8 Fun and Festive Christmas Cocktails You Can Make at Home

There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by shaking up some holiday cocktails. Whether you’re hosting a big holiday bash or enjoying a cozy night in with loved ones, these eight delightful drinks are sure to bring a little extra cheer to your celebrations. So, dust off those cocktail shakers and get ready to impress your guests with these festive favorites.

We have prepared easy-to-do seasonal festive drinks and Christmas cocktails to make your Christmas jolly and more memorable with your loved ones. Read along and discover eight Christmas cocktails to try at home!

White Christmas Mojito

Meet your new favorite holiday cocktail: the creamy coconut White Christmas Mojito. It’s packed with fresh mint, lime juice, and white rum for a refreshing twist on the classic mojito.

Ingredients:

• Fresh mint leaves
• Lime juice
• White rum
• Coconut milk
• Sparkling water
• Simple syrup
• Ice

Steps:

1. Muddle fresh mint leaves and lime juice in a glass.
2. Add white rum and coconut milk, then stir to combine.
3. Fill the glass with ice, top with sparkling water, and add a splash of simple syrup.
4. Garnish with mint leaves and a lime wedge.

Old Fashioned Eggnog

There’s nothing like this classic Christmas drink that’s creamy, sweet, and a treat that’s partly a drink and partly a decadent dessert. This eggnog recipe from countryliving.com is served hot, making it more like a spiked hot chocolate—super velvety.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cinnamon sticks, broken
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for serving
• 4 cups whole milk, divided
• 8 large eggs, separated
• 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• pinch of kosher salt
• 3/4 cup to 1 cup dark rum, bourbon, or cognac

Instructions:

1. Combine heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 cups milk in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until tiny bubbles begin to appear around the edge of the pot (do not let it boil), 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, beat egg yolks with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Gradually beat in sugar and salt. Increase speed to high and beat until thick and very pale in color, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Strain spiced cream mixture, discarding solids; return liquid to pot. Slowly beat 1 cup warm cream mixture into yolk mixture on low speed. Return to pot with cream mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until mixture coats the back of the spatula, 9 to 10 minutes.
4. Place the pot over a large bowl filled with ice water and let cool, stirring occasionally, until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in rum, bourbon, or cognac and remaining 2 cups milk.
5. Just before serving, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes; fold into eggnog. Serve topped with grated nutmeg.

Gingerbread Martini

Capture the essence of the season with a Gingerbread Martini, a delightful blend of Irish cream, coffee liqueur, and gingerbread syrup. Here’s a recipe from allrecipes.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce Irish cream liqueur (e.g., Bailey’s®)
• 1 ounce milk
• ½ jigger coffee-flavored liqueur (e.g., Kahlua®)
• ½ jigger vodka
• ½ jigger gingerbread-flavored syrup (e.g., Monin®)
• Ice

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail mixer filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously until well mixed.
3. Strain into a chilled martini glass and serve.

Boozy Hot Chocolate

Who can resist hot chocolate during Christmas? This version from liquor.com, spiked with your favorite spirit, is a warm and indulgent treat perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 6 ounces milk, heated
• 1½ ounces spirit of choice (e.g., dark rum or añejo tequila)
• Mini marshmallows, for garnish

Steps:

1. Put the chopped chocolate in an Irish Coffee mug.
2. Pour the hot milk into the mug and let it stand for 2 minutes until the chocolate melts. Stir until smooth.
3. Add the spirit and stir to combine.
4. Garnish with mini marshmallows.

Naughty Cowgirl

For a classic touch, try the Tom and Jerry. This classic drink combines eggs, dark rum, cognac, and spices for a warm, comforting holiday cocktail. Get this recipe from foodnetwork.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce espresso liqueur, such as Grind Espresso Shot Rum Liqueur
• 1 ounce cinnamon whiskey, such as Fireball
• 1/2 ounce chocolate syrup
• 1/2 ounce Mexican chile syrup
• 1 ounce Irish cream liqueur
• 1 ounce heavy cream
• Dash cinnamon
• 1 chocolate cigar

Steps:

1. Add the espresso liqueur, cinnamon whiskey, chocolate syrup and chile syrup to a shaker and add ice.
2. Shake until ice cold, for about 30 seconds, and pour into a martini glass.
3. Add the Irish cream liqueur and heavy cream to a new shaker, then add ice and shake for 20 seconds.
4. Pour this slowly on top of the drink so that the cream mixture floats on top.
5. Garnish with the cinnamon and chocolate cigar.

Mistletoe Martini

This festive martini from mixthatdrink.com is a refreshing alternative, featuring cranberry juice, elderflower liqueur, and vodka.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces vodka
• 1 ounce elderflower liqueur
• 2 ounces cranberry juice
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• Ice
• Fresh cranberries and mint leaves for garnish

Steps:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
2. Pour in the vodka, elderflower liqueur, cranberry juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake until chilled and strain into a martini glass.
4. Garnish with cranberries and mint leaves.

Sugar Cookie White Russians

Photo and recipe courtesy of The Sweetest Occasion.

This is the type of Christmas cocktail that is sure to wow your friends and makes the perfect addition to your hosting repertoire this time of year.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 ounces Tito’s Handmade vodka
• 1-1/2 ounces coffee liqueur
• 4 ounces milk
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 sugar cookie
• ⅓ cup whipped cream
• Red and green sprinkles (Optional!)

Steps:

1. Remove the frosting from one sugar cookie and crush into small crumbles onto a small plate.
2. Prepare a tall cocktail glass by spreading a bit of whipped cream around the rim and then rolling gently in the cookie crumbs. Fill glass to the brim with ice.
3. Next, add vodka, coffee liqueur, vanilla extract and milk to a cocktail shaker.
4. Shake vigorously until frothy then pour over into your cocktail glass over ice.
5. Top with the remaining whipped cream, then sprinkle with additional cookie crumbs and seasonal sprinkles.
6. Add a straw, sip and enjoy!

Peppermint Martini

For a festive and refreshing end to your Christmas celebrations, try this simple yet delightful Peppermint Martini.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces peppermint schnapps
• 2 ounces vanilla vodka
• 1 ounce half-and-half
• Ice
• Candy cane or peppermint stick for garnish

Steps:

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine peppermint schnapps, vanilla vodka, and half-and-half.
2. Fill with ice, shake well, and strain into a martini or coupe glass.
3. Garnish with a candy cane or peppermint stick.

Spice Up Your Christmas with these Cocktails

We’ve prepared these easy-to-make seasonal festive drinks and Christmas cocktails to make your holiday season jolly and memorable with your loved ones. Get in the Christmas spirit with our eight delightful tipples! Each of these Christmas cocktails offers a unique flavor profile, ensuring there’s something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, shake things up, and toast to a merry and bright holiday season! Cheers!