Winter Cocktails

Winter Cocktails are more than just holiday sips-they're made for slow evenings, chilly nights and easy celebrations. Whether you're cozying up by the fire or hosting a small get-together, these seasonal drinks bring the kind of comfort that pairs perfectly with cold weather.

From spiced classics to chilled sips with seasonal flair, these winter cocktails are crafted to make cold nights feel a little more festive. Each recipe is easy to mix and perfect for laid-back evenings, small gatherings, or simply adding a little warmth to your night.

Mulled Wine from The Forked Spoon

Mulled Wine is a traditional holiday drink made with red wine, brandy, and mulling spices like cloves, star anise, and cinnamon. It's delicious, cozy, and guaranteed to warm you from the inside out.

Get the recipe this Mulled Wine recipe from The Forked Spoon.

Winter Martinis

Grab your cocktail shaker and a martini glass and get ready to mix up some of the best cocktails this winter season.

Peppermint Espresso Martini from My Rad Kitchen

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.

Get our recipe here.

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

Whether you take your favorite cocktail recipes and make them with an orange twist, or mix up a classic cocktail with cranberry juice to enjoy on a chilly winter night, we have a beverage for you.

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.

Get Santa Clausmopolitan from The Soccer Mom Blog here.

Cocktails with Sparkling Wine

Champagne cocktails are perfect any time of year! Here are plenty of options to pour yourself a delicious cocktail in the winter months.

Blackberry Champagne Cocktail from My Rad Kitchen

Whether you're toasting to a festive occasion or looking to add some extra sparkle to your weekend brunch, our Blackberry Champagne Cocktail is the perfect drink. Crisp and bubbly Prosecco, sweet blackberry simple syrup, and a garnish of fresh, juicy blackberries come together to create a delicious balance of flavors that are sure to elevate any celebration.

Get our Blackberry Champagne Cocktail Recipe.

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

We love putting a wintry twist on a classic cocktail, especially on a cold night. Enjoy your favorite drinks that feature a cinnamon stick, apple cider, cranberry juice and lime juice even in the colder months.

Apple Cider Moscow Mule from My Rad Kitchen

Concentrated apple paired with heavy notes of ginger, enhanced with a little vodka and fresh lime juice. The flavor combination of our Apple Cider Moscow Mule is pure perfection!

Get our Apple Cider Moscow Mule recipe.

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.

Cold-weather cocktails don't have to be boring. Use warm spices and lime juice in a winter tequila cocktail for the perfect way to enjoy your next batch of cozy drink.

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.

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