Christmas drinks & co*cktail recipes (2024)

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  • Classic mulled wine

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    Want to know how to make the best homemade mulled wine? Impress your party guests with our easy festive recipe, flavoured with warming spices.

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    Prepare this festive punch before your guests arrive for a stress-free party. It uses our mince pie rum, but can also be made with spiced rum

  • Picante

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    Warm up with this chilli-infused co*cktail. If you like a margarita, you’ll love this fiery, tequila-based drink where sweet honey balances the spice

  • Gingerbread gin

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    Infuse gin with the flavours of Christmas and present to family and friends as a gift. It can be made a few weeks ahead, or prepared a few days before gifting

  • App onlyRamos gin fizz. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

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    Mix lemon and lime juice with gin, honey, cream, egg white and a few drops of orange blossom water to make this pleasing gin fizz co*cktail

  • Spiced clementine mulled whisky

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    Make the most of clementines at Christmas and make this warming mulled whisky. It's perfect for winter nights when you come in from the cold

  • Christmas martini

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    Imagine drinking a Christmas cake – this martini is how it would taste. With bourbon and cherry brandy, plus a dried fruit syrup, it’s an indulgent festive drink

  • App onlyMince pie rum. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

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    Show someone you care with our homemade festive tipple that can be made ahead – it stores for up to six months. It's great in a hot toddy or wintry rum punch

  • Apple spritz

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    Blend Aperol with apple cider and prosecco to make this sophisticated co*cktail. Top up with soda water, if you like, and garnish with apple slices to serve

  • Clementine margarita

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    Make this festive margarita to gift to friends, with the help of clementines, tequila and triple sec. Simply package up the co*cktail base and instructions

  • Chocolate eggnog

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    Treat guests to a chocolate version of a classic Christmas eggnog, with flavours of bourbon, cream and dark chocolate. Top with grated nutmeg to serve

  • Cranberry sangria

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    Better known as a sunny holiday tipple, adding cranberry juice to sangria makes it a fresh alternative to mulled wine

  • Mulled beer

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    Get into the festive spirit with mulled beer, made with golden ale, apple juice, brandy and warming spices. Serve warm in heatproof glasses or mugs

  • Gingerbread martini

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    Make your celebration one to remember with this pre-mixed gingerbread martini co*cktail you can gift to friends. It's the perfect Christmas present

  • Sloe gin fizz

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    Treat yourself to a sloe gin fizz, made with sloe gin and lemon juice and topped up with sparkling water. Garnish with a lemon slice and a blackberry

  • Peppermint mojito

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    Combine the classic mojito with Christmassy peppermint in this candy-cane-inspired co*cktail. To prep for a party you could make some mint syrup in advance

  • Easy mulled wine

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    Get that festive feeling with this smooth mulled wine made with figs, sliced clementine and spices. Great for a Christmas party or just to cosy up with

  • Cranberry gin fizz

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    Treat guests to a festive cranberry gin fizz at your next Christmas party. You can easily make it a mocktail by replacing the gin with a non-alcoholic option

  • Classic champagne co*cktail

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    Serve this co*cktail in a flute so the sugar cube sinks to the bottom – it will drive the bubbles upward. Prosecco, crémant and cava also work well

  • Buck's fizz

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    The simple and classic combination of orange juice and champagne makes a perfect co*cktail for a celebratory brunch or party

  • Hot buttered rum

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    Try rounding off dinner with some hot buttered rum. Sweet and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, it's a warming treat for cold evenings

  • Classic eggnog

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    Get into the festive spirit with eggnog, a classic Christmas drink made with brandy, cream, eggs and vanilla. Serve with plenty of ice in tumbler glasses

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Christmas drinks & co*cktail recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the most popular drink at Christmas? ›

Eggnog. Can you really call it Christmas until you've had an eggnog? This traditional festive drink is made with eggs, milk, cream, and sugar, and lightly spiced with nutmeg.

What alcohol goes with Christmas dinner? ›

Turkey and trimmings

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 is a classic Christmas drink? ›

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. We've also included decadent after-dinner drinks and punches for a crowd.

What is the old fashioned Christmas co*cktail called? ›

From eggnog and wassail to the Tom and Jerry and poinsettia, these classic Christmas drinks are as inherent to holiday celebrations as decorating the tree and yummy baked treats. The recipes have stood the test of time and are sure to keep your season bright.

What alcohol is popular for Christmas? ›

From classic favorites like eggnog and mulled wine to creative concoctions like spiked hot cocoa and horchata, there are endless possibilities. Get inspired to update your seasonal menu with this list of holiday co*cktails.

What is an American Christmas drink? ›

Eggnog, the creamy classic co*cktail, is an essential part of the winter holidays. The recipe can vary depending on who's making it, but the basic formula consists of eggs, sugar, milk and cream, plus a spirit.

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 should I drink at a Christmas party? ›

  • Grandma's Brandy Slush.
  • Yuletide Christmas Punch.
  • Thyme Lime Fizz co*cktail.
  • Christmas Citrus Punch.
  • Christmas Grinch Punch.
  • Vanilla Peppermint Martini.
  • Tiny Gingerbread Houses for Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Hot Cider.
  • Pink Grapefruit “Margaritas”

What do people drink on Christmas Day? ›

10 Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Christmas
  • Eggnog. Eggnog is one of the few drinks that perfectly fit the holiday season and can be enjoyed in various ways. ...
  • Mexican hot chocolate. ...
  • Mulled wine. ...
  • Coffee grog. ...
  • Christmas sangria. ...
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic Christmas punch. ...
  • Holiday apple cider. ...
  • Brandy Alexander.
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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 are the popular Christmas beverages? ›

Best Christmas co*cktails & mocktails
  • Spiced clementine mulled whisky. It doesn't get more festive than the refreshing flavour and aroma of clementines. ...
  • Festive rum & ginger punch. ...
  • Apple spritz. ...
  • Picante. ...
  • Mulled wine co*cktail. ...
  • Classic snowball. ...
  • Classic mulled wine. ...
  • Winter whiskey sour.

How to throw a Christmas drinks party? ›

It is perfectly acceptable to ask guests to bring a bottle, but ensure you have a good selection of spirits – gin, vodka and rum are most popular – plus some soft drinks and mixers such as fruit juice, tonic, lemonade and cola.

What is the name of a beverage often served at a Christmas party? ›

While a known classic, eggnog can also be cutting edge. For a fun twist on your holiday party, eggnog martinis are class. To warm up, add it as a top off in your post-dinner affogato.

What is the best selling Christmas drink? ›

The Snowball is the quintessential Christmas co*cktail, advocaat its key active ingredient and Warninks the default brand in the UK market. Add this up and Warninks becomes the most Christmassy of all Christmas spirits, with three out of four bottles sold annually going into shopping baskets in the festive period.

What are Santa's favorite drinks? ›

Everyone knows that Santa's favorite way to wash down his plate of cookies is with a big glass of eggnog. This tradition has been around for decades, but have you ever asked yourself why? When did drinking this egg and milk concoction become a holiday tradition?

What is the traditional drink for Santa? ›

Basically, something strong and warming, whether fortified wine or a single malt. But the tradition is sherry. Many families have their own traditions as well, and some even leave out a non-alcoholic snack, especially milk.

What is the hot drink at Christmas market? ›

Glühwein (Mulled Wine)

Glühwein is THE Christmas market drink.

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