Sharing 14 Popular Cocktails for Thanksgiving and Christmas to help you find the perfect drink for your upcoming holiday gathering.
Whether you’re looking for a pitcher-style drink like a festive sangria, a healthier cocktail, or a delicious holiday Mule, you’ll be sure to find something for everyone here. These drinks are perfect for snuggling up by the fire, decorating the Christmas tree, or hosting a holiday get-together. No matter the festivity or mood you’re in, get your holiday cocktail inspo here.
Set out your favorite appetizer, and have a drink.
Autumn Aperol Spritz
I am a sucker for an Aperol spritz, and when I saw this autumn version on Pinterest, I just had to give it a try. It’s so delicious.
Apple Butter Old Fashioned
Bourbon and homemade apple butter?! YUM! This one is a must-make fall drink. So perfect for Thanksgiving.
Apple Butter Old Fashioned Recipe
Naughty and Nice Cinnamon Toddy
Everyone loves a hot toddy. This one is the perfect holiday version that’ll leave you feeling warm and cozy.
Naughty and Nice Cinnamon Toddy Recipe
Spiced Persimmon Bourbon Old Fashioned
Talk about Fall in a Cup. Such a great way to use up that Fall produce and turn it into a signature cocktail.
Spiced Persimmon Bourbon Old Fashion Recipe
Smoky Harvest Apple Cider Margarita
For all you margarita lovers…this one is for you. Smoky mezcal (or tequila) mixed with a splash of orange liqueur, spiced apple cider, a touch of citrusy lime, and sweet maple.
Smokey Harvest Apple Cider Margarita Recipe
Cranberry Mocktail
The perfect festive non-alcoholic drink. Looks incredibly refreshing and delicious.
Mulled Wine
One of my favorite cozy Fall/Winter drinks is Mulled Wine. Trust me…no holiday season is complete without Mulled Wine! With seasonal spices, a bold red wine, and bright orange, this cocktail is comforting and warming.
Spicy Pomegranate Moscow Mule
This one is made with vodka mixed with fresh lime juice, a squeeze of grapefruit juice, pomegranate juice, spicy jalapeños, and topped off with ginger beer. The perfect kick for a holiday festive drink.
Spicy Pomegranate Moscow Mule Recipe
Cranberry Thyme Spritz
A drink that is sweet and mixed with vodka, thyme, and elderberry flower. So festive and perfect for this holiday season.
Holiday Mojito Mocktail
Mojito lovers! This is a great non-alcoholic mocktail with the perfect amount of flavors.
Cranberry Mojito Mocktail Recipe
Sparkling Cranberry Kombucha Mocktail
A mocktail that is vegan, paleo, and simple to make.
Sparkling Cranberry Kombucha Mocktail Recipe
Festive Holiday Cranberry Sangria
Sangria is such a great cocktail to mix and forget about. This festive holiday sangria is a good one to make this year.
Festive Holiday Cranberry Sangria Recipe
Clementine Cranberry Holiday Cocktail
This one had me at clementine! How delicious does this look? I will definitely be giving it a try this year. This one is using rum and cranberry juice.
Clementine Cranberry Holiday Cocktail Recipe
Keto Orange Cranberry Vodka Spritzer
Don’t let the holiday season get you off your diet. This Keto Orange Vodka Cranberry Spritzer is light, refreshing, and perfect for the holiday season!
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There you have it… A round-up of 14 Cocktails for Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you can tell, Half-Baked Harvest is one of my favorites bloggers to follow, and her drinks are so tasty. I hope this roundup of holiday cocktails for Thanksgiving and Christmas has something for everyone to enjoy this season.
