Make the best Christmas Drink Recipes this holiday season. Try these 55 amazing Christmas drink ideas that are all crowd-pleasers.

Make the best Christmas drink recipes this holiday season. Try these 55 amazing Christmas drink ideas that are all crowd-pleasers. Serve these drinks at your next holiday brunches or holiday dinners. These are the perfect brunch drinks. #christmasonadime #christmasdrinkrecipes #holidaydrinks
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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. 

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.

Easy Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Homemade eggnog recipe is so rich and creamy. This easy eggnog recipe has the perfect blend of spices for a great holiday drink.
Easy Homemade Eggnog Recipe

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.

Grinch Punch
The punch recipe is super easy and you can whip this together in minutes for your holiday party.
Grinch 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.

The Best Christmas Punch Recipe
Make this easy 3-ingredient Christmas morning punch for a festive drink idea.
The Best Christmas Punch Recipe

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.

Sugar Cookie Martini
So sweet, incredibly simple, and ready in just 5 minutes. Oh, and it’s adorable too!
Sugar Cookie Martini

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.

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
Crock pot hot chocolate recipe is rich and creamy with just 5 ingredients.
Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

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.

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

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.

Jingle Juice Holiday Punch
This cocktail is simple, delicious, and beautiful! Even better? You only need three ingredients to craft this delicious holiday punch recipe that absolutely everyone will love!
Jingle Juice Holiday Punch

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.

Starbucks Peppermint Mocha
This drink is creamy, delicious, and made with simple ingredients.
Starbucks Peppermint Mocha

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.

Crock Pot White Hot Chocolate
It is so easy and tastes amazing that everyone will come back for refills! The entire recipe is heavenly and so decadent.
Crock Pot White Hot Chocolate

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.

Mulled Wine
The best mulled wine with brandy, apple cider, and mulling spices for the stovetop or slow cooker.
Mulled Wine

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.

Tiramisu White Russian Cocktail
It’s made with real, simple ingredients like pure cane sugar and natural flavors
Tiramisu White Russian Cocktail

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.

Chick-fil-a Peppermint Milkshake
Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Milkshake is a delicious milkshake and easy to make.
Chick-fil-a Peppermint Milkshake

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.

Eggnog Cocktail
This makes a little over two quarts. For the non-alcoholic version, just leave out the brandy and rum.
Eggnog Cocktail

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.

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.
Peppermintinis

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.

Raspberry Sherbet Punch
The cranberry juice blended with Sprite and sherbet makes the best punch ever!
Raspberry Sherbet Punch

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.

Christmosas
You only need simple ingredients and a few minutes prep to whip them up!
Christmosas

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.

Butterbeer
I’m so excited about this butterbeer recipe! It is easy to make with only 4 ingredients.
Butterbeer

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.

Eggnog Milkshake
Made with silky smooth eggnog (store-bought or homemade), vanilla ice cream, and you can even mix in your favorite alcohol to make it a boozy shake. Takes only 10 minutes to whip one up!
Eggnog Milkshake

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.

Pink Lemonade
This delicious Pink Lemonade Recipe is super easy and so refreshing. Make this in minutes for the perfect drink.
Pink Lemonade

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.

Frozen Hot Chocolate
Three ingredients, it is a dump-and-blend recipe, which means it can be yours in less than 10 minutes.
Frozen Hot Chocolate

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.

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.
Mistletoe Shots

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.

Wassail
Wassail is a sweet and spicy mulled cider full of citrus and cinnamon flavor.
Wassail

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.

Thick and Rich Drinking Chocolate
Rich, creamy, and thick enough that you may want to scoop it with a spoon, this European-style drinking chocolate is something different from the usual hot cocoa.
Thick and Rich Drinking Chocolate

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.

Candy Cane Swirl Cocktail
A mixed drink with hard alcohol as the base with the addition of sweetened liqueurs and garnishes. This one is delightfully festive with the addition of candy cane flavors.
Candy Cane Swirl Cocktail

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.

Cranberry Orange Mocktail
This non-alcoholic Cranberry Orange Mocktail is an easy and refreshing fruit punch drink for the holidays. It’s fizzy, fruity, and has only 3 ingredients!
Cranberry Orange Mocktail

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.

Mexican Hot Chocolate
Made with a combination of cocoa powder and melted chocolate this homemade drink is rich, lightly sweetened with a hint of spice.
Mexican Hot Chocolate

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.

Starbucks Hot Chocolate
This is a delicious copycat recipe and so easy to make.
Starbucks Hot Chocolate

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.

Cran Apple Cider and Rosemary Mocktail
The only ingredients needed for this super simple recipe are cranberry juice, good quality non-alcoholic apple cider, fresh rosemary, and sparkling water to keep the mocktail light and bright.
Cran Apple Cider and Rosemary Mocktail

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.

Mistletoe Margarita
A festive margarita with cranberry juice, citrus, orange-flavored liqueur, and plenty of your favorite tequila!
Mistletoe Margarita

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.

Christmas Holiday Sangria
This easy Christmas sangria is filled with citrus, pomegranate, pear, and cinnamon for one irresistible holiday cocktail!
Christmas Holiday Sangria

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.

