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
Christmas Drinks

At Christmastime there are always festive foods and drinks around. In the freezer maybe there is some Tom & Jerry batter, waiting to be mixed up. Or, some hot buttered rum being prepared. And of course: eggnog. Not all of the drinks here are alcohol based. There are plenty of versions that are completely family-friendly to help you relive old Christmas memories or create new ones.
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Deluxe Hot Apple Cider
Cranberry Punch
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
Hot Spiced Wassail
Treat yourself to the warmth and comfort of your favorite holiday drink year round with this recipe. The spice combination brings depth, while still perfectly balancing sweetness
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Christmas Cranberry Punch
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
Modern Version of George Washington's Egg Nog
Made with brandy, rye whiskey, dark Jamaica rum, cream sherry, extra large eggs, large eggs, sugar, milk, heavy cream
Time: over 5 hours
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Candy Cane Jello Shots
Made with peppermint schnapps, cherry jello, Hot Damn liquor, sweetened condensed milk, water, unflavored gelatin powder
Time: 2-5 hours
Dad's Hot Buttered Rum Mix
Made with ground ginger, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, fresh nutmeg, ground cloves
Time: under 30 minutes
Low-Carb Eggnog
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
Festive Wassail
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
Slow Cooker Hot Apple Cider
Cider slow-cooked with whole nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and crystallized ginger is an absolute ambrosia for cold nights.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Breakfast Eggnog
This unusual mix of ingredients creates a sweet, creamy drink that can be used as an alternative to the standard breakfast smoothie.
Time: under 30 minutes
Candy Cane Cocktail
A fun holiday cocktail made with vanilla rum, white chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and of course, candy canes.
Time: under 30 minutes
Creme de Cacao Eggnog
Made with chocolate, eggnog, chocolate milk, creme de cacao, whipping cream
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Calorie, Sugar Free Eggnog
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
Old English Wassail
Made with cider, oranges, lemons, sugar, water, whole cloves, allspice berries, ground ginger, cinnamon sticks
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Strawberry Cider
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
Slow Cooker Spiced Rum Cider
Made with rum, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, whole cloves, apple juice
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Creamy Hot Buttered Rum Mix
Made with water, rum, butter, brown sugar, fruit sugar, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, vanilla ice cream
Time: 1-2 hours
Hot English Wassail Punch
Made with cinnamon sticks, ground allspice, cider, lemon juice, orange juice, sugar, ground nutmeg
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Advocaat (Dutch Eggnog)
Made with vanilla extract, eggs, salt, sugar, cognac
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix in a Jar
Made with allspice, dried cranberries, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves
Time: under 30 minutes
Grandpa's Hot Buttered Rum
Made with water, butter, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, vanilla ice cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, dark rum
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot Spiced Cider And Rum Punch
Made with rum, oranges, whole cloves, apple cider, cinnamon sticks
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Eggnog For A Crowd
Made with heavy cream, milk, brandy, light rum, eggs, confectioners' sugar
Time: 1-2 hours
Christmas Coconut Rum Eggnog
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
New Braunfels Christmas Lights Wassail
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
Sleigh Ride Punch
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
Reindeer Punch
Made with orange juice, lemon juice, grenadine syrup, ginger ale, strawberries
Time: under 30 minutes
Snowman Soup
Made with candy cane, hot chocolate mix, chocolate kisses, miniature marshmallows
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Buttered Rum Batter
Made with brown sugar, butter, salt, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ground cloves
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Cider And Tequila Hot Toddy
Made with lime and lemon, apple cider, cranberry juice cocktail, tequila, orange liqueur
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Christmas in England Wassail
Made with allspice, orange, cloves, sugar, apple juice, cranberry juice, aromatic bitters, rum, cinnamon sticks
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Traditional German Christmas Punch
Made with lemon, water, sugar or sugar substitute, ground cloves, cinnamon stick, apple juice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Holiday Cider
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
Hot Cider Punch
Made with brown sugar, sugar, apple cider, water, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, whole cloves, whole allspice, sticks cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Santa's Punch
Made with ginger ale, lime sherbet, pineapple juice, lime Kool-Aid
Time: under 30 minutes
Almond Eggnog
Made with nutmeg, egg yolks, whole cloves, cinnamon, rum, milk, sugar, almonds
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Jingle Bell Punch
Made with cranberry juice cocktail, lemon juice, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, tea leaves, water, sugar, orange juice
Time: 1-2 hours
Pomegranate Holiday Punch
Made with orange zest, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, ginger
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
American Wassail
Made with cinnamon sticks, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, tea bags, sugar, whole cloves
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Light Egg Nog
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
White Christmas Punch
Made with vanilla ice cream, lemon lime carbonated beverage, sugar, water, evaporated milk, almond extract
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot Buttered Rum From The Freezer
Made with rum or brandy, vanilla ice cream, butter, brown sugar, powdered sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Brandied Christmas Wassail
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
Spiced Hot Buttered Rum Punch
Made with cinnamon, spiced rum, water, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, brown sugar, butter or margarine
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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