocktail, inspired by The Grinch, is a whimsical twist on a classic woo-woo. A candy cane garnish adds a festive touch to this fun holiday drink.
The Grinch Inspired ‘Who Who’
If The Grinch is your No. 1 because “he’s green, isn’t he”, then this colourful take on a woo-woo will be right up your street. We recommend using a tumbler glass so that your candy cane can hook perfectly over the rim!
A tropical twist on holiday drinks, these coconut margaritas are creamy, festive, and refreshing. Garnished with cranberries and rosemary, they bring a snowy Christmas vibe to your glass.
White Christmas Margaritas
This creamy coconut margarita is what tropical Christmas dreams are made of. It’s festive, delicious, and basically a white snowy Christmas in a glass. Garnish with a few cranberries and rosemary to really add some Christmas spirit to this stunning cocktail.
This decadent dessert cocktail is a boozy milkshake in a glass, combining caramel, cream, and a splash of vodka. It’s a party favorite that’s perfect for sweet-toothed holiday guests.
Salted Caramel Mudslide
Salted Caramel Mudslide is a simple dessert cocktail that is perfect for parties and get togethers with friends. A popular party cocktail that tastes like a boozy milkshake!
This peppermint-infused vodka is easy to make and bursting with festive flavor. Serve as pink shots or mix into your favorite holiday cocktails for a fun Christmas twist.
Candy Cane Vodka (Peppermint Infused Vodka)
Make up a festive flavored vodka to enjoy this Christmas! This candy cane vodka recipe is so simple and easy to make. Serve it up as fun pink shots or use in your favorite holiday cocktails!
This icy blue cocktail lives up to its name with a frosty, refreshing taste that’s perfect for winter. Sweet, boozy, and visually stunning, it’s a must-try for any holiday gathering.
Jack Frost Cocktail
This has been on my bucket list of cocktails to make forever. A friend posted a picture of them on Facebook the other day and it jogged my memory to get on the ball and make ’em! NOW I see (and TASTE) what all the hype is about. OH. MY. WORD.
These colorful jello shots are an easy-to-make, boozy treat for holiday parties. They’re festive, fun, and guaranteed to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Christmas Jello Shots
These festive and flavorful Christmas Jello Shots are the perfect way to get in the spirit with a super easy-to-make boozy party treat!
This bright blue mimosa features a frosted coconut rim, making it an eye-catching addition to brunch or holiday parties. Sweet, bubbly, and vibrant, it’s the ultimate winter drink.
Jack Frost Mimosa – the perfect winter cocktail!
A gorgeous hue of blue, a Jack Frost mimosa, with its “frosty” rim of coconut, is a spectacular addition to your brunch or holiday party.
With its coconut-rimmed glass and bright red color, this cocktail is a festive nod to Santa’s iconic hat. Sweet and cheerful, it’s a great way to toast the season with style.
Santa’s Hat Christmas Cocktail
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!
This non-alcoholic drink blends cranberry and pomegranate juices with a splash of lime and club soda for a refreshing holiday treat. Topped with fresh mint, it’s perfect for all guests at your gatherings.
Cranberry Mocktail with Fresh Mint
Light, refreshing, festive, and fun, this Cranberry Mocktail is suitable for all your holiday gathering guests. These mocktails combine cranberry and pomegranate juice with club soda, a hint of lime, and fresh mint. They’re simply delicious!
This fruity holiday punch combines cranberry and citrus flavors into a festive drink everyone can enjoy. It’s a family-friendly option that’s both delicious and easy to prepare.
Non Alcoholic Holiday Punch
This fruity and festive non alcoholic holiday punch recipe is full of cranberry-citrus flavor perfect for everyone to enjoy!
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
