Holiday Cocktail Recipes

A festive collection of the easy, impressive holiday cocktail recipes that are perfect for your holiday celebrations!

Festive Cheer in a Glass with the Best Holiday Cocktail Recipes

We’re starting our holiday celebrations early this year with a festive roundup of the easy, impressive holiday cocktail recipes that’ll help you bring on all the holiday cheer!

Ditch the boring drinks and grab a few of today’s holiday cocktail recipes, including peppermint, pumpkin spice, chocolate espresso and so much more. Ready? Let’s shake (and stir) this!

✅ Psst… bookmark this page, as I’ll be adding more holiday cocktail recipes throughout the season. Trust me, you don’t want to miss what’s to come! 🎄🎃

Holiday Cocktail Recipes

A festive collection of the easy, impressive holiday cocktail recipes that are perfect for your holiday celebrations!

Gingerbread Martini

The perfect festive drink to get you in the holiday spirit! It tastes just like a gingerbread cookie, and is perfect for garnishing with all your favorite season toppings.

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Pumpkin Cocktail

A delicious slice of pumpkin pie in a glass. This pumpkin cocktail is perfect for the holidays because it balances the creamy, spiced goodness of pumpkin pie with zesty lime and a few simple ingredients.

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Sugar Cookie Martini

For those of you who love a dessert-inspired drinks, I present the sugar cookie martini! For an extra fun dessert twist, be sure to garnish with actual sugar cookie pieces.

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Salty Dog Cocktail Recipe

Just look at this beauty! One of the best parts of this time of year? An excuse to use rosemary to garnish everything!

We’re lightening things up with a grapefruit gin cocktail that features a gorgeous salted rim and an eye-catching sprig of rosemary. Perfect for the holiday table!

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Peppermint Martini

The fresh twist of peppermint—think beautifully striped candy canes—plus a touch of chocolate liqueur and your favorite vodka make for the best holiday cocktail!

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Toasted Almond Drink Recipe

Warm and cozy, this is the perfect cocktail for relaxing by a fire and admiring the glow of all the festive lights this season.

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Chocolate Espresso Martini

Beautiful, simple, and classic—the combination of chocolate and espresso create a delicious complement of sweet and strong. You’ll love mixing up a batch of these holiday cocktails!

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Hot and Dirty Martini

Already tired of the winter chill and looking for something to warm you up? Try this hot and dirty martini. This holiday cocktail recipe features hot sauce (!), olive juice, and just about the hottest, dirtiest combo of ingredients you could want!

Like it just dirty? Try my dirty martini recipe or my extra dirty martini.

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50/50 Martini

Simple, elegant, and goes down easy—that’s the 50/50 martini. It’s a modern twist on a classic martini.

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Hot White Russian Recipe

Need an even warmer holiday cocktail fix? Try my Hot White Russian recipe, which features fresh-brewed, hot coffee, coffee liqueur, and vodka. Top this with a mountain of whipped cream and simply ENJOY.

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Coffee Martini

What is it about the drop in temperatures that make coffee go from a daily treat to a daily requirement? This coffee martini gives you a delicious java fix with a twist. Simply a wonderful holiday cocktail recipe!

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Looking for more Holiday Cocktails?

Bookmark this page and check back throughout the season. I have so many more festive holiday cocktails in store for you! I’ll be adding new holiday cocktails all season long.

Hint: a sugar cookie may or may not be involved. 😉

The Tools You Need for the Best Holiday Cocktails!

• Gold Cocktail Shaker Set
• Easy Measure Jigger
• Coupe Glasses
• Martini Glasses
• Vintage Cocktail Glasses
• Organic Mini Candy Canes

Three Cheers for a Festive Holiday Season!

I always have a wonderful time making and sharing these cheerful recipes with you. I hope you love everything you try—let me know in the comments below, then take a pic and share it on Instagram using the #beamingbaker and @beamingbaker tag. I can’t wait to see it!

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful season, full of mirth and cheer. Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ♥️

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