Sleigh the Season With These 32 Festive Holiday Sips
The holidays aren’t complete without a festive drink in hand! Christmas cocktails are the perfect way to add a little extra sparkle to your celebrations. With creative twists on classic flavors and bold new combinations, these drinks bring all the holiday cheer in every sip. Hosting a party, relaxing by the fire, or looking for something to make the season feel special? These unique recipes are guaranteed to impress. Raise your glass and toast to a holiday season full of flavor and fun!
Very Merry Holiday Jingle Juice
Serve up some colorful and tasty holiday cheer with our very merry holiday jingle juice recipe. Here is how to make it!
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Eggnog White Russian Cocktail
A fun twist on the classic cocktail, this Eggnog White Russian uses creamy eggnog instead of milk for a delightful holiday drink!
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Bailey’s Peppermint Martinis
A Holiday cocktail that is sure to please everyone! Using only two ingredients, this drink comes together in no time and is a festive way to celebrate the season!
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Festive Christmas Cranberry Mimosa Recipe
Serve up a festive Christmas cocktail with this colorful and cheery cranberry mimosa recipe. Here is how to make them! The holidays are a time for celebrating! Whether you celebrate being with family and friends, the past year’s successes, or celebrating the holiday itself, there are many ways to enjoy these.
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Cranberry Gimlet
This Cranberry Gimlet with Sugared Cranberries is the perfect holiday cocktail for those of you who love everything in the sour cocktail family. It’s the perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas cocktail for those who don’t love the bitterness of my Cranberry Negroni.
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Gingerbread Latte Dessert Rum Cocktail
This gingerbread latte dessert rum cocktail is going to be one of the stars of your holidays! It’s a delectable mixture of spiced rum and coffee liqueur. This gingerbread rum cocktail is a great alcoholic Christmas drink and a drink for the holidays after dinner. Make lots because this Christmas dessert cocktail will be the drink of the festive season!
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Santa’s Hat Coconut Rum Cocktail
A fun signature cocktail is always a welcome treat, especially during the holiday season. This Santa’s hat coconut rum cocktail is an ideal way to get into the festive spirit. The flavor is tart, sweet and fruity all at once, while the shredded coconut adds a contrasting exotic touch to the holiday drink. Serve these Christmas cocktails anytime over the holidays. It might become one of your favorite cocktails for this time of year.
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Fizzy Cranberry Cocktail
Perfect for festive holidays, this fizzy cranberry cocktail is a mix of cranberry, lime, vodka, and ginger ale, with cranberries and lime slices as garnish.
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Salted Caramel Martini
This delicious Salted Caramel Martini recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or a Holiday celebration. This cocktail is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and is made with creamy caramel vodka, a touch of salt, and RumChata!
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“Mistletoe Margaritas” Christmas Margarita Recipe
Get into the holiday spirit with our Christmas Margaritas, made with cranberry juice, for a festive twist on the classic margarita!
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Gingerbread Martini
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.
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Cranberry Negroni
Prepare for a bold experience, as pure cranberry juice complements the traditional bitter flavors of the Negroni. To balance it out, I’ve dialed down the Campari and added a sugared rim for a perfectly balanced and irresistible gin and cranberry concoction. Cheers to a vibrant and flavorful holiday season or to your cranberry Negroni any time of year!
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Jack Frost Cocktail
Sip your holidays away with this tropical, creamy Christmas cocktail – Jack Frost cocktail! Made with pineapple juice, cream of coconut, coconut rum, and blue curacao, it makes the perfect sweet and tropical cocktail to enjoy during the winter season. It’s sure to put smiles on everyone’s faces this Christmas time.
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Creamy Candy Cane Martini
Get into the holiday spirit with this creamy Candy Cane Martini cocktail. Made with whipped cream vodka, peppermint vodka, creme de cacao, Baileys Irish cream, and heavy cream, this holiday peppermint martini is creamy, delicious, and easy to make.
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Christmas Sangria
You’re gonna love this twist on Christmas Sangria! It’s bound to become a new holiday favorite with a fizzy ginger beer and white wine base, and all jazzed up with fruits like apples and pears.
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Holiday Peppermint White Russian
Get festive this holiday season with this super easy Holiday Peppermint White Russian. Made with Kahlúa, Peppermint Schnapps and, of course, Vodka, this delicious cocktail will have everyone singing.
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Tequila Cranberry Spritzer (Cocktail Recipe)
Made with fresh mint and cranberries, this simple tequila cranberry spritzer recipe is both light and refreshing. We’re sure your guests will love this no-fuss cranberry tequila cocktail at your next gathering!
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White Christmas Margarita: Easy Holiday Tequila Cocktail!
If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, but maybe white sand instead of snow, then you’ll love this white Christmas margarita! It’s a tropical inspired tequila-based cocktail featuring lime and coconut (which makes the drink white), with a festive holiday cranberry garnish!
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Leveled Up Trader Joe’s Sangria For The Holidays
You’re going to love this doctored-up Trader Joe’s sangria recipe that’s super simple to make. No one will guess that this festive cocktail started with pre-mixed sangria. And, since this drink is best the next day, after it’s had some time to infuse, it’s the perfect make-ahead recipe for the holidays. Serve it for Thanksgiving dinner or as a Christmas sangria, and you’ll have some really happy dinner guests!
