Christmas drinks & co*cktail recipes (2024)

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  • Classic mulled wine

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    Want to know how to make the best homemade mulled wine? Impress your party guests with our easy festive recipe, flavoured with warming spices.

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    Prepare this festive punch before your guests arrive for a stress-free party. It uses our mince pie rum, but can also be made with spiced rum

  • Picante

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    Warm up with this chilli-infused co*cktail. If you like a margarita, you’ll love this fiery, tequila-based drink where sweet honey balances the spice

  • Gingerbread gin

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    Infuse gin with the flavours of Christmas and present to family and friends as a gift. It can be made a few weeks ahead, or prepared a few days before gifting

  • App onlyRamos gin fizz. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

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    Mix lemon and lime juice with gin, honey, cream, egg white and a few drops of orange blossom water to make this pleasing gin fizz co*cktail

  • Spiced clementine mulled whisky

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    Make the most of clementines at Christmas and make this warming mulled whisky. It's perfect for winter nights when you come in from the cold

  • Christmas martini

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    Imagine drinking a Christmas cake – this martini is how it would taste. With bourbon and cherry brandy, plus a dried fruit syrup, it’s an indulgent festive drink

  • App onlyMince pie rum. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

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    Show someone you care with our homemade festive tipple that can be made ahead – it stores for up to six months. It's great in a hot toddy or wintry rum punch

  • Apple spritz

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    Blend Aperol with apple cider and prosecco to make this sophisticated co*cktail. Top up with soda water, if you like, and garnish with apple slices to serve

  • Clementine margarita

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    Make this festive margarita to gift to friends, with the help of clementines, tequila and triple sec. Simply package up the co*cktail base and instructions

  • Classic snowball

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    Serve a classic snowball at Christmas for your guests. With advocaat, lemonade and ice, it's the ultimate retro co*cktail to celebrate the festive season

  • Chocolate eggnog

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    Treat guests to a chocolate version of a classic Christmas eggnog, with flavours of bourbon, cream and dark chocolate. Top with grated nutmeg to serve

  • Cranberry sangria

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    Better known as a sunny holiday tipple, adding cranberry juice to sangria makes it a fresh alternative to mulled wine

  • Mulled beer

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    Get into the festive spirit with mulled beer, made with golden ale, apple juice, brandy and warming spices. Serve warm in heatproof glasses or mugs

  • Gingerbread martini

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    Make your celebration one to remember with this pre-mixed gingerbread martini co*cktail you can gift to friends. It's the perfect Christmas present

  • Sloe gin fizz

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    Treat yourself to a sloe gin fizz, made with sloe gin and lemon juice and topped up with sparkling water. Garnish with a lemon slice and a blackberry

  • Peppermint mojito

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    Combine the classic mojito with Christmassy peppermint in this candy-cane-inspired co*cktail. To prep for a party you could make some mint syrup in advance

  • Easy mulled wine

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    Get that festive feeling with this smooth mulled wine made with figs, sliced clementine and spices. Great for a Christmas party or just to cosy up with

  • Cranberry gin fizz

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    Treat guests to a festive cranberry gin fizz at your next Christmas party. You can easily make it a mocktail by replacing the gin with a non-alcoholic option

  • Classic champagne co*cktail

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    Serve this co*cktail in a flute so the sugar cube sinks to the bottom – it will drive the bubbles upward. Prosecco, crémant and cava also work well

  • Buck's fizz

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    The simple and classic combination of orange juice and champagne makes a perfect co*cktail for a celebratory brunch or party

  • Hot buttered rum

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    Try rounding off dinner with some hot buttered rum. Sweet and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, it's a warming treat for cold evenings

  • Classic eggnog

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    Get into the festive spirit with eggnog, a classic Christmas drink made with brandy, cream, eggs and vanilla. Serve with plenty of ice in tumbler glasses

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Christmas drinks & co*cktail recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is a classic Christmas co*cktail? ›

Scroll through this list for timeless holiday classics like Eggnog and Hot Buttered Rum; boozy versions of hot chocolate; and new riffs on classics like our Cranberry Ginger Mimosa and a Negroni that tastes like a Christmas tree.

