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A festive collection of the easy, impressive holiday co*cktail recipes that are perfect for your holiday celebrations!

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Festive Cheer in a Glass with the Best Holiday co*cktail Recipes

We’re starting our holiday celebrations early this year with a festive roundup of the easy, impressive holiday co*cktail recipes that’ll help you bring on all the holiday cheer!

Ditch the boring drinks and grab a few of today’s holiday co*cktail recipes, including peppermint, pumpkin spice, chocolate espresso and so much more. Ready? Let’s shake (and stir) this!

✅ Psst… bookmark this page, as I’ll be adding more holiday co*cktail recipes throughout the season. Trust me, you don’t want to miss what’s to come! 🎄🎃

Holiday co*cktail Recipes

A festive collection of the easy, impressive holiday co*cktail recipes that are perfect for your holiday celebrations!Gingerbread Martini

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Gingerbread Martini

The perfect festive drink to get you in the holiday spirit! It tastes just like a gingerbread cookie, and is perfect for garnishing with all your favorite season toppings.

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Extra Dirty Martini

Feeling a little saucy this holiday season? Try my extra, extra dirty martini! And, obvs, you'll *have* to include two skewers! Cheers!

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Pumpkin co*cktail

A delicious slice of pumpkin pie in a glass. This pumpkin co*cktail is perfect for the holidays because it balances the creamy, spiced goodness of pumpkin pie with zesty lime and a few simple ingredients.

For those of you who love a dessert-inspired drinks, I present the sugar cookie martini! For an extra fun dessert twist, be sure to garnish with actual sugar cookie pieces.

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Salty Dog co*cktail Recipe

Just look at this beauty! One of the best parts of this time of year? An excuse to use rosemary to garnish everything! We’re lightening things up with a grapefruit gin co*cktail that features a gorgeous salted rim and an eye-catching sprig of rosemary. Perfect for the holiday table!

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Peppermint Martini

The fresh twist of peppermint—think beautifully striped candy canes—plus a touch of chocolate liqueur and your favorite vodka make for the best holiday co*cktail!

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Toasted Almond Drink Recipe

Warm and cozy, this is the perfect co*cktail for relaxing by a fire and admiring the glow of all the festive lights this season.

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Chocolate Espresso Martini

Beautiful, simple, and classic—the combination of chocolate and espresso create a delicious complement of sweet and strong. You’ll love mixing up a batch of these holiday co*cktails!

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Hot and Dirty Martini

Already tired of the winter chill and looking for something to warm you up? Try this hot and dirty martini. This holiday co*cktail recipe features hot sauce (!), olive juice, and just about the hottest, dirtiest combo of ingredients you could want! Like it just dirty? Try my dirty martini recipe or my extra dirty martini.

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50/50 Martini

Simple, elegant, and goes down easy—that’s the 50/50 martini. It’s a modern twist on a classic martini.

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Hot White Russian Recipe

Need an even warmer holiday co*cktail fix? Try my Hot White Russian recipe, which features fresh-brewed, hot coffee, coffee liqueur, and vodka. Top this with a mountain of whipped cream and simply ENJOY.

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Coffee Martini

What is it about the drop in temperatures that make coffee go from a daily treat to a daily requirement? This coffee martini gives you a delicious java fix with a twist. Simply a wonderful holiday co*cktail recipe!

Looking for more Holiday co*cktails?

Bookmark this page and check back throughout the season. I have so many more festive holiday co*cktails in store for you! I’ll be adding new holiday co*cktails all season long.

Hint: a sugar cookie may or may not be involved. 😉

  • Gold co*cktail Shaker Set
  • Easy Measure Jigger
  • Coupe Glasses
  • Martini Glasses
  • Vintage co*cktail Glasses
  • Organic Mini Candy Canes

Three Cheers for a Festive Holiday Season!

I always have a wonderful time making and sharing these cheerful recipes with you. I hope you love everything you try—let me know in the comments below, then take a pic and share it on Instagram using the #beamingbaker and @beamingbaker tag. I can’t wait to see it!

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful season, full of mirth and cheer. Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ♥️

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  1. wow! This co*cktail is so fancy! Must make it one of these days!

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    1. Yes! There are plenty of options to help get into the holiday spirit. 😊

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  2. Such an amazing list! Can’t wait to try them!

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    1. Oh I know you’re just gonna love them!

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  3. I’m definitely making these co*cktails for the Holidays! So excited for it!

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    1. Wonderful! Can’t wait to see what you try!

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  4. These all look fantastic! Cannot wait for the holidays!

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    1. Thanks Amanda! Hope you enjoy!

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FAQs

What is the most popular alcoholic drink at Christmas? ›

Christmas co*cktails
  • North Pole Nog. There is no better way to ring in the holiday season than with some old-fashioned eggnog… and by old-fashioned, we mean spiked. ...
  • Hot Buttered Rum. This classic winter drink is yummy and, frankly, irresistible. ...
  • Mulled Wine. ...
  • Candy Cane co*cktail. ...
  • Christmas Apple Cider.

What is a traditional 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 are good drinks for the holidays? ›

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.
Nov 2, 2023

What is the number one drinking holiday? ›

The list of booziest holidays has Mardi Gras in first place and Thanksgiving in last. That is not to say, however, that Thanksgiving is not a boozy holiday. The average person still has 2.7 drinks on Thanksgiving – more than twice the average number of drinks on a nonholiday.

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 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 is the spirit of Christmas drink? ›

The ultimate festive tipple, the recipe for Christmas Spirit was created at our kitchen table using an assortment of winter fruits and spices – brown sugar, currants, figs, raisins, orange zest, lemon zest, cinnamon and vanilla. Drink it neat over ice, topped with champagne, or mulled in hot cloudy apple juice.

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. ...
  • mintjulepsmagnoliasamppearls.com.

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 should I drink at a Christmas party? ›

Get the White Christmas Mojito recipe.
  • Gingerbread Martini. PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON. ...
  • Cranberry Aperol Spritz. PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON. ...
  • Eggnog. ...
  • Dirty Snowmen. ...
  • Scrooge Sour. ...
  • Wassail. ...
  • Sugarplum Spritz. ...
  • Caramel Snickerdoodle Martini.
Dec 7, 2023

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 is the hot drink at Christmas market? ›

Glühwein is THE Christmas market drink. At this point, it is basically synonymous with the holiday itself. In case you don't know, Glühwein is a hot mulled wine served in ceramic mugs.

What is most ordered co*cktail in the world? ›

1.OLD FASHIONED

The Old Fashioned is timeless. This simple classic made with rye or bourbon, a sugar cube, Angostura bitters, a thick cube of ice, and an orange twist delivers every time. That's it — the most popular co*cktail in the world.

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