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    Home » Tips » 12 Days of Easy Christmas Cocktail Recipes

    Published: Dec 10, 2018 · Modified: Feb 4, 2019 by Lisa · This post may contain affiliate links, which means we make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you.

    12 Days of Easy Christmas Cocktail Recipes

    The holidays are here and we are celebrating with 12 Days of Easy Christmas Cocktails! We picked our favorites and trust us when we say there’s something for everyone!

     Cranberry Martini with Christmas tree. this recipe

    Break out of your beer and wine rut and make your holiday party the hottest invite in town. With this list of cocktails at the ready, you are ready for any last-minute guests and guaranteed to celebrate the season in style.

    Without further ado, let's get mixing!

     1. On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…. A Metropolitan Cranberry Martini. Perfectly balanced with tart and sweet flavors, if this twist on your typical Cosmopolitan doesn’t win your true love over, I’m not sure what will.

    martini glass filled with pink drink.
    Metropolitan Cranberry Martini
    Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart this Metropolitan Cranberry Martini is an updated twist on the traditional cosmo!
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     2. Shake up the ordinary on the second day of Christmas and serve a batch of these Bourbon Aperol Cocktails. A seasonal update on the gin and tonic will have you ready to toast happy hour in style.

    Bourbon Aperol Cocktails
    Need a signature fall cocktail? Look no further than these eye-catching Bourbon Aperol Cocktails made with Bourbon, Aperol, Prosecco (or club soda) and a touch of simple syrup. Perfect for tailgating, Halloween or Thanksgiving!
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    3. Delight all of your guests on Day 3 with this make-ahead batch cocktail recipe for Meyer Lemon Whiskey Sours. The tangy combination of citrus and whiskey will brighten any day!

    Glass pitcher filled with Meyer Lemon Whiskey Sour cocktails.
    Meyer Lemon Whiskey Sour recipe
    This Whiskey Sour recipe gives a classic whiskey cocktail a fun, seasonal twist with the addition of Meyer lemon juice. It’s a delicious batch cocktail for any party!
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    4. Sweeten up Day 4 with some boozy chocolate milk! This Chocolate Martini recipe is our favorite way to toast the holidays - just measure, shake and pour! Easy Christmas Cocktails don't get much better than this!

    Martini glass filled with chocolate drink and swirl.
    Godiva Chocolate Martini Recipe
    A smooth Chocolate Martini recipe made with Godiva chocolate liqueur, creme de cocoa and vanilla vodka. The perfect dessert drink for any special occasion!
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    5. You didn’t think we would leave out bubbles, did you? Everything is better with bubbles, plus when you add gin, elderflower liqueur and serve it with a fancy sugar rim you know it’s going to be a tasty way to toast Day 5! Cheers to Gin, Elderflower Prosecco Cocktails!

    Cocktails in coupe glasses with sugar rims and a lime wedge for garnish.
    Elderflower, Gin and Prosecco Cocktail
    This Gin, Elderflower Prosecco Cocktail is a smooth sipper that is perfect to celebrate any occasion!
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    6. Add a little spice to Day 6 with these Gold Rush Cocktails with Bourbon and Ginger Liqueur. This 3-ingredient ginger martini will warm up any chilly evening. These simple sippers are holiday cocktails at their finest!

    Golden cocktail in a lowball glass filled with ice and garnished with a lemon peel.
    Ginger Gold Rush Cocktail
    Forget the rest! A unique ingredient (ginger liqueur) gives this Gold Rush Cocktail a warm, spicy finish for a delicious spin on a classic drink.
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    7. Calling all tequila lovers! Day 7 is your day! We swapped out the traditional vodka and used tequila in this Pomegranate Martini! Don’t forget the sugared rim - it’s the perfect finish to this smooth martini.

    Pomegranate Martini
    A smooth martini made with tequila, pomegranate juice, lime juice and Grand Marnier.
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    8. It’s not the holidays without cranberries, is it? Kick off your holiday happy hour on Day 8 with a Sparkling Cranberry Gin Cocktail. The refreshing sipper is easy to make and is a tasty way to add a little seasonal style to your Christmas cocktails!

    Cranberry gin cocktail in a footed glass filled with ice and garnished with cranberries and a lime twist.
    Sparkling Cranberry Gin Cocktails
    These festive Sparkling Cranberry Gin Christmas Cocktails are one of our favorite drinks made with cranberry juice and a beautiful way to toast the holiday season!
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    9. It’s Day 9 and time to cozy up with a classic. You survived the mall and now it's time to reward yourself with a Perfect Manhattan Cocktail and a fire. 

    single low ball glass filled with drink and cherry for garnish.
    Perfect Manhattan Cocktail
    A Perfect Manhattan Cocktail is a classic whiskey drink that never goes out of style.
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    10. We didn’t forget about brunch! Start Day 10 with a Cranberry Mimosa. This seasonal twist on a classic mimosa cocktail is just what your holiday brunch menu needs. (It’s just an added bonus that looks gorgeous on your buffet table!)

    champagne flutes filled with cranberry juice and prosecco.
    Cranberry Mimosa
    Cranberry and orange pair perfectly in this great brunch cocktail.
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    11. It’s Day 11, and the end is in sight. The hard work is done, and it’s time to kick your feet up and turn on a Hallmark movie. Add this rich and creamy Chocolate Raspberry Martini to the mix for a perfect nightcap. 

    Chocolate Raspberry Martinis in coupe glasses with fresh raspberries threaded on skewer for garnish.
    Chocolate Raspberry Martini
    Planning a special meal at home? Don’t fret about dessert and serve the sweet finish in a glass instead with this easy Chocolate Raspberry Martini. 

    12. It’s toasting time. On Day 12, take a moment and soak it all in. There’s no better way to celebrate your friends and family than with a Classic Champagne Cocktail. 

    Classic Champagne Cocktail
    Bubbles make every occasion special, and this easy, 4-ingredient Classic Champagne Cocktail is party-ready.

    You're sure to find something to toast with these 12 Easy Christmas Cocktail Recipes. Cheers to the best holiday cocktails in the neighborhood!

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    About Lisa

    Hi, I’m Lisa! Looking for the party? It’s probably at my house. Nothing brings me more joy than sharing good food with friends and family. That and a seriously good cocktail.

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