Christmas co*cktail recipes to get you into the festive spirit (2024)

From mulled wine to brandy, these Christmas co*cktails leverage festive classics to help you cosy up thiswinter

Christmas co*cktail recipes to get you into the festive spirit (1)

Le Magritte bar at The Beaumont's hot toddy

Published: Monday 13th December 2021

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Festive cheer MIA? You're in the right place: get yourself a glorious Christmas hamper; head to afestive popup or munch your way through a Christmassy lunch; and get in the mood by buying a fewfoodie Christmas gifts – for loved ones or, ahem, for yourself.

If that's still not done the trick, there's only one thing for it: heading to the bar cart and whipping up a Christmas co*cktail.

From winter warmers to festive twists on the classics, these delicious drinks are a sure-fire way to brighten your spirits.

Whether you're heading out or hunkering down in the run up to the celebration, 'tis the season to make sure you always have a drink in your hand, and this lovely lot will have you feeling very merry indeed...

Le Magritte Bar's festive Mob Toddy co*cktail

The Mob Toddy is a nod to the 1920s, the decade that inspired Le Magritte. Bar manager Antonino Lo Iacono wanted to create a drink that would've been enjoyed by the likes of Hemingway and Fitzgerald

Makes 1

Preparation time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 60ml Maker's Mark bourbon
  • 15ml Amaro Nonnino
  • 15ml maple syrup
  • 7.5ml fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves
  • 4 citrus peel (tangerine, lemon, orange, grapefruit)
  • 4 coffee beans
  • 2 drops D.R. Harris Pick-Me-Up Bitter
  • Hot water

Method

  1. Safely put all of the co*cktail ingredients into a teapot and let them infuse for a few minutes.
  2. Once infused, pour the co*cktail into a vintage port glass.

Pied à Terre's Christmas Flip co*cktail

Velvety and richly spiced, this recipe for a Christmas Flip co*cktail from Michelin-starred Pied à Terre is basically a dessert in itself

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Makes 1

Preparation time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 50ml spiced rum (made by infusing a bottle of spiced rum with 1 stick of cinnamon, 1 star anise and 2 cloves)
  • 10ml Baileys
  • 10ml Tia Maria
  • Half an Egg Yolk
  • Nutmeg
  • 1 Star Anise

Method

  1. Place the spiced Rum, Tia Maria, Baileys, and egg yolk in a co*cktail shaker. Shake with plenty of cubed ice.
  2. Strain and serve in a small co*cktail glass. Garnish with the star anise and a grating of nutmeg.

Luca's Cafe Irlandese, an Italian riff on Irish coffee

Italian restaurant Luca is all about putting an Italian spin on British classics. Head bartender Matt Ottley's Christmas co*cktail is a festive, Italian take on an Irish coffee

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Anton Rodriguez

Makes 1

Preparation time 5 mins

Cooking time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 30ml Vecchia Romagna (ideally Italian brandy but any brandy will do)
  • 10ml demerara sugar syrup
  • 120ml coffee
  • 100ml double cream
  • 10ml Branca Menta

Method

  1. Start by making your syrup. Add equal amounts of demerara sugar and water (100g each) to a saucepan on a very low heat. Stir until dissolved then allow to cool.
  2. Next, warm the glass with a little hot water and prepare the coffee (any coffee will do as long as it tastes nice) before combining with the syrup and brandy, giving it a quick stir. Add to your warmed glass.
  3. Finally, prepare the cream float. In a co*cktail shaker (or a protein shaker if you don’t have a fully equipped bar at home) add the cream and Branca Menta. Give a quick dry shake (without ice) to combine the ingredients and aerate the cream.
  4. Using the back of a teaspoon positioned above the drink, slowly pour the cream over the back of the spoon, it should float perfectly on top of the coffee.
  5. Garnish with a mint leaf and enjoy

Mount Gay's Merry Maple Sour

Short, sharp and with just a dash of sweetness, Mount Gay's maple sour is bound to make you feel merry this Christmas

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Makes 1

Preparation time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 50ml Mount GayXO
  • 30mlfresh lemon juice
  • 15mlmaple syrup
  • 15mlegg white

Method

  1. Add all ingredients into shaker.
  2. Dry shake, then shake with ice.
  3. Fine strain into chilled coupe.
  4. Express lemon oils over the surface.
  5. Garnish with a lemon peel.

