5 Festive Alcoholic Drinks to Make for the Holiday Season

by | Dec 17, 2024 | Alcoholic drinks

The holidays are the perfect time to enjoy festive drinks with family and friends. Here are five simple and delicious festive drinks you can whip up for your celebrations. Bonus! Each recipe includes instructions to make it a virgin option, so everyone can join in the fun!

1. Spiked Eggnog

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1.5 oz bourbon or rum
  • Nutmeg (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Pour eggnog into a glass.
  2. Add bourbon or rum and stir gently.
  3. Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
  4. Serve chilled or over ice.

Virgin Option: Skip the alcohol and use a dash of vanilla extract for added flavor.

2. Cranberry Mimosa

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup champagne
  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice
  • Fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Fill a champagne flute halfway with cranberry juice.
  2. Top with champagne.
  3. Garnish with cranberries and a rosemary sprig.

Virgin Option: Replace champagne with sparkling water or ginger ale.

3. Peppermint White Russian

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1 oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
  • 2 oz heavy cream
  • Peppermint candy (crushed, for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Combine vodka and coffee liqueur in a glass filled with ice.
  2. Slowly pour in the heavy cream.
  3. Stir gently and top with crushed peppermint candy.

Virgin Option: Skip the alcohol and use cold brew coffee and cream instead.

4. Mulled Wine

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle red wine
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 orange (sliced)
  • 4-5 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • Star anise (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over low heat.
  2. Simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally (do not boil).
  3. Strain and serve warm in mugs.

Virgin Option: Replace wine and brandy with grape juice and apple cider.

5. Hot Buttered Rum

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz dark rum
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup hot water

Instructions:

  1. Combine butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mug.
  2. Pour in hot water and stir until combined.
  3. Add rum and mix well.
  4. Serve hot.

Virgin Option: Replace rum with a splash of vanilla or caramel syrup.

Cheers to the Holidays and to Festive Drinks!

These festive drinks are sure to add warmth and cheer to your holiday season. Whether you enjoy them with a splash of alcohol or as a virgin treat, the flavors of the season will shine through.

If you’re serving alcohol this holiday season, make sure you do it responsibly. Get your seller server certification online at comedysellerserver.com to stay compliant and informed. Happy holidays and cheers!