Whether you are knee-deep with entertaining 459 cousins and uncles this weekend or just sitting back chilling and having a relaxing quiet time all by yourself, I thought you might want to try your hand at making some festive cocktails.
BTW, most of these recipes give a non-alcoholic version so you can still enjoy the taste if you don't want to imbibe in the alcohol part.
I rarely drink anymore (having a medically fragile child with disabilities pretty makes that impossible if not totally unwise), but I do occasionally like to make fun and festive drinks at parties for others.
It's a holdover from my college bartending years.
So get ready to sleigh the season with my roundup of the most festive Christmas cocktails to make holidays extra merry and bright!
Holiday Cocktail Recipes
Classic Hot Buttered Rum Recipe
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Hot buttered rum is an old-fashioned cocktail that holds up today! This pairs perfectly with my Tom & Jerry recipe above if you want a traditional-themed holiday cocktail party! You can't go wrong with this recipe! And did I mention you can make a virgin version of this also?
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Tom And Jerry Drink
This classic holiday cocktail recipe made with homemade Tom And Jerry batter, rum and warm milk exudes nostalgic Christmas spirit! Plus it tastes like a warm sugar cookie melting effortlessly in your mouth while unicorns singing Christmas carols dance around your head!
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Festive Cranberry Martini
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A traditional vodka martini with a fun holiday twist! You need at least one martini for your holiday guests to choose from. This would make an excellent "signature" cocktail for your get-together!
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Blood Orange Margarita With Aperol
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Blood oranges have a wonderfully intense citrus flavor and a beautiful color to elevate this margarita for the holidays. It is a bonus that this cocktail can be made in pitchers ahead of time and served as needed during the evening.
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Sugar Cookie Martini
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This buttery, rich holiday cocktail will instantly transport you to your childhood (sans alcohol of course).Rimming the glass with icing and holiday sprinkles just takes this beverage up a notch in St. Nick's eyes!
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Poinsettia Champagne Cocktail
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This easy-to-make holiday cocktail uses only 3 ingredients. Besides having a gorgeous and festive holiday look, it tastes wonderful!And has a cute name your guests will love!
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Pecan Pie Martini
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Pecan pie is a traditional dessert for the holiday season. What better way to enjoy a "slice" than having it in a drink version? This creamy caramel and pecan concoction makes a great after-dinner cocktail!
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Easy Chai Tea White Russian Cocktail
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A slight variation of the traditional white Russian cocktail gives this drink an added flavor! Best of all, this simple holiday cocktail is made right in the glass. No cocktail shaker or fancy bartender tool kit is required.
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Christmas Sangria
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Traditional holiday fruits include oranges, apples. pomegranate and cranberries making this the perfect holiday cocktail.You can make a huge pitcher full and enjoy it throughout the evening. Super easy entertaining idea.
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Red Velvet Cupcake Chocolate Martini
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This recipe had me at red velvet cake! It would make a wonderful after-dinner drink! Plus the gorgeous red color of this cocktail and the heavenly sweetness make it perfect for both Christmas and Valentine's Day (if you're thinking ahead that far)!
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Christmas Cosmopolitan
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This classic cosmopolitan, made famous by Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City, is pretty much perfect for your December holiday parties. It's sophisticated yet very yummy!
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What's your go-to drink for the holidays?
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