Christmas Cocktail Recipes are a welcoming part of the holiday season, whether they are for a crowd or for you and your spouse or BFF. These 10 easy Christmas cocktails will get you started as you cozy up to a snuggly fire by the Christmas tree with the ones you love.

Festive holiday cocktails go perfect with Christmas appetizers or alone on their own. Whether you’re looking for holiday drinks with vodka, tequila, gin or bourbon, this post is short and sweet and has you covered for all your Christmas cocktail needs.

Festive Holiday Cocktails

The following holiday drinks are easy to make and will warm you from the inside out. Make in a glass, cocktail shaker or a pitcher. You can adjust each recipe in their individual recipe cards to suit the number of guests you’re serving.

Please leave a comment and let us know which is your favorite! Merry Christmas to those who celebrate.

Christmas Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

This Christmas Old Fashioned Cocktail is like a warm hug in a glass. It's a festive twist on the bourbon old fashioned that marries the aromatic flavors of exotic spices and cinnamon with the rich depth of cocoa all in one lovely glass.

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christmas old fashioned topped with cranberries and cinnamon stick

New York Sour Recipe

The New York Sour is an upgrade from a classic whiskey sour and this one's made with a festive fall twist featuring bourbon whiskey, cranberry-infused red wine, lemon juice and aquafaba instead of egg white, which yields a gorgeous frothy head. It's delicious and festive, infused with cranberries and red wine.

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New York Sour Cocktails on a beautiful table

Spiced Orange Gin Spritz Recipe

This Gin Spritz recipe is the perfect aromatic gin cocktail. It starts with brewed black tea that's simmered in warming spices. Once at room temperature, shake the spiced orange black tea with gin, mounds of ice, and freshly squeezed citrus. Then pour into your favorite cocktail glass and top with sparkling win

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two orange drinks on a wood serving dish

Blackberry Smash Cocktail Recipe

With a hint of citrus from freshly squeezed lemon juice and the muddled goodness of ripe blackberries, this Blackberry Smash cocktail is a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate.

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Blackberry Smash Cocktail with beautiful garnishes on a white table

Vegan Espresso Martini Recipe With Eggnog

The best Vegan Espresso Martini has a velvety texture and is made in minutes with creamy eggnog and other simple ingredients. It's a festive and decadent drink that should be on all your holiday cocktail menus.

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vegan espresso martini with eggnog on a cutting board

Apple Cider Mimosa Recipe

This delicious apple cider mimosa is like a party in a glass with crispy bubbly champagne and sparkling apple cider. The perfect fall brunch cocktail.

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hand grabbing an apple cider mimosa off a white table

Blueberry Lemonade Margarita Recipe

A refreshing blueberry margarita recipe made with fresh blueberries and lemonade.

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2 glasses of blueberry lemonade margarita

Blackberry Mojito Recipe

With only 6 ingredients, this simple Blackberry Mojito cocktail is loaded with fresh flavor and is not just for warmer weather. It's great way to enjoy happy hour at home or to kick off the holiday season in style.

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2 glasses of blackberry mojito with fresh blackberries and mint garnish

Tinto de Verano (Spanish Red Wine Cocktail)

Celebrate warm weather with Spain's favorite, wine-based summer drink. This icy, fruity Spanish cocktail is bursting with zippy citrus and bubbly lemon soda. It's a delicious, simpler alternative to traditional sangria that's easy to make using only 5 simple ingredients.

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2 glasses of red beverage on a white table

Blue Kamikaze Shot Recipe

Ahhh, the blue kamikaze shot! The perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Just 3 ingredients and 2 minutes and you've got gorgeous blue shots to share with friends.

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side view of blue kamikaze shot in a shot glass with wedge of lime

Vegan Appetizers to Serve With Christmas Cocktail Recipes

Here are a few Christmas appetizers my Christmas cocktail recipes will go great with:

Vegan Mains to Go With Christmas Cocktail Recipes

These amazing holiday main dishes will also be perfect with my festive holiday cocktails. Check them out:

Conclusion

So there you have it, my super short and sweet Christmas cocktail recipes post that include some of my favorite holiday cocktails. If you’re looking for something non-alcoholic for the kids or for those who don’t indulge, try my creamy Vegan Eggnog or my Spiced Cranberry Spritzers.

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Christmas Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

5 from 20 votes

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Course: alcoholic drinks, beverages, Vegan Beverages

Cuisine: All

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: serving

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Deborah

Ingredients

▢ 2 oz bourbon
▢ 2 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
▢ 1 tbsp pure maple syrup add more if you prefer a sweeter cocktail
▢ 1 ginger beer use as a topper
▢ 2 dashes angostura bitters

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

In a tall glass or cocktail shaker, add the bourbon, orange juice, maple syrup and angostura bitters.
Stir with a long spoon or shake for 10 seconds in your cocktail shaker.
Pour into a rocks glass.
Top with ginger beer and add a large ice cube.
Garnish with an orange slice, cinnamon stick, fresh cranberries and/or a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy!

Notes

You can either mix this drink in a glass with a spoon, then pour over ice or use a cocktail shaker to mix.

Avoid diluting the recipe by not adding ice until you’re ready to pour into a glass.

For best results, chill the rocks glass before making the drink by rinsing it with water and sticking in the freezer for 10 minutes.

If you prefer a sweeter drink, you can increase the maple syrup to 1.5 tablespoons. For a less sweet version, reduce it to 1 teaspoon.

Freshly squeezed orange juice is recommended for the best flavor; however, store bought will also work.

Use a spicy, strong ginger beer to add warmth and depth to the cocktail. Adjust the amount depending upon how strong you want the ginger flavor to be.

This cocktail can be made in larger quantities and served in a pitcher or punch bowl. Just adjust the servings you need in the recipe card below for the number of people you’re serving and stir the ingredients in a pitcher or punch bowl. Then, let your guests top with ginger beer individually.

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2 Comments

Swathi says:

December 8, 2024 at 5:44 pm

These are wonderful collection of cocktail recipes, I am going to give it a try few of them.

1. Deborah says:
  
  December 13, 2024 at 10:28 am
  
  Hopefully, not all at once! Thanks, Swathi.