Make the best Christmas Drink Recipes this holiday season. Try these 55 amazing Christmas drink ideas that are all crowd-pleasers.
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Christmas is the busiest season of the year. We spend all day cooking, baking, shopping for gifts, and bonding with the family. That’s why having a delicious drink is a great way to relax after all the frantic work.
Table of Contents
- Easy Drink Recipes
- 1. Easy Homemade Eggnog Recipe
- 2. Grinch Punch
- 3. The Best Christmas Punch Recipe
- 4. Sugar Cookie Martini
- 5. Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
- 6. Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail
- 7. Jingle Juice Holiday Punch
- 8. Starbucks Peppermint Mocha
- 9. Crock Pot White Hot Chocolate
- 10. Mulled Wine
- 11. Tiramisu White Russian Cocktail
- 12. Chick-fil-a Peppermint Milkshake
- 13. Eggnog Cocktail
- 14. Peppermintinis
- 15. Raspberry Sherbet Punch
- 16. Christmosas
- 17. Butterbeer
- 18. Eggnog Milkshake
- 19. Pink Lemonade
- 20. Frozen Hot Chocolate
- 21. Mistletoe Shots
- 22. Wassail
- 23. Thick and Rich Drinking Chocolate
- 24. Candy Cane Swirl Cocktail
- 25. Cranberry Orange Mocktail
- 26. Mexican Hot Chocolate
- 27. Starbucks Hot Chocolate
- 28. Cran Apple Cider and Rosemary Mocktail
- 29. Mistletoe Margarita
- 30. Christmas Holiday Sangria
- 31. Cinnamon Tea
- 32. Espresso Martini
- 33. Blue Glacier Holiday Cocktail
- 34. Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa
- 35. Sparkling Cranberry Cider
- 36. Creme Brulee Martini
- 37. Mrs. Claus Cocktail
- 38. Irish Coffee
- 39. Hot Toddy
- 40. Santa Clausmopolitan
- 41. Classic Snowball Cocktail
- 42. Snowflake Cocktail
- 43. Chocolate Eggnog
- 44. Cranberry Jello Shots
- 45. Caramel Snickerdoodle Martini
- 46. Cranberry Mimosa
- 47. Drunken Snowman
- 48. Rosemary Cider Fizz Mocktail
- 49. Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
- 50. Rumchata Hot Chocolate
- 51. Winter Spiced Christmas Negroni
- 52. Warm Gingerbread Cocktail
- 53. Rudolph Punch
- 54. Santa Hat Jello Shots
- 55. White Christmas Punch
- 56. Christmas Hot Chocolate
- 57. Grinch Hot Chocolate Recipe
Easy Drink Recipes
We have rounded up our favorite Christmas drink recipes that are all so easy to make. From festive eggnogs to elegant and classic cocktails, we have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that you will enjoy.
Serve these drinks at your next holiday brunches or holiday dinners. These are the perfect brunch drinks. Also try Christmas Punch Recipes or 61 Festive Christmas Shots.
1. Easy Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Eggnog is the of the most classic drinks for the holidays. This easy homemade eggnog recipe is so much better than store-bought ones. It is so smooth and creamy with a hint of sweetness.
Add in a cinnamon stick for added flavor.
2. Grinch Punch
The kids will love this grinch themed punch recipe perfect for Christmas parties. It only needs 3 simple ingredients that put a twist to the traditional sherbet punch.
3. The Best Christmas Punch Recipe
The perfect blend of cranberry juice and orange juice topped off with ginger ale makes the best Christmas punch recipe. This drink gives a festive touch to your Christmas holiday gathering.
We love to top with fresh cranberries for delicious flavor.
4. Sugar Cookie Martini
If you are looking for an adorable cocktail to serve to your guests this Christmas. This sugar cookie martini is for you. It is so sweet and creamy and has a colorful sprinkle rim that will please the crowd. Check out these other Christmas Martini Recipes.
5. Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
The cold Christmas weather deserves a delicious cup of hot chocolate. Make rich and creamy hot chocolate effortlessly with this crock pot hot chocolate recipe. This decadent drink only needs 5 easy ingredients that cook in the slow cooker for the whole day.
6. Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail
A delicious and chilled cocktail that is full of tangy and citrusy flavors will make you relax this Christmas. Holly Jolly Christmas citrus cocktail is not only tasty, but it also goes well with so many different things. Your guests will keep refilling their cups with this drink.
7. Jingle Juice Holiday Punch
Jingle juice holiday punch is so easy to make with only 3 ingredients. What’s better is that you can make this drink in big batches, perfect for parties. Learn how to make this delicious cocktail with this recipe.
8. Starbucks Peppermint Mocha
Recreate this Starbucks peppermint mocha drink using this simple recipe. This copycat recipe is filled with delicious espresso, steamed milk, peppermint syrup, and more. It is also topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes, giving it a festive look.
9. Crock Pot White Hot Chocolate
Making crock pot white hot chocolate serves as a great drink for holiday gatherings. The crock pot makes the chocolate stay hot without it burning. Adding a few colorful sprinkles, marshmallows, and a candy cane makes this drink fit the Christmas theme.
10. Mulled Wine
Everyone will love this traditional mulled wine recipe. It is super beginner friendly and has delicious spices like cinnamon and cloves. A delicious piping-hot spiced wine you should never miss.
11. Tiramisu White Russian Cocktail
Tiramisu White Russian cocktails are made with ingredients that make this drink something between a cocktail and a dessert. It has a sweet chocolatey tiramisu flavor mixed with the vodka. It is a yummy cocktail you should try during the holidays.
12. Chick-fil-a Peppermint Milkshake
Enjoy this family favorite copycat recipe of Chick-fil-a peppermint milkshake. It is so sweet, chilly, and full of peppermint flavor that the kids love it. Its vibrant color suits the holidays very well.
13. Eggnog Cocktail
This recipe adds brandy and dark rum to traditional eggnog to create an eggnog cocktail. Enjoying eggnog with a little bit of alcohol will add just the right twist to having a relaxing Christmas. You can use any type of alcohol and it will all taste delicious with this recipe.
14. Peppermintinis
This delicious martini uses apple syrup to rim crushed peppermint into the glass. Peppermintinis are simple, yet festive cocktails that are super easy to make. Pair it with other holiday treats for an even more enjoyable drinking experience.
15. Raspberry Sherbet Punch
The cranberry juice blended with Sprite makes this sherbet punch so delicious and so refreshing. This raspberry sherbet punch looks so gorgeous and is so fun for holiday parties. It is incredibly easy to make and looks so fancy in a pretty punch bowl.
16. Christmosas
Try this fun mocktail recipe that you can enjoy with your family and kids on Christmas Eve. Christmosas is a non-alcoholic mimosa drink that has a mix of red and green fruits that looks so festive. They have all the fruity flavors that you expect from a classic mimosa.
17. Butterbeer
If your kids love Harry Potter, give them a glass of butterbeer this Christmas. It only needs 4 easy ingredients and only takes a few minutes to make. You can make an alcoholic version and a non-alcoholic version for the whole family to enjoy.
We have even made a ginger beer for the holiday season.
18. Eggnog Milkshake
Turn your traditional eggnog into a creamy and chilly eggnog milkshake with this easy recipe. It is made with only 5 ingredients including delicious vanilla ice cream. You can also add a bit of alcohol to turn this into a boozy shake for the adults.
19. Pink Lemonade
Pink lemonade is a fun twist to your traditional lemonade that you can serve at your next Christmas party. The cranberry juice mixed with the lemon juice gives this drink a beautiful pink hue that will attract your guests. You can easily make this drink in minutes without any effort.
20. Frozen Hot Chocolate
If you are not in the mood for hot chocolate, try frozen hot chocolate instead. With 3 ingredients, you can quickly prepare this delicious drink for you and your family.
21. Mistletoe Shots
These mistletoe shots are made with lime jello mixed with vodka and then topped with whipped cream. It also has a red sanding sugar rim on the glass which makes the drink look even more festive. You can remove the vodka for a child-friendly version.
