These Decadent Holiday co*cktail Recipes Will Get The Party Started (2024)

These Decadent Holiday co*cktail Recipes Will Get The Party Started (1)

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throwing a holiday party this year, make sure your drinks are as celebration-worthy as the season. The winter months are chock full of festive flavors—peppermint, nutmeg, cinnamon, and more—that when correctly combined can result in a slew of decadent drinks. Whether you’re cozying up by the fire with a warm Christmas co*cktail, or refreshing your palette with a cool sparkling spirit, there are so many simple—and delicious recipes—you’ll love this season and in years to come.

Eggnog and spiced rum are absolutely delicious, but we suggest you up your holiday co*cktail game with more than 50 innovative—and festive—libations.

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Mulled Wine Manhattan

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1 oz. Bulleit Bourbon

1 oz. Ruby Port Wine

1/4 oz. apricot liqueur

1 dash angostura bitters

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled and diluted. Strain into a co*cktail glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

Courtesy of Bulleit

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Scent of Cinnamon

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1 oz of Black Strap Rum
3/4 oz of Cafe Lolita
1/2 oz of cream
3/4 oz of cinnamon Simple Syrup
1 egg yolk

Add all ingredients to shaker and shake without Ice (To Emulsify egg), Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into glass. Garnish with fresh grated cinnamon.

Via co*cktail Academy

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Pear & Ginger Spritz

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2 oz. of NOLET’S Silver Gin

2 oz. of pear & ginger syrup

1 oz. of fresh lemon juice

1 piece of ginger

Prosecco or sparkling wine

1 sliced pear and sprig of thyme of garnish

Combine all ingredients in a co*cktail shaker, except Prosecco. Muddle ginger to release flavor then add ice and shake vigorously. Pour into glasses and top with Prosecco and garnish.

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The Botanist Mistletoe

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2 oz. of The Botanist Gin

1 oz. of fresh Lemon

1/2 oz. of honey (1:1 honey to water ratio)

2 rosemary sprigs

3 raspberries

Add honey, rosemary, and raspberries to into a co*cktail shaker and muddle. Add remaining ingredients, ice, and shake. Fine strain into chilled Coupe glass. Garnish with Rosemary.

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Lavender Chills

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1 1/2 oz. of The Botanist gin

1 1/2 oz. of cold brew

1/2 oz. of lavender syrup

2 oz. of tonic water

Pour gin, cold brew, and lavender syrup into co*cktail shaker. Shake and strain over ice into a Highball glass. Top with Tonic Water.

To make Lavender “Tea” Syrup - 1:1 sugar to water. Bring to Boil, turn off, add lavender, and let sit for 10 minutes to infuse lavender. Serve when cooled.

Courtesy of The Botanist Gin

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Run Run Reindeer

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0.5 oz. of Jägermeister Scharf

1.5 oz. of Makers 46

0.5 oz. of lime juice

0.5 oz. of cranberry pomegranate syrup

3 dashes of Miracle Mile Hello Cari Bitters

Add all ingredients to mixing tin, whip shake with one piece of ice, pour into a collins glass, add ice to fill glass, and fill with Q mixers ginger beer. Garnish with mint sprig.

Courtesy of Cari Hah and Big Bar in Los Angeles

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A Paloma For You

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2 oz. tequila

1/2 oz. lime

1 oz. grapefruit

1/2 oz. cinnamon Syrup

Top with Jarritos Guava

Add all ingredients to shaker, fill half-way with ice, and shake vigorously. Strain into glass over ice. Top with Jarritos Guava soda and add grapefruit peel.

Courtesy of co*cktail Academy

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Spiced Pear Whiskey Latte

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1 oz. of Bulleit Rye

1/2 oz. of Pear Liqueur

1/2 oz. of oat milk

1/2 oz. of chai tea syrup

1/2 oz. of lemon juice

Add all ingredients to a co*cktail shaker. Add ice and shake. Strain into your favorite mug. Garnish with a sprig of thyme and grated nutmeg or cinnamon.

Chai Tea Syrup:

1 cup of water

1 cup of sugar

2 bags of chai tea

Bring water to a boil. Turn off heat and add chai tea bags to water. Let steep for 3-4 minutes, then remove tea bags. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.

Courtesy of Bulleit

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Xmas in Manhattan

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2 oz. of Smith Masala chai infused rye whiskey

1 oz. of Lustau East India Solera sherry

Add all ingredients to chilled mixing glass, add ice, and stir for 15-20 seconds. Strain into chilled glass. Garnish with large ice and loose leaf tea.

Courtesy of co*cktail Academy

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Spiked Peppermint Bark Chocolate

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1 oz. of bourbon

½ oz. of peppermint schnapps

1 packet of hot chocolate

whipped cream

crushed peppermint candies

½ cup chocolate chips (melted)

Dip the rim of a mug in melted chocolate and then in crushed peppermints. Set aside. Cook hot chocolate according to package directions, add peppermint flavored liquor and bourbon to drink. Add whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed peppermint.

