There is something magical about gathering around a warm fire during the holidays and sipping on festive drinks. When loved ones surround you, and classic tunes are playing on the speakers, while a big dinner is roasting in the oven, there is no better moment than this to be drinking a warm or crisp holiday cocktail.
You can never go wrong with the traditional cocktails, like a hotty toddy or eggnog. But there are a few exciting flavor combinations that you should explore this year if you’d like to try something new. We’ve gathered a couple of holiday cocktail ideas below that are guaranteed to impress even the most pretentious guest at your party. You’ll be able to fully unwind from all the stress of this year with a delicious concoction that is equal parts festive and comforting.
Enjoy the holiday cocktail ideas we’ve compiled for you this year by reading them all below.
Hot Mulled Cider or Wine
No holiday gathering is complete without at least one batch of hot mulled cider or wine. Make mulled drinks by heating regular cider and wine with various spices and fruits. You could consider adding things like cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, or brown sugar to the mixes, as well as fruits like orange, apple, berries, or cherries.
Utilizing fresh fruit purees in your batch could be a great way to incorporate a variety of flavors. They have a diverse collection that you could add to your mulled wine or cider and make delicious holiday cocktails!
Champagne Cocktails
When we think of the holiday season, we want to stay warm with hot and cozy drinks. Don’t sleep on fizzy cocktail recipes, though. They can pack a punch during the long party nights and keep everyone feeling jolly and refreshed. Using champagne is the best way to make delicious holiday cocktails that aren’t warm and sleep-inducing.
Champagne has a reputation for being decadent, and there’s no better time to use this fizzy spirit than the holidays. Consider making ‘Christmas mimosas’ by combining champagne and a variety of festive fruits, like cranberries or cherries. You could shop for organic produce to add and could also add ginger or other spices to this concoction—the drink possibilities with champagne cocktails are endless.
Holiday Party Punch
Want an easy holiday cocktail that will please the masses? Go for a whiskey-infused cocktail and make a holiday party punch that will knock the socks off your guests. The point of a party is to get a little loose, right? Combine this smooth whiskey with fruits like berries or oranges and spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, or ginger. You’re guaranteed to create a delicious party punch that will keep your guests happy and festive all night long.
Whiskey isn’t the only liquor you need to make a holiday party punch. You can try a bunch of combinations with vodkas or gins. As long as you keep the primary flavors around the spices and fruits we mentioned before, you will end up with a yummy cocktail that is perfect for the season.
Candy Cane or Cookie Cocktails
If you want to get extra festive this year, make holiday cocktails that are centered around candy canes or gingerbread cookies. The combination of sweet treats and delicious drinks is fun to get creative with and enjoy with your guests. Who doesn’t love walking into a party and getting handed a super festive drink decked out with candy or other edible ornaments?
You could also make Christmas tree themed drinks, or whatever holiday you’re celebrating. The best part about coming up with your own drinks is that you get to do a bit of trial and error beforehand, so have fun with it!
Enjoy The Holidays
The holidays are about appreciating the loved ones in our lives, and what better way to do that than by supplying fun holiday cocktails for everyone to enjoy? Make your mulled wine or cider with fresh fruit purees and winter spices, refresh your guests with delicious champagne cocktails, or surprise everyone with a holiday whiskey punch that packs the punch. Whatever you decide to make, celebrate in style with these fun holiday cocktail ideas and enjoy the parties.
