Is it wrong to say that fun and festive cocktails are one of my favorite parts of the Winter Holiday season?? Because if it is, I don’t want to be right! Seriously, Winter cocktails are the best! Read on to get some great winter holiday cocktail recipes to get you through the whole season long.
We originally shared this post on December 2, 2016. We have updated it with up-to-date recipes.
The colder weather makes it the perfect time to experiment with the smoky and rich bourbons and whiskeys that literally warm you up from the inside out.
Then there’s the decadently soothing warm toddies and mulled wines that will cure frostbite with the first sip.
Now that’s not to say I don’t crave a light and refreshing spritzer or cool and clean martini every once in a while, too.
Winter cocktails really are the absolute bomb because it’s freakin’ cold outside and you gotta do what you gotta do!
Whisky and Bourbon Cocktails
Here are some cozy and boozy Whiskey and Bourbon cocktails to consider for this holiday season.
Maple Meyer Lemon Whiskey Sour
Here is a recipe for a from-scratch whiskey sour cocktail with maple and Meyer lemon in time for this month’s healthy drinks theme for the Recipe Redux.
Butterscotch Bourbon Eggnog
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This Butterscotch Bourbon Eggnog is an exciting variation on the traditional holiday eggnog. It is perfect for holiday parties!
Santa’s Nightcap.
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These warm cocktails are made with chai tea spiked with a good amount of bourbon, cinnamon, and ginger. Perfect for sitting fireside with the family this holiday season!
Rum Cocktails
Dark rum is one of our favorites, but light and spiced rum are also a great addition to winter cocktails.
Limeade and Dark Rum Cocktail
The citrusy and minty rum cocktails are made with limeade and muddled mint mixed with dark rum. We love Gosling’s Black Seal best!
Pomegranate Rum Cocktail
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Inspired by the Love Boat’s famous bartender, Isaac, this Pomegranate Rum Cocktail will instantly make you feel like you are on vacation! If you love pomegranate as much as I do, scroll down for a list of pomegranate cocktails to try!
Pomegranate Mojito Recipe
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A pomegranate mojito is festive enough for the holidays but delicious enough to drink all year long!
Holiday Vodka Cocktails
You may not think of vodka or gin for mixing into your Christmastime drinks, but they pair really well with citrus and pomegranate and other holiday flavors.
Maple Mint Vodka Spritzer
Maple, mint and seltzer water combine in these light and refreshing vodka spritzer cocktails. It is the perfect way to sit back, relax and celebrate the holiday season!
Pomegranate Lemon Drop Martini
This Pomegranate Lemon Drop Martini is a festive cocktail for the holiday season. It only takes 5 minutes to whip up. If you like classic lemon drop cocktails, you’ll love this fun new ruby red pomegranate variation!
Vanilla Pear Moscow Mules
These Vanilla Pear Moscow Mules are super simple to stir together, and are a fun and festive cocktail for the holidays! Plus I have a handy cocktail calculator that will help you figure out how many drinks to plan to serve for your party.
Eggnog White Russian.
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If you haven’t ever had one of these, you need to stop what you’re doing right now to get the fixings together and mix one up! We love the way the eggnog blends with the flavors of Kahula and vodka. Delish!
Cranberry Orange Moscow Mule
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This Cranberry Orange Moscow Mule is a refreshing twist on a traditional Mule. It’s the perfect drink all winter long
Wine and Champagne Cocktails
We’ve gone well beyond the standard Champagne mimosa, and have a few fun twists on wine and champaign based drinks.
Grapefruit Champagne Cocktail
This lightly sweet, tart and deliciously bitter Champagne cocktail has a splash of Campari in it! So for you fans of Negroni cocktails and amaro, you may love this one too!
Tart Cherry Red Wine Spritzer
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This cherry red wine spritzer is made with tart cherry juice infused with rosemary. It’s an easy holiday drink or fun way to change up your normal glass of red.
Red Wine Hot Chocolate
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Red Wine Hot Chocolate is rich, chocolatey, and gloriously boozy. It’s the perfect snow day treat for adults!
Cranberry Orange Sangria
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This Cranberry Orange Sangria is a sure-fired way to get the party started. It’s full of cranberry flavor, perfect for the holidays.