25 Best Christmas Cocktails for Your Holiday

This cocktail uses chili-pepper infused vodka and a rim of cocoa powder mixed with cayenne. It's not one of your more typical holiday drinks because it's a little bit spicy. You can order the little dried peppers from Amazon.

This holiday cocktail has a boozy mint chocolate flavor. There's also a hint of berry from that lovely grenadine "sunrise." This is one of the best looking drinks you could serve at a party.

The Very Cherry Christmas recipe blends cherry and chocolate spirits with Irish cream. It tastes like a chocolate covered cherry, and it looks like a million bucks. Upgrade it by using Luxardo cherries  or Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cherries.

The Christmas Cookie blends Kahlua and Baileys with a shot of peppermint. The flavor is mocha, caramel and mint, and it will surprise you. It's rich, sweet and comforting to drink by the fireplace.

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This delicious drink is low on alcohol, which makes it great for entertaining. It's delicious, and it's also easy to make in a non-alcoholic version (which is just as tasty) for non-drinkers.

The Snowball cocktail is a classic holiday drink. It blends eggy Advocaat with fizzy lemonade, so it's both refreshing and festive.

A cocktail that's made with batter? Be honest. This is what you've been looking for all your life. And the soothing warm Tom & Jerry cocktail is the answer.

The Gingerbread Martini blends vodka and milk with nutmeg, cinnamon and a little bit of chocolate. It's creamy and slightly spicy, with a light sweetness.

The Hot Toddy is a classic warming cocktail that makes a perfect winter drink. It's served hot, but it also has spices and honey along with whiskey. You can use dark rum if you prefer.

The Candy Cane Martini tastes just like its namesake. This classic winter cocktail features the delicious berry flavor of Chambord. This drink is easy to serve one by one or in premixed pitchers. And it's easy to make the sugar rim!

These Cranberry Apple Orange Jelly Shots take a little bit of preparation, but they're oh-so-wiggly and fun. They're great drinks for fall and winter because the flavors are a combination of apple, cranberry and orange.

This gorgeous little drink layers peppermint schnapps, grenadine and creme de menthe for a beautiful little shot of Christmas spirit. It's low alcohol with a mint and berry flavor. It's great choice for holiday parties.

This Candy Cane Vodka infusion has a bright, sweet, minty flavor. It's made from candies, and you have to crush them, which is a great way to relieve holiday stress! You can serve it on its own in these adorable shot glasses.

If it's cold, it just won't be complete without some hot chocolate. This boozy version features Kahlua spiked hot chocolate that you can dress up with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

The Red Rudolph is a holiday cocktail you serve warm. It features cinnamon schnapps with orange and cranberry. It's a wonderful blend of fall flavors that's perfect for chilly evenings and snow days.

The Reindeer Tracks Martini blends chocolate spirits with Frangelico. The rim is made from crushed Oreos. It's all chocolate and hazelnut. And it turns out cookie crushing is a great way to relieve holiday stress.

Hot Buttered Rum is another old standby that tastes like butterscotch. This is the simple, classic version, featuring rum, butter, lemon and cinnamon. Don't freak out about the butter - it's rich, delicious, and totally worth the calories.

These little Christmas shots taste like festive toasted marshmallows. It's equal parts of each ingredient, so you can make this into any size drink (or pitcher) by just pouring more of each in equal amounts.

The Mistletoe Martini is a light, fruity, refreshing Christmas cocktail. It blends cranberry juice with elderflower liqueur, and you garnish it with real cranberries that pop in your mouth!

The gorgeous and tasty Candy Cane Cocktail tastes just like its namesake. It's all mint and berry with a hint of chocolate. It's got just enough cream to make it feel luxurious, and the pink color of the drink in a glass rimmed with crushed peppermint candy is just beautiful.

The Eggnog Martini is a great alternative to traditional Eggnog. It includes real eggnog, but lightens it up with the addition of other spirits. The result is a more refreshing cocktail that still has that eggnog taste and feel.

This Eggnog recipe makes just over two quarts. For the non-alcoholic version, leave out the brandy and rum. This is the thick, heavy, eggy drink of your childhood. If it's too much for you, try the Eggnog Martini instead.

The Moscow Mule is a refreshing classic cocktail that features vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice. It's tart, spicy, and bubbly, with a taste that's easy to love.

The Pomegranate Martini is a perfect fit for the holiday season. It's all about the flavor of this wonderful winter fruit juice.

This is is a very old Christmas cocktail recipe. It takes a little time at the stove, but you get a delicious spiced wine you can garnish with a cinnamon stick or whipped cream. This is a great cocktail recipe if you actually get a snowy white Christmas.

The White Russian is a delicious, creamy treat of a classic cocktail. It tastes like a chocolate mocha with cream, so what's not to like? It's perfect for sipping by a holiday fireplace.