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20 Holiday Cocktails That’ll Have You Feeling Merry and Bright

December 14, 2024 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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There is nothing better than a festive cocktail at a holiday party. You can even make one for yourself as you wrap all those presents (we won’t tell).

Get in the festive season with one of these delicious holiday cocktails. These easy holiday drinks will cheer up any Christmas party.

Gingerbread Martini

Gingerbread Martini.

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This Gingerbread Martini is a perfectly creamy, spicy, and sweet Christmas cocktail that will impress your holiday party guests. Spicy ground ginger, festive gingerbread vodka, warm cinnamon, and sweet Irish Cream are combined with the perfect blend of liquors that’s sure to get the party started.

Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Martini

 

Mistletoe Margarita Recipe

Mistletoe Margarita Recipe.

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This Mistletoe Margarita recipe will surely be one of your favorite recipes! With reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, and spiced cranberry agave syrup, this Christmas margarita recipe will be a huge hit at the holiday party! Try this Merry Christmas Margarita for all your holiday celebrations!

Get the Recipe: Mistletoe Margarita Recipe

 

Holiday Peppermint White Russian

Holiday Peppermint White Russian.

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Get festive this holiday season with this super easy Holiday Peppermint White Russian. Made with Kahlúa, Peppermint Schnapps, and vodka, of course, this delicious cocktail will have everyone singing.

Get the Recipe: Holiday Peppermint White Russian

Easy Pear Sangria

Easy Pear Sangria.

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This Easy Pear Sangria recipe is simple, crisp, and refreshingly delicious! It’s perfect for gatherings, as you can easily make a pitcher several hours before guests arrive.

Get the Recipe: Easy Pear Sangria

 

Peppermint Mocha Martini

Peppermint Mocha Martini.

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Spice up a classic espresso martini with a candy cane twist! Think of a boozy peppermint mocha with vodka, espresso, peppermint, & chocolate sauce. Enjoy this festive cocktail during the holiday season as a delicious Christmas drink.

Get the Recipe: Peppermint Mocha Martini

 

Cranberry Rosemary Cocktail

Cranberry Rosemary Cocktail.

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‘Tis the season to make a toast with this Cranberry Rosemary Cocktail. The festive flavors in this quick and easy drink are great on their own and are also a perfect pairing for any snack.

Get the Recipe: Cranberry Rosemary Cocktail

 

Pomegranate Gin Cocktail

Pomegranate Gin Cocktail.

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Cranberries in cocktails have been popping up all over lately for Christmas-themed drinks. I already have several on my blog, but let’s not forget about another holiday-appropriate fruit. Pomegranate! I love the tartness of pomegranate. And one goes a long way regarding the juice you can squeeze out.

Get the Recipe: Pomegranate Gin Cocktail

 

Cranberry Margaritas 

Cranberry Margaritas (Christmas Margaritas).

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Light, refreshing, and festive Cranberry Margaritas will be your new holiday-season favorite! After lots of testing to get the proportions just right, we’ve provided detailed instructions and step-by-step photos so you can shake up this easy cranberry margarita recipe in no time!

Get the Recipe: Cranberry Margaritas 

 

Glühwein (German Mulled Wine)

Glühwein (German Mulled Wine).

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Warm up from the inside out with this cozy homemade Glühwein recipe. Learn how to make a simple German mulled wine that is perfect for cold winter nights or holiday gatherings and guaranteed to make your home smell amazing!

Get the Recipe: Glühwein (German Mulled Wine)

 

Holiday Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail

Holiday Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail.

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Ruby-red cranberries have long been a symbol of Christmas time. And, when fresh cranberry juice is combined with a splash of celebratory bubbly, it’s perfect for a Christmas or New Year’s Day brunch or as an aperitif at your next holiday gathering.

Get the Recipe: Holiday Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail

 

Ponche Crema Recipe (Venezuelan Eggnog)

Ponche Crema Recipe (Venezuelan Eggnog).

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Creamy, smooth, and flavorful, it is only made with simple ingredients like milk, egg yolks, spices, and … the smooth, sweet, and aromatic aged rum.

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Christmas Moscow Mule Recipe

Christmas Moscow Mule Recipe.

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This Christmas Moscow Mule recipe makes the most delicious festive cocktail for the holiday season! Give this classic cocktail a festive twist, and make this yule mule in a copper cup!

Get the Recipe: Christmas Moscow Mule Recipe

 

Sugar Cookie Martini Holiday Cocktail

Sugar Cookie Martini Holiday Cocktail.

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Sip on holiday magic with a creamy Sugar Cookie Martini! Sweet, boozy, and topped with sprinkles, it’s your go-to festive cocktail in a glass.

Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Martini Holiday Cocktail

 

Pink Gin Spritz

Pink Gin Spritz.

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This effervescent and refreshing pink gin spritz combines Prosecco’s crispness and the invigorating summer flavors! Whether you want to have it as the perfect companion for warm-weather gatherings or enjoy it as an aperitif, you will love this simple cocktail!

Get the Recipe: Pink Gin Spritz

 

Easy White Christmas Punch With Rum

Easy White Christmas Punch With Rum: Holiday Party Drink!

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If you’re dreaming of a tropical getaway during the cold, snowy season, you’ll love this easy white Christmas punch! It’s a festive yet tropical-flavored rum punch with coconut, pineapple, and a fizzy Sprite finish. I love making it for the holidays since it’s simple, delicious, and always a hit!

Get the Recipe: Easy White Christmas Punch With Rum

 

Black Manhattan Cocktail Recipe (AKA a Sicilian Manhattan)

Black Manhattan Cocktail Recipe (AKA a Sicilian Manhattan)
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The Black Manhattan is a smooth, dark, almost bittersweet version of the classic Manhattan. This flavorful twist on the traditional Manhattan cocktail uses Averna Amaro Siciliano instead of sweet vermouth.

Get the Recipe: Black Manhattan Cocktail Recipe (AKA a Sicilian Manhattan)

 

Winter Aperol Spritz Recipe (Cranberry Aperol Spritz)

Winter Aperol Spritz Recipe (Cranberry Aperol Spritz).

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Experience the festive flavors of this winter Aperol spritz. Cranberry and Aperol pair perfectly with Prosecco for a colorful and refreshing holiday cocktail.

Get the Recipe: Winter Aperol Spritz Recipe (Cranberry Aperol Spritz)

 

Snowy Day Winter Gin Cocktail

Snowy Day - Winter Gin Cocktail.

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Looking for a delicious gin cocktail to stay warm when it’s snowing out? Look no further than the beautiful and super tasty Snowy Day Cocktail. This winter gin cocktail uses Empress Gin for both flavor and a gorgeous purple color and mixes in Golden Falernum liqueur for some lime and ginger spice notes.

Get the Recipe: Snowy Day – Winter Gin Cocktail

 

Outback Gingerbread Martini

Outback Gingerbread Martini.

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This Outback Gingerbread Martini is an easy copycat recipe for the classic holiday cocktail from Outback Steakhouse. It’s made with only five ingredients and takes under five minutes to prepare.

Get the Recipe: Outback Gingerbread Martini

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