Holiday Drinks
Dec 24, 2025
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When everyone is together at the Holidays you can find more than one reason to have a drink in your hand, check out my favorite alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in this comprehensive guide.
From spiced cocktails and festive sangrias to cozy hot chocolates, mulled cider, and sparkling mocktails, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. These drinks feature classic holiday flavors like cranberry, cinnamon, citrus, peppermint, and vanilla, making them just as memorable as the food on the table.
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Table of Contents
Alcoholic
Cranberry Sangria
Cranberry sangria is a bright, festive cocktail that blends tart cranberry juice with red or white wine, fresh fruit, and a splash of citrus for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink perfect for holidays and gatherings.
Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail
This refreshing bourbon apple cider cocktail is a perfect blend of crisp apple cider, smooth bourbon, and a hint of spice – perfect for parties or your Thanksgiving meal!
Spiked Eggnog Mocha
Creamy, spicy, and delicious- this Spiked Eggnog Mocha is a festive holiday treat in a mug! Perfect for parties or Christmas Morning!
Grinch Jello Shots
Delicious, easy, fun Grinch themed Jello shots that are perfect for Christmas parties!
Gingerbread Martini
Gingerbread martinis are a festive and sweet cocktail, perfect for holiday celebrations, blending the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread with the smoothness of vodka.
Cranberry Champagne Sparkler
This Cranberry Champagne Sparkler made with cranberry juice, orange liqueur, and champagne is a holiday delight that captivates the palate with its festive harmony of flavors.
Cranberry Moonshine
If you’ve been around my blog for a while, you probably know that I am all about making fun, delicious moonshines in all sorts of flavors. Today I am super excited to share one of the most festive batches we’ve made yet- Cranberry Moonshine!
Nonalcoholic
Having a sip of holiday cheer doesn’t have to be just for those 21+ here are some of my favorite family friendly drinks.
Simple Eggnog
You’ll never want the store stuff after making this creamy delicious eggnog at home, it is so easy to make, rich, and delicious! It can be made exactly as you like it for the perfect holiday drink – I love sipping it all day on Christmas.
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
Make homemade hot chocolate in your slow cooker. This easy recipe is delicious, rich, creamy and super simple!
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Bombs
These peanut butter hot cocoa bombs are the bomb! They are loaded with peanut butter and rich chocolate flavor and make an impressive easy gift around the holidays. See all my hot chocolate bomb recipes here!
Mulled Simple syrup
I love mulled anything – mulled cider, wine, even mulled donuts – and I started making this delicious, easy Mulled Simple Syrup to add a perfect holiday trat anytime I got a craving for something festive.
Best Mulled Cider
The Best Mulled Cider Ever is delicious, easy to make in a slow cooker, and full of festive flavor! Perfect for Christmas party drinks – non-alcoholic and spiked versions included.
Hot Cocoa Mix
Cozy evenings with the fireplace crackling aren’t complete without some of this quick and simple hot cocoa in your hand and a big jar of mix in your pantry for your kids to raid. It also makes an awesome gift!
Greek Frappe Iced Coffee
Greek frappé is a popular and refreshing iced coffee drink that originated in Greece but makes a wonderful refreshing Christmas morning variety on your standard coffee!
Non-Alcoholic Ginger Wassail
Non Alcoholic Ginger Wassail with ginger and fresh fruit is an easy, delicious, mulled cider that is perfect served in a dutch oven or crock pot for a party!
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