The holidays are here and one of our favorite ways to spread the cheer is with Christmas Cocktails! These recipes take minutes to make, they’re super easy, but impressive. If you’re looking for an easy cocktail recipe that’s unique, creative, and SO good, you’ll love these simple holiday drinks!
12 Holiday Cocktails that are Easy to Make
This time of year makes us so happy, and having a good cocktail recipe for holiday get-togethers and parties is an absolute must! From peppermint espresso to fizzy spiced cranberry and even creme brûlée in drink form, there’s a creative, perfectly balanced cocktail here for everyone.
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1. Peppermint Espresso Martini
This Peppermint Espresso Martini has the smooth richness of espresso, the perfect hint of sweetness, and a frosty kick of peppermint all mingling in one glass. This cocktail is SO easy to whip up but feels fancy and impressive – perfect for holiday parties, cozy nights by the fire, or just treating yourself after a long day. Trust me, this holiday martini is everything you love about the season, all wrapped up with a peppermint bow!
2. Spiced Cranberry Gin Fizz
This Spiced Cranberry Gin Fizz is one of the best ways to celebrate the holidays! Easy to make and full of festive flavors, this is a cocktail you’ll want to keep on repeat during the fall and winter months.
3. Sugar Cookie Martini
Sweet and buttery, this Sugar Cookie Martini is dessert in a glass. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a grown-up twist and just 3 ingredients. Vanilla vodka and butterscotch schnapps create a magical cookie-like flavor and the heavy cream gives it a rich and silky smooth texture. This festive cocktail is perfect for your holiday season!
4. Easy Champagne Cocktail
Pop the bubbly and grab a clementine! This Easy Champagne Cocktail is here to elevate any occasion, whether you’re celebrating on New Year’s Eve or just want to feel fancy on a Tuesday. With the smooth, citrusy depth of Grand Marnier, bubbly champagne, and the bright burst of fresh clementine juice, this drink is a sparkling, golden dream. It’s quick, easy, and you’ll only need 3 ingredients!
5. Chocolate Espresso Martini
Creamy and sweet, this Chocolate Espresso Martini is the perfect cocktail for both a cozy evening in or any holiday gathering! With the smooth, chocolatey taste of chocolate sauce and chocolate liqueur, buttery Kahlúa, and the bold flavor of espresso, this cocktail tastes like a dessert and a drink in one. Shake it together, pour, and enjoy every sip!
6. Apple Cider Sangria
This Apple Cider Sangria Recipe is crisp, cozy, and tastes like fall in a glass. Made with fresh apples, orange slices, warming spices, white wine, and a splash of brandy, it’s the perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and refreshing. Even better, it comes together in just ten minutes and can easily be made ahead, making it ideal for parties and gatherings. This is hands down the BEST fall sangria recipe!
7. Cranberry Orange Ginger Beer Cocktail
Cranberry Orange Ginger Beer Cocktail that’s flavorful, perfectly sweet (but not overly sweet), and has just the right amount of ginger beer kick! The tart cranberry and acidic orange juice are balanced by sweet, warm bourbon, the depth of bitters, and fizzy ginger beer. Make this easy cocktail for a drink that’s full of festive holiday cheer!
8. Creme Brûlée Cocktail
Creamy, sweet, and elegant, this Creme Brûlée Cocktail recipe is surprisingly easy to make! It comes together in 10 minutes and the brulee topping can be made once for several drinks. The velvety vanilla cocktail has that signature caramelized sugar topping, making this basically dessert in a drink! It’s impressive, easy to shake up, and every sip is perfection.
9. Fizzy Pomegranate Cocktail
Bubbly, bold, and just the right amount of festive this Fizzy Pomegranate Cocktail can be made in just 3 minutes! Flavored with a blend of spiced rum, tangy orange juice, rich pomegranate goodness, and a splash of club soda for that irresistible sparkle. Bright, refreshing, and SO easy to make, it’s perfect whether you’re hosting a party or just treating yourself after a long day. Trust me, you’ll love this easy cocktail!
10. Caramel Apple Martini
This Caramel Apple Martini is made with real apples and caramel and perfectly captures all the warm, inviting flavors of fall. Whether it’s a crisp autumn evening by the fire or a festive fall celebration, this apple cocktail is the perfect way to toast to the season – all in just 10 minutes!
11. Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail
Tart, subtly sweet, and bubbly, this Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail with just 5 ingredients can be made in 5 minutes! Easy to make and tested to perfection, it’s the best nightcap after a long day, allowing you to unwind and achieve a good night’s rest so you wake up feeling energized and ready to tackle the day. You’re going to love this fun mocktail recipe!
12. Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
Looking for a unique cocktail that’s made to impress? This Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail is full of fall flavors! With only 5 simple ingredients, making this autumn-inspired drink is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
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