The Best Themed Christmas Drink Recipes

Hot Cider Toddy

Apple flavored treats are some of the best you can have during Christmas, and they’re even better when they’re warm.

To make a cider hot toddy, combine apple cider, water, a lemon, and three-quarters of a cup of sugar in a saucepan over the stove. Simmer it for 5 minutes, and stir in the whiskey. 

If you’d like to make sure you have a wide variety of whiskey, make sure you have a Makers Mark Gift sets on hand for added holiday cheer.

Of course, this is just one of the many great Christmas drinks out there. There are so many more to try!

Good Old Fashioned Eggnog

Moscow Mules (With a Twist)

You may not think of Moscow mules as a holiday drink, but with the right twist, they’re a perfect fit for the season.

A regular Moscow mule is made by combining vodka, lime juice, ice, and ginger beer, in a signature copper cup. Sounds simple enough, right?

To make a Moscow Mule that’s perfect for the holidays, keep your standard ingredients, crush up two candy canes, add one-third of a cup of pomegranate seeds.

Once you’ve created your drink, sprinkle each one with a combination of a candy cane and pomegranate seeds. You can even garnish your drink with a candy cane!

Of, if you’d like something a little less sweet, add a few shots of cranberry juice instead. You can even use cranberries as a garnish for even more holiday fun.

But, that’s not the only way you can add cranberry to your holiday beverages.

Spiced Appletini

There are so many great apple Christmas drink recipes out there, but a spiced Appletini is one of the best. Simply combine vodka, apple cider, caramel sauce, and a dash of cinnamon.

You could even add apple-flavored vodka for even more flavor. Or, for something a little sweeter, go with caramel-flavored vodka instead.

If you’d rather stick with a classic appletini, there are still options out there for you. 

Your ingredients will be vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, apple liqueur, and apple juice.

Fill a shaker with ice. Then, add a shot and a half of vodka, half a shot of apple liqueur, half a shot of lemon juice, a shot of apple juice, and half a shot of simple syrup. Shake it up, and you’re ready to enjoy your drink.

Cranberry Cocktails

There are a whole host of delicious cranberry cocktails you can create for the holidays. For something simple, combine cranberry juice and champagne for a delicious take on a standard mimosa. 

Or, take on one of the many great takes on a cranberry margarita. First, buy a great tequila, two apples, and cinnamon sticks. Infuse the tequila with the apple and cinnamon by adding them together, placing them in a sealed container, and then let it sit for a few days. 

When you’re ready to make a cocktail, add two shots of the tequila, half a shot of lime juice, half a shot of triple sec, and one shot of cranberry juice. Place them all in a shaker, with ice. Shake well, and you’ll be ready to serve with the garnish of your choice. 

Would you rather add a gin drink to your repertoire of Christmas drinks? Try a classic gin fizz with a cranberry twist. For a simple version, combine gin, orange juice, and cranberry juice, to taste. Then, add ginger beer for the fizz factor, and garnish. 

For a more complicated version, start by muddling some cranberries. Combine the cranberries with ice, then add gin, lemon juice, and a dash of sour mix.

Shake it, strain it, and add club soda and cranberry juice. You’ll have a delicious cocktail that even the pickiest member of your family will love.
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These Christmas Cocktail Recipes Are Just The Start

With these Christmas drink recipes, you should be off to a great start when it comes to celebrating the holidays this year.

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