Christmas Drinks

Any recipe that starts off with a pint each of vodka and bourbon means business. Fresh cranberries help bring out the Christmas spirit while a good pour of ginger ale adds a nice fizz...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This egg-free eggnog cuts through the unnecessary steps and goes right for what really matters: ice cream and liquor. Some fresh-grated nutmeg adds a little...


Time:   over 5 hours

Ready to add a splash of pizzazz to your holiday festivities? This vibrant Christmas cranberry punch combines juices that promise to tingle your taste buds and make every...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This low carb eggnog is a great holiday option for people who are on the keto diet, a low-sugar eating plan, or any carb-restricted diet.


Time:   over 5 hours

A mulled cider like this one is the perfect finishing touch on a holiday meal. Bright citrus with warming spices and an optional pour of rum makes a perfect wintertime punch.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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'Tis the season to serve this delicious aromatic drink that warms the soul and fills the air with sweet apples and spiced tones.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This festive holiday drink works well with low sugar/diet ingredients as well as regular. Float the cranberries on top for a festive look.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A fun holiday cocktail made with vanilla rum, white chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and of course, candy canes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cinnamon sticks, star anise, pumpkin pie spice, apple cider, guava nectar, orange, clementine, dark real maple syrup, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ground ginger, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, fresh nutmeg, ground cloves


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vodka, clam juice, ketchup, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, eggs, salt, sugar, cognac

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chocolate, eggnog, chocolate milk, creme de cacao, whipping cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with rum or brandy, vanilla ice cream, butter, brown sugar, powdered sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cinnamon sticks, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, tea bags, sugar, whole cloves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with allspice, dried cranberries, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with milk, rum, bourbon, vanilla ice cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with allspice, orange, cloves, sugar, apple juice, cranberry juice, aromatic bitters, rum, cinnamon sticks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

This wassail recipe is perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit. The apple cider and cranberry juice give it a festive flavor, while the rum and orange add a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, lemon juice, brandy, cinnamon, whole cloves, water, frozen cranberry juice cocktail, frozen raspberry juice blend concentrate, frozen apple juice...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with rum, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, whole cloves, apple juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with peppermint schnapps, cherry jello, Hot Damn liquor, sweetened condensed milk, water, unflavored gelatin powder


Time:   2-5 hours

Tired of the same old cider? Add some frozen strawberries to the mix and spice things up with cloves and cinnamon sticks. It's a hot drink you'll want all year round.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with orange juice, lemon juice, grenadine syrup, ginger ale, strawberries


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lime and lemon, apple cider, cranberry juice cocktail, tequila, orange liqueur

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with heavy cream, milk, brandy, light rum, eggs, confectioners' sugar


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ground cinnamon, cream, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, white rum, water, cinnamon sticks, egg yolks, egg whites

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with cider, oranges, lemons, sugar, water, whole cloves, allspice berries, ground ginger, cinnamon sticks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with brown sugar, butter, salt, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ground cloves


Time:   under 30 minutes

Whip up a batch of this delicious, low calorie eggnog without the sugar rush. Perfect for those who love eggnog but are watching their waistline.


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with water, butter, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, vanilla ice cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, dark rum


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with ginger ale, eggnog, frozen orange juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vanilla ice cream, lemon lime carbonated beverage, sugar, water, evaporated milk, almond extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cinnamon, spiced rum, water, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, brown sugar, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with oranges, ground nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, apple cider, brown sugar, lemonade concentrate, orange juice concentrate, whole cloves, whole allspice

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with candy cane, hot chocolate mix, chocolate kisses, miniature marshmallows


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ginger ale, lime sherbet, pineapple juice, lime Kool-Aid


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with nutmeg, egg yolks, whole cloves, cinnamon, rum, milk, sugar, almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with rum, oranges, whole cloves, apple cider, cinnamon sticks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with orange zest, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, ginger

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cinnamon sticks, ground allspice, cider, lemon juice, orange juice, sugar, ground nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with lemon, water, sugar or sugar substitute, ground cloves, cinnamon stick, apple juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, rum, butter, brown sugar, fruit sugar, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, vanilla ice cream


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with brown sugar, sugar, apple cider, water, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, whole cloves, whole allspice, sticks cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cranberry juice cocktail, lemon juice, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, tea leaves, water, sugar, orange juice


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sugar, eggs, whiskey or brandy, whipping cream


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with ice mold, lemon-lime carbonated beverage, cranberry juice, tangerines, ground cloves, cinnamon sticks, sparkling cider or sparkling white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cinnamon sticks, evaporated milk, frozen egg product, thawed or egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract, light rum, skim milk, ground nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours