The holiday season is finally upon us, and many people feel the stress of decorating their house in time for Christmas or cooking a huge meal. Others are busy shopping to find the perfect gifts for friends and family. If you’re anything like me, you’ve started prepping for holiday parties at work!
Today’s article is going to be quick and simple because I have just two words for you: throw a party.
Christmas is about celebrating with loved ones over good food, drinks, and fun times. Instead of exchanging presents this year, why not host an amazing party? Get your friends together, make some cocktails, order some pizzas, play games, watch It’s A Wonderful Life (because it wouldn’t be Christmas without it), and have a blast.
Need some inspiration? Here are some easy cocktails that will make your party unforgettable.
This classic winter drink is the perfect way to warm up on a cold night. All you need is red wine, honey, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and maybe a splash of brandy or cognac for extra flavor. Simmer all the ingredients together on the stove until it’s nice and hot, then serve in mugs or glasses.
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This festive drink is perfect for Christmas get-togethers. It’s made with vodka, peppermint schnapps, cream, and chocolate syrup, so it’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. You can either blend it all together or just fill a glass with ice, pour the ingredients over the top, and stir. Garnish with crushed candy canes.
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This classic holiday drink is warm and comforting. The recipe calls for rum, brown sugar, butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla extract, hot water or tea, and whipped cream. You can make a batch of these to serve to guests at your party – just put them in a slow cooker on low until it’s time to serve. If you want to get creative, buy small mason jars and give them out as party favors!
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This drink is simple but delicious. All you need is apple cider, cinnamon sticks, honey, and cloves. Bring the apple cider to a simmer on the stove, then add the cinnamon sticks and honey. Let it all simmer together for a while until it’s nice and hot, then strain out the spices before serving. You can either serve it in mugs or glasses or put it in a slow cooker on low so guests can help themselves.
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This classic Christmas drink is made with milk, cream, sugar, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, bourbon (or rum), and brandy. It’s best if you let it sit overnight so all the flavors can blend together, but you don’t have to – it tastes great right away too.
If you want a non-alcoholic version, just replace the bourbon and brandy with an equal amount of milk or cream. Or try using coconut milk for a tropical twist!
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This festive drink is perfect for Christmas get-togethers. It’s made with vodka, peppermint schnapps, cream, and chocolate syrup, so it’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. You can either blend it all together or just fill a glass with ice, pour the ingredients over the top, and stir. Garnish with crushed candy canes.
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This tropical drink is the perfect way to escape the cold weather. It’s made with vodka, pineapple juice, lime juice, and grenadine. Shake all the ingredients together in a shaker with ice, then strain into a martini glass. Decorate with a slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry.
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This drink is simple but delicious. All you need is apple cider, cinnamon sticks, honey, and cloves. Bring the apple cider to a simmer on the stove, then add the cinnamon sticks and honey. Let it all simmer together for a while until it’s nice and hot, then strain out the spices before serving. You can either serve it in mugs or glasses or put it in a slow cooker on low so guests can help themselves.
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This celebratory drink is perfect for ringing in the new year. It’s made with champagne, cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl or pitcher. You can either serve it in mugs or glasses or put it in a slow cooker on low so guests can help themselves.
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This drink is made with vodka, peppermint schnapps, and cranberry juice. It’s easy to make and perfect for parties. Simply mix all the ingredients together in a shaker with ice and serve in glasses rimmed with crushed candy canes.
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This drink is perfect for Christmas! It’s made with vodka, Kahlua, peppermint schnapps, and cream. Shake all the ingredients together with ice in a shaker and serve in glasses rimmed with crushed candy canes.
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This festive margarita is easy to make and perfect for parties. It’s made with spiced apple cider, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and sugar. Shake all the ingredients together with ice in a shaker and serve on the rocks in salt-rimmed glasses.
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This festive drink is made with cinnamon whiskey, apple juice or cider, and whipped cream. It’ll remind you of Thanksgiving pie! All you need to do is heat up the ingredients in a saucepan on low heat until warm. Top with whip cream and serve hot.
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This punch is perfect for Christmas parties! You can use white wine as your base (or red wine if you prefer), then add pomegranate juice, triple sec, brandy, sugar cubes (optional), dried fruit slices (optional), lemon slices (optional), orange slices (optional), lime slices (optional), cloves, allice berries, and cinnamon sticks. Serve cold or hot.
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This festive drink is simple to make and perfect for Christmas brunch! It’s made with apple cider, sparkling wine, and cinnamon sticks. Mix all the ingredients together in a pitcher and serve chilled.
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This cozy toddy is perfect for warming up on a winter night. It’s made with butter, brown sugar, rum, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in the sugar and rum. Add the vanilla extract and nutmeg and serve hot with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.
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This classic drink is made with apple cider or juice, lemon juice, orange juice, sugar, ginger root (optional), allspice berries (optional), and cinnamon sticks (optional). You can either make your own wassail from scratch or buy a pre-made mix. Serve hot or cold.
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This delicious martini is perfect for fall! It’s made with apple cider, vodka, caramel sauce, and a dash of club soda. Shake all the ingredients together with ice in a shaker and serve in glasses rimmed with cinnamon sugar or salt for salt-rimmed martini glasses.
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This festive twist on margaritas is perfect for Christmas parties! It’s made with tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice, freshly squeezed lime juice, and sugar. Shake all the ingredients together in a shaker with ice and serve in salt-rimmed glasses.
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This drink is sweet and delish! It’s made with Godiva white chocolate liqueur, creme de cacao, vodka, half-and-half or heavy cream, and raspberries. Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until cold and serve in glasses rimmed with sugar (optional).
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We all know that the holiday season is about family and friends coming together to celebrate. However, it can be hard to find a drink that will please everyone’s tastes. With these different cocktails, your guests will love what you serve them!
No matter what you’re celebrating this holiday season, any one of these drinks is sure to be the highlight of your party!
Are you planning a party and need some supplies? Why not head over to our online cocktail store and pick up everything you need! We have all the basics, like vodka and whiskey, as well as a variety of mixers and garnishes. Whether you’re throwing a small gathering or a large party, we’ve got you covered. So what are you waiting for? Start browsing our selection today!
