The holidays are full of warm and spicy drinks. Our list of the top 18 holiday drinks and best Christmas co*cktails will give you some ideas on which drink recipes to share with your friends and guests this time of year.
Holiday Eggnog Recipes
Hot Cider Eggnog. Whisk together 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup milk, 1 cup apple cider, 2 eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Then, warm in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thick. Stir in ½ cup bourbon. Pour into individual cups, top with whipped cream and garnish with cinnamon sticks. Makes 4-6 servings.
Classic Eggnog. Heat 2 cups of whole milk and ½ cup heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat. In a separate bowl, beat 6 eggs and a pinch of salt until thick. Add a 1/2 cup of sugar to the egg mixture and beat well. Gradually stir in heated milk to egg mixture until all milk mixture has been added. Cook entire mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture completely thickens (about 15 minutes). Stir in ½ cup bourbon, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and a ½ teaspoon nutmeg. Remove from stove and cool. Refrigerate until serving. Serve in individual cups topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with nutmeg. Makes 4-6 servings.
Spiced Chocolate Eggnog. Heat 1 quart whole milk, ¾ cup sugar, one pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 cinnamon sticks over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Whisk together 6 egg yolks until well-mixed, then whisk into cooled milk mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring for 4 minutes. Add 3 ounces melted bittersweet chocolate chips and 2 ounces melted milk chocolate chips. Remove cinnamon sticks before cooling. Add a ¾ cup brandy. Serve in individual cups topped with whipped cream and sprinkled nutmeg. Makes 4-6 servings.
Holiday Punch Recipes
English Christmas Punch. Heat together a ½ bottle of red wine (dry), 1 cup of English tea, ¼ orange juice and 2 teaspoons lemon juice over low heat. Stir in 1/3 cup sugar and 1 cup dark rum. Serve warm. Makes 4-6 servings.
Holiday Cranberry Punch. Combine 1 bottle cranberry juice, ½ cup orange juice, ½ cup Sprite or 7-up, ¼ cup sugar, 1 orange, sliced, 1 lime, sliced and 1 cup brandy. Serve over ice. Makes 4-6 servings.
Mulled White Wine Sangria. Simmer a ½ cup water, the zest of a lemon, 2 star anise, 3 cinnamon sticks and 5 cloves in a saucepan over medium heat. Lower heat and cook for 10 minutes. Separately, combine 1 bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and a ½ cup orange Muscat. Add 1 sliced green apple, 1 sliced pear, 1 sliced lemon and 5 sliced kumquats. Add in the spiced mixture, then cool in a fridge overnight and serve over ice. Makes 4-6 servings.
Hot Holiday Drink Recipes
Hot-Buttered Rum. Mix together ½ stick butter, 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves and one pinch of salt. Refrigerate until firm. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture into individual cups. Pour 1 shot of dark rum into each cup. Top with boiling water, stir and serve. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. Makes 4-6 servings.
Hot Apple Cider. Heat 4 cups fresh apple cider, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 cloves and 1 orange, sliced, over medium heat. Strain into a pitcher and garnish with cinnamon sticks. Serve warm.
Mulled Wine. Boil together 2½ cups apple cider, 1 bottle Cabernet Sauvignon, ¼ cup honey, 2 cinnamon sticks, the zest and juice of 1 orange, 3 cloves and 1 star anise for 10 minutes. Pour into individual cups and garnish with orange peels. Makes 4-6 servings.
Holiday co*cktail Recipes
Gingerbread Martini. Stir together a ½ cup ginger liqueur, ½ cup vanilla liqueur, ½ cup coffee rum, ½ cup heavy cream and a ¼ cup honey. Shake well and pour over ice into individual martini glasses. Garnish each with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Makes 4-6 servings.
Holiday Cosmo. Pour ¾ cup vodka, 3 tablespoons Triple Sec, 3 tablespoons cranberry reduction (cranberry juice, canned jellied cranberry sauce, sugar, bitters boiled and thickened) and 2 tablespoons lemon juice into a drink mixer. Cover, shake, strain and pour into chilled martini glasses. Makes 4 servings.
Peppermint Pattie. Combine 1 cup of vodka, ½ cup peppermint schnapps and 2 ounces white crème de cacao and shake well. Serve in a chilled co*cktail glass and garnish each with a small candy cane. Makes 4-6 servings.
Holiday Champagne Drink Recipes
Champagne Fizz. Combine 1 cup gin, 1 cup grapefruit juice and 3 tablespoons simple syrup. Pour into individual glasses until about ¾ full and top each with champagne. Makes 4-6 servings.
Orange Fizz. Combine 2 tablespoons simple syrup, 1½ cups orange juice and 1 bottle of champagne. Optional, serve in a punch bowl with scoops of orange sherbet (substitute for simple syrup). Garnish with orange slices. Makes 4-6 servings.
Pomegranate Mimosas. Combine 1 bottle pomegranate juice and 1 bottle champagne. Pour into individual glasses, and garnish each glass with a cranberry. Makes 4-6 servings.
While holiday drink recipes are staples when it comes to hosting a successful holiday party, the theme is perhaps the most important. We have compiled a list of some of the most unique and creative holiday party theme ideas to help get your party planning started.
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1. Christmas punch. That's right; a classic Christmas punch is the most popular holiday drink in America. While there are many ways to make it, the classic Christmas punch recipe includes juice, cider, rum, sparkling wine and fresh fruit.
Eggnog. Rich, creamy, and, well, egg-y, we'd go as far as to say no Christmas celebration is complete without a glass of this festive drink. If this winter co*cktail is also a must at your holiday gatherings, follow our top tips to make yours perfect every time.
This winter aperol spritz co*cktail is a seasonal spin on the classic aperol spritz! Festive cranberry and classic orange come together with prosecco and club soda to create a super light and refreshing co*cktail for the holidays!
Eggnog. 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. Eggnog is not difficult to make from scratch and it's tastier than most store-bought options.
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.
It's a variation on the classic Aviation co*cktail, which dates back to the early 20th century and combines gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and fresh lemon juice. Named for the state's reputation as a whiskey powerhouse, the Kentucky Flyer features rye whiskey, maraschino liqueur and lemon juice.
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.
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