What is a popular beverage drunk during Christmas time usually alcoholic? ›

From classic favorites like eggnog and mulled wine to creative concoctions like spiked hot cocoa and horchata, there are endless possibilities.

Which popular alcoholic Christmas drink is best served hot? ›

Warm alcoholic drinks to try

Amaretto hot chocolate, mulled wine, eggnog and more! Temperatures have dropped, the festive season is upon us and nothing quite says winter comfort like a hot toddy or other hot alcoholic drink.

What drink is traditionally drunk on Christmas morning? ›

Classic Bucks Fizz/Mimosa. The classic morning drink for Christmas is orange juice with a little fizz in it. There are plenty of options for adding fizz to orange juice, from Cava, prosecco or Crémant to decadent Champagnes and even a little spirit should one need the extra pick me up.

What do Americans drink on Christmas Day? ›

Eggnog is one of the few drinks that perfectly fit the holiday season and can be enjoyed in various ways. Eggnog recipes range from classic recipes for parties, to modern eggnog co*cktails made by the glass, many of which have an international flair.

What drinks to serve with Christmas dinner? ›

Christmas drinks & co*cktail recipes
  • Classic mulled wine. A star rating of 4.4 out of 5. ...
  • Festive rum & ginger punch. A star rating of 0 out of 5. ...
  • Picante. A star rating of 0 out of 5. ...
  • Gingerbread gin. ...
  • App onlyRamos gin fizz. ...
  • Pomegranate martini mocktail. ...
  • Spiced clementine mulled whisky. ...
  • Christmas martini.

What is the most popular drink at Christmas in America? ›

Eggnog remains a Christmas standard

Eggnog's popularity has a long history in the U.S., and was inspired by a similar British drink that colonists adapted. In the 1700s, people sipped eggnog to stay warm during the cold months, often spiking it with rum.

What is the best drink to bring to a Christmas party? ›

Top 20 Festive Holiday Drinks!
  • Christmas Margarita. One of our favorite ideas for Christmas is a delicious Christmas margarita, which breathes new life into this classic drink! ...
  • Classic Eggnog. ...
  • Cranberry Sangria. ...
  • Gingerbread Hot Chocolate. ...
  • Mulled Wine. ...
  • Espresso Martini. ...
  • Coquito. ...
  • Holiday Punch.
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What are the best Christmas drinks to buy? ›

  • Christmas Reserve Gin, Trevethan, Cornwall. ...
  • E18hteen Amaretto, E18hteen Distillery, Somerset. ...
  • Figgy Pudding Ice Cider, Sandford Orchards, Devon. ...
  • Aged Honey Sloe Gin, Wrecking Coast Distillery, Cornwall.

What is a Christmas rum co*cktail called? ›

The Christmas Mule co*cktail is a tasty and festive holiday drink with rum, ginger beer, lime, and garnished with rosemary and cranberries.

What is the number 1 drinking holiday? ›

The day before Thanksgiving—known as Blackout Wednesday—is the biggest drinking day of the year in many areas of the United States. But why has this hump-day holiday become the most popular day to binge drink?

What is white Christmas liquor? ›

A balanced blend of rum and brandy, this 60-proof spirit is perfectly suited for such favorite wintertime co*cktails as Hot Toddy, Tom & Jerry, Egg Nog, and as the base of other fine co*cktails. Keep the spirit of the season alive all year long with White Christmas Rum & Brandy!

What is the drink last Christmas? ›

Last Christmas co*cktail (a Paul Feig original co*cktail): 1 oz. Artingstall's gin 1 oz. crème de cacao 1/2 oz. creme de menthe Shake ingredients until cold.

What are Santa's favorite drinks? ›

Everyone knows that Santa's favorite way to wash down his plate of cookies is with a big glass of eggnog. This tradition has been around for decades, but have you ever asked yourself why? When did drinking this egg and milk concoction become a holiday tradition?

What do Americans eat drink on Christmas? ›

What Foods Are Traditionally Served on Christmas?
  • Turkey.
  • Prime Rib.
  • Baked Ham.
  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy.
  • Stuffing.
  • Green Bean Casserole.
  • Candied Sweet Potatoes.
  • Roasted Vegetables.
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