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)

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What is the most common drink at Christmas? ›

Top ten Christmas drinks
  • Beer. ...
  • co*cktails. ...
  • Eggnog. ...
  • Gin. ...
  • Mulled wine. ...
  • Rum. ...
  • Hot chocolate. ...
  • Whisky. Rich, warming, and high on the list of festive favourites, whisky is enjoyed all year round, but it really comes into its own at Christmas.
Nov 13, 2023

What do you serve at a Christmas co*cktail party? ›

Christmas co*cktail party appetizers
  • Chili Lime Baked Shrimp Cups. ...
  • Mushroom Bruschetta with Gruyere. ...
  • The Ultimate Appetizer: Olive Cheese Bread - Home in the Finger Lakes. ...
  • Goat Cheese Jalapeno Poppers with Honey and Bacon Recipe. ...
  • Short Rib Crostini with Cambozola Cheese and Cherry Jam. ...
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What is the most popular holiday drink? ›

There are many different routes you can go, but these options have been noted as the most popular seasonal beverages in the United States:
  1. Hot chocolate. (USAT)
  2. Eggnog. Percent polled: 25%
  3. Apple cider. (USAT) ...
  4. Peppermint coffee. (USAT) ...
  5. Mulled cider. (USAT) ...
  6. Mulled wine. (USAT) ...
  7. Hot toddy. (USAT) ...
  8. Hot buttered rum. (USAT) ...
Dec 2, 2023

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 drink to have with Christmas dinner? ›

Go for crowd-pleasing styles that won't fight with the food – a good rule of thumb is to go for whites with some richness but not too much oak, and medium-bodied reds that aren't too tannic. Rhône wines are hard to resist at Christmas as their peppery spice is great with wintery food.

What is the best Christmas party liquor? ›

What to Drink at Your Office Christmas Party
  • Champagne. Nothing says celebration like a glass of bubbly. ...
  • Wine. Whether it's red, white, rose or sparkling, there is a glass of wine for every type of celebration. ...
  • Beer. ...
  • Drinks Mixed with Tonic or Soda Water. ...
  • Sweet co*cktails. ...
  • Sour co*cktails. ...
  • Bitter co*cktails. ...
  • Whiskey.

What is the most popular drink in December? ›

Eggnog co*cktail Recipe. One of the most traditional holiday beverages is now featured as an elegant eggnog co*cktail. Rimmed with classic spiced cookies, this dessert beverage makes the perfect finish to your holiday dinner.

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 to bring to a Christmas party alcohol? ›

Tip #2: Stick to the “Big Three” and a Bartender

We recommend stocking and sticking to the “big three” liquors: vodka, rum and whiskey. Add complementary mixers and fresh garnishes to this trifecta and you have a personalized party bar with something for everyone.

What beverage might be served at a holiday party? ›

Mulled Wine is one of the easiest Christmas drink recipes we have on our blog. A big pot of it makes any party or cozy evening at home just a bit merrier. This Eggnog Recipe just gets better with age. Savor it right after your make it, or up to a week later.

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 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.

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.

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