Holiday cocktails and mocktails carry a unique alchemy, blending seasonal flavors with a touch of intention to create beverages that delight the senses and elevate your celebrations. Whether you’re sipping on a sparkling brew infused with rosemary’s protective energy or enjoying the zesty tang of citrus for cleansing, these recipes invite you to stir a little magic into your holiday gatherings.
Table of contents
Spiced Cranberry Mule
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz ginger beer
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a cinnamon stick
Holiday Mocktail: Replace vodka with club soda
Peppermint White Russian
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 2 oz heavy cream
- 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
- 1 oz cold brew
- Crushed candy canes for rimming the glass
Holiday Mocktail: Replace vodka with oat milk, replace liqueur with extra cold brew, replace schnapps with peppermint extract
Winter Wonderland Sangria
- 1 bottle of white wine
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur
- 2 tbsp honey
- Sliced citrus fruits, cranberries, and a sprig of rosemary for garnish
Mocktail: Replace wine with grape juice, please brandy with apple cider, replace liqueur with orange juice
Gingerbread Martini
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1/2 oz gingerbread syrup
- Cream or milk (to taste)
- Garnish with a gingerbread cookie
Holiday Mocktail: Replace vodka with vanilla almond milk, replace liqueur with cold brew
Cinnamon Apple Toddy
- 2 oz apple brandy or bourbon
- 1 oz cinnamon syrup
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- Hot water
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slices
Mocktail: Replace brandy with cider
Virgin Mojito
- 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tsp sugar
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- Crushed ice
- Soda water
Holiday Cocktail: Add 2 oz white rum
Cranberry Citrus Sparkler
- 4 oz cranberry juice
- 2 oz orange juice
- Splash of sparkling water
- Orange slices and cranberries for garnish
Holiday Cocktail: Add 2 oz vodka or orange-liqueur
Pomegranate Rosemary Spritzer
- 2 oz pomegranate juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Sparkling water
- Fresh rosemary for garnish
Holiday Cocktail: Add 1 oz vodka or gin
Berry Basil Lemonade
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz lemon juice
- Soda water
- Basil leaves for garnish
Cocktail: Add 2 oz berry flavored vodka
Ginger Fizz
- 2 oz ginger beer
- 1 oz apple juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Splash of club soda
- Sliced ginger for garnish
Cocktail: Add 2 oz bourbon or spiced rum
As you gather with loved ones, let these beverages be a ritual in themselves—a toast to abundance, joy, and spiritual connection. May every sip be a reminder of the enchantment that surrounds us and the power we hold to create moments of beauty and intention. Cheers to a magical holiday season, filled with warmth, wonder, and plenty of spirited holiday cocktails!
