50 Festive Christmas co*cktail Recipes to Please a Crowd (2024)

Christmas is a time for family, friends, food and of course, Christmas co*cktails!

This is the season to be jolly, and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a festive co*cktail.

Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party, Thanksgiving dinner party or just looking for a fun drink to enjoy with friends and family, here are some delicious Christmas co*cktails to try out.

This collection of co*cktail recipes will help you celebrate the holidays in style.

When it comes to co*cktails, there’s no better time to celebrate than during the holiday season.

Some of this co*cktails can be made into mocktails or non-alcoholic co*cktails.

Plenty of choices for virgin drinks to choose from in this collections of Christmas co*cktails.

Are you looking for drinks that are festive and fun, or something more classic and elegant, these drink recipes will give you what you looking for.

From classic eggnog to festive champagne co*cktails, we’ve got something for everyone.

So gather your ingredients and get ready to mix up some merry drinks!

Best Christmas co*cktails

Channel your inner bartender with these easy-to-make Christmas co*cktails.

In these collection of co*cktails you will find, vodka co*cktails, tequila co*cktails, champagne co*cktails, rum co*cktails, cranberry co*cktails and wine co*cktails to name a few.

These drinks require minimal ingredients and effort, so you can spend less time mixing and more time enjoying the holiday cheer.

The Best Drinks for the Holiday Season

Here you will also find some non-alcoholic Christmas drinks, perfect for anyone looking for a festive mocktail.

Let’s get started with your favorite Christmas drinks!

Cranberry Martini

The Cranberry Martini is a crisp and delicious co*cktail, embodying the festive spirit with its elegant and stunning presentation, making it a must-have holiday drink for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Cranberry Martini Recipe here

Cotton Candy Champagne co*cktails

Rosé champagne is topped with fresh cotton candy for a beautiful co*cktail perfect for a garden party, wedding, or any other special event.

The cotton candy will dissolve when it hits the champagne, creating a sweet champagne co*cktail.

Cotton Candy Champagne co*cktail Recipe here.

Appletini

Experience the delight of a party-worthy Appletini, a delicious sour apple co*cktail that can be prepared in under two minutes with just four ingredients.

Try this delicious vodka co*cktail now.

Apple Martini recipe here

Cranberry Margaritas

Cranberry Margaritas: A festive blend of tart cranberry, zesty lime, and smooth tequila.

Perfect for holiday celebrations or a refreshing summer sip!

Cranberry Margarita recipe here

Classic Vodka Sour

Learn how to make a classic Vodka Sour co*cktail with this easy step-by-step co*cktail recipe!

Vodka Sour is a timeless classic that is perfect for celebrating any special occasion!

Vodka Sour recipe here

White Christmas Mimosa

White Christmas Mimosa combines bubbly champagne with tart white cranberry juice, creating a festive and refreshing co*cktail perfect for holiday celebrations!

White Christmas Mimosa recipe here

Strawberry Grapefruit Vodka co*cktail

This easy and refreshing Strawberry Grapefruit Vodka co*cktail is the perfect summer drink!

Made with fresh strawberries, grapefruit juice, vodka and a hint of lime, this co*cktail is easy to make and will be sure to please any crowd.

Best of all, it’s low calorie co*cktail, so you can indulge without the guilt.

Strawberry Grapefruit co*cktail Recipe here

Sidecar

This Grand Marnier SideCar co*cktail will elevate your co*cktail game to a new level.

A timeless classic co*cktail that is unrivaled.

SideCar recipe here

Poinsettia Cranberry Champagne co*cktail

A Poinsettia drink is a cranberry champagne co*cktail that’s vibrant and refreshing.

Great champagne co*cktail for entertaining, it’s a perfect winter or holiday drink!

Poinsettia co*cktail Recipe here

Tequila Sunrise

Looking for the perfect festive co*cktail?

Look no further than the Tequila Sunrise.

This classic drink is a fruity blend of tequila, orange juice, and grenadine that not only looks beautiful but tastes delicious.

Recipe here

Cranberry Mimosa Mocktail

This Cranberry Mocktail Mimosa is the ultimate non-alcoholic drink for your holiday celebrations.

Made with just two chilled ingredients—cranberry juice and apple sparkling cider.

This festive mocktail is as easy to make as it is delicious.

Optional garnishes like fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary add a touch of elegance, making it perfect for any occasion from intimate dinners to large gatherings.

Cranberry Mimosa Mocktail Recipe here

Vodka Party Punch

Vodka Party Punch: The ultimate make-ahead, big batch co*cktail, blending fruity flavors for a refreshing summer hit.

Perfect for easy, breezy entertaining.

Vodka Punch recipe here

Sparkling Wine Sangria

There’s nothing quite like a glass of sangria and with sparkling wine as the main ingredient, this sparkling wine sangria recipe is perfect for any holiday celebration or any other occasion!

Sparky Wine Sangria recipe

Cranberry Kringle co*cktail

Cranberry Kringle co*cktail will be your new favorite holiday co*cktail!

Easy to make and full of holiday cheer! Perfect for parties!

Cranberry Kringle co*cktail recipe here

Naughty but Nice Christmas co*cktail

It’s time to shake up another new holiday co*cktail recipe.

Today we’re making this Naughty but Nice Christmas co*cktail.

It’s a delicious and festive mix of flavors almost anyone will love.

Naughty but Nice co*cktail recipe here

Peppermint Mimosa

Festive and fun – this peppermint mimosa is full of holiday cheer.

This bubbly combination of peppermint vodka and chocolate with champagne is a must on any holiday drinks menu.

Peppermint Mimosa Recipe here.

Candy Cane Vodka co*cktail

This simple, festive candy cane infused vodka has a surprisingly light, fresh result perfectly paired in the Candy Cane co*cktail with Creme de Cacao for a classic peppermint and chocolate libation.

An elegant vodka co*cktail!

Candy Cane Peppermint co*cktail Recipe here

Cranberry Mimosas

A cranberry lover’s version of the standard mimosa – tart cranberries pair perfectly with a sugar-rimmed glass and sparkling champagne bubbles.

Two main ingredients and they’re ready in 5 minutes!

Cranberry Mimosa co*cktail recipe here

Sweet Tea Sangria

This Sweet tea white sangria is a delicious and refreshing drink that combines the best of both worlds – sweet tea and wine!

Sweet Tea and Wine Sangria recipe

Frozen Strawberry Margarita

This Frozen Strawberry Margarita blends vibrant strawberries, tangy lime juice, bold tequila, and citrusy Triple sec into the quintessential festive co*cktail.

Frozen Strawberry Margarita recipe

Bloody Mary co*cktail

This Bloody Mary recipe is the best recipe you will taste. No matter what season of the year it is, this easy co*cktail recipe will be a keeper for you.

There is nothing like the peppery tomato juice paired with vodka and yummy garnishes.

I like a co*cktail that is also a snack.

This is an easy and delicious classic Bloody Mary recipe just waiting to be garnished.

Recipe for Bloody Mary

Amaretto Sour

This classic Amaretto Sour co*cktail combines the smooth, nutty flavor of amaretto liqueur with the tang of fresh lemon juice, creating a drink that is both refreshing and satisfying.

Amaretto Sour recipe

Tequila Sunrise

A tequila sunrise classic co*cktail that can be enjoy on any occasion.

Classic Tequila Sunrise recipe

Holiday Sangria co*cktail Recipe

The Ultimate Holiday Sangria is filled with citrus, pomegranate, pear and cinnamon for one irresistible co*cktail!

Find out my secret method to making the BEST sangria recipe!

You’ll be the star of the holiday party with this easy wine co*cktail recipe!

Holiday Sangria Recipe here

Vanilla-Pear Holiday Punch

Make this pear punch for your holiday get-togethers! It’s not too sweet, but full of cheer.

