Less Than 100 Days Until Christmas & These Cocktails Have Us SO Excited
There are less than 100 days 'til Christmas (I know, but it’s true!), and you know what that means: It’s officially early enough to start planning your holiday menus. I’m all about the Christmas cookies and holiday mains, but nothing gets me quite in the holiday spirit like a glass of something festive and boozy. To channel my excitement for everything the season ahead has to bring (Snow days! Presents! Christmas movies!), I've compiled a list of our best holiday cocktails that always get me into the spirit of the season. Forget 25 Days of Christmas—these 12 cocktails are the best way to get into holiday mode, whether you’re sipping now or the day of.
These may be holiday-themed, but many of these cocktails easy enough (and filled with year-round ingredients) that you can enjoy them from now until the holiday. So get into the season now—these deserve to be enjoyed way beyond December.
Cranberry-Aperol Spritz
Cranberry adds a festive, blood-red twist to your favorite cocktail, the Aperol spritz. If you don't want it to be too sweet, you can swap the cranberry juice cocktail for 100% cranberry juice.
Get the Cranberry-Aperol Spritz recipe.
Scrooge Sour
Scrooge may have been sour-hearted, but a sip of this warming (yet chilled) winter cocktail would’ve been just the trick to turn his frown upside-down. To make it, we take inspiration the holiday classic, mulled wine, to make a simple syrup that takes this sour cocktail to new festive heights.
Get the Scrooge Sour recipe.
Mistletoe Martini
With tart cranberry juice as well as notes of flower-power elderflower liqueur and sage, this is the perfect festive cocktail to drink while you hope for a Christmas kiss under the mistletoe. Even if you don’t get one, you’ll still have this cocktail to keep you company.
Get the Mistletoe Martini recipe.
Mrs. "Claws" Cocktail
Looking to class things up a little during the holidays while still using your go-to party drink? Turn to this Mrs. "Claws" cocktail. You’ll be the hit of the party when you arrive with all the makings of a delicious and festive cocktail using everyone's favorite hard seltzer.
Get the Mrs. "Claws" Cocktail recipe.
Cranberry Apple Sangria
Apple cider is THE go-to when it comes to taking summery sangria into colder weather, but it can be a little sweet. Pair it with cranberry juice to keep it tart, though, and you can drink this all fall and winter long.
Get the Cranberry Apple Sangria recipe.
White Christmas Mojito
Apparently only 25% of Americans are able to get a white Christmas, which, in our opinion, is totally unfair. If you're in that remaining 75%, we’ve got you covered with this mojito. With this cocktail in hand, you won't even need to pay attention to the forecast.
Get the White Christmas Mojito recipe.
Peppermint White Russian
Everyone’s favorite boozy coffee drink just got a holiday makeover. With a simple combo of Kahlúa, vodka, and heavy cream, the White Russian is already the king of creamy after-dinner cocktails, but adding a splash of peppermint schnapps makes it perfect for a seasonal celebration.
Get the Peppermint White Russian recipe.
Sugarplum Spritz
Half the fun of hosting over the holidays is putting out a spread of cute treats with even more adorable names, right? That’s why we created this sugarplum spritz. It's a light, refreshing, and wintery take on everyone's fave summer beverage that belongs at any and every holiday party.
Get the Sugarplum Spritz recipe.
Santa’s Hat Cocktail
This deep red drink is an ode to a dirty Shirley, with added fun decorations like sweetened coconut (to mimic some Christmastime snow) and a peppermint stick that'll will get you from Christmas blues to feeling jolly in no time.
Get the Santa’s Hat Cocktail recipe.
Ginger-Cranberry Whiskey Sour
This wintery version of a whiskey sour features punchy ginger flavor and tangy cranberry juice. Though it requires minimal ingredients, it’s full of strong, bright flavors that perfectly complement rich holiday hors d'oeuvres like baked brie and bacon-wrapped dates.
Get the Ginger-Cranberry Whiskey Sour recipe.
Peppermint Martini
Peppermint bark fans, meet your match. If you're feeling EXTRA, pair it with our other favorite holiday treat, pretzel peppermint bark. We won't judge.
Get the Peppermint Martinis recipe.
Gingerbread Martini
Not only does this adorable cocktail look the part, but if you close your eyes, it also tastes just like gingerbread cookies, thanks to a homemade spiced simple syrup. Top these with store-bought (or homemade!) cookies to take the cute factor over the top.
Get the Gingerbread Martini recipe.
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