46+ Best Holiday Cocktails

Looking for the perfect holiday cocktail?

Whether you love classic cocktails or want to try something new, holiday cocktails add a festive touch to any gathering.

From creamy eggnog to fruity Christmas punch, there's a drink for everyone to enjoy this season.

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What Is The Most Popular Holiday Cocktail?

Two of the most popular holiday cocktails are Eggnog and Christmas Punch. Eggnog is creamy and often spiked with rum or bourbon, while Christmas Punch mixes juice, cider, rum, sparkling wine, and fresh fruit for a festive drink.

Best Holiday Cocktails

Let's dive into the best holiday cocktails to make your celebrations even more special!

Crown and Cranberry Cocktail

If you're looking for an easy, delicious summer drink, look no further than my refreshing Crown and Cranberry Cocktail!

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Blue Christmas Cocktail

Blue Christmas Cocktail is a rum, pineapple, and blue curacao cocktail that is rimmed in coconut flakes. The perfect Christmas cocktail.

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Gin Champagne Cocktail (Classic French 75)

Have you ever sat on your porch, gazed at the setting sun, and thought, "What could make this moment perfect?" Well, I've got the answer: a Gin Champagne Cocktail, also known as the French 75.

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Gin Champagne Cocktail (Classic French 75)

Best Pomegranate Moscow Mule

The best pomegranate Moscow mule recipe is easy, pretty, refreshing, and tastes yummy. A perfect combo of vodka, ginger beer, and juices.

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Cinnamon Roll Cocktail

Take a tasty breakfast treat and turn it into a delicious drink with this Cinnamon Roll Cocktail. 4 ingredients and only minutes to make and you'll have a tasty and festive recipe.

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Eggnog Vodka Martini

A festive Christmas cocktail, eggnog vodka martini, is the best way to spread holiday cheer. This easy recipe is creamy, sweet, & spiked for a yummy sip.

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Christmas Cookie Cocktail

Christmas Cookie Cocktail is creamy and delicious and perfect for a Holiday gathering! My family and friends love raising a glass during

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Vodka Party Punch

Vodka Party Punch is a simple fruit punch for parties and celebrations. Easy to make ahead in a large batch or frozen for a slushie cocktail.

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Gingerbread Martini Recipe

Creamy and decadent with only four ingredients, this gingerbread martini is the perfect holiday cocktail to serve at your next Christmas party.

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Sugar Cookie Cocktail

Sugar Cookie Cocktail is an Amaretto and Bailey's cocktail that tastes like a frosted sugar cookie. An easy holiday dessert cocktail recipe.

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Eggnog Amaretto Cocktail

Eggnog Amaretto Cocktail is the ultimate perfect Christmas drink that everyone loves! Super easy to make and everyone will be asking for

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Cosmopolitan Party Punch

Cosmopolitan Party Punch is an easy large batch cocktail for holiday entertaining or get togethers with friends made with moscato wine, vodka & cranberry!

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Cranberry Pomegranate Prosecco Cocktail

This Cranberry Pomegranate Prosecco Cocktail is a great way to jazz up your happy hour. Fresh-tasting, fruity drink that is great to share with friends!

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Easy Christmas Mimosa

Rich, tangy cranberry juice and bubbly champagne are paired for a refreshing and festive drink. Top with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary for the perfect presentation.

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Holiday Margarita

This festive Holiday Margarita updates the classic cocktail with holiday flavors making this the perfect seasonal, celebratory drink!

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Sparkling Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail

This Sparkling Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail is easy and makes a great holiday cocktail. Festive, fun, and tasty. Only 3 ingredients…

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Spiked Shirley Temple & Honey Bear Cocktails

Seasonal cocktails perfect for Valentine's Day from newly released Cocktails For The Four Seasons, an innovative, 'must have' guide for all home mixologists.

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Spiked Shirley Temple & Honey Bear Cocktails

Candy Cane Cocktail

Candy Cane Cocktail with homemade DIY Candy Cane Peppermint Vodka. A peppermint chocolate cocktail (with candy cane rim) is perfect for winter entertaining.

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Red Holiday Sangria

Recipe for easy red holiday sangria with red wine, cranberries, rosemary, and brandy. It is the perfect make-ahead cocktail for Christmas.

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Vin Chaud Recipe (French Mulled Wine)

Vin Chaud is an easy yet festive way to serve something special at your holiday gatherings! This Vin Chaud recipe is an easy yet festive way to serve something special at your holiday gatherings!

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Pomegranate Gimlet Cocktail Recipe

This Pomegranate Gimlet Cocktail is a refreshing and flavorful drink that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion!

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Cranberry-Ginger French 75 Cocktail

A ginger-spiced cranberry simple syrup skyrockets this Cranberry Ginger French 75 to the top of my Champagne season recipe favorites.

