21 Holiday Drink Recipes You Can Make at Home

The holiday season is synonymous with cozy gatherings, festive decorations, and of course, delicious drinks to warm our spirits. Whether you’re hosting a lavish party or simply want to enjoy a comforting beverage by the fireplace, here are 21 holiday drink recipes that are sure to impress.

1. Classic Eggnog Ingredients:

• 4 cups milk
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• Optional: rum or bourbon to taste

Method: Whisk together milk, sugar, and eggs over low heat until the mixture reaches 160°F. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and nutmeg. Chill. Before serving, whip the cream and fold into the eggnog. Add alcohol if desired.

2. Spiced Apple Cider Ingredients:

• 8 cups apple cider
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 orange, sliced

Method: Combine all ingredients in a pot. Simmer for 20 minutes. Strain before serving.

3. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Ingredients:

• 4 cups milk
• 200g dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• Whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy for topping

Method: Heat milk in a saucepan, add chocolate and sugar. Stir until melted. Remove from heat, add peppermint extract. Top with whipped cream and candy.

4. Gingerbread Latte Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk
• 2 shots espresso
• 1 tsp gingerbread spice (or mix cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg)
• 1 tbsp molasses
• Whipped cream for topping

Method: Combine milk, espresso, spice, and molasses. Heat and whisk. Serve with whipped cream.

5. Cranberry Mimosa Ingredients:

• Champagne
• Cranberry juice
• Fresh cranberries for garnish

Method: Fill half of a champagne flute with cranberry juice, top with champagne. Garnish with cranberries.

6. Mulled Wine Ingredients:

• 1 bottle red wine
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 orange, sliced
• 5 whole cloves
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 2 star anise

Method: Combine all ingredients in a pot. Simmer for 20 minutes. Strain before serving.

7. White Chocolate Peppermint Martini Ingredients:

• 2 oz vanilla vodka
• 1 oz peppermint schnapps
• 1 oz white chocolate liqueur
• Crushed peppermint candy for rim

Method: Rim martini glass with crushed peppermint. Shake ingredients with ice and strain into the glass.

8. Pomegranate Fizz Ingredients:

• 1 oz pomegranate juice
• 1 oz gin
• Sparkling water
• Pomegranate arils for garnish

Method: Combine juice and gin in a glass. Top with sparkling water and garnish.

9. Creamy Coconut Hot Cocoa Ingredients:

• 4 cups coconut milk
• 200g dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup sugar
• Whipped cream and shredded coconut for topping

Method: Heat coconut milk in a saucepan, add chocolate and sugar. Stir until melted. Top with whipped cream and coconut.

10. Chai Spiced Eggnog Ingredients:

• 4 cups milk
• 2 chai tea bags
• 4 large eggs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• Nutmeg for garnish

Method: Heat milk and steep chai tea bags. Whisk eggs and sugar in a separate bowl. Slowly add the chai milk, then return to the stove until 160°F. Chill, then add whipped cream before serving.

11. Frozen Berry Sangria Ingredients:

• 1 bottle white wine
• 2 cups mixed frozen berries
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 cups lemon-lime soda

Method: Combine wine, berries, brandy, and sugar in a pitcher. Let sit for 2 hours. Before serving, add soda.

12. Salted Caramel White Russians Ingredients:

• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz Kahlua
• 2 oz heavy cream
• 1 tbsp caramel sauce
• Sea salt

Method: Drizzle caramel inside the glass, add vodka and Kahlua. Top with heavy cream and a pinch of salt.

13. Grinch Punch Ingredients:

• 2 liters lemon-lime soda
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• Green food coloring
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream (per glass)

Method: Mix soda, lemon juice, sugar, and food coloring. Pour into glasses and add a scoop of ice cream.

14. Cherry Almond Cocktail Ingredients:

• 1 oz amaretto
• 1 oz cherry liqueur
• 2 oz cherry juice
• Soda water

Method: Combine amaretto, liqueur, and juice in a glass. Top with soda water.

15. Warm Vanilla Cider Ingredients:

• 6 cups apple cider
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Method: Combine all ingredients in a pot. Simmer for 20 minutes.

16. Frosty Coconut Mojitos Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum
• 1 oz coconut cream
• 8 mint leaves
• 1 tsp sugar
• Soda water
• Shredded coconut for garnish

Method: Muddle mint and sugar in a glass. Add rum and coconut cream. Fill with ice, top with soda water and garnish.

17. Maple Bourbon Smash Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1/2 oz maple syrup
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 2 dashes of bitters
• Orange zest

Method: Shake bourbon, maple syrup, lemon juice, and bitters with ice. Strain into a glass. Garnish with orange zest.

18. Candy Cane Cocktail Ingredients:

• 1 oz vanilla vodka
• 1 oz white creme de menthe
• 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
• Crushed candy cane for rim

Method: Rim glass with candy cane. Shake ingredients with ice and strain into the glass.

19. Hot Buttered Rum Ingredients:

• 2 oz dark rum
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp butter
• Pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
• Boiling water

Method: Combine rum, sugar, butter, and spices in a mug. Top with boiling water.

20. Raspberry Rosemary Spritzer Ingredients:

• 1 oz raspberry puree
• 1 oz rosemary simple syrup
• 1 oz vodka
• Soda water
• Fresh raspberries and rosemary for garnish

Method: Combine puree, syrup, and vodka in a glass. Top with soda water and garnish.

21. Toasted Almond Drink Ingredients:

• 1 oz amaretto
• 1 oz Kahlua
• 2 oz cream
• Grated nutmeg for garnish

Method: Shake amaretto, Kahlua, and cream with ice. Strain into a glass. Garnish with nutmeg.

Each of these recipes captures the essence of the holiday season. From the comforting classics to the refreshing new twists, there’s something for everyone. Happy holidays and cheers to flavorful celebrations!