You don't need to wait for your next holiday party to enjoy delicious cocktails!
Make some of these delicious recipes to make your holiday gathering one for the books!
Holiday Season Drinks
Are you hosting your holiday party this year? Are you looking for a Christmas cocktail recipe to wow your guests?
The holiday season can be stressful if you're trying to be the host with the most. We're here to help. Let's make some holiday drinks that will knock your socks off.
Here are some Christmas drinks with a festive twist to shake things up!
Spiked Eggnog
For our first festive Christmas cocktail, we have eggnog!
What kind of holiday cocktail expert would I be if I didn't start with eggnog? Not a very good one! Eggnog is a classic. It's what festive dreams are made of.
Don't be discouraged. Eggnog is a process, but all the best things take some time! Here's what you'll need for a deliciously creamy eggnog:
- 2 cups milk
- A dash of ground cinnamon
- A dash of ground nutmeg
- 1 splash of vanilla extract
- 1/2 - 2/3 cup of granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of liquor
- Some whipped cream (garnish)
- Some cinnamon sticks (garnish)
Instructions
- Add milk, heavy cream, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat. Let your mixture reach a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- In a bowl, add your six egg yolks and whisk slowly. Slowly add your sugar to your whisked eggs. Once you reach a smooth, creamy mixture, you can stop.
- Slowly add your milk mixture to your egg mixture. Keep whisking! You don't want your eggs to curdle or scramble. Once everything is well combined, add your newly combined mixture to your saucepan.
- Now, add your vanilla extract and liquor (optional). Some popular liquor options include rum, brandy, bourbon, and whiskey.
- Stir in on a low heat. You do not want to reach a boil. Once you've reached a simmer, your mixture should begin to thicken. Remove your saucepan from the heat once your mixture is at the consistency you want.
- Strain your mixture through a fine strainer. Allow your eggnog to refrigerate so the flavors meld together.
- When ready to serve, garnish with fluffy whipped cream and cinnamon or nutmeg. Enjoy!
Christmas Punch
Let's start with something for everyone. If you'd rather make a lot of one thing, Christmas Punch might be the easiest thing to stick to! The best thing about Christmas Punch is that it's hard to ruin.
Grab your punch bowl and let's get started. Here's what you'll need for a fun, festive Christmas Punch:
- 2 parts cranberry juice
- 2 parts orange juice
- 1 part pomegranate juice
- 1 part vodka
- Freshly sliced oranges
- Fresh cranberries
Instructions
Add your cranberry juice cocktail, orange juice, pomegranate juice, and vodka to a punch bowl. Stir quickly, then toss in fresh sliced oranges and cranberries for an extra festive flare!
Spiked Hot Chocolate
There's nothing like some warm hot cocoa to warm the soul this holiday season. Here's what you'll need to make a nice, simple spiked hot chocolate from scratch:
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or dark)
- A dash of vanilla extract
- A splash of Bailey's or Kahlúa (adjust to taste)
- Whipped cream (garnish)
- Small marshmallows (garnish)
Instructions
Add your milk, cocoa powder, and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until your mixture is just about to simmer.
Next, add your chocolate chips and whisk until they melt. Once your mixture is nice and hot, turn the heat off and add your dash of vanilla extract and liquor of choice.
Pour into a fun, festive mug and top with whipped cream and marshmallows.
Peppermint White Russian
Let's give the classic White Russian cocktail a peppermint twist. Here's what you'll need:
- 1 part vodka
- 1 part Kahlúa
- 1 part Hiram Walker Peppermint Flavored Schnapps
- 1 part whole milk or half-and-half.
- Some crushed candy cane
- A whole candy cane
Instructions
Prep your glass by giving it a festive crushed candy cane rim.
Add your vodka, coffee liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and milk in a typical rocks glass with fresh ice. Give it a quick stir!
Garnish with a whole candy candy.
Peppermintini
Let's make a martini, peppermint style! Here's what you'll need:
- 2 parts vodka
- 1 part Hiram Walker Peppermint Flavored Schnapps
- 1 part Hiram Walker Crème de Menthe White
- Some crushed candy cane
Instructions
Prepare your martini glass by giving it a crushed candy cane rim.
Add your vodka, peppermint schnapps, crème de menthe, and a handful of fresh ice in a cocktail shaker.
Strain into your prepared martini glass. Enjoy!
Winter Margarita
Margaritas are refreshing, delicious, and the perfect festive cocktail to sip on after your Christmas Eve dinner. Let's make one:
- 2 parts tequila
- 1 part Cointreau Triple Sec Orange Liqueur
- 3 parts cranberry juice
- 1 part fresh lime juice
- Fresh cranberries
- A sprig of rosemary
- Sugar
Instructions
Optional step: Run a lime wedge along a rocks glass, then dip it into sugar. It's a nice touch to your cocktail!
Add your tequila, Cointreau, cranberry juice, fresh lime, and a handful of ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake, shake, shake.
Strain into your rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with some fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
Christmas Spritz
A Christmas Spritz is the perfect way to balance the heavy meal you'll probably have for dinner at your holiday party. It's also incredibly fast and easy to make. Here's what you'll need:
- 2 parts La Marca Prosecco
- 1 part Aperol Orange Aperitif
- 1 part cranberry juice
- An orange wheel
- A rosemary sprig
- Fresh cranberries
Instructions
Any spritz is typically served in a wine glass, so grab it and fill it with fresh ice. Then add your Aperol, cranberry juice, and prosecco.
Add a rosemary sprig, orange wheel, and a few fresh cranberries as a garnish. Serve and enjoy!
Cranberry Ginger Fizz
Here's a cocktail that's refreshing and fizzy! Here's what you'll need for a Cranberry Ginger Fizz:
- 2 parts cranberry juice
- 1 part spiced rum
- Ginger ale
- Some mint leaves
- Fresh cranberries
Instructions
In your rocks glass, add your mint leaves. Muddle until the essence of mint has been released nicely. Add some crushed ice over your mint. Then, add your cranberry juice and spiced rum. Give it a quick stir.
Top with some ginger ale and garnish with some vibrant, fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint. Enjoy!
Hot Buttered Rum
Hot Buttered Rum feels like a warm hug in a glass. If you're lucky enough to experience a white Christmas, Hot Buttered Rum is the perfect drink for the evening.
It's a little more work than your typical Christmas cocktail, but it's totally worth it. Here's what you'll need:
Butter Mix
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- A dash of cinnamon
- A dash of nutmeg
- A tiny pinch of ground cloves
- A pinch of salt
The Drink
- 2 parts dark rum (or spiced rum)
- Hot water
- Whipped cream
- Nutmeg
Instructions
If you have a stand mixer, you'll want to use it for the first part of this recipe.
Add butter (softened) and brown sugar to your stand mixer. Beat until it's nice and fluffy. Then add your cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and a pinch of salt. Once you feel like everything is well combined, you can stop.
Store your butter mixture in an airtight jar.
Once ready to make your Hot Buttered Rum, add a tablespoon of your mixture into a mug. Top with hot water and stir until everything melts nicely. Then add your rum.
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Serve and enjoy!
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