By Becky Hardin
Published Nov 29, 2022
These Christmas cocktails are sure to get the party started! Celebrate the holiday and winter season with these fun and festive alcoholic drink recipes. Serve them up at parties, with Christmas dinner, or mix one up for yourself to start off the season in style.
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Christmas Cocktail Recipes
When the holiday season rolls around, there are so many parties, gatherings, and social occasions to host and attend. Appetizers and snacks are a must for any holiday party, but don’t forget the drinks!
These Christmas cocktails are my favorite alcoholic drinks to serve this time of year. They’re easy, fun, and so festive. Whether you prefer something more classic, drinks you can make for a crowd, something warm and spiced, or a Christmas-themed cocktail recipe that will impress, there’s a recipe here for you to try!
Browse our favorite holiday cocktails for Christmas and beyond! These recipes will take you right into the New Year.
White Christmas Tequila Sours
Classic Cocktails for Christmas
Turn your favorite classics into Christmas cocktails with just a few small twists. These drinks are a must this time of year, because they’re sure to make things a little more festive.
- White Christmas Tequila Sours : This tequila sour recipe was literally made for Christmas. It’s one of our favorite drinks to serve this time of year!
- Homemade Irish Cream : Irish Cream is a must during the Christmas season, whether you enjoy it as an after dinner drink, or mix it with other cocktails. Make your own at home to use all season!
- Homemade Eggnog : Eggnog is another Christmas classic–you can’t go a whole season without it! This homemade version is so creamy and flavorful, it’s hard to resist.
- White Russian : This creamy classic is perfect for the season, and so easy to make. The combination of Kahlua, vodka, and cream just can’t be beat.
- Spiced Rum Drink : Spiced Rum is the perfect drink for cold months. Just add some warming spices (cloves, cinnamon, and more) to your favorite bottle of rum!
- Pomegranate Moscow Mule : This classic ginger cocktail gets a twist with the addition of pomegranate. It tastes and feels so winter-y, it’s sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
Gingerbread Martini
Festive Holiday Cocktails
Celebrate the season with these alcoholic holiday drink recipes! Margaritas, martinis, sangria, and more have a seasonal twist to make them even more delicious.
- Cranberry Margarita : The cranberry and ginger flavors turn this margarita into a delicious cocktail ready for Christmas parties. This pitcher recipe makes plenty for crowds, so feel free to share.
- Gingerbread Martini : What could be more Christmas-y than gingerbread? A ginger syrup turns this tequila cocktail into a fun holiday drink–and it looks as good as it tastes!
- Orange Cranberry Sangria : Sangria is such a fun drink to make for holiday parties or smaller gatherings, and the orange cranberry flavor is perfectly fruity and festive.
- Sparkling Holiday Flirtini : This cocktail is a mix of cranberry and pineapple juice with orange vodka, and topped off with red Moscato champagne. It’s a great drink for celebrating with friends!
- Sugared Cranberry Mimosas : These tasty cranberry ginger ale cocktails are bubbly, tangy and topped with sugared cranberries . Perfect for Christmas parties, and New Year’s Eve too.
- Pink Champagne Sangria : Pink moscato champagne, grapefruit and pomegranate juices, and a bit of mint combine to create a pretty, fruity, and fun drink to serve up for celebrations.
- Mulled Wine Margaritas : Take traditional spiced wine up a notch by mixing in tequila and orange liqueur. It makes something fun to drink with friends at any holiday gathering!
Salted Caramel Eggnog
Warm Winter Drinks
The days start getting chilly as Christmas nears, but these cocktail recipes are sure to keep you warm!
- Mulled Wine : This mulled wine is so simple and easy to make. A nice red wine with lots of spices makes for a great holiday drink!
- Spiked Chai : The warm spices of chai are already so good, but add bourbon and you’ve got a cozy cocktail that’s sure to please.
- Salted Caramel Eggnog : If you want a step up from the classic version, the salted caramel flavor makes this creamy drink undeniably delicious!
Holiday Sangria
Christmas Party Drinks
Every Christmas and holiday party needs an alcoholic drink or two. You want something delicious, easy to whip up, and makes enough for a crowd.
- Holiday Punch : This bright and bubbly vodka-based punch features the flavors of orange, apple, cranberry, and ginger. Plus it makes enough for any party, as it’s easy to increase the amount.
- Cranberry Limeade Champagne Punch : This punch is fizzy, tart, colorful, and so delicious! Make up a pitcher for parties–it’s sure to be a hit!
- Blackberry Champagne Cocktail : This sparkling champagne cocktail is beautiful and sophisticated enough for any Christmas or holiday gathering you might be planning.
- Moscow Mule Mimosas : Take two classic drinks, put them together, and you have a simple party cocktail! This is perfect for Christmas brunch or any gathering you might find yourself hosting in the earlier hours of the day.
- Holiday Sangria : This is so easy to throw together, and it makes enough for about 8 people, plus it’s easy to double! Refreshing sangria recipes are always perfect for parties.
- Hot Cranberry Apple Spiced Cider : Make a hot apple cider that’s a little more Christmas-y by adding cranberry. This cider is perfect for large gatherings, and it can be made without alcohol for the whole family.
Toasted S’mores Martini
Christmas Dessert Cocktails
Have your dessert and cocktail in one with these creamy, dreamy drinks. They’re rich and flavorful, and sure to make the occasion feel special.
- Frozen French Silk Pie Cocktail : A slice of french silk pie is a must after a holiday meal, and this cocktail gives you the same rich flavor to celebrate.
- Peppermint Mudslide: Take a classic mudslide and make it a little more festive with the addition of peppermint! The combination of mint and chocolate flavors makes a delicious boozy milkshake.
- German Chocolate Cake Martini : If you’re a chocolate lover, this cocktail is just perfect to serve after Christmas dinner, or on Christmas Eve. Rich, creamy, and so tasty!
- Toasted S’mores Martini : This dessert drink has layers of cream, marshmallow vodka, and chocolate liqueur, finished with a graham cracker rim.
- Gooey Butter Cake Martini : If you’re a fan of gooey butter cake , you’re going to love this drink! Made with white chocolate, hazelnut, vanilla, and butterscotch schnapps for a decadent and creamy cocktail.
Pomegranate Moscow Mules
No matter which of these Christmas cocktails you try, they’re sure to be a hit. So mix together a classic, make a warm drink, or whip up the perfect alcoholic party drink for guests. These recipes won’t disappoint!
Easy Christmas Recipes
You’ve go the cocktails sorted, now find more Christmas recipes for the rest of the holiday season. Whether you need something to serve for Christmas Eve dinner, party appetizers, or cookies, there are plenty of recipes to choose from.
Easy Christmas Side Dishes
40+ Christmas Cookies Recipes
48 Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Ideas
16+ Leftover Ham Recipes
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