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Cocoa Caliente

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4 ½ oz. Patrón Silver (use the 2018 Limited Edition Patrón Silver Tequila 1 Liter bottle)

17 oz. heavy cream

17 oz. whole milk

2 cinnamon sticks

2 whole pieces allspice

½ gram cardamom

5 grams cornstarch

7 oz. chocolate Nyangbo

Toast all the spices in a pot, then add to the milk and heavy cream and let it rest overnight. The next day, put everything in a pot add the cornstarch, bring it to a boil while continually whisking. Strain and pour the mix over the chocolate. Pour Patrón Silver in mug and top with spiced chocolate mix. Top with Patrón-infused marshmallow.

Created by Cecelia Steffensen and Pamela Wiznitzer and available at the Henry at the Life Hotel in NYC. Courtesy of Patrón.

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Mr. Black Eggnog

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375 ML Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur

1 cup of bourbon

6 whole eggs

1 cup of sugar

pinch of salt

2 ½ cups of milk

½ cup of heavy cream

pinch of nutmeg

Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour so ingredients have time to marry together. Whisk vigorously before serving. Pour completed mixture into mugs or a rocks glass and top with some fresh grated nutmeg for garnish.

Courtesy of Mr. Black

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Feliz Navidad

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2 oz. Casa Noble Crystal Tequila

¾ oz. Cointreau

½ oz. fresh lemon juice

¾ oz. simple syrup

½ teaspoon cinnanmon

2 oz. apple cider

Served on the rocks with a cinnamon cayenne sugar rim.

Available at W New York - Times Square

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Red Vespa

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1 oz. Contratto

½ oz. sweet vermouth

½ oz. dry vermouth

Can of Tecate

Add Contratto, sweet vermouth and dry vermouth to an ice-filled highball glass. Top with Tecate. Garnish with orange wheel.

Created by Ivy Mix and available at DIEGO at PUBLIC Hotel New York City

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Blackberry Mulled Wine

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1 bottle red wine

2 cinnamon sticks

3 star anise

½ cup brandy

4-5 cloves

1 cup of blackberries

juice of one orange

1 cup of apple cider

¼ cup of maple syrup

1 orange, thinly sliced

Pour a bottle of wine into pot of pan. Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, orange juice, apple cider, honey and blackberries to pot. Heat wine, do not boil; simmer 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve in mugs and garnish with fresh blackberries and cinnamon stick.

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Sparkling Rosemary Mistletoe

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¾ cup frozen blackberries (plus more for garnish)

¼ cup frozen blueberries (plus more for garnish)

2 parts tequila

4 teaspoons sugar syrup

2 oz. lemon kuice

1 sprig rosemary

sparkling water

Place glasses in freezer to chill. Add frozen blackberries, blueberries, and sugar syrup in a pot with a splash of water. Simmer about 15 minutes. Add mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain with a sieve and set aside to let cool. Meanwhile, rinse blender, then add lemon juice and rosemary sprig. Blend, then strain. Remove glasses from freezer and fill halfway with crushed ice. Pour in lemon mixture, then sparkling water. Pour blackberry mixture on top, and garnish with berries.

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Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice

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1 bottle red wine

2 cinnamon sticks

3 star anise

5-6 cloves

2 pears, thinly sliced

juice of one orange

2 tablespoons honey

2 limes, thinly sliced

1 orange, thinly sliced

Pour wine into a slow cooker along with cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, orange juice, honey, and pear slices. Stir to combine. Turn on heat and let simmer on low heat about one hour. Add lime and orange slices and let infuse about another 30 minutes on warm. Strain mulled wine, leaving out cinnamon sticks and star anise. Garnish with a few slices pear and orange and lime.

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Moët Ring Master

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2 ½ oz. Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut

1 oz. Apple Juice

½ oz. Hennessy VSOP Cognac

½ oz. Agave Nectar

½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice

Orange, Lemon, & Lime Garnishes

Add all ingredients (except Moët) to mixing glass. Add large ice, shake vigorously, add Moët Imperial. Tumble roll back and forth one time to mix in the champagne, and double strain over fresh ice into a highball glass. Garnish with three different size rings of Orange, Lemon and Lime perched inside each other on the edge of the glass.

Courtesy of Moët

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The Apple Martinez

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1 oz. Martinelli’s Apple Juice

½ oz. sweet vermouth

2 dashes of Angostura bitters

2 oz. VIVA XXXII Repo

¼ oz. golden brown sugar simple syrup

Stir to dilution. Serve up in a coup. Garnish with a cinnamon apple slice

Courtesy of VIVA XXXII

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Winter Warmer

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1 ½ oz. D’USSE VSOP Cognac

1 oz. creme de cacao

1 oz. half and half

¼ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick

Directions: Combine D’USSE VSOP, creme de cacao, and half and half in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until frothy and strain into a co*cktail glass. Sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon or stir with cinnamon stick.

