50 Easy Christmas Cocktails for a Festive Crowd

It might be easier for menu planning to create a cocktail that can be served out of a pitcher or punch bowl. This pomegranate-apple cocktail would look gorgeous in a glass pitcher, placed amongst charcuterie and other appetizers.

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A lot of fruity cocktails can seem more spring and summer-y than Christmas-y, but this fig-based drink is an exception. Plus, you don't have to worry about it being too sweet.

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If you love to get the family together to cozy up around a fire pit or fireplace, this toasted marshmallow cocktail would be an excellent addition. Plus, it could easily take the place of dessert — and who doesn't love a boozy sweet treat?

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Apple cider might be more commonly associated with fall holidays, but it's an excellent option for Christmas, as well. Plus, it's versatile. Add some cranberries to this recipe for a Christmas-y touch.

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For fans of champagne or prosecco, cava is an excellent, slightly less common alternative. Add some colorful cranberries to the mix and you have a festive, wintery beverage that every adult is sure to love.

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This citrus-y bourbon drink is extra merry and bright, and it can be made in a large batch to serve all of your family or friends.

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Sure, you've had apple cider...but have you had it in an apple? These cocktails might not be the most practical, but they are pretty fun. You can also add or subtract alcohol from the recipe depending on who you're serving for the evening.

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A hot toddy is a perfect drink to warm you up all winter, and this one adds a splash of cider to bring out even more cozy autumnal flavors.

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This cocktail is as beautiful as it is refreshing. Plus, if you have some leftover herbs from cooking, it would make even more sense!

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This champagne-based drink is the perfect way to add a bit of sweet bubbly to your holiday festivities.

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Sip on this bubbly cocktail that uses pomegranate seeds to add some texture.

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Although a summer-y drink, these guilt-free margaritas, which only have 80 calories, will help you feel a little less guilty about indulging during the holiday season.

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Sip on this bubbly drink Christmas morning or at holiday brunch.

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It doesn't get any more festive than hot chocolate and peppermint. Combine the two and add crème de menthe or vodka for this cozy cocktail.

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Top off brandied plum with your favorite sparking wine for a fruity, bubbly cocktail you can whip up in five minutes or less.

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Turn the classic Cosmo into a holiday treat with a little pomegranate juice.

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Add a kick to your favorite spicy brunch cocktail.

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Basically this is what happens when mulled wine and sangria meet, fall in love and have a baby. It has all the flavors of the holiday season, but it won't weigh you down.

Heat 4 cups red wine, ¼ cup sugar and ½ cinnamon stick or (½ tsp ground cinnamon) in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat just until the sugar dissolves. Transfer to a large pitcher and let cool. Mix in ½ cup Grand Marnier (or Triple Sec), 3 clementines (sliced or cut into pieces) and 2 Bartlett pears (cut into½-in. pieces); let sit for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, mix in 2 cups blackberry or black cherry soda. Serve over ice.

Of course, you can save your bottle of bubbly for New Year's Eve. But if you want to start celebrating a little early, prepare this cocktail recipe on Christmas Eve just, as well.

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While this Martini is full of fall flavor, it will put you in a cozy, warm spirit regardless. Plus, you probably have some pie spices leftover from Thanksgiving anyway.

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S'mores are for the summer, but a s'mores martini? That's year-round, baby. Especially when you receive Godiva chocolate in your Christmas stocking.

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Three cheers for this cranberry cocktail that stirs together whiskey, seltzer, fresh lime, and a variety of holiday spices for a festive sip.

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If you watch The Nutcracker every Christmas, then it's only appropriate that you whip up this cocktail to twin with the Sugar Plum Fairy.

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Chocolate and mint is a quintessential holiday flavor duo that you won't be able to resist.

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Shake up this professional cocktail recipe coming to you straight from Nashville, Tennessee.

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This citrus cocktail takes full advantage of blood orange season.

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This easy cocktail recipe takes the Royal Smash Cocktail and incorporates seasonal ingredients for a Christmas treat.

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You may be noticing a trend here...Citrus and blood orange are both the name of the game for holiday cocktails.

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This tequila and grapefruit cocktail is great for a Christmas or New Year's party.

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Juleps are a Kentucky Derby classic, but we say that anything mint-related is a holiday staple.

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