Coal Rooms' Fairy Tale of New York Christmas co*cktail

This festive spin on the New York sour replaces whiskey with brandy, and the red wine float with mulled wine

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Makes 1

Preparation time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 50ml cognac (Hennessy VS would be ideal)
  • 25ml sugar syrup
  • 25ml lemon juice
  • 15ml mulled wine
  • Dried orange wheel, to garnish

Method

  1. Chill a coupe glass, combine all wet ingredients in a shaker with lots of ice, shake vigorously.
  2. Double strain into coupe and gently float the mulled wine over the back of a bar spoon onto the top of the co*cktail.
  3. Garnish with a dried orange wheel and enjoy!
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Christmas co*cktail recipes to get you into the festive spirit (2024)

FAQs

What is the most popular drink at Christmas? ›

Eggnog. Of all the holiday co*cktails you can mix up, few are as fitting as a glass of homemade eggnog. It's a luscious, creamy drink that many crave when December rolls around and it often brings back fond memories. Eggnog is not difficult to make from scratch and it's tastier than most store-bought options.

What is the best drink to bring to a Christmas party? ›

Top 20 Festive Holiday Drinks!
  • Christmas Margarita. One of our favorite ideas for Christmas is a delicious Christmas margarita, which breathes new life into this classic drink! ...
  • Classic Eggnog. ...
  • Cranberry Sangria. ...
  • Gingerbread Hot Chocolate. ...
  • Mulled Wine. ...
  • Espresso Martini. ...
  • Coquito. ...
  • Holiday Punch.
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What popular drink is only available around Christmas? ›

Eggnog is a drink primarily made with eggs (hence the name) and milk, and is traditionally served at large gatherings in a punch bowl during the winter season, primarily at Christmas.

What alcohol is associated with Christmas? ›

From classic favorites like eggnog and mulled wine to creative concoctions like spiked hot cocoa and horchata, there are endless possibilities.

What drink is traditionally drunk on Christmas morning? ›

Classic Bucks Fizz/Mimosa. The classic morning drink for Christmas is orange juice with a little fizz in it. There are plenty of options for adding fizz to orange juice, from Cava, prosecco or Crémant to decadent Champagnes and even a little spirit should one need the extra pick me up.

What is a classic Christmas drink? ›

Scroll through this list for timeless holiday classics like Eggnog and Hot Buttered Rum; boozy versions of hot chocolate; and new riffs on classics like our Cranberry Ginger Mimosa and a Negroni that tastes like a Christmas tree. We've also included decadent after-dinner drinks and punches for a crowd.

What is a Betty White co*cktail? ›

Combine spirits, egg white, syrup, and blood orange juice in shaker, shake dry. Add ice, shake violently. Strain and serve up in a coupe glass. Top with Ale-8, then float one dash of Angostura bitters across the top. Garnish with orange peel twist.

What does Santa drink on Christmas? ›

Of course, Santa loves to chase his cookies with a glass of milk because it's tasty, but it also him helps endure the long road ahead of him. Milk provides 13 essential nutrients that give Santa the ability to lead his reindeer to all the kiddos around the world expecting to see their favorite toy on Christmas morning.

What is an American Christmas drink? ›

Eggnog, the creamy classic co*cktail, is an essential part of the winter holidays. The recipe can vary depending on who's making it, but the basic formula consists of eggs, sugar, milk and cream, plus a spirit.

What is the best selling Christmas drink? ›

Top ten Christmas drinks
  • Beer. ...
  • co*cktails. ...
  • Eggnog. ...
  • Gin. ...
  • Mulled wine. ...
  • Rum. ...
  • Hot chocolate. ...
  • Whisky. Rich, warming, and high on the list of festive favourites, whisky is enjoyed all year round, but it really comes into its own at Christmas.
Nov 13, 2023

What is the Christmas drink called? ›

Eggnog (/ˈɛɡˌnɒɡ/), historically also known as a milk punch or an egg milk punch when alcoholic beverages are added, is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage. It is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and whipped egg whites (which gives it a frothy texture, and its name).

What does Santa drink at Christmas? ›

Of course, Santa loves to chase his cookies with a glass of milk because it's tasty, but it also him helps endure the long road ahead of him. Milk provides 13 essential nutrients that give Santa the ability to lead his reindeer to all the kiddos around the world expecting to see their favorite toy on Christmas morning.

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