Holiday Punch Recipe here

Hot Buttered Rum co*cktail

This hot buttered rum recipe is the perfect winter warmer, with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and of course – dark rum.

Serve it in a mug or heat-resistant glass for a cozy rum holiday co*cktail.

Recipe here

Raspberry Cream Mimosa co*cktails

These raspberry mimosa co*cktails are a special treat!

They are made with a creamy frozen raspberry granita and topped with sparkling wine.

Perfect for New Years co*cktails or a refreshing summer drink, this mimosa recipe is sure to be your new favorite!

Recipe here

Maple Bourbon Smash

The Maple Bourbon Smash is a holiday twist on the classic whiskey smash.

A great co*cktail that can be made in big batches.

Recipe here

Santa’s Spritz Christmas co*cktail

A fizzy, fun and delicious Christmas co*cktail made with prosecco, rhubarb and ginger gin and cranberry juice.

This simple co*cktail is perfect for serving at holiday parties or for enjoying at weekends when it’s time to chill.

Christmas Spritz Recipe here

Apple Cider Sangria White Wine co*cktail

This Apple Cider Sangria is everyone’s favorite Fall co*cktail!

The perfect sangria for a fall celebration.

Recipe here

White Christmas Margarita

A creamy coconut margarita with lime juice, tequila, coconut water and cranberries that looks like Christmas in a cup.

It is sure to be a hit at your holiday party and guaranteed to give you the merriest of holidays!

White Margarita Recipe here

White Cosmo co*cktail

This White Cosmo co*cktail is festive, refreshing and made with white cranberry juice, vodka, triple sec and lime.

It’s the perfect addition to any holiday party or celebration.

Recipe here

Pomegranate Champagne Margaritas

Pomegranate Champagne Margaritas are as delicious as they are head-turning.

The perfect easy valentine’s day co*cktail!

Recipe here

Grapefruit and Sage Champagne co*cktails

These Grapefruit and Sage Champagne co*cktails are the perfect holiday party drink.

The herbaceous sage pairs beautifully with the tart grapefruit juice in this sparkling co*cktail.

Recipe here.

Ruby Red Jubilee co*cktail

Ruby Red Jubilee co*cktail is the perfect holiday co*cktail made with Sagamore Spirit rye whiskey, grapefruit and lime juice and cinnamon syrup.

Recipe here.

Champagne Jello Shots

Champagne Jello shots are a sure-fire way to get the bubbly flowing at a Valentines Day, wedding, baby shower or bridal party.

This recipe is festive, fun, and so easy to make!Recipe here.

Recipe here.

Cranberry Bellini

This Cranberry Ginger Bellini is a festive sparkling co*cktail that’s perfect for brunch or holiday parties.

Cranberry Bellini Recipe here.

Eggnog Martini

Celebrate the holidays with this creamy, decadently rich Eggnog Martini.

Just 3 ingredients & a few pinches of spice will create the perfect co*cktail for the Christmas season.

Eggnog Recipe here.

Raspberry Mimosa

This pretty mimosa is the perfect co*cktail to sip on sitting next to your honey! You can make this a mocktail non alcoholic co*cktail.

Recipe here.

Raspberry-Lime Champagne Punch

A festive and delicious champagne punch made with raspberry liqueur, fresh lime juice, and sparkling wine.

You have the option to make it alcoholic and non alcoholic.

The perfect addition to any holiday party spread!

Recipe here.

Christmas Punch

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!

Holiday Punch Recipe here.

Apple Cider Mimosa

This apple cider mimosa is made with only two ingredients.

Jazz up a champagne flute or any other glass and add delicious apple cider and champagne.

It is the perfect holiday co*cktail.

Apple Cider Mimosa Recipe here.

Raspberry Vodka Spritz

A refreshing co*cktail to start your holiday party.

This holiday co*cktail is beautiful and elegant but most importantly delicious.

It will sure wow your crowd!

