20 Holiday Drink Recipes Perfect for Christmas

Nothing says ‘Happy Holidays’ better than a spirited (in more ways than one) punch or cocktail. Below you are going to find a fantastic list of drinks with a few mocktails, cocktails, and warm ciders to add holiday spirit to your next Christmas gathering! 

Jump to:

• Christmas Drink Recipes
• Aromatic Stove Top Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider
• The Best Mimosa Recipe
• Pomegranate Cranberry Rum Punch With Candied Rosemary
• Milk Punch (Spiced Milk with Whiskey)
• Spiced Cider Punch
• Coquito: Puerto Rican No-Egg Eggnog With Rum
• Hot Gin Punch
• Festive Snow Punch (Non-Alcoholic Holiday Punch Recipe)
• Sparkling Pear Prosecco Punch
• Bruleed Grapefruit Bourbon Punch
• White Christmas Margarita Punch
• Pomegranate And Orange Champagne Punch
• Peppermint Nog Punch
• Naughty But Nice Christmas Cocktail
• Maple Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail
• Slow Cooker Cranberry Mulled Wine
• Hit Me Baby One More Glühwein
• Autumnal Cinnamon Apple Whiskey Sour
• Charred Lemon and Rosemary Gin Sparkler Recipe
• Frosted Gingerbread Martini
• 📖 Recipe

Christmas Drink Recipes

We have something to suit everyone, from fruity to dessert-in-a-cup (that’s our name for those punches and cocktails that are sweet and creamy enough to be mistaken for ice cream), and even some non-alcoholic beverages that can be enjoyed by all ages! 

In this article, we will be exploring 20 of the tastiest holiday punches and cocktails to get you feeling spirited in no time at all. 

Need more holiday inspiration? Check out these great ideas for some sweet and savory brunches ideal for your Christmas morning!

Aromatic Stove Top Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider

A fruity, warming drink that can be served with or without alcohol, and can be enjoyed both hot and cold! 

The Best Mimosa Recipe

Honestly, we couldn’t compile a list of the best holiday punches without including a mimosa. This classic favorite is great for a bubbly breakfast before opening Christmas gifts! 

Pomegranate Cranberry Rum Punch With Candied Rosemary

This heady mixture of delicious ingredients is paired to make the perfect holiday tipple. This is sure to get people feeling spirited.  

Milk Punch (Spiced Milk with Whiskey)

This is one of those dessert-in-a-cup drinks that we talked about in the introduction.

You would be forgiven for mistaking it for a decadent creamy sweet treat. Serve this on a cold evening when you want to get cozy in front of the fire.

Spiced Cider Punch

Cider? For the holidays? Groundbreaking. Only, this is a little bit unique in the sense that it is a cold cider! I know right, who knew cold cider could be so good when enjoyed outside of an English countryside park on a warm afternoon?

This is a great tipple to share with pals to get in the holiday spirit, especially for a warmer than average Fall get-together. 

Coquito: Puerto Rican No-Egg Eggnog With Rum

A traditional Puerto Rican cocktail that is served warm at holiday events. This particular recipe is made without eggs, and with a few tweaks can be made dairy-free.

Serve it alcoholized or not, and your guests will be talking about it every holiday period for years to come. 

Hot Gin Punch

The herbal, slightly spicy flavor of gin lends itself well to Christmas and other holiday events, especially when it has been warmed through. As such, this hot gin punch is the perfect option for a spirited holiday punch! 

Festive Snow Punch (Non-Alcoholic Holiday Punch Recipe)

This looks like such a fancy drink, it is hard to believe that there is no alcohol in it. This means it can be enjoyed by all ages, and trust us when we say that it is so fun and delicious that everyone is going to want a taste! 

Sparkling Pear Prosecco Punch

The addition of pears in this delicious punch makes it the perfect drink for Thanksgiving celebrations, or even a fancy bridal shower that takes place in the holiday season. This is sure to be a hit, and what’s more - it’s pink! 

Bruleed Grapefruit Bourbon Punch

The warmth of the bourbon, and the caramelized citrus flavor of the grapefruit pair together perfectly in this delicious cocktail. It is sure to go down well for your guests, and will certainly warm those bones. 

White Christmas Margarita Punch

I mean, just look at how Christmassy this one looks!

Serve with cranberries for a punchy pop of color, and some sprigs of rosemary or even mint to get the green Christmas tree vibes, but bear in mind that the flavor of this drink is actually coconut, and so rosemary should be used as more of a decoration than a flavor! 

Pomegranate And Orange Champagne Punch

Nothing says celebration quite like champagne, and this particular cocktail is a flavorful fest of champagne and delicious festive fruits. It is sure to go down a treat, whether it is Thanksgiving or Christmas! 

Peppermint Nog Punch

The best way to describe this is as a liquified candy cane that has been laced with rum for that extra dash of Christmas spirit. Leave out the rum for the kids and non-drinkers. 

Naughty But Nice Christmas Cocktail

This has been described as a festive Moscow Mule, and if there was ever any doubt, it could only ever be on the ‘nice’ list as it is so darn tasty! 

Maple Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail

I mean, if you haven’t already guessed, all you have to do is add cranberries to a drink and voila, it’s festive! This maple and bourbon cocktail is the perfect punch for your holiday party!

Slow Cooker Cranberry Mulled Wine

Hot mulled wine is the epitome of the holiday season, and you will not fail to impress by this delicious punch. 

Hit Me Baby One More Glühwein

Glühwein. It’s the European name for mulled wine and it has every single spice you can think of...ok maybe that’s a little bit of an exaggeration, but it certainly is warming! 

Autumnal Cinnamon Apple Whiskey Sour

Recipe: She EatsThere’s just something about the mixture of apple and whiskey that works well. Add cinnamon and rosemary and you have the perfect Thanksgiving punch!

Charred Lemon and Rosemary Gin Sparkler Recipe

Searing the lemons gives this drink an unexpected warmth, making it an ideal Holiday punch for all to enjoy.

Frosted Gingerbread Martini

Nothing says Christmas like gingerbread. Add alcohol and serve it in a glass, and you have the frosted gingerbread martini of your dreams.