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    Recipe Idea Shop » Cocktails

    13 Festive Cocktails To Try This Holiday Season

    by Kathy Owen · Nov 30, 2025 · Updated: Nov 29, 2025 · "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases"

    Enjoy festive cocktails this holiday season with martinis, sparkling drinks, and margaritas everyone will love. Easy recipes for any party.

    4 image collage with festive cocktails

    Festive Cocktails

    This festive collection has it all! From creamy peppermint martinis and sparkling mimosas to fruity cranberry drinks and more. Sip them by the fire during a quiet gift-wrapping night or share with friends at your holiday party.

    Festive Cocktails

    Bring some holiday cheer to your glass with drinks that are both fun and festive. Explore this collection of 13 cocktail recipes perfect for celebrating the season with friends and family.

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    A festive cocktail in a martini glass with a shredded coconut rim, garnished with a small red and white candy cane. The glass sits on a table with a red polka dot ribbon and peppermint candies nearby.

    Santa's Hat Christmas Cocktail Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.thekitchenismyplayground.com

    What better way to kick off the holiday cheer than with a cocktail named after the jolly old elf himself? With its coconut rim and bright red color, this Santa’s Hat Christmas Cocktail is sure to bring festive fun to every sip!

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    Two festive cocktails in gold snowflake glasses are filled with a white frothy drink and topped with red cranberries. They rest on a red napkin, surrounded by blurred holiday decor in the background.

    Christmas Cocktail The Snow Day Recipe

    Photo Credit: lovelyindeed.com

    This Christmas cocktail is a fun and festive sip for the holidays! Mix up a Snow Day and toast with friends at your next holiday party.

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    A martini glass with a crushed peppermint rim, filled with a pale pink cocktail, sits on a wooden surface next to a red and white striped cloth and a peppermint candy—perfect for serving festive cocktails.

    Perfect Peppermint Martini Recipe

    Photo Credit: mommyevolution.com

    Want a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays? If so, you’ll definitely want to give this peppermint martini a try!

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    cranberry orange mimosas

    Christmas Cranberry Mimosa

    Photo Credit: jawnsicooked.com

    Cranberry Christmas Mimosas are the perfect easy holiday drink, made with fresh cranberry rosemary simple syrup and garnished with sparkling sugared rosemary and cranberries!

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    gingerbread latte

    Gingerbread Latte Cocktail Recipe

    Photo Credit: xoxobella.com

    This gingerbread latte cocktail blends spiced rum, coffee liqueur, and homemade gingerbread syrup with milk and whipped cream for a creamy, festive holiday drink.

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    prosecco cocktail

    Prosecco Christmas Cocktail

    Photo Credit: theshortordercook.com

    Start your Christmas morning with a refreshing pomegranate orange mimosa. For a kid-friendly version, simply swap in Sprite so everyone can join in the holiday toast.

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    white Christmas margaritas

    White Christmas Margarita Recipe

    Photo Credit: anerdcooks.com

    This white Christmas margarita is delicious, festive, and perfect for the holidays. Stop dreaming of a white Christmas and sip one instead!

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    peppermint mocha martini

    Christmas Peppermint Mocha Martini

    Photo Credit: mittengirl.com

    A festive dessert cocktail for the holidays, this peppermint mocha martini is like a grown-up coffeehouse treat. It’s the perfect drink to serve after Christmas dinner.

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    red velvet martini

    Bailey’s Red Velvet Cupcake Chocolate Martini

    Photo Credit: ourcraftymom.com

    Celebrate a little Christmas cheer with this delicious Baileys red velvet cupcake chocolate martini. It’s rich, festive, and truly like dessert in a glass!

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    A glass of iced pecan pie bourbon cocktail with pecans sits on a wooden tray, next to a copper shaker, a Jim Beam bourbon bottle, dried flowers, and patterned napkins.

    Pomegranate Mojito Recipe

    Photo Credit: busybeingjennifer.com

    This pomegranate mojito is a quick, easy and delicious cocktail your friends and family will love! There's nothing like serving a signature cocktail guests will enjoy at your holiday gathering.

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    Outback Copycat Gingerbread Martini

    Photo Credit: thelittlestcrumb.com

    This Outback gingerbread martini is an easy copycat recipe that brings the classic holiday cocktail from Outback Steakhouse right to your home bar.

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    On The Rocks Lime Margarita Recipe

    A refreshing On The Rocks Lime Margarita made with fresh lime juice, tequila, and a hint of sweetness. It's perfect for any occasion.

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    Bourbon Cocktail With Pecan Praline Liqueur

    Learn how to make a Pecan Pie Bourbon Cocktail with Pecan Praline Liqueur and brown sugar for a sweet, festive drink that’s sure to make you smile.

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    A cheerful collage showcases four festive cocktails, a central red box with “13 must-try festive cocktails,” a cartoon chef, and RecipeIdeaShop.com at the top—perfect for holiday inspiration.
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    About Kathy Owen

    Kathy Owen acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.

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