54 Festive co*cktails To Make All Holiday Season Long (2024)

Your Christmas trees and menorahs aren't the only thing getting lit this season!

By Mackenzie Filson
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After all the frantic holiday baking, gift shopping, and travel, we'll gladly take any opportunity this time of year to kick back by the fire with a deliciously festive holiday co*cktail. Whether you're in the mood for classic eggnog, a warming hot toddy, a caramel snickerdoodle martini, or even a Scrooge sour, you'll find that we've got a fun co*cktail here for everyone. Let's just say, your Christmas tree, Kwanzaa kinara, and Hanukkah menorah aren't the only things getting lit this season. 😉

Holiday parties deserve a fun signature co*cktail, and our recipes for Christmosas, Jingle Juice, Grinch punch, and our Christmas punch more than do the trick. The secret? They're beyond easy to make in big batches, which means you don't have to play bartender all night and everyone is guaranteed to have a glass in hand until you call them a cab home.

Hoping Santa will restock your home bar for Christmas? We've got you too Whether you're looking for the best bottles of bubbly, vodka, rum, or tequila to get or to give, we've reviewed all the best liquors around to help you refine everyone's home bartending skills in the new year.

For even more Christmas party co*cktail ideas, try these classic co*cktails every home bartender should know, our best holiday punch recipes, and our favorite hot co*cktails. And don't forget—if you're serving co*cktails, snacks will absolutely be required to keep the party going! Check out our best last-minute appetizers, our top make-ahead appetizers, or our fave puff pastry appetizers (if you're feeling fancy) too.

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White Christmas Mojito

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Apparently only 25% of Americans are able to get a white Christmas, which, in our opinion, is totally unfair. If you're in that remaining 75%, we’ve got you covered with this mojito. With this co*cktail in hand, you won't even need to pay attention to the forecast.

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Gingerbread Martini

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Not only does this adorable co*cktail look the part, but if you close your eyes, it also tastes just like gingerbread cookies, thanks to a homemade spiced simple syrup. Top these with store-bought (or homemade!) cookies to take the cute factor over the top.

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Cranberry Aperol Spritz

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Cranberry adds a festive, blood-red twist to your favorite co*cktail, the Aperol spritz. If you don't want it to be too sweet, you can swap the cranberry juice co*cktail for 100% cranberry juice.

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Eggnog

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Rich, creamy, and, well, egg-y, we'd go as far as to say no Christmas celebration is complete without a glass of this festive drink. If this winter co*cktail is also a must at your holiday gatherings, follow our top tips to make yours perfect every time.

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Dirty Snowmen

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These festive takes on our classic spiked hot chocolate are super cute, but actually very easy to make. Think of them like a boozy affogato, just with hot cocoa instead of coffee (though now we think of it, a cup of joe would probably be amazing too!).

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Scrooge Sour

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Scrooge may have been sour-hearted, but a sip of this warming (yet chilled) winter co*cktail would’ve been just the trick to turn his frown upside-down. To make it, we take inspiration the holiday classic, mulled wine, to make a simple syrup that takes this sour co*cktail to new festive heights.

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Wassail

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Wassail is a warm, spiced punch that’s traditionally served when celebrating the ancient English Yuletide tradition of the same name. Historically, gatherers would sing and hand out mugs of mulled cider, ale, or wine in exchange for gifts. It's festive and delicious!

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Sugarplum Spritz

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Half the fun of hosting over the holidays is putting out a spread of cute treats with even more adorable names, right? That’s why we created this sugarplum spritz. It's a light, refreshing, and wintery take on everyone's fave summer beverage that belongs at any and every holiday party.

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Caramel Snickerdoodle Martini

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Simple co*cktails are the best co*cktails, and this martini is proof. It has all the flavor of a snickerdoodle, without any of the work of baking Christmas cookies. 😍

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Christmas Punch

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This Christmas punch forgoes all the added sugar and instead derives its natural sweetness from apple cider. Add some spice from ginger beer and tartness from unsweetened cranberry juice, and you have a sophisticated, festive punch for your next holiday party.

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North Pole-adas

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Is the weather outside frightful, and you've got no place to go? These wintery twists on a piña colada will have you feeling like you're on a beach in no time.

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Coquito

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No Christmas celebration in Puerto Rico is complete without a cup of coquito. Often compared to eggnog, this rum-spiked coconut drink is an iconic holiday co*cktail that packs a flavorful punch.

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Mistletoe Martini

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With tart cranberry juice as well as notes of flower-power elderflower liqueur and sage, this is the perfect festive co*cktail to drink while you hope for a Christmas kiss under the mistletoe. Even if you don’t get one, you’ll still have this co*cktail to keep you company.

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Hot Toddy

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A fire might be delightful when the weather outside is frightful—but the only way we want to warm up on a cold night is with a hot toddy. There’s no need to break out your co*cktail shaker set, either; this hot co*cktail comes together in just one mug.

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Milk & Cookies Shots

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Let's just say, if you leave these for Santa on Christmas Eve, you'll definitely be on the nice list. We love the ease of using store-bought cookie dough, but if you've got the time, making chocolate chip cookies from scratch is even better!

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Mrs. "Claws" co*cktail

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Looking to class things up a little during the holidays while still using your go-to party drink? Turn to this Mrs. "Claws" co*cktail. You’ll be the hit of the party when you arrive with all the makings of a delicious and festive co*cktail using everyone's favorite hard seltzer.

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Peppermint White Russian

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Everyone’s favorite boozy coffee drink just got a holiday makeover. With a simple combo of Kahlúa, vodka, and heavy cream, the White Russian is already the king of creamy after-dinner co*cktails, but adding a splash of peppermint schnapps makes it perfect for a seasonal celebration.

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Santa’s Hat co*cktail

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This deep red drink is an ode to a dirty Shirley, with added fun decorations like sweetened coconut (to mimic some Christmastime snow) and a peppermint stick that'll will get you from Christmas blues to feeling jolly in no time.

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Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini

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Turn your favorite wintery treat of frozen hot chocolate into a martini. The frozen hot chocolate is simple and uses a pre-made hot chocolate mix, and everything gets blended together for a quick festive co*cktail that would be a hit as an after dinner nightcap!

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Cranberry Apple Sangria

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Apple cider is THE go-to when it comes to taking summery sangria into colder weather, but it can be a little sweet. Pair it with cranberry juice to keep it tart, though, and you can drink this all fall and winter long.

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