Christmas cocktails and other drink recipes to get in the holiday spirit

by Laura Mitran · December 21, 2016

There are lots of special drinks for Christmas and they are becoming increasingly creative. Here are 5 Christmas cocktails and other drink recipes to get your guests in the holiday spirit.

1. Hot Toddy

Recipe:

1/3 part Jim Beam Honey
1/4 part lemon juice
1/4 part honey
1/4 part orange juice
Cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 orange peel

Combine the first four ingredients in a mug. Boil water. Pour the water in the mug and stir. Garnish with the cinnamon stick, cloves and the orange peel.

2. Christmas cocktails and other drink recipes. Winter Sangria

Recipe:

One bottle sweet red wine
One bottle apple cider
2 clementines, sliced, peel on
2 apples cored and diced
1/2 cup pomegranate arils
1 cup cranberries sliced in half
Rosemary

Mix wine, cider and fruits in a large pitcher. Serve over ice and garnish with rosemary.

3. Christmas cocktails and other drink recipes. Peppermint chocolate martini

This very easy-to-make cocktail is absolutely delicious.

Recipe:

One cup chocolate milk
1 shot chocolate liqueur
1/2 shot peppermint liqueur
Crushed peppermint candy (optional)

Pour the chocolate milk into a shaker. Add the liqueurs and shake to combine. Your martini is ready to serve!

4. Christmas cocktails and other drink recipes. Santa Shot

This shot is great for parties, especially as a starter.

Recipe:

1 part grenadine syrup
1 part crème de menthe
1 part peppermint schnapps

Pour grenadine to about 1/3 of your shot glass and the crème de menthe and the schnapps in equal parts. You can garnish it with crushed candy if you want.