29 Easy Holiday Cocktails To Make This Year

These festive holiday drinks are perfect for Christmas and New Year's Eve. With seasonal flavors like cranberry, eggnog, chocolate, and of course Champagne, you're sure to find a favorite cocktail to celebrate the holidays!

Special holiday drinks are a great addition to any holiday celebration. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these fun Christmas cocktails are full of flavor and holiday cheer.

Cocktails can be enjoyed any time throughout the year, but these festive drinks are a delicious way to bring in the holidays. The best part about these recipes is that you will find a variety of different holiday flavors combined into one delicious holiday drink.

Festive Holiday Cocktails

These holiday drinks are worthy to serve at any of your upcoming holiday dinners or Christmas celebrations.  Easy to make and delicious, these holiday cocktail recipes will definitely be a treat.

Godiva Chocolate Martini 

This easy chocolate martini made with Godiva liqueur tastes like your favorite chocolate truffle. Add a candy cane for even more holiday flavor. Recipe here.

Cranberry Margarita 

This easy and festive cranberry margarita combines cranberry juice with the classic tequila, lime and orange margarita flavors. Fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs dress it up for the holidays. Recipe here.

Hot Chocolate with Baileys

This boozy hot cocoa with Baileys is perfect for a cozy holiday evening. It's the perfect after dinner drink to warm you up! Recipe here.

Ultimate Chocolate Martini 

This chocolate martini is made with dark chocolate liqueur and creme de cacao for the ultimate chocolate indulgence. It's the perfect chocolate dessert drink for holiday get-togethers! Recipe here.

Espresso Martini 

You can't beat this classic espresso martini for a classic after-dinner drink or a pick-me-up for the holiday season. This easy recipe uses Irish cream liqueur, Kahlua and espresso for the perfect coffee martini. Don't have espresso? See the simple substitutions included in the recipe. Recipe here.

Grinch Martini 

Need a fun Christmas drink to serve at a holiday party? Try the Grinch martini! This delightful cocktail has a vibrant green color and red sugar rim but tastes like a delicious caramel apple. Recipe here.

Cranberry Mimosa 

This cranberry mimosa recipe is perfect for a holiday brunch. It's sweet, tart and bubbly with cranberry juice, champagne or sparkling wine and a hint of orange. Recipe here.

Pumpkin Spice Martini 

This seasonal Baileys martini is full of all the holiday flavors - and it tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass! Recipe here.

Cranberry Martini 

This colorful cranberry martini, or Cosmopolitan, showcases the season's flavors with cranberry juice and orange liqueur in a vodka martini! Add holiday flair with frozen cranberries and a sugared rim. Recipe here.

Baileys White Russian 

This twist on a white Russian recipe is perfect for a white Christmas. The addition of Irish cream makes it even more festive! Recipe here.

Salted Caramel Martini 

You will love this easy salted caramel martini. Dress it up for the holidays with caramel sauce and sea salt on the rim of the cocktail glass and caramel drizzled inside - so festive! Recipe here.

Pomegranate Mimosa

If you like champagne, you are going to love this tasty pomegranate cocktail that is stunning and delicious. Recipe here.

Eggnog White Russian Cocktail

Indulge in traditional holiday flavor with this delicious eggnog White Russian cocktail. Top it off with freshly grated nutmeg to enhance the sweet cream and winter spice notes. Recipe here.

French 76 Champagne Cocktail

Try this classic sparkling drink for a vodka cocktail with a hint of lemon! Garnish with frozen cranberries to make it even more festive. Recipe here.

French Martini 

This easy vodka martini made with Chambord raspberry liqueur and citrus makes a great Christmas brunch cocktail or New Year's Eve party drink. Garnish with fresh berries or frozen cranberries for a festive twist. Recipe here.

Caramel Vodka Apple Cider Cocktail

This caramel apple inspired cocktail is perfect for the fall and winter holidays! Recipe here.

Coconut Cocktail

Inspired by the Puerto Rican coquito, this coconut cocktail is full of flavor and will liven up any holiday party. Recipe here.

Whiskey Champagne Cocktail

A refreshing cocktail for the holidays, this delicious and smooth whiskey champagne cocktail is sure to delight. Recipe here.

Cranberry Vanilla Gin Spritzer

Made with gin, cranberries, orange and vanilla bean syrup, these delicious cranberry cocktails will be a hit during the holidays. Recipe here.

Cranberry Ginger Ale Punch

A quick and easy cocktail for the holidays, this drink will be a hit at any holiday party or family gathering. Recipe here.

Cranberry Mojito Cocktail

A festive Christmas cocktail that only takes a few ingredients, this refreshing holiday drink will be a hit at the holiday parties. Recipe here.

Holiday Fruit Punch

Served on Christmas and New Year’s, this holiday punch features fresh fruit and holiday spices. Recipe here.

Christmas Sangria

This Christmas sangria turns your favorite sangria flavors into a festive holiday sangria that you are sure to love. Recipe here.

Cookies and Cream Coquito

A one-of-a-kind cocktail that is sure to be a hit, this cookies and cream coquito is an easy and delicious holiday cocktail. Recipe here.

Chocolate Coffee Holiday Drink

A great way to start the holiday season, this delicious chocolate coffee holiday drink will add a bit of sweetness to your day. Recipe here.

Caramel Apple & Spiced Rum Cocktail

Bring the flavors of caramel, spices and apples to the holiday this year with this tasty spiced rum cocktail drink. Recipe here.

Red Velvet Chocolate Cocktail

Bring a little holiday cheer to the mix with these tasty red velvet cupcake chocolate martini cocktails. Recipe here.

Orange Cranberry Holiday Cocktails

Made as a mocktail or a cocktail, this easy to make orange cranberry mimosa is sure to be a hit at the holiday festivities. Recipe here.

Salted Caramel White Russian

A delicious cocktail that is sure to be a hit at the holiday party, this salted caramel White Russian drink is delicious. Recipe here.

Looking for more holiday recipes? Check out these easy no-bake Christmas cookies!