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Mistletoe Margarita
Create a gorgeous holiday cocktail with this mistletoe margarita recipe, combining classic margarita ingredients with something special. Decorated with rosemary and cranberries, it looks both delicious and very seasonal.
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Pomegranate Gin Cocktail
A pomegranate gin cocktail brings together the bright, tart flavors of fresh pomegranate juice with the crisp, botanical notes of gin. This refreshing drink offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, making it an ideal choice for both casual gatherings and festive occasions.
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Jack Frost Cocktail
The Jack Frost Cocktail is a festive and refreshing drink that captures the spirit of winter in every sip. With its vibrant blue hue and frosty appearance, this cocktail is as visually stunning as it is delicious. A delightful blend of vodka, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and creamy coconut, the Jack Frost Cocktail offers a perfect balance of tropical flavors and wintery charm.
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Cranberry Cosmo
A sophisticated twist on a classic cocktail, the cranberry Cosmo is an elegant blend of flavors perfect for any occasion. This drink features homemade cranberry vodka and brings a unique and vibrant twist to the traditional cosmopolitan. The tartness of the cranberries, combined with the smoothness of the vodka, creates a refreshing and delightful experience.
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Chocolate Candy Cane Martini
This chocolate candy cane martini recipe is sweet, festive and a great sipping cocktail. If you love mint cocktails, you are going to love this one. Impress your guests by serving this at your next holiday party.
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Sugar Cookie Martini
Try this sugar cookie martini at your next get-together. This delicious dessert martini is sure to be an instant hit with everyone – it’s sweet and creamy and won’t take more than 5 minutes to make, so you can focus on more important things like enjoying those precious moments with your friends and family!
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Holly Jolly Christmas Cocktail
Kick off the holiday season in style with this Holly Jolly Christmas cocktail recipe. Made with orange vodka, elderflower liqueur, blood orange juice, and ginger beer, this delicious cocktail is as refreshing as it is festive.
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Mistletoe Martini | The Kissing Cocktail
Prepare to impress the guests at your next holiday party with this sweet and sour-mistletoe martini! Made with just four simple ingredients, this refreshing vodka cocktail is easy to make and guarantees to be a hit.
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Mrs Claus Cocktail
This Mrs Claus cocktail recipe is creamy, smooth, and delicious. It calls for only three ingredients, and its appearance screams a ‘holiday cocktail’: perfect to serve during this festive season.
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Winter Wonderland Cocktail
The dazzling and decadent winter wonderland cocktail is creamy, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make. Whether you’re curled up by the fire or hosting a festive party, this delicious martini variation will have you falling in love with winter!
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Holiday Cranberry Cocktail
‘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 type of snack.
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Snow Plow Cocktail
This snow plow cocktail recipe is delicious, warm and satisfying! It’s like drinking a boozy hot chocolate and so incredibly comforting.
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Chocolate Eggnog Martini
This chocolate eggnog martini recipe is such a wonderful combination of Kahlúa, vanilla vodka and eggnog. It’s smooth as silk and so balanced you have to remind yourself there’s liquor in it.
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52 Dazzling Holiday Desserts That Aren’t Cookies
Potluck desserts don’t have to be all about cookies. If you want to bring something that stands out, there are plenty of creative and delicious options that will wow the crowd. From creamy pies to gooey bars and decadent cakes, these desserts are guaranteed to be the star of the dessert table. Say goodbye to the usual and hello to treats everyone will rave about! Get the recipes: 52 Dazzling Holiday Desserts That Aren’t Cookies
15 Caramel Desserts That Are Almost Too Good to Share
Caramel is the ultimate indulgence, adding a rich, buttery sweetness to any dessert. Whether you’re drizzling it over ice cream, baking it into brownies, or enjoying it on its own, caramel takes your treats to the next level. These caramel recipes are here to satisfy your sweet cravings with delicious treats. Perfect for any occasion, these irresistible caramel creations are sure to become your new favorites. Get the Recipes: Caramel Desserts.
Stand Out at the Cookie Exchange with These 18 Show-Stopping Christmas Cookies
Get ready to host the sweetest event of the season with a Christmas cookie exchange party! This festive gathering is all about sharing delicious homemade treats, swapping favorite recipes, and celebrating the joy of holiday baking with friends and family. Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, a cookie exchange adds a cozy, interactive twist to your holiday party. Everyone brings a batch of their favorite cookies to share, and leaves with a delightful variety of treats to enjoy all season long! Get the Recipes: Cookie Exchange Party.
20 Mint Desserts That Are Refreshingly Different and Totally Addictive
Mint desserts bring a fresh and vibrant twist to any sweet treat. Their cool, refreshing flavor pairs perfectly with rich chocolates, creamy textures, and even fruity delights. Whether you’re looking to wow your guests or treat yourself, these minty creations are guaranteed to impress. From classic favorites to unexpected combinations, these desserts are as fun to eat as they are to make! Get the Recipes: Mint Desserts.
