You Must Try these Holiday Drink Recipes

Whether you need a Christmas drink to serve at a party or just want to mix up holiday cocktails at home, something on this list of 10 fun holiday drinks will hit the spot. First of all, December 20th is National Sangria Day?  Why does this refreshing summer wine punch have a national day in December? Maybe because it’s an awesome Holiday cocktail. Or if wine isn’t your thing, there are PLENTY of other options (and liquors) in this list to try. From warm, wintery cocktails to fun and fizzy low-alcohol tipples, and even giftable DIY drinks, we’ve got you covered!

• Sparkling and festive, this ruby-red Holiday Sangria brims with yuletide cheer.

 

• 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.

 

• Festive Christmas Margarita from callmepmc.com is easy to make, tastes delicious, and is the perfect holiday tequila cocktail.

 

• Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour Cocktail This Cranberry Orange Whiskey Cocktail is the perfect boozy complement to your holiday menu. It’s easy to make and the perfect balance of tart, sweet and spice.

 

• This Eggnog Recipe from Alton Brown just gets better with age. Savor it right after your make it, or in a few months, when its peak creamy complexity has been achieved.

 

• Luxuriously rich and creamy, this whiskey-spiked homemade Irish Cream is perfect for gifting, and for warming your loved ones from the inside out.

 

• By popular demand, modernproper.com has now been making this Hot Buttered Rum Batter every year for the past ten years! It’s the best batter to use for absolutely rich and decadent hot buttered rum! Plus, you can make it way ahead of time—store it in the freezer for up to three months.

 

• Heady with the classic winter scent of apples and spice, this easy Wassail recipe is the perfect holiday cocktail addition to any holiday party.

 

• Hunting for a new holiday tradition? We suggest this bright, refreshing Grapefruit Cardamom Gin Fizz. Tart, bubbly and botanical, it’s fast becoming one of our favorite festive holiday drinks.

 

• This Christmas Punch from “Will Cook For Smiles” is bursting with flavor thanks to bright, wintery pomegranates, oranges and cranberries. Make an alcohol-free version for the kids table, and add some sparkling wine to a second batch for the grown ups.

 

• Make this boozy Adult Hot Chocolate for a special night at home with a loved one! Drink it now—thank us later. Adult hot chocolate will quickly become one of your favorite Christmas alcoholic drinks ever!

 

• When it comes to holiday style, are you all about the sparkle or the sweatpants? Pour yourself an easy-to-make (and even easier to drink!) Cranberry St. Germain Cocktail, from Well Plated, and let’s discuss.

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