Hosting a party this season? Serving a yummy Christmas punch or holiday cocktails can take your gathering from good to fantastic–but there’s no need to make the planning more stressful. Leave the fancier, time-consuming libations to the professional mixologists: Instead, opt for something simple but spirited (pun intended) by adding a festive twist or fun seasonal addition to your favorite drink. Ahead, we’ve rounded up holiday cocktail recipes, from updated eggnog to spiced vodka punch, that are easy to whip up and will earn rave reviews from your guests. Let the festivities begin!
Sparkling Holiday Sangria
Cranberry, cinnamon, ginger, and prosecco take sangria from a traditional summer sip to an effervescent (and easy) Christmas cocktail. Mix a party-sized batch in a pitcher, then pour into glasses and garnish with fresh rosemary.
Get the recipe here.
Spiced Vodka Punch
Delight your partygoers with an easy Christmas punch that combines triple sec, vodka, orange juice, cranberry juice, and ginger ale. Spices like cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg add an extra helping of holiday flavor!
Get the recipe from Bren Did.
Cranberry Mimosa
Mimosas don’t necessarily come to mind when we think of holiday cocktail recipes, but between the tart cranberry, sugared rim, and bubbles, this one feels like a party in a glass. It’s also often referred to as Poinsettias, and if that doesn’t scream Christmas, we’re not sure what does.
Get the recipe from Stress Baking.
Salted Caramel Eggnog
Eggnog might be the most quintessential of all the holiday cocktail recipes. This version flips the script on the Christmas classic with the addition of sea salt and caramel. Yum!
Get the recipe from The Cookie Rookie.
Pomegranate Ginger Paloma
A winter take on the traditional summertime drink, this Paloma is fizzy and festive, thanks to the addition of pomegranate juice and ginger beer. Easy Christmas cocktails? Right this way.
Get the recipe from Half Baked Harvest.
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