The holidays are a favorite time of year for many people. This cheery season is filled with parties and events that bring the spirit of the season out in everyone. As a part of these festivities there are some wonderful drinks that you can serve that fit the holiday theme perfectly. Traditional warm drinks are a great place to start and we cannot forget the wonders of
eggnog (a drink that should be on everyone's Christmas list). Beyond those Christmas classics, the drinks listed below make great additions to any party or casual holiday gathering. Happy Holidays!
More winter cocktails
This sweet highball drink begins with a blend of strawberries, pineapple and
vodka and is topped with lemon-lime soda for a refreshing holiday cocktail. It's topped with a mint garnish that adds a little cheer to the final presentation and is a great all-around holiday drink for two.
Warm up your holidays with this wonderful punch recipe. It's also fun to make because it involves flaming the drink, which is always a spectacular sight, but in this case it's an entire punch bowl. This punch has a dark rum base that is enhanced by the flavors of red wine and tea. The recipe is for 27 servings, making it a great holiday party punch.
Champagne and cranberries. These two holiday essentials combine in one elegant drink that is perfect for celebrations and intimate dining affairs.
Looking for an elegant way to serve
eggnog? How about a drink that masks the majority of eggnog's flavor? A White Christmas is an excellent choice and a great alternative to offer guests who may not be extremely fond of plain old nog.
Take a
Bloody Caesar, add some nutmeg on top and you have turned the everyday into a holiday. The "bloody" base makes for a great Christmas morning brunch cocktail packed full of vitamins to get you through the day. The spirits are just a bonus.
Go green with this cocktail named for Dr. Seuss' classic holiday character. The red garnish is a symbol of the good heart that lies inside every Grinch. After one or two of these melon-flavored drinks even the meanest Grinch will have a smile on their face.
Mix up a couple of Mistletoe Martinis and share with your lover at a romantic dinner for two. Although it contains no actual mistletoe, this drink can be just as much an aphrodisiac as the age-old tradition.
Create a candy cane in a glass complete with peppermint, chocolate and berry flavors. This is a delectable dessert drink that is further sweetened with a crushed peppermint candy rim.
Spread the Christmas cheer with a round of these refreshing highballs. This drink features a holiday flavor favorite: cranberries and more cranberries. It's also makes a great
mocktail when the gin is left out, giving you another option to serve to non-drinking guests.
A simply dreamy dessert drink for the holidays. This is a super smooth, creamy drink with the flavor of amaretto accented with a little nutmeg. A festive indulgence, indeed.
