Festive Cocktail Drinks for the Holidays
Bring some holiday cheer to the party table with Festive Cocktail Drinks for seasonal gatherings. The perfect inspiration for Christmas and New Year’s gatherings. For more fun holiday recipes, see my Christmas page.
Holiday gatherings are filled with pretty drinks, sparkling glasses, and plenty of festive touches. This roundup of Christmas cocktails highlights colorful and creative drink inspiration for holiday entertaining, from classic seasonal styles to fun new ideas that look beautiful on a Christmas table.
There are all kinds of holiday cocktails inspired by the flavors and colors of the season. Cranberry red, snowy white, and Christmas green drinks can add a festive touch to parties and holiday dinners, especially when they’re dressed up with seasonal garnishes and pretty glassware.
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This collection of Christmas cocktails recipes offers plenty of inspiration for adults planning holiday celebrations. From elegant party drinks to cozy seasonal favorites, there are ideas to complement everything from Christmas dinner to an evening gathering with friends.
You’ll also find New Years Eve cocktails with plenty of sparkle and celebration-worthy style. Browse the roundup for festive inspiration and ideas for creating a colorful holiday drink display for the adults at your gathering.
Festive Cocktail Drinks Collection
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.
“Tipsy Elf” Peppermint Mocha Cocktail
The Tipsy Elf Cocktail is a spiked peppermint mocha that's smooth and chocolatey, with a hint of festive minty flavor!
Jack Frost Cocktail (2 Ways)
The Jack Frost cocktail is a tropical blend of rum, pineapple, and coconut flavors, with coconut "snow" on the rim of the glass!
Cranberry Sangria
Make your next holiday cocktail an easy one with Cranberry Sangria made with red wine, cranberry juice, and oranges.
Peppermint Mochatini Cocktail Recipe
This Peppermint Mochatini cocktail recipe will put the whole gang in the holiday spirit, even those who don't usually like martinis.
Spiced Cranberry Paloma – A Holiday Twist on a Classic Cocktail
A Spiced Cranberry Paloma is a delicious holiday spin on a classic cocktail. It blends grapefruit and cranberry with cinnamon and tequila.
Blue Christmas Mocktail Recipe
Planning a kid-friendly holiday party or baby shower? Get creative with this beautiful Blue Christmas Mocktail Recipe!
Easy Christmas Gin Cocktail Recipe
Nothing says holiday cheer like a Christmas gin cocktail. It’s simple, refreshing, and guaranteed to bring a little sparkle to your glass.
Christmas Punch
Christmas Day Punch - A lovely fruity punch with prosecco for the grown-ups. A great way to keep your guests' drinks topped up!
Maple Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail
This Maple Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail recipe is the kind of delicious tart-meets-sweet libation you'll want at every get-together from Thanksgiving through New Year's.
Cranberry Mimosas
Cranberry Mimosas are a festive way to kick off the holidays! Easy to make and so pretty, these mimosas are perfect for Christmas morning!
Christmas Punch with Vodka and Champagne
This easy Christmas punch will be the hit at any holiday party.
Sparkling Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail
This Sparkling Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail is easy and makes a great holiday cocktail. Festive, fun, and tasty. Only 3 ingredients...
RUM AND EGGNOG COCKTAIL
You'll love this recipe for Rum Eggnog where this favourite festive holiday drink is spiked up to adult perfection. Pass me the spiced rum!
SPARKLING WINE POMEGRANATE COCKTAIL
This SPARKLING WINE POMEGRANATE COCKTAIL is perfect for the holiday parties. A fizzy drink made with champagne, pomegranate juice and honey.
Frosted Mistletoe Margarita: Christmas Cocktail Recipe!
Get into the holiday spirit with this festive and delicious mistletoe margarita recipe, made with frosted cranberries, lime juice, and tequila!
Champagne Punch
Champagne Punch uses fruit juice mixed with gingerale & triple sec, then topped with champagne & garnished with fresh fruit & mint!
Cranberry Bourbon Sour Cocktail
A Cranberry Bourbon Sour recipe, made with 4 simple ingredients, lightly sweetened with cane sugar simple syrup, 100% cranberry juice, bourbon and lemon! An all natural winter drink!
Holly Jolly Christmas Cocktail
Holly Jolly Christmas Cocktail is a spiked hot chocolate drink recipe! Bourbon (whiskey), nut liqueur (Frangelico), and butterscotch.
Cranberry Ginger Beer Mocktail
Cranberry Ginger Beer Mocktail made with cranberries, ginger, lemon, sweetened with maple syrup, a perfect non alcoholic drink for hosting.
Holiday Cranberry Jello Shot Recipe
It’s time to step up your holiday party game this year with a festive twist on the classic jello shot. This cranberry jello shot recipe is sure to be a hit!
Grinch Cocktail
This Grinch Cocktail is fruity, festive and bright green. Melon Midori, white rum and lemon-lime soda makes it a sparkling holiday drink.
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