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    Home » Recent Posts » Holidays

    7 Easy Cocktails to Serve at Christmas

    Published: Dec 11, 2022 · Updated: Dec 11, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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    Looking for the perfect signature cocktail to serve at your Christmas party this holiday season? These festive cocktails are easy to make, delicious to sip, and sure to put you in the holiday spirit. 

    A candy cane and decorations splashing into a martini.

    If your holiday season is anything like mine, then your home bar is working in overdrive right now. I’m all about festive Christmas cocktail recipes this time of year, but need them to be something I can make easily. 

    Who doesn’t want to serve the perfect drink at their holiday parties this Christmas season?! But that can seem like a daunting task. The holiday recipes below are made with simple ingredients that can be found at your local grocery and liquor stores.

    Not a party person? Sip these holiday cocktails while watching your favorite Christmas movie, curled up by the Christmas tree, or with your Christmas dinner. 

    7 Best Christmas Cocktail Recipes

    Cranberry Mimosa

    Cranberry Mimosas (Poinsettia Cocktails) for Christmas Brunch

    Cranberry mimosas are the perfect holiday cocktail for all your festivities from Christmas brunch to ringing in the New Year. This super easy recipe is full of festive flair in the form of garnish! Fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary bring in the red and green while a white sugar rim gives this drink a little sparkle. 

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    Holiday Spice Martini

    Holiday Spice Martini with RumChata

    Full of cinnamon and other warm holiday spices, this creamy Holiday Spice martini is the perfect drink to sip throughout the Holiday Season. Garnish it with a cinnamon sugar rim, a little fresh nutmeg or a cinnamon stick.

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    Cranberry Gin Cocktail

    Simple, Four Ingredient Cranberry Gin Christmas Cocktail

    Simple, delicious, and festive, this cranberry gin cocktail is perfect boozy beverage for your next holiday party. With store-bought cranberry juice cocktail as the base, the rosemary simple syrup gives this drink an unexpected twist while fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig provide easy, festive garnish.

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    A hand placing an apple slice into a glass of sangria.

    Tart and Refreshing Apple Cider Sangria

    Made with white wine and apple brandy, this crisp apple cider sangria is a refreshing beverage that can be made up ahead of time and served by the pitcher. Rim a wine glass in cinnamon sugar for serving.

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    Peppermint Mocha Martinis.

    Easy and Festive Peppermint Mocha Martini

    One of my favorite Christmas cocktails, this Peppermint Mocha Martini is bursting with holiday flavors. The delicious flavors of hot chocolate meets peppermint martini in a creamy cocktail that sure to put you in a festive spirit.

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    Cranberry Old Fashioned

    Cranberry Old Fashioned Bourbon Cocktail

    Cranberry, orange, and ginger are the ultimate holiday trio. Pair them with your favorite bourbon or rye whiskey, and you have the delicious festive drink in this Cranberry Old Fashioned.

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    Candy Cane Martini

    The Perfect Candy Cane Martini for Christmas

    This easy peppermint martini uses vanilla vodka, creme de menthe, and cream to create a cocktail that tastes exactly like candy canes! This festive drink is a favorite Christmas Eve sip in our house.

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    Looking for non-alcoholic drinks to serve to the whole family? Check out my list of delicious holiday mocktails!

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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that a couple hours of meal prep pays off for days. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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