Best Christmas Cocktails: Alcoholic Drink Recipes
Yep, that’s right, Christmas is just around the corner already, that time of the year where families and friends come together feeling holly and jolly. Below we have a list of our favorite Christmas cocktails for 2022 and for those who love to cater at home, these festive cocktail recipes are perfect to impress your guests. Pick your favorite recipes, buy the alcohol, and if you don’t already have those cocktail glasses we have some suggestions for each cocktail, after that you are all set to impress with the most popular Christmas drinks.
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Boozy Grinch Punch
The Grinch themed Christmas cocktail and while you sipping this, why not watch The Grinch movie, it’s not just for kids but if you have kids of your own or guests, it’s a great one to watch on the festive day.
White Christmas Martini
If it isn’t snowing you and your guests may still have a white Christmas with this sweet white Martini.
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
The perfect easy Christmas cocktail if you want to party all night. Personally, I don’t like coffee mixed with anything else, or even iced coffee, but this one here is an exception, loved it.
Driven Snow Christmas Cocktail
Rum, white chocolate liquor and crushed candy canes, your loved ones… what more do you want this Christmas!
Santa Clausmopolitan
No more cookies for Santa, prep him a Clausmopolitan, hmm or maybe not! he might get a DUI.
Pomegranate Ginger Paloma
One of my favorite fruits, pomegranate which has fifteen health benefits of pomegranate juice, maybe that can be useful for a conversation starter.
Cosmos Christmas Cocktail
The classic cosmopolitan has the perfect color for Christmas and it’s yummy too.
North Pole Christmas Cocktail
Give your guuets a taste of the North Pole with this Kahlúa and Vodka cocktail.
Peppermintinis Christmas Cocktail
Chocolate, Vodka and candy canes, this one looks like I’m going to try it out this Christmas.
Cucumber Grappa Cocktail
This zesty drink is one of the most popular Christmas cocktails for the grappa lovers, it’s an easy recipe and fresh.
Kahlua hot chocolate
Hot chocolate with booze, is the best cocktail after a Christmas meal?
Salted Caramel White Russians
If you like milkshakes and booze there you go two in one.
Apple Pie Cocktail
Did you say apple pie? With a combination of Whiskey and Vodka this will get the party started.
Grilled Watermelon Christmas Cocktail
We haven’t tried this one yet but heard it’s a must try, plus it does look interestingly different, so this one is on my Christmas cocktails list to try.
Hot Pumpkin Buttered Rum
Something tasty to keep your guests warm and cosy and maybe tipsy.
Pisco Sour
If you like it sour, this one is for you. For those that don’t know, Pisco is a type of Brandy.
Drunk Jack Frosties
Do you have the cocktail blues, try this with 3 mixes of alcohol, Vodka, Prosecco and Blue Curaçao.
Boozy Butterbeer Punch
For the beer lovers but… surprise it’s not beer! Personally, it’s too sweet for me, but if that’s your thing!
Baileys Christmas Cocktail
Baileys is one of the best liqueurs according to this article, and is actually number two, so why not mix it with my favorite liqueur, Vodka!
Sherry sour
A simple but delicious sour cocktail, check the ingredients on this one!
Warm Bourbon Cider
A couple of these hot Christmas cocktails, pick one of these 63 best Christmas movies of all time and enjoy this jolly day.
Nutty Irishman
Nuts, whipped cream and Baileys, perfect after Christmas lunch. Your guests will go nuts for this one.
Winter Wonderland Christmas Cocktail
A frosty coconut vodka drink, why not bring wonderland to your home this Christmas.
Christmas Jones Cocktail
This fruity Christmas cocktail is one not to miss, if you love fruits, this one is for you.
Holiday Hopper
The mix may not seem right, but if you try it you will not be dissapointed.
Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate
The perfect hot Christmas cocktail if you have kids, this Bourbon hot chocolate mix is for the adults and prep another normal hot chocolate for the kids, now enjoy it as a family, maybe in these cute Christmas mugs to the right.
Christmas Snowstorm Margarita
This one is for the margarita lovers, not the regular margarita but one of the most popular christmas drinks.
Black Christmas Cocktail
This one is for the Manhattan lovers but with a twist. Me and my girlfriend loved this one!
Christmas Punch
Keep this recipe, this one is great for any future parties you might plan at home. Red fruity cocktail with green garnish are the perfect blend for a Christmas cocktail.
Slow Cooker Apple Cider
If you are looking for a hot christmas drink, you found it. This one is infused with citrus and spices and simmered to perfection, just drink it while it’s warm!
Naughty But Nice Christmas Cocktail
Three of the most popular liquers in one drink that suits most people, this one will surely impress your guests, but be carefully it may get wild.
Mulled Wine
If you a looking for a hot cocktail, this Mulled Wine recipe is easy and delicious, so you might want to keep this one for those cold winters. This one is perfect for those wine lovers, I even prefer this to an expensive bottle of wine.
Mistletoe Margarita
The Mistletoe Margarita on the rock, or without, it’s your choice, either way this cocktail is delicious and as a plus, this Christmas Margarita recipe looks amazing.
White Christmas Margarita Punch
This one is for the ones that love both, a white Christmas and Margaritas. This could be your best white Christmas ever, just be sure to have enough cause trust me, you will want more and more refills.
Sorbet Cocktails
How about these super cool looking cocktails for a twist. These three easy Christmas cocktails named, Passionfruit Ice Prosecco, Cheat’s Frosé and Chilli Lime ‘Margarita’ Fizz are all so delicious that you can’t just choose one, but make all three.
Santa Hat Jell-O Shots
We know these are not cocktails, but they are too jolly to pass on, so consider these little Jell-O shots a bonus to a great way to start a Christmas party, but might get you on the naughty list… still worth it! And if you have kids of your own or some little guests, you could prepare a second batch without the vodka, just make sure you don’t confuse which is which.
