Winter Cocktails
Cold weather calls for a good drink, and these Winter Cocktails give you plenty of reasons to mix one up. From rich and creamy favorites to sparkling sips and seasonal twists on classic cocktails, there's something here for everything from Christmas parties to a quiet Saturday night at home.
There's no need to save these drinks for a special occasion. Mix one up for happy hour at home, pour a round when friends stop by or try something new when you're ready to switch up your usual winter drink.
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- Old Fashioned Hot Toddy
- Winter Martinis
- Peppermint Espresso Martini
- Creamy Espresso Martini with Baileys from Chenée Today
- Christmas Cookie Martini from A Grateful Meal
- Winter Vodka Cocktails
- Christmas Vodka Cocktail from Little Sunny Kitchen
- Winterberry Spice Cocktail from Served From Scratch
- Santa Clausmopolitan from The Soccer Mom Blog
- Cocktails with Sparkling Wine
- Blackberry Champagne Cocktail
- French 77 Cocktail Recipe from Rebecca Taig
- Cranberry Mimosa Drink Recipe from Ann's Entitled Life
- Winter Aperol Spritz Recipe from Rebecca Taig
- Winter Mule Cocktail
- Apple Cider Moscow Mule
- Cranberry Moscow Mule from Happy Kitchen
- Mistletoe Margarita from Chenée Today
- More Cocktails
Old Fashioned Hot Toddy
This Old Fashioned Hot Toddy combines oaky bourbon with honey and hot water for a warm, soothing cocktail. Cinnamon and clove add plenty of spice, making it an especially good sip for cold winter nights.
Winter Martinis
Grab your cocktail shaker and a martini glass because these are ready for happy hour. From creamy favorites to seasonal twists, there's plenty here to shake up all winter long.
Peppermint Espresso Martini
This is the quintessential cocktail for the coffee lovers. Our Peppermint Espresso Martini is the perfect blend of boozy, frothy coffee, with a hint of mint! We love to garnish ours with crushed candy canes for a special holiday touch.
Creamy Espresso Martini with Baileys from Chenée Today
This Creamy Espresso Martini with Baileys is the best espresso martini recipe! It just takes three ingredients and it's such a deliciously balanced coffee cocktail. And if you love espresso martini variations, read on to learn how to make a creamy espresso martini with no Baileys, with Kahlua coffee liqueur, and even without espresso!
Get the recipe for Creamy Espresso Martini with Baileys from Chenée Today.
Christmas Cookie Martini from A Grateful Meal
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with this Christmas Cookie Martini, which is as festive as it is delicious. With rich notes of vanilla, cream, and a hint of almond, this cocktail truly captures the flavor of a holiday sugar cookie. It's the perfect treat for your next holiday party or anyone looking to bring a little Christmas cheer to their glass.
Get the recipe to make this Christmas Cookie Martini from A Grateful Meal.
Winter Vodka Cocktails
Vodka makes an easy base for all kinds of winter martinis. Pair it with bright citrus, tart cranberry or seasonal flavors for a cocktail that's just as fitting for holiday parties as it is for happy hour at home.
Christmas Vodka Cocktail from Little Sunny Kitchen
The most delicious Christmas Cocktail recipe is right here! This Christmas Vodka Cocktail recipe expertly mixes vodka, cranberry, and a few other simple ingredients to create the perfect holiday beverage.
Get the Christmas Vodka Cocktail from Little Sunny Kitchen.
Winterberry Spice Cocktail from Served From Scratch
Perfect for the changing seasons, this Winterberry Spice Cocktail is everything you want in a winter cocktail. From the bright, fresh citrus, the warming cranberry spice of the syrup, to the sugar plum cinnamon rim, you'll be refreshed and nostalgic all in one sip! It's the perfect way to cozy on into winter.
Get this Winterberry Spice Cocktail Recipe from Served From Scratch
Santa Clausmopolitan from The Soccer Mom Blog
This Santa Clausmopolitan is the perfect fruity festive drink to unwind with after dealing with all the holiday hustle and bustle. It's also the perfect festive cocktail for any Christmas party or celebration. Using a few basic cocktail making ingredients, you can whip this up in no time for a delightfully tart cocktail recipe with fun holiday vibes.
Cocktails with Sparkling Wine
Add a little sparkle to your winter cocktail lineup with Champagne and sparkling wine. These bubbly martinis are a fun choice for holiday parties, New Year's Eve or any winter night that calls for something a little special.
Blackberry Champagne Cocktail
This Blackberry Champagne Cocktail combines crisp, bubbly Prosecco with sweet blackberry simple syrup and fresh berries. It's a bright, fruity cocktail that's just as fun for holiday celebrations as it is for weekend brunch.
Make our homemade Blackberry Simple Syrup to add plenty of fresh berry flavor to this cocktail.
French 77 Cocktail Recipe from Rebecca Taig
Experience the refreshing and delightful taste of a French 77 Cocktail. This recipe uses elderflower liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and bubbly champagne. This elegant drink is perfect for the holidays!
Get Rebecca Taig's French 77 Cocktail Recipe.
Cranberry Mimosa Drink Recipe from Ann's Entitled Life
This Cranberry Mimosa Drink is a festive holiday beverage. This is a perfect holiday drink for your holiday brunch, it can also be served at cocktail parties, to ring in the New Year, or for any other holiday celebration you may have.
Get Cranberry Mimosa Drink Recipe from Ann's Entitled Life.
Winter Aperol Spritz Recipe from Rebecca Taig
Experience the festive flavors of this Winter Aperol Spritz. Cranberry and Aperol pair perfectly with Prosecco for a colorful and refreshing holiday cocktail.
Get the Winter Aperol Spritz Recipe from Rebecca Taig.
Winter Mule Cocktail
Moscow Mules are easy to carry into the colder months with a few seasonal ingredients. Apple cider, cranberry, cinnamon and fresh lime give these classic cocktails plenty of winter flavor while keeping that crisp, refreshing finish we love about a mule.
Apple Cider Moscow Mule
This Apple Cider Moscow Mule combines sweet apple cider, spicy ginger beer, vodka and fresh lime juice for a crisp seasonal twist on the classic mule. It's refreshing enough for happy hour with plenty of apple flavor for a chilly fall or winter night.
Cranberry Moscow Mule from Happy Kitchen
The Cranberry Moscow Mule is the perfect holiday cocktail recipe, be it Thanksgiving, Christmas or 4th of July! Easy to put together, easy to tweak, fun to drink and so delicious and festive! You can even make it non-alcoholic.
Get the Cranberry Moscow Mule from Happy Kitchen here.
Mistletoe Margarita from Chenée Today
This Mistletoe Margarita recipe is sure to be one of your favorite margarita recipes! With reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, and a spiced cranberry agave syrup, this Christmas margarita recipe will be a huge hit at the holiday party! Try this merry Christmas Margarita for all your holiday celebrations!
Get the recipe for this Mistletoe Margarita from Chenée Today.
Keep this roundup for the next cold night that calls for a good drink! When the holidays roll around, pair your favorite cocktail with something from our Best Holiday Appetizers, or browse our Eggnog Recipes for more festive sips and sweet treats.
Oh, my! Where do I even start. All these recipes look so delicious!
Oh wow, thank you so much! 🙂 I hope you enjoy them.
This is a great collection of cocktails perfect for fall or winter!