Cheers to the holidays! I’ve rounded up my favorite holiday cocktails for you. Whether you’re hosting friends and family or looking for a festive drink to enjoy by the fire, you’ll find plenty of fun options below. Don’t miss this Not-so-sweet holiday punchor Powdered wine That makes your house smell like Christmas, or Fresh cranberry margarita.
Looking for non-alcoholic options? Check my hot chocolate, Ginger tea (Add cinnamon stick) and Hibiscus mocktail.
Before I go, here are some Simple snacks and treats To complete your evening:
1) Vanilla and pear holiday punch
Reposado tequila or bourbon
“I made this tonight for our family time on Christmas Eve and a virgin version for my kids. So great! I sent a jar to a neighbor friend and it got great reviews. We will be doing this for years to come. I subbed it in bourbon because that’s what I had. Such a beautiful drink in Either way. Thank you!!” – Financially
2) New York sour maple
Whiskey and red wine
“These cocktails were perfect for game night. The flavors were well balanced and the floating wine display added something extra. Our friends mistakenly thought we knew something about cocktails! Thanks Kate! – Lee
3) Classic wine
Red wine and brandy
“We made this last night to drink by the campfire, we all loved it! The house smelled like Christmas and I can’t wait to go back, I have a feeling I’ll be drinking mulled wine all winter long. It feels like a special treat but it’s so quick and easy.” Brooke
4) The best Irish coffee
Irish whiskey
“Wow, my husband and I loved this recipe. It tasted just like the Irish coffee we had in Ireland. We used Paddy’s Irish Whiskey and Pete’s Holiday Blend.” -Jessica
5) Manhattan cocktail
Bourbon or rye and sweet vermouth
“Excellent and easy! Perfect for a cold winter evening.” – Carolyn
6) French cocktail 75
Gin and champagne
“Light, fresh and perfect. I added rosemary to garnish. Thank you!” – Brittany
7) Moscow mule
vodka
“Best drink I’ve had in a long time. I used your recommendation and my mule turned out great. I loved it. Fevertree ginger beer and Tito’s vodka are a winner at my bar. Thank you” – Doris
8) Hot toddy
whiskey
“This is really good! I liked it because the flavors blend well and the whiskey doesn’t bite back!” Now my husband also declares this to be: “A nice drink!” It hits the spot. The insides are nice and warm! lol” -Barbara
9) Dairy-free White Russian
Vodka and coffee liqueur
“What fun! I soaked the cashews this morning and we made a Christmas Eve roast with white Russians tonight. Very delicious. I decided to make the cashew cream thicker and didn’t add the second cup of water. I added a few grains of salt which seemed to be needed. It was heavenly. Thank you Kate! – Janie
10) Cinnamon maple whiskey sour
whiskey
“An amazing, simple new classic cocktail. It was a smash hit this Thanksgiving at a small family gathering. Used High West Prairie Bourbon, no ground cinnamon but garnished with cinnamon bark and it was amazing. Prepare again for the big Christmas party. – Jeremiah
11) Blood orange and pomegranate sparkling sangria
Sparkling rose and brandy
“I made this today and it was so delicious! I found I didn’t need any simple syrup – using rose hips and brandy (both from Trader Joe’s) made it sweet enough. Thanks for the great recipe! -Jane
12) Classic martini
Gin or vodka and liquor
This classic martini features a two-to-one ratio of gin to vermouth. Try it and leave a comment to let me know how it turns out for you!
13) New old cocktail
Bourbon or rye
“I shared this with my husband because I’m not a huge fan of brown liquor. I told him that everything I cook from your website and cookbook is always very popular with our family. And I’m happy to report that he said this was amazing!! And so much easier because it wasn’t Need to make a simple syrup. Thanks for adding a new cocktail to the lineup.” -Erica
14) Spiced Apple Margarita
Reposado tequila
“I just got back from Austin where I used to have margaritas every night…but it was the week before Thanksgiving, so I was also craving something with ‘fall flavors.’ I googled it and this recipe came up. I made it tonight with applesauce Unfiltered Honeycrisp Apple Cider from Trader Joe’s I left the sugar out of the icing (just salt and cinnamon) and oh my goodness it was so good I plan to bring this as a contribution to a family Thanksgiving meal so yummy!!” – Inna
15) Red ruby and rosemary honey cocktail
Vodka or gin
“This cocktail is perfect. It’s easy to make with easy-to-find ingredients. It’s eloquent and sophisticated in flavor with the perfect hint of honey. We will be making this at our next holiday party. Thanks for sharing.” – Avery
16) Fresh cranberry margarita
tequila
“My husband and I made these tonight. What a treat! We both loved them. Thank you.” – May
17) Homemade waseel
Bourbon
“We researched and tested recipes for Wasail and yours worked – last week, we served gallons of your recipe at our Wasail party and it was a huge hit!” – Cricket game
18) Best mimosa (Plus tips and variations!)
Prosecco or Cava
“I served these today for Mother’s Day brunch. Thanks for the recipe, especially the recommendation of the Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava, which was readily available for under $10. —Carol
Enjoy responsibly. Wishing you a happy and safe holiday season!
