27 Festive Holiday Cocktail and Mocktail Recipes Everyone Will Love

The holiday season is the perfect time to raise a glass and celebrate with something special in hand. From cozy cocktails that warm you up by the fire to sparkling mocktails that everyone can enjoy, these festive drinks capture the joy and flavor of the season.

Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, gathering with family, or enjoying a quiet winter evening, there’s a sip here for every mood and moment.

Packed with seasonal ingredients like cranberry, cinnamon, citrus, and pomegranate, these 27 cocktails and mocktails will make your celebrations shine.

1. Cranberry Bourbon Smash

This Cranberry Bourbon Smash is a merry mix of tart cranberries, zesty citrus, and smooth bourbon — a holiday favorite that’s as bright as it is bold.

Ingredients:

1. 2 oz bourbon
2. 1 oz lemon juice
3. 1/2 oz simple syrup
4. 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
5. 2 oz club soda
6. Ice
7. Fresh rosemary or lemon slice (for garnish)

Steps:

1. Muddle cranberries with syrup and lemon juice.
2. Add bourbon and ice, then shake well.
3. Strain into a glass with ice.
4. Top with club soda and garnish.

2. Pomegranate Prosecco Sparkler

Light, bubbly, and elegant, this sparkling drink brings festive cheer with every sip — perfect for toasts and celebrations.

Ingredients:

1. 3 oz prosecco
2. 1 oz pomegranate juice
3. 1/2 oz orange liqueur
4. Pomegranate seeds for garnish

Steps:

1. Pour pomegranate juice and liqueur into a flute.
2. Top with chilled prosecco.
3. Drop in pomegranate seeds for a festive finish.

3. Gingerbread Espresso Martini

A cozy twist on a classic, this cocktail combines rich espresso and warm gingerbread spice — a holiday dessert in a glass.

Ingredients:

1. 1.5 oz vodka
2. 1 oz coffee liqueur
3. 1 oz espresso
4. 1/2 oz gingerbread syrup

Steps:

1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
2. Strain into a martini glass.
3. Garnish with a dusting of cinnamon.

4. Peppermint White Russian

Creamy, cool, and indulgent — this festive cocktail blends coffee liqueur, cream, and a hint of peppermint for holiday magic.

Ingredients:

1. 2 oz vodka
2. 1 oz coffee liqueur
3. 1 oz peppermint schnapps
4. 1 oz cream
5. Crushed candy cane for garnish

Steps:

1. Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, and schnapps over ice.
2. Stir in cream and top with crushed candy cane.

5. Apple Cider Mule

A fall-to-winter favorite — crisp apple cider and spicy ginger beer give this mule a refreshing seasonal twist.

Ingredients:

1. 2 oz vodka
2. 2 oz apple cider
3. 1/2 oz lime juice
4. Ginger beer to top
5. Apple slice and cinnamon stick for garnish

Steps:

1. Combine vodka, cider, and lime juice in a mug.
2. Add ice and top with ginger beer.
3. Garnish with apple and cinnamon stick.

6. Spiced Cranberry Margarita

A festive margarita with a holiday edge — tart cranberry, orange, and spice make it perfect for party season.

Ingredients:

1. 2 oz tequila
2. 1 oz cranberry juice
3. 1/2 oz triple sec
4. 1/2 oz lime juice
5. Cinnamon-sugar rim

Steps:

1. Rim the glass with cinnamon sugar.
2. Shake all ingredients with ice.
3. Strain into a glass and garnish with cranberries.

7. Hot Buttered Rum

Warm, spiced, and buttery smooth — this nostalgic classic is winter comfort in a mug.

Ingredients:

1. 2 oz dark rum
2. 1 tbsp butter
3. 1 tsp brown sugar
4. Hot water
5. Dash of cinnamon and nutmeg

Steps:

1. Mix butter, sugar, and spices in a mug.
2. Add rum and top with hot water.
3. Stir until melted and frothy.

8. Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail

A non-alcoholic favorite that sparkles with flavor — festive, fruity, and family-friendly.

Ingredients:

1. 2 oz cranberry juice
2. 1 oz orange juice
3. Sparkling water
4. Fresh cranberries for garnish

Steps:

1. Combine juices over ice.
2. Top with sparkling water.
3. Garnish with cranberries.

9. Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour

Sweet, tangy, and spiced just right — this whiskey sour variation brings cozy warmth to your glass.

Ingredients:

1. 2 oz bourbon
2. 3/4 oz lemon juice
3. 1/2 oz maple syrup
4. Dash of cinnamon

Steps:

1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
2. Strain and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

10. Rosemary Gin Fizz

Herbaceous and effervescent, this gin fizz has holiday charm thanks to a fragrant rosemary syrup.

Ingredients:

1. 2 oz gin
2. 1 oz lemon juice
3. 3/4 oz rosemary syrup
4. Club soda

Steps:

1. Shake gin, lemon juice, and syrup with ice.
2. Strain and top with club soda.
3. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.

11. Eggnog Martini

Rich and creamy with a festive twist — this cocktail turns classic eggnog into a celebration-worthy sip.

Ingredients:

1. 2 oz vanilla vodka
2. 1 oz amaretto
3. 2 oz eggnog
4. Nutmeg for garnish

Steps:

1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
2. Strain into a glass and dust with nutmeg.