22. Wassail
Try this traditional wassail recipe that you can serve on Christmas Eve for a nice warm drink. It is made with hot mulled cider, ale, or wine, and spices that are all tossed into a crock pot. Use apple cider instead of ale or wine for a non-alcoholic variation of the drink.
23. Thick and Rich Drinking Chocolate
Change things up by making this thick and rich drinking chocolate instead of your typical hot chocolate. It is rich, creamy, and thick enough that you might want to use a spoon instead of drinking it. Plus, this recipe is gluten-free and high fiber.
24. Candy Cane Swirl Cocktail
This candy cane swirl cocktail has a beautiful cranberry garnish and candy cane rim. It also has fresh rosemary added to the swirl that gives this drink so much flavor and texture. Since it is such a simple recipe, you can make numerous variations of this drink.
25. Cranberry Orange Mocktail
Let the whole family enjoy this delicious cranberry orange mocktail that is perfect for parties. It is an amazing fruit punch drink for the holidays that is made with only 3 ingredients. It is so fizzy, fruity, and fresh.
26. Mexican Hot Chocolate
This Mexican hot chocolate recipe is so smooth, silky, and filled with cinnamon, chili powder, and vanilla flavors. It is hot, rich, lightly sweetened, and has a hint of spice.
27. Starbucks Hot Chocolate
Make your favorite Starbucks hot chocolate at home and save money with this recipe. It tastes just like the real thing and you can make enough for the whole family.
28. Cran Apple Cider and Rosemary Mocktail
This cran apple cider and rosemary mocktail may look and sound fancy, but it is super easy to make. It is made with non-alcoholic apple cider, fresh rosemary, and sparkling water that keep the mocktail light and bright. The drink also provides health benefits such as antioxidants and healthier digestion.
29. Mistletoe Margarita
Make Christmas more magical by drinking mistletoe margaritas under the mistletoe. It is filled with cranberry juice, citrus, orange-flavored liqueur, and plenty of your favorite tequila.
30. Christmas Holiday Sangria
Christmas holiday sangria is filled with citrus, pomegranate juice, pear, and cinnamon that all your guests will love. Impress everyone with this easy Christmas drink that is so festive and flavorful.
31. Cinnamon Tea
If you just want a simple relaxing drink this Christmas, make some delicious cinnamon tea. It has a delicious, naturally sweet flavor from the cinnamon and you can add optional spices whenever you want.
32. Espresso Martini
Drinking a glass of espresso martini is a great way to energize yourself for a long Christmas Eve. This coffee cocktail is robust but sweet, rich, and smooth, and has a creamy foam on top.
33. Blue Glacier Holiday Cocktail
Blue Glacier holiday cocktail looks so cold and wintery, fitting for the Christmas season. It has a gorgeous white sugar rim and blue curacao that gives the drink its blue color. This drink will remind you of glaciers with its elegant look.
34. Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa
All the kids will love this super sweet double chocolate hot cocoa drink. It is a drink filled with white chocolate chips, chocolate milk, and heavy whipping cream. It is a decadent drink of yum.
35. Sparkling Cranberry Cider
Enjoy the flavors of cranberry, apple, and Sprite in this delicious sparkling cranberry cider drink. It is so delicious and bubbly and the recipe can make a big batch at a time. This recipe only needs 3 ingredients and can be prepared in 5 minutes.
36. Creme Brulee Martini
Transform your favorite creme brulee dessert into an alluring cocktail beverage. This creme brulee martini is made with crème anglaise mixed with vanilla vodka.
37. Mrs. Claus Cocktail
Mrs. Claus cocktail is a drink that puts a twist to your regular eggnog. By mixing in some white chocolate liqueur and peppermint schnapps. They give the drink extra velvety smoothness and add just the right amount of holiday cheer.
38. Irish Coffee
Mix coffee and whisky then top it with whipped cream and you get Irish coffee. This recipe uses maple syrup instead of sugar which blends with the other recipes smoothly. It is a cozy and tasty drink to enjoy during the holidays.
39. Hot Toddy
A warm glass of hot toddy has warming whiskey infused with honey, lemon, and spices. It’s a simple spice-filled cocktail that will cozy you up during a cold winter night.
