Best Holiday Cocktails

A compilation of all of our Best Holiday Cocktails that we’ve served up on this blog over the years.

Best Holiday Cocktails for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Bourbon, Rum, Tequila plus wine and champagne spritzers and some cocktails for groups.

Our Best Holiday Cocktails include some very special libations with variations on bourbon, vodka, champagne, and more. You’ll also discover some of my favorite classic cocktails for those who shy away from fruitier libations.

I love eggnog and it shows; it’s the perfect mixer for cocktails for Christmas or New Year’s Eve. Or maybe you want a gift for friends or family…or even yourself? We’ve included a list of homemade liqueurs!

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Here’s to finding a cocktail you love and to a fabulous holiday season. By reader demand (I got you!) I’ve also put together lists with the Best Holiday Appetizers and Best Holiday Desserts…Cheers!

Best Festive Cocktails!

Tall glass with a burgundy mixture of pomegranate juice and tequila garnished with blood orange slices.

Champagne Cocktails

Sparkling cranberry cocktail with rosemary garnish for holiday celebrations.
Cheerful holiday drink featuring sparkling cranberry and rosemary, perfect for festive gatherings.

Eggnog and Eggnog Cocktails

Homemade Vanilla Eggnog with Maker's Mark 46 in a glass decorated with copper and gold.
Homemade Vanilla Bean Eggnog with Bourbon

Best Winter Warmer Cocktails

Creamy hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder, perfect for cozy winter days.
Delicious homemade hot cocoa topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder, ideal for winter comfort drinks.

Favorite Margaritas for the Holidays

Low-ball glass with a sugared rim and the glass filled with a bright red blood orange margarita.

The Classics for Celebrations

Bourbon Orange Brûlée Cocktail on a Gold Server

Cocktails for a Crowd

Sparkling Fruit Punch Champagne Cocktail Image for Social Media

Homemade Liqueurs

Homemade Cranberry Liqueur packaged in glass bottle.

Best for Any Holiday!

A beautiful shot of Baby Guinness in front of bottles of Baileys and Kahlua.

Just because – this St. Patrick’s Day specialty cocktail is currently one of the favorites this holiday season. Go figure!

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Some Oldies but Goodies!

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