Recipe for Raspberry Vodka Spritz

Christmas Citrus co*cktail

A delicious mix of vodka, St. Germain (elderflower liquor), and fresh squeezed winter citrus juice.

It’s so simple, refreshing, cheerful, and beyond good.

Serve this festive co*cktail pitcher style for friends and family this Christmas.

White Chocolate Peppermint Martini

Cheers to another holiday season! Today we’re shaking up this gorgeous White Chocolate Peppermint Martini.

It’s a deliciously sweet and creamy co*cktail with a peppermint twist.

Santa Clausmopolitan

All of the presents are wrapped and you now deserve a Santa Clausmopolitan.

This fresh, tart co*cktail is the perfect way to unwind from the holiday stress.

Holiday Gin and Tonic

This Holiday Gin and Tonic is full of the festive flavours of cranberry and clementine, and it’s made with sweet sloe gin.

It’s the perfect co*cktail to serve over the holidays as it’s easy to mix and a gorgeous, festive colour.

This is going to be your new favourite G&T.

Sparkling Cran-Cherry Punch

Classic Margarita Vodka co*cktail

Pink co*cktail

Easy Holiday Mimosas

Holiday Apple Cider Sangria

Spiced Red wine Sangria

Christmas Holiday Punch

Ingredients Needed:

• Champagne
• Prosecco
• Rum
• Vodka

Christmas Candy cane Jello Shots

Ingredients Needed:

• Vodka
• Schnapps
• Gelatin
• Whipped cream

Christmas Spanish Sangria

Christmas Margarita

A festive twist on the classic margarita with cranberry and pomegranate.

A recipe for a Christmas Margarita.

Chambord Bellini

Chambord Bellini is a delicious, easy co*cktail recipe made with Prosecco and Chambord Liqueur.

It’s a light, refreshing and bubbly sipper that’s super elegant.

This simple co*cktail is perfect for New Year’s Eve toasting!

Grinch Green co*cktail

Christmas Cranberry Martini

Ingredients Needed:

• Elderflower liqueur
• Cranberry juice
• Simple syrup

Pink Señoritas Margarita

Ingredients Needed:

• Tequila
• Triple sec
• Pink lemonade

Peppermint Mimosas

Ingredients Needed:

• Champagne
• Peppermint schnapps

Cranberry Ginger Spritz

Ingredients Needed:

• Vodka
• Ginger liqueur
• Cranberry juice
• Ginger ale

Sugar Cookie Martini

A Sugar Cookie Martini is a festive Christmas co*cktail that tastes like a delicious Christmas cookie with a kick!

Serve these at your next holiday party.

Vanilla-Pear Holiday Punch

This holiday punch is unlike any I’ve ever had, and I think you’re going to love it. It’s not too sweet.

It tastes like pear, vanilla, spice and everything nice. It’s a smooth, easy sipper, even with tequila inside.

Mango Tequila Sunrise

Ingredients Needed:

• Tequila
• Orange juice
• Grenadine

Best Holiday Mimosa

Ingredients Needed:

• Champagne
• Cranberry juice
• Pineapple juice

Christmas Snowball co*cktail

Ingredients Needed:

• Advocaat
• Lemon juice
• Sparkling lime soda

Festive Pomegranate Margaritas

Ingredients Needed:

• Tequila
• Pomegranate juice
• Lime juice
• Simple syrup

Holiday Coquitos

Ingredients Needed:

• Rum
• Coconut cream
• Evaporated milk
• Sweet condense milk

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Serve a few holiday drinks with some yummy Linzer cookies or the best Christmas cookies collection to get the full flavors of the holidays.

If you having a Christmas dinner make some cookies ahead and have them ready for dessert.

Cheers and Enjoy these Christmas co*cktails Recipes

I Hope you enjoy this collection of holiday co*cktails.

Hoping you found your favorite Christmas co*cktail recipe or two or three.

Enjoy with your love ones!

Happy Holidays!!

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