‘Tis the Sip-son! 12 Seasonal, Festive Cocktails Yule Love
Your holiday bash is about to level up! Get ready to sleigh your holiday hosting; we know you’ve been waited this moment all year long!
In this collection, we’ve handpicked 12 drinks that will absolutely make your Christmas gatherings shine brighter than Rudolph’s nose.
But of course, if you need a hand behind the bar, we’re here for you! And we’re always up for mixing things up with a cocktail-and-drink-bomb duo if that’s your style.
Let’s pour on the festive fun, shall we?

© Crowded Kitchen
Peppermint White Russian
Sleigh the season with this playful twist on a classic cocktail. Sprinkle your festivities with minty magic and creamy delight!
1 ½ oz. Vodka
¾ oz. Coffee Liqueur
1 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
1 oz. Heavy Cream
Crushed Peppermint Candies, for rimming glass
1 Lime, juiced
First, rim the glass with lime juice and crushed peppermint candies. Then, combine vodka, coffee liqueur, & peppermint schnapps in a glass filled with ice. Top it off with heavy cream and give it a gentle stir. Enjoy the taste of Christmas in every sip!

© The Wooden Skillet
Cranberry Moscow Mule
Enjoy sippin’ on this tart cranberry goodness with a zing of ginger beer, we bet you’d like to say cheers with a zesty drink that’s sure to be undoubtedly, a crowd-pleaser!
2 oz. Vodka
4 oz. Ginger Beer
1 oz. Cranberry Juice
Fresh Cranberries and Rosemary, for garnish
Mix vodka and cranberry juice in a copper mug filled with ice, subsequently topping up with ginger beer. Stir gently. Finally, garnish with cranberries & a sprig of rosemary. Cheers to a jolly good time!

© The Cookie Rookie
The Gingerbread Martini
Indulge in some spirited sweetness and warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and a hint of festive magic. This recipe is as fun to make as it is to sip!
1 ½ oz. Reposado Tequila
¾ oz. Vanilla Vodka
¾ oz. Ginger Syrup
Whipped Cream
Crushed & Whole Gingerbread Cookies
Cinnamon Sticks
Molasses, for rimming glass
Prepare the glass by rimming it with molasses & crushed gingerbread cookies. Shake together tequila, vanilla vodka, ginger syrup, and whipped cream, then, pour into the glass & top with more whipped cream, cookies, & a cinnamon stick. Sip and enjoy the magic!

© Smells Like Home
The Mistletoe Kiss
Share a merry moment under the mistletoe with this enchanting cocktail. The blend of flavours and festive charm is sure to make every sip a delightful experience!
A handful of Fresh Cranberries
6 Rosemary Sprigs
3 oz. Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
6 oz. Rosemary Simple Syrup
18 oz. Vodka
¼ cup Water
½ liter Club Soda
To make the rosemary simple syrup, boil water and sugