Christmas Drink Ideas heat your holidays with festive beverages that correspond to all ages and tastes. From creamy hot chocolate and spicy apple cider to peppermint mochas and agogs, these drinks bring a comforting taste to your mug. Adults can enjoy Christmas margaritas, cranberry mimosas, or a panchita-like cocktail for party fun. For a baby-friendly twist, try marshmallow-topped cocoa, colored milkshake, or sparkling mocktail. Christmas drink ideas are also great for brunch, cookie exchanges, and family film nights. You can also make a drink bar with mix-in, syrup, and garnish for the entertainment of guests. Whether you are curling with friends or hosting a holiday bash, festive drinks add a touch of warmth, taste, and holiday magic to every occasion. Easy to make and fun to serve, they will become a seasonal favorite.
Christmas Drink Ideas
- Classic Eggnog
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate
- Mulled Wine
- Hot Buttered Rum
- Cranberry Moscow Mule
- Gingerbread Martini
- Christmas Sangria
- Spiked Apple Cider
- White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha
- Grinch Punch
- Candy Cane Martini
- Poinsettia Champagne Cocktail
- Santa’s Sleigh Shot
- Chai Eggnog Latte
- Cinnamon White Russian
- Irish Coffee
- Sugar Cookie Cocktail
- Spiked Hot Cocoa Bombs
- Christmas Margarita
- Holiday Punch (non-alcoholic)
- Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
- Sleigh Bell Sangria
- Frostbite Cocktail
- Apple Pie Moonshine
- Baileys & Coffee
- Gingerbread White Russian
- Jack Frost Cocktail
- Rosemary Gin Fizz
- Christmas Mimosa
- Caramel Brulée Latte
- RumChata Eggnog
- Bourbon Maple Cider
- Peppermint Schnapps Cocoa
- Nutcracker Negroni
- Spiced Cranberry Bourbon Fizz
- Holly Jolly Jello Shots
- Snowball Punch
- Brandy Alexander
- Cranberry Mimosa
- Coconut Snow Martini
- Sparkling Pomegranate Punch
- Peppermint Mocha Milkshake
- Tinsel Toddy
- Cherry Amaretto Cocktail
- Christmas Colada
- S’mores Hot Chocolate
- Winter Spiced Lemonade
- Candy Cane Cocoa
- Winter Whiskey Sour
- Pomegranate Mojito
- Snowy White Hot Chocolate
- Choco-Peppermint RumChata
- Apple Cinnamon Margarita
- Salted Caramel Eggnog
- Raspberry Champagne Fizz
- Santa’s Rum Punch
- Toasted Marshmallow Latte
- Butterbeer Latte
- Almond Joy Cocktail
- Spiced Pear Spritz
- Bourbon Cream Cocoa
- Frozen Peppermint Daiquiri
- Maple Hot Toddy
- Pine Needle Gin Tonic
- Mistletoe Martini
- Nutmeg Vanilla Eggnog
- Cranberry Lime Vodka Fizz
- Cozy Chestnut Praline Latte
- Peppermint Espresso Martini
- Cherry Chocolate Old Fashioned
- Applejack Cider Smash
- Mulled Cranberry Punch
- Orange Clove Toddy
- Toasted Coconut Rum Latte
- Fig and Thyme Sparkler
- Fireball Cider
- Mint Chocolate Martini
- Frosty Cranberry Gin Punch
- Bailey’s Red Velvet Cocktail
- Vanilla Chai White Russian
- Spiked Peppermint Iced Coffee
- Chocolate Candy Cane Shot
- White Peppermint Sangria
- Butterscotch Eggnog
- Cinnamon Bourbon Smash
- Amaretto Hot Chocolate
- Hazelnut Irish Cream Coffee
- Pistachio White Hot Cocoa
- Red Currant Spritzer
- Dirty Snowman Float
- Gingersnap Martini
- Non-alcoholic Christmas Mocktail
- Blackberry Thyme Sparkler
- Sparkling Cranberry Spritzer
- Yule Mule
1. Classic Agnog
- Whisk eggs and sugar together in a large bowl until they become smooth.
- Heat milk, cream, and spices (such as nutmeg) in the saucepan.
- While stirring, mix warm milk into a mixture of eggs gently.
- Chill, then add bourbon or rum (optional) and serve cold with cinnamon.
2. Peppermint Hot Chocolate
- Heat milk and cocoa powder in a vessel until smooth.
- Add chocolate chips and stir until melted.
- Drop a crushed candy sugarcane or peppermint extract.
- Top with whipped cream and a candy cane rod.
3. Muld Wine
- Add red wine to a pot, and add orange slices.
- Toss cinnamon rods, cloves, and star anise.
- Gently, gently (not boil) for 20-30 minutes.
- Serve hot in the mug with a slice of orange.
4. Hot beetroot rum
- Add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a paste.
- Add 1 teaspoon of mixture to a mug.
- Pour in hot water and a shot of rum.
- Stir well and garnish with cinnamon stick.
5. Cranberry Moscow Mule
- Fill a copper mug with ice.
- Add vodka, cranberry juice, and lemon juice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Stir and garnish with fresh cranberries and lime.