Cinnamon Tea
This simple recipe requires only a few ingredients and a few minutes for the cinnamon and tea to steep.
Cinnamon Tea

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.

Espresso Martini
This coffee cocktail is strong, sweet, and delicious with a creamy, foamy top and topped with coffee beans.
Espresso Martini

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.

Blue Glacier Holiday Cocktail
Made with four simple ingredients, and some sugar for the glass’ rim, it takes less than 5 minutes to make from start to finish.
Blue Glacier Holiday Cocktail

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.

Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Decadent Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa is filled with white chocolate chips, chocolate milk, and heavy whipping cream for one rich cup of yum!!
Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa

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.

Sparkling Cranberry Cider
All the flavors of cranberry, apple, and Sprite make this easy Sparkling Apple Cider one dreamy beverage.
Sparkling Cranberry Cider

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.

Creme Brulee Martini
It uses vanilla vodka as the base, which is perfect against the creamy custard and accented beautifully with a hard caramel garnish. To pull it off, you will need to make a simple vanilla custard sauce made of egg yolks, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
Creme Brulee Martini

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.

Mrs. Claus Cocktail
Even though eggnog is so fantastic on its own, the addition of white chocolate liqueur and peppermint Schnapps take it to a whole other level!
Mrs. Claus Cocktail

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.

Irish Coffee
Classic Irish coffees are made with just four ingredients: hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and whipped cream.
Irish Coffee

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.

Hot Toddy
A hot toddy is a classic and warming whiskey cocktail infused with honey, lemon, and spices.
Hot Toddy

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.

Santa Clausmopolitan
It’s a bright red holiday cocktail made with zesty cranberry juice, vodka, and notes of lime and orange. Rim the glass with crushed candy canes!
Santa Clausmopolitan

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.

Classic Snowball Cocktail
Here's a from-scratch recipe that restores the dated holiday tipple to its classy libation status — using homemade maraschino-style cherries, which are far less sugary, and a recipe for advocaat that’s less sweet than some too.
Classic Snowball Cocktail

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.

Snowflake Cocktail
Whipped cream vodka, milk, corn syrup, and more make this delicious cool cocktail.
Snowflake Cocktail

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.

Chocolate Eggnog
Made with just 4 ingredients: eggnog, milk, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream. Add a pinch of ground nutmeg to take this delicious Christmas drink over the top for friends and family!
Chocolate Eggnog

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.

Cranberry Jello Shots
This Cranberry Jello Shots Recipe gives you a bright red jello shot, made with cranberry jello gelatin and vodka!
Cranberry Jello Shots

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.

Caramel Snickerdoodle Martini
The cocktail has a caramel vodka base with cinnamon flavors rimmed with more caramel.
Caramel Snickerdoodle Martini

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.

Cranberry Mimosa
A Cranberry Mimosa (also known as a poinsettia cocktail) is a festive take on mimosas with a cranberry twist. With just three ingredients, they are ready in less than 5 minutes! 
Cranberry Mimosa

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.

Drunken Snowman
This Drunken Snowman cocktail is a delicious mug filled with vanilla ice cream, Bailey’s Irish Cream and hot chocolate. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles, it’s a festive Christmas cocktail recipe for the winter holidays.
Drunken Snowman

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.

Rosemary Cider Fizz Mocktail
Combine the apple cider, club soda, and rosemary simple syrup with a shaker and pour the mixture into a glass over ice. Garnish with the rosemary sprig and apple slice. The perfect refreshment after apple picking!
Rosemary Cider Fizz Mocktail

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.

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
It has three secret ingredients that make it special and give it a gingerbread flavor.
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

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.

Rumchata Hot Chocolate
Creamy hot cocoa is paired with rum and horchata-inspired flavors, creating a beverage that’s perfectly infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and of course, chocolate!
Rumchata Hot Chocolate

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.

Winter Spiced Christmas Negroni
Winter Spiced Negroni is a stunning seasonal twist on the classic Negroni, featuring festive spices & charred orange.
Winter Spiced Christmas Negroni

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.

Warm Gingerbread Cocktail
This warm gingerbread cocktail is filled with ginger spices and is cozy.
Warm Gingerbread Cocktail

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.

Rudolph Punch
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.
Rudolph Punch

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.

Santa Hat Jello Shots
Made with jello, marshmallow vodka, strawberries, and whipped cream, they’re sure to be loved by all adults!
Santa Hat Jello Shots

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.

White Christmas Punch
Perfect for any Christmas party or gatherings, this White Punch is a creamy and delicious recipe that can be enjoyed by every age.
White Christmas Punch

56. Christmas Hot Chocolate

Christmas Hot Chocolate
Christmas Hot Chocolate is the perfect Christmas morning drink. It is loaded with chocolate flavor and topped with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Christmas Hot Chocolate

57. Grinch Hot Chocolate Recipe

Grinch Hot Chocolate
Get into the Christmas spirit this holiday season and make this Grinch Hot Chocolate. Serve this drink at all your Grinch themed parties.
Grinch Hot Chocolate

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