40. Santa Clausmopolitan
Unwind all your holiday stress with a glass of fresh Santa Clausmopolitan. This drink is a bright red cocktail made with cranberry juice, vodka, lime juice, and orange. It is rimmed with festive crushed candy canes.
41. Classic Snowball Cocktail
Classic snowball cocktails are made to be enjoyed during the Christmas season. It is made with homemade advocaat, brandy, and more mixed into a delicious cocktail topped with a cherry. Serve this at your family gathering and impress.
42. Snowflake Cocktail
Whipped cream vodka, milk, corn syrup, and more make this delicious cool cocktail. It is so sweet, refreshing, and gorgeous that it will definitely become a favorite. Try this snowflake cocktail next time you host a Christmas party.
43. Chocolate Eggnog
Chocolate and eggnog are the most loved treats to enjoy during the Christmas season. That is why you will definitely love this chocolate eggnog recipe made with 4 easy ingredients. It is sweet, creamy, and has all the qualities that you love.
44. Cranberry Jello Shots
You will love these sweet tart cranberry jello shots made with cranberry jello gelatin and vodka. It is a fun boozy drink for adults that is so easy and quick to make with simple ingredients.
45. Caramel Snickerdoodle Martini
Whip up this simple, yet delicious caramel snickerdoodle martini that is full of snickerdoodle cookie flavors without baking. The cocktail has a caramel vodka base with cinnamon flavors rimmed with more caramel. It is the perfect winter adult treat.
46. Cranberry Mimosa
Have a festive take on typical mimosa with this cranberry mimosa recipe. It has a vibrant color with a festive garnish and a fresh rosemary smell that will attract the guests. Plus, it is made with only 3 ingredients and can be prepared in under 5 minutes.
47. Drunken Snowman
Fill a mug with delicious vanilla ice cream, Bailey’s Irish cream, and hot chocolate to make this cocktail. It is also topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, making it more festive. Try making a drunken snowman cocktail for an amazing Christmas cocktail recipe.
48. Rosemary Cider Fizz Mocktail
Cut down your calorie and carb intake with this rosemary cider fizz mocktail recipe. Instead of high-sugar ingredients, the recipe uses club soda and rosemary simple syrup as alternatives. It is the perfect guilt-free Christmas refreshment.
49. Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Load your hot chocolate with gingerbread flavors for the perfect Christmas drink idea. With 4 main ingredients, you can make this delicious drink that the kids will love. You can also have various topping options to make your gingerbread hot chocolate more interesting.
50. Rumchata Hot Chocolate
Make delicious rumchata hot chocolate that is simple and fully customizable. It is perfectly infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and chocolate. You can make a kid-friendly version, a lighter and healthier version, and a less sweet version of this amazing drink.
This hot chocolate will make you warm and cozy. Stir in hot buttered rum and simmer until everything is mixed together.
51. Winter Spiced Christmas Negroni
Jazz up your favorite Italian Negroni by putting a festive Christmas twist to the cocktail. Winter spiced Christmas Negroni is fruity, spicy, bitter, and filled with all the flavors of winter. It has a blend of gin, sweet vermouth and Campari, making it bittersweet and boozy.
52. Warm Gingerbread Cocktail
A sip from this warm gingerbread cocktail feels so cozy and filled with gingerbread spices. The vodka makes this drink feel even warmer. It is the best drink during cold holiday nights.
53. Rudolph Punch
Have a fun holiday with this Rudolph punch drink for kids. It is a bright red drink with mixtures of cranberry, lemon-lime soda, black cherry Kool-Aid. It also has a cute cherry nose on the straw to make it more festive.
54. Santa Hat Jello Shots
Make adorable Santa hat jello shots at your holiday event. The drink is made with marshmallow vodka mixed into red jello. It also has cute strawberries and whipped cream Santa hats on top.
55. White Christmas Punch
Celebrate the winter snow with a bowl of delicious white Christmas punch. It is a non-alcoholic drink that is creamy and sweet enough for all ages. In 5 minutes, you can easily make this fancy drink.