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Home • Food & Drinks

Let's Toast: 7 Christmas Cocktails To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit

From a spiked hot chocolate to some unconventional fruity flavors for the season and even a mocktail, we've got Christmas cocktails aplenty.
Let's Toast: 7 Christmas Cocktails To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit
RumHaven
By Essence · Updated December 23, 2021
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Christmas is on Saturday, but you don’t have to wait until the big day to celebrate and be in the holiday spirit. We rounded up some cocktails for you (and even a mocktail for family and loved ones who aren’t interested in an alcohol-based drink but still want something flavorful). From hot drinks to fruity cordials and creamy options, we’ve got you covered to make this Christmas the happiest of holidays. Enjoy!

01
Rosemary Paloma
Ingredients 1.5 oz Tequila Herradura Silver .5 oz Giffard Pamplemousse 1 oz Grapefruit juice .5-.75 oz Fresh lime juice .5 oz Agave nectar (to taste) Pinch of salt Top with sparkling water Directions Add Tequila Herradura, pamplemousse, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave nectar and pinch of salt to a shake with ice and shake vigorously. Pour into a tall glass and add more ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a rosemary sprig and grapefruit peel.
Let's Toast: 7 Christmas Cocktails To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit
@brianpuruiz
02
Fernet-Branca Spiked Hot Cocoa
Ingredients 
 1 oz Fernet-Branca 
 1 Mug of prepared hot cocoa 
 Garnish with whipped cream, cinnamon stick, 
and shaved chocolate Directions Prepare hot cocoa and stir in Fernet-Branca, then top with whipped cream, cinnamon stick, and shaved chocolate.
Let's Toast: 7 Christmas Cocktails To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit
Fernet-Branca
03
Hot Toddy
Ingredients 2 oz Goslings Black Seal Rum 3 oz Hot water 1 oz Fresh lemon juice 2 tbs Honey Cinnamon stick Directions Rim a mug with a cinnamon sugar blend and combine all the ingredients. Garnish with 2 lemon slices pierced with a cinnamon stick.
Let's Toast: 7 Christmas Cocktails To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit
Goslings Hot Toddy
04
Holiday Alexander
Ingredients 1 oz Rumchata peppermint bark 1 oz E&J VSOP 1 oz Dark creme de cacao 1 oz Heavy cream Directions Add ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker; shake together to combine and chill. Strain into a chilled couple or martini glass and garnish with cinnamon.
Let's Toast: 7 Christmas Cocktails To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit
Rumchata
05
Slice of Holiday Haven
Ingredients 2 oz RumHaven 3 oz Club soda Squeeze of lime Pomegranate seeds and rosemary for garnish Directions Add ingredients into an ice-filled Collins glass, and stir together to combine and chill. Top off with pomegranate seeds and rosemary for a festive touch.
Let's Toast: 7 Christmas Cocktails To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit
06
Festive Fresca
Ingredients 1 oz Tres Plata or Repo 2 oz Pomegranate juice 4 oz Iced hibiscus tea Optional agave syrup to taste Directions Combine ingredients in a tall cocktail glass over ice and stir. Garnish with a lemon wheel or hibiscus flower.
Let's Toast: 7 Christmas Cocktails To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit
Tres Generaciones
07
Peach-Pear Sage Splash
Ingredients 1 oz Pear nectar Fresh sage Squeeze of lemon 2 oz Ginger ale 4 oz Peach-Pear LaCroix Directions Add ice, ginger ale, pear nectar, a squeeze of lemon and stir. Strain into glass and add Peach-Pear LaCroix. Garnish with sage.
Let's Toast: 7 Christmas Cocktails To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit
LaCroix
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