Courtesy of D'USSE

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FAQs

How do you throw a holiday co*cktail party? ›

Five Tips for a Successful Holiday co*cktail Party
  1. Ditch the full bar. There's no need to lay out a mixologist-worthy spread of liquor, mixers and garnishes. ...
  2. Don't forget the ice. ...
  3. Ham it up. ...
  4. Spread the food love. ...
  5. No Rudolph!

What is this classic Christmas drink called? ›

Of all the holiday co*cktails you can mix up, few are as fitting as a glass of homemade eggnog. It's a luscious, creamy drink that many crave when December rolls around and it often brings back fond memories.

What is a Christmas co*cktail party? ›

Invite friends and family to don their glitziest getups and toast to the holidays at a glamorous co*cktail party. This fête is all about the co*cktails, so the bar will set the stage for an evening overflowing with snacks, bubbly and holiday decor in a rich jewel-toned color palette.

What alcohol is best for Christmas party? ›

OK, here are five Christmas drinks options, ranked from best to worst…
  • Champagne. There is a reason it's the drinks choice at fashion parties and awards dinners. ...
  • Hot toddy. The whiskey or chosen spirit in a hot toddy isn't good for your skin, but the honey, lemon and spices are. ...
  • Mulled wine. ...
  • Rum and co*ke. ...
  • Bailey's.
Dec 12, 2022

What is the most popular drink in December? ›

Eggnog co*cktail Recipe. One of the most traditional holiday beverages is now featured as an elegant eggnog co*cktail. Rimmed with classic spiced cookies, this dessert beverage makes the perfect finish to your holiday dinner.

What drinks to serve at holiday party? ›

Top 20 Festive Holiday Drinks!
  • Christmas Margarita. One of our favorite ideas for Christmas is a delicious Christmas margarita, which breathes new life into this classic drink! ...
  • Classic Eggnog. ...
  • Cranberry Sangria. ...
  • Gingerbread Hot Chocolate. ...
  • Mulled Wine. ...
  • Espresso Martini. ...
  • Coquito. ...
  • Holiday Punch.
Nov 2, 2023

How do you host a classy co*cktail party? ›

Which is why we're letting you in on our top tips for hosting a sophisticated soirée like no other...
  1. Offer a mix of beverages (non-alc included) ...
  2. Get the garnishes in. ...
  3. Mark the moment with a signature co*cktail. ...
  4. Stock up on nibbles. ...
  5. Ice, ice, ice. ...
  6. Consider a theme. ...
  7. Set the mood. ...
  8. Keep it simple.
Apr 17, 2023

How do you host a fancy holiday party? ›

Top 10 Tips for Hosting The Ultimate Holiday Party
  1. Plan Your Menu. Everyone will appreciate a varied menu that appeals to guests with diverse palates and preferences. ...
  2. Pick a Color Scheme. ...
  3. Make Menu Cards. ...
  4. Create a Signature co*cktail. ...
  5. Set The Mood. ...
  6. Have Awesome Music. ...
  7. Make Some, Assemble Some. ...
  8. Make Something Cute.

What drink does Santa drink? ›

Christmas drinks

Santa drinks milk on Christmas Eve. After all he does have a lot of driving to do and alcohol would not help. Once home and relaxing at the North Pole, he does have a traditional drink awaiting him in the form of Glogg, a heavily spiced hot drink common in Nordic countries.

What are the best Christmas drinks to buy? ›

  • Christmas Reserve Gin, Trevethan, Cornwall. ...
  • E18hteen Amaretto, E18hteen Distillery, Somerset. ...
  • Figgy Pudding Ice Cider, Sandford Orchards, Devon. ...
  • Aged Honey Sloe Gin, Wrecking Coast Distillery, Cornwall.

What is a French Christmas drink? ›

There's nothing more seasonal than vin chaud, a festive winter drink. This delicious hot spicy wine is served at Christmas markets and bars all over France during the winter.

What to wear to work Christmas party co*cktail? ›

For men, this would mean grabbing a suit to wear, not a tux (unless it's been indicated that your evening is formal, in which case you would wear one then). Black or dark charcoal suits are seen as evening appropriate for men. For women, a co*cktail dress would be the best choice.

How much food do you serve at a co*cktail party? ›

co*cktail Party

These generally take place between or after mealtimes. co*cktail parties can feature between six and eight courses of finger food per person. Think of it like an eight-course meal but every serving is only one to three bites.

What alcohol is drunk at Christmas? ›

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 is the hot drink at Christmas market? ›

Glühwein is THE Christmas market drink. At this point, it is basically synonymous with the holiday itself. In case you don't know, Glühwein is a hot mulled wine served in ceramic mugs.

What alcohol for Christmas dinner? ›

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 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?

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