12. Holiday Punch Bowl

A big-batch crowd-pleaser that’s fruity, fizzy, and festive — perfect for parties.

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups cranberry juice
2. 1 cup orange juice
3. 1 cup pineapple juice
4. 1 bottle sparkling wine or ginger ale
5. Orange slices and cranberries

Steps:

1. Mix juices in a punch bowl.
2. Add sparkling wine or ginger ale before serving.
3. Garnish generously.

13. Winter Sangria

Filled with citrus, apple, and spice, this cozy red wine sangria is a holiday must-have.

Ingredients:

1. 1 bottle of red wine
2. 1/2 cup brandy
3. 1/4 cup orange juice
4. 1 apple, sliced
5. 1 orange, sliced
6. Cinnamon sticks

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients in a pitcher.
2. Chill for at least 2 hours.
3. Serve over ice.

14. Candy Cane Mocktail

Minty and cheerful, this creamy mocktail is a hit with kids and adults alike.

Ingredients:

1. 1 oz peppermint syrup
2. 3 oz milk or cream soda
3. Crushed candy canes

Steps:

1. Stir syrup into milk or cream soda.
2. Garnish with candy canes.

15. Chai White Hot Chocolate

A comforting non-alcoholic treat that’s sweet, spiced, and perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup milk
2. 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
3. 1 chai tea bag
4. Whipped cream

Steps:

1. Heat milk and steep the chai tea bag.
2. Stir in chocolate chips until melted.
3. Top with whipped cream.

16. Sparkling Rosé Spritz

Light, fruity, and elegant — a simple cocktail that adds instant cheer to any gathering.

Ingredients:

1. 3 oz sparkling rosé
2. 1 oz elderflower liqueur
3. 1 oz club soda
4. Lemon twist

1. Combine all in a flute.
2. Garnish with a lemon twist.

17. Mulled Wine

The ultimate winter classic — warm red wine infused with holiday spices and citrus.

Ingredients:

1. 1 bottle of red wine
2. 1/4 cup honey
3. 1 orange, sliced
4. 2 cinnamon sticks
5. 3 cloves

Steps:

1. Heat all ingredients gently (do not boil).
2. Simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Serve warm with orange slices.

18. Sparkling Pomegranate Mocktail

A light, fruity mocktail that sparkles with flavor and color.

Ingredients:

1. 2 oz pomegranate juice
2. 1 oz lime juice
3. Sparkling water

Steps:

1. Mix juices, then top with sparkling water.
2. Serve chilled.

19. Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

Rich and decadent — the ultimate cozy cocktail for cold nights.

Ingredients:

1. 1 oz Irish cream liqueur
2. 1 cup hot chocolate
3. Whipped cream

Steps:

1. Pour liqueur into hot chocolate.
2. Stir and top with whipped cream.

20. Winter Citrus Spritz

Refreshing and bright, this spritz highlights seasonal citrus flavors.

Ingredients:

1. 1 oz Campari
2. 2 oz blood orange juice
3. 3 oz prosecco

Steps:

1. Combine in a glass over ice.
2. Garnish with an orange slice.

21. Spiced Pear Mule

Elegant and aromatic, this mule brings pear and ginger together beautifully.

Ingredients:

1. 2 oz vodka
2. 1 oz pear juice
3. 1/2 oz lime juice
4. Ginger beer

Steps:

1. Combine ingredients in a mug.
2. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a pear slice.

22. Non-Alcoholic Mulled Cider

All the flavor of mulled wine — none of the alcohol. Perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients:

1. 4 cups apple cider
2. 1 orange, sliced
3. 2 cinnamon sticks
4. 3 cloves

Steps:

1. Simmer all ingredients for 15 minutes.
2. Serve warm with orange slices.

23. Rosemary Paloma

A refreshing mix of grapefruit and tequila with a herbal twist.

Ingredients:

1. 2 oz tequila
2. 2 oz grapefruit juice
3. 1/2 oz rosemary syrup
4. Club soda

Steps:

1. Shake tequila, juice, and syrup with ice.
2. Top with soda and garnish with rosemary.

24. Hot Toddy

The comforting winter cure-all — soothing, simple, and timeless.

Ingredients:

1. 2 oz whiskey
2. 1 tbsp honey
3. 1 tbsp lemon juice
4. Hot water

Steps:

1. Combine all in a mug.
2. Stir and garnish with a lemon slice.

25. Cranberry Orange Mocktail

Fruity, fizzy, and full of festive color — a bright alcohol-free sip.

Ingredients:

1. 2 oz cranberry juice
2. 1 oz orange juice
3. Sparkling water

Steps:

1. Combine juices and top with sparkling water.
2. Garnish with an orange twist.

26. Chocolate Peppermint Martini

Rich, minty, and indulgent — like dessert in a glass.

Ingredients:

1. 1.5 oz vodka
2. 1 oz crème de cacao
3. 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
4. Chocolate shavings

Steps:

1. Shake ingredients with ice.
2. Strain and garnish with chocolate shavings.

27. Champagne Cranberry Punch

The ultimate holiday toast — bubbly, fruity, and effortlessly elegant.

Ingredients:

1. 1 bottle of champagne
2. 1 cup cranberry juice
3. 1/4 cup orange liqueur
4. Cranberries for garnish

Steps:

1. Combine all in a punch bowl.
2. Chill and serve in flutes.