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Easy Fall Sangria Recipe

Filled with fall's most iconic flavors, this delicious white wine Pear and Apple Fall Sangria Recipe is filled with apples, pears, oranges, and cinnamon.

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Mulled Wine Recipe

Mulled Wine is a traditional holiday beverage made with red wine, brandy, and mulling spices like cloves, star anise, and cinnamon. It's delicious, cozy, and guaranteed to warm you from the inside out.

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Cranberry Gin Fizz

This cranberry gin fizz is the perfect holiday cocktail! The bright red cranberries paired with the green thyme sprigs makes this festive cocktail guaranteed to spread joy.

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Chocolate Peppermint Holiday Martini

Chocolate peppermint holiday martinis are the ultimate sweet treat to sip on during winter. Think peppermint hot chocolate, but make it chilled and boozy.

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Mistletoe Margarita

Try a mistletoe margarita this holiday season for a festive, frosty, and colorful tequila cocktail! Silver tequila, Cointreau, and cranberry juice provide

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Easy Spiced Cranberry Orange Moscow Mule

Savor the flavors of the holiday season with this delicious spiced cranberry orange Moscow mule! Perfect for holiday gatherings, this cocktail is perfectly balanced with warm baking spices, lemon, ginger, vanilla, cranberry, and orange.

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Easy Spiced Cranberry Orange Moscow Mule

Gingerbread Old Fashioned Cocktail

A gingerbread old fashioned is a festive twist on the timeless classic cocktail. Infused with the rich and spicy flavors of gingerbread cookies, it's a

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Winter Aperol Spritz

Enjoy a winter version of an aperol spritz with flavours of cranberry, orange, and rosemary. The sweet juice perfectly balances the bitter aperol, topped with prosecco, club soda, and fresh cranberries.

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Lambrusco Spritz

Lambrusco is a sparkling red wine from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Use it in place of prosecco in a classic spritz with complementing flavors of aperol and orange.

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Christmas Sangria

This Christmas Sangria is made with red wine, fruit juices, brandy, soda, and fruit for a delicious big-batch cocktail that's perfect for holiday parties.

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The Best Christmas Punch (Boozy or Not)

Christmas Punch is an easy and delicious holiday party drink packed with fruits like cranberries, oranges, and pomegranates. Keep it non-alcoholic or add rum or vodka for extra holiday spirit!

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Christmas Grinch Shots

Grinch Shots - Celebrate the holidays with these cute and festive Christmas Grinch Shots! Perfect for a Grinch themed Christmas party!

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Gingerbread Martini

Gingerbread Martini - is the perfectly creamy, spicy and sweet Christmas cocktail that will impress your holiday party guests.

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Bailey's Peppermint Martini's

Bailey's Peppermint Martini's are a fun, festive, and delicious cocktail perfect for entertaining this Holiday season!

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Blackberry Gin Smash Cocktail

The Blackberry Smash is a delightful libation blending the earthy flavors of gin with the vibrant essence of fresh blackberries. Try it today!

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A Sparkling Bourbon & Ginger Cocktail

A bubbly bourbon cocktail recipe with a simple-to-make spicy ginger syrup. It's the perfect blend of spicy, sour, sweet and bubbly.

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Mulled Apple Cider

This Mulled Apple Cider captures the essence of autumn, combining the sweetness of apple cider with a medley of warm aromatic spices.

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Hot Buttered Rum

Hot Buttered Rum - This classic hot cocktail is sure to warm you up with a delicious combination of milk, rum and spices. So wonderful and creamy!

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Rum & White Chocolate Hot Cocoa

Rum & White Chocolate Hot Cocoa - a heavenly combination of white chocolate, rum, marshmallows, drizzles of chocolate and a big swirl of whipped cream!

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Eggnog Martini

This Eggnog Martini is a beautifully festive cocktail that's the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Quick, easy and delicious!

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Coquito Recipe

Coquito is a classic rum drink that has a sweet and creamy coconut base with a dash holiday spice. You'll love this easy holiday cocktail!

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Grinch Punch

Grinch Punch is a fun party drink for Christmas made with vodka for the adults or without for the kids. A refreshing lemon-lime punch recipe.

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Winter Moscato Punch

Winter Moscato Punch is a great party cocktail for holiday gatherings. Made with just a few ingredients, this sangria is easy to make ahead.

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Grinch Hot Chocolate

This festive Grinch Hot Chocolate recipe combines white chocolate, peppermint, and a playful green hue, perfect for adding fun holiday cheer to your table.

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Gumdrop Punch

With a creamy combination of rainbow sherbet, vanilla ice cream, and Cherry 7-Up, this colorful Christmas gumdrop punch is a must-make this holiday season.

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