64 Cocktail and Drink Recipes for the New Year's Holidays

Chefs present delicious holiday cocktails and drinks that will liven up any party or get-together with friends this winter.

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English Christmas drink "Vossail"

Vossail is a hot English cider drink traditionally served at Christmas, rooted in ancient rituals designed to ensure a bountiful apple harvest the following year. Whole baked apples floating on the surface give this warming holiday drink a cozy, homey feel. Serve Vossail as is, or, if desired, with a splash of cognac. It's the perfect treat for family gatherings and winter house parties.

Haitian drink "Cremasse"

Crémassé (sometimes spelled crumasse) is a traditional Haitian drink enjoyed with family and friends, usually during holidays. It's similar to eggnog and other festive winter drinks, but it doesn't contain eggs. While most recipes for this popular drink simply whisk together all the ingredients, adding spices to the cream at the very beginning enhances its flavor. Be sure to choose aged rum for this festive drink for a true Haitian experience.

Cranberry punch with vodka and frozen cider cubes

This refreshing cranberry punch captivates with more than just its sweet and spicy flavor. Just look at those colors! Ruby-red cranberries cover the entire surface of the drink, and frozen apple cider cubes (unfiltered apple juice) are the perfect addition, enhancing the punch's flavor as they melt.

Caribbean cocktail with hibiscus

Tropical Caribbean cocktails offer more than just the aromas of coconut, pineapple, and lime. One of the most popular Christmas drinks in Jamaica, the sorrel, is made with iced hibiscus tea. This refreshing, sweet and sour drink is flavored with ginger and mixed with rum.

Coquito cocktail with rum and coconut milk

Coquito is a Puerto Rican cocktail traditionally enjoyed at Christmas. Its name translates from Spanish as "little coconut," but once you try it, you'll realize it's anything but small: its captivating, incomparable flavor and aroma literally envelop you. The cocktail contains coconut cream, two types of condensed milk (sweetened and unsweetened), coconut milk, and white rum. The sweet coconut flavor is perfectly complemented by vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A truly festive taste that lifts the spirits. Coquito is served very chilled with an extra pinch of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.

Moscow Mule with Fig and Rosemary

If you love the Moscow Mule, you definitely need to try this festive twist. Sweet figs and the pine-spicy fresh rosemary add a wonderful autumnal flavor to the classic cocktail. If you prefer a more pronounced fruity flavor, look for fig-flavored vodka or add a spoonful of fig jam.

Ponche Crema with Lemon Curd

Each island in the West Indies has its own unique take on the festive cream punch. This version of the Trinidadian Christmas cocktail, ponche crema, is eggless and features condensed milk and lemon curd for a velvety texture. For a unique presentation, pour the drink into glass milk bottles, decorate the necks with Christmas ribbon, and insert straws.

Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

Make a big batch of the perfect hot chocolate for your family or friends with this easy slow cooker recipe. Semisweet chocolate works best for this drink, as it has a rich and balanced flavor. You can use a chocolate bar or chocolate chips. Serve the hot chocolate with a variety of toppings, such as mini marshmallows, whipped cream, striped candy canes, or caramel sauce. This treat always brings a sense of celebration, warmth, and comfort.

Festive Mint White Russian

A splash of mint schnapps elevates the classic White Russian coffee and cream cocktail to a whole new level. The mint won't overpower the other flavors, but rather complements them harmoniously. Serve over ice, garnishing each glass with a red and white mint cane. A perfect treat for a Christmas or New Year's party!

Christmas cocktail

Traditional winter fruits and berries are combined in this festive cocktail, prepared in a huge punch bowl for a large gathering. All the ingredients are simply poured into the bowl, resulting in a magnificent drink with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness from pomegranate and cranberry juices, the bubbles from Prosecco, and the alcohol from gin and orange liqueur. Your guests will be lining up for more!

Holly Cocktail

Brighten up your winter party with this holly-bright cocktail. It's sure to please fans of the Cosmopolitan and any drink with tart cranberry juice. Its highlight is the aromatic elderflower liqueur. However, you can omit the vodka and liqueur if you prefer, and the result will be just as delicious! For a striking presentation, garnish each serving with a twist of orange zest.

Mulled wine made from apple juice

Ree Drummond makes her autumnal version of mulled wine using natural non-alcoholic cider (unfiltered apple juice), orange peel, sweet and tart apples, fresh cranberries, aromatic spices, and a splash of apple brandy. The drink is warming, aromatic, and delicious, like autumn. What else do you need after a long day of apple picking in the orchard?!

Classic Eggnog cocktail with scrambled eggs

Once you've tried homemade eggnog made with custard eggs, you'll never want to drink store-bought eggnog again. This is our perfect, safe recipe for a Christmas drink. It's so festive and delicious, with hints of nutmeg and vanilla. We made the eggnog fluffier by adding whipped cream. And no alcohol is necessary, making it enjoyable for both adults and children.

Christmas Cane Cocktail

Sandra recreates the flavor of Christmas candy in a cocktail using equal parts vanilla rum, white chocolate liqueur, and peppermint schnapps.



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Hot chocolate with gingerbread flavor

Ginger, cinnamon, and allspice give this hot chocolate a gingerbread flavor. Rich Dutch cocoa powder balances the spice, and chopped milk chocolate is added at the end for a creamy texture.

Santa's Sleigh Cocktail

Use store-bought eggnog as the base for Sandra's creamy martini.

Hot buttered rum

Brown sugar adds sweetness to this classic holiday drink, while cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves add a spicy flavor.

Cocktail with champagne and bitters

Bobby soaks sugar cubes in Angostura bitters, then adds chilled champagne.

Pomegranate sangria

This winter sangria combines oranges, grapes, and pomegranate seeds with fruity spirits like brandy, orange liqueur, and red wine.

Homemade mulled wine

In a warming cocktail for a large group, Aina combines apple cider with red wine.

Peppermint Candy Cane Cooler

Get your New Year's Eve party started with this holiday candy-inspired cocktail made with mint-flavored vodka.

Ginger Snap Cocktail

Garnish the rim of the glass with gingerbread crumbs to give this rum and ginger ale cocktail a particularly festive look.

Maple Cream Kiss Cocktail

Toffee schnapps and real maple syrup give the drink a sweet taste.

Mexicana Cocktail

Warm up with festive cocoa, spiced with a dash of chili powder and tequila.

Applejack

Shake applejack liqueur, lemon juice, a splash of grenadine or simple syrup in a cocktail shaker, then top with hard apple cider and a cinnamon stick.

Citrus Temptation Cocktail

Limoncello adds a touch of Italian flair to this vodka-based cocktail.

Hot Toddy Cocktail

Create a cozy atmosphere with a classic drink prepared with an Indian twist.

Cocktail "Butterscotch Bliss"

This rich cocktail combines Irish cream liqueur and cinnamon schnapps.

Vanilla Dark and Stormy Cocktail

Combine dark rum with ginger beer, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Serve over ice with lime wedges.

Keats Cocktail

Homemade ginger syrup adds an exotic, spicy twist to this apple brandy-based drink.

Whiskey Sour cocktail

For the perfect party cocktail, Ina mixes whiskey with lime and lemon juice and garnishes the drink with a maraschino cherry.

Cherry Gingria (Sangria with Gin)

This version of sangria gets its luxurious red color from a combination of red wine, cherry syrup, raspberries, and cherries. Liven up your Christmas party with it.

Cocktail "Boardwalk Boss"

Combine whiskey, sweet vermouth, and apple brandy in a cocktail shaker; add ice and stir. Strain into a chilled tumbler with fresh ice and garnish with a lemon twist.

Cranberry punch

Sandra's cocktail is made with Merlot wine and cranberry juice infused with cinnamon and cardamom.

Invigorating orange-currant cocktail

This refreshing cocktail contains grappa, an Italian spirit.

Hot mint chocolate

A candy cane adds a festive touch and a minty flavor to this dark chocolate drink.

Irish eggnog

Homemade eggnog gets an Irish twist with cream liqueur and Irish whiskey.

Hot sangria with cinnamon

For a winter twist on classic sangria, slow cook red and white wine with frozen fruit.

Christmas tea with rum and vanilla vodka

Sandra makes masala chai with alcohol, adding spiced rum and vanilla-flavored vodka.

Cherry Brandy Cocktail

Add a cherry to a festive version of a classic cocktail.

Christmas in a glass

Enjoy gingerbread as a drink: add a spoonful of ginger syrup to chilled sparkling Prosecco.

Apple cider with spiced butter

Add bourbon and a little spiced butter to the cider heated in the slow cooker.

Negroni cocktail

The rich red color of this Italian cocktail makes it perfect for a Christmas party. A twist of orange peel as a garnish distinguishes it from the similar Americano.

Alcoholic eggnog

Alton uses bourbon in his version of alcoholic eggnog. For a truly seasonal twist, add freshly grated nutmeg.

Hot mint chocolate

Homemade mint hot chocolate is quite easy to make in just 15 minutes. Bittersweet chocolate melted with milk and heavy cream creates a rich, creamy base for the minty flavor.

Mulled cider wine

Simmer apple cider with warming winter spices and orange slices, then serve hot by the fire.

Christmas Shooter Cocktail

Sour apple schnapps, grenadine, and cinnamon schnapps with gold flakes form elegant layers in this party cocktail.

S'mores cocktail

The s'more becomes a treat for grown-ups: creamy peanut butter and chocolate syrup are combined in a shaker with coffee liqueur and dark rum. Don't forget to garnish with a classic toasted marshmallow.

Spiced beer with anise and cinnamon

For this winter version of lager, Giada makes a simple syrup flavored with star anise and cinnamon sticks, which is then stirred into the ice-cold beer.

Raspberry Champagne Cocktail

Orange juice and raspberry liqueur form the base of the cocktail, which is complemented by sparkling rosé wine and fresh raspberries.

Coffee soda

Bobby fortifies the sugar syrup with coffee beans and adds it to ice-cold vodka and coffee liqueur, then tops it off with a splash of club soda.

Campari and Blood Orange Cocktail

The deep red blood orange juice perfectly complements Campari bitters, while orange-flavoured sparkling water adds a sweet, fizzy touch.

Kir Royale Cranberry Cocktail

For this sparkling drink, Tyler makes a fruit syrup with frozen cranberries, orange juice, and sugar. Champagne is added to the deep red drink.

Cosmopolitan cocktail

When in doubt, Aina likes to serve a Cosmopolitan, as it makes any occasion feel festive. A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds a bright, zesty twist to the classic vodka cocktail.

Whiskey and Champagne Cocktail

Make simple syrup with a vanilla bean to sweeten a bourbon and Prosecco drink.

Puerto Rican milky Christmas drink with coconut and rum "Coquito"

Celebrate Yule with a frothy, sweet, and spicy treat—coquito. This traditional Puerto Rican Christmas cocktail boasts a rich, coconutty flavor.

Gingerbread Martini

Trisha makes a delicious holiday Martini by combining Irish cream liqueur, vodka, coffee liqueur, vanilla ice cream, and homemade ginger syrup in a shaker.

Festive punch

Looking for a quick drink recipe for a group? Sandra's punch uses sparkling cider, cranberry juice, and ginger ale, making it a quick and easy cocktail to make.

Hot Ginger Toddy

Honey, ginger syrup, and lemon juice are all you need for a bourbon cocktail that will warm you up all holiday season.

How to make hot chocolate at home

Make a classic hot chocolate base from scratch, then choose your favorite toppings.

Apple and Thyme Martini

Giada makes a thyme syrup to add sweetness and a herbaceous note to this Apple Juice Martini.

Vosail (English mulled wine)

Alton adapts an old recipe to make a favorite Christmas drink. Beaten eggs and baked apples with brown sugar make this hot mulled cider wine foamy and sweet.

Festive Spiced Eggnog

This Ecuadorian version of eggnog combines fresh eggs with condensed milk to create a rich, foamy consistency. For an extra festive twist, add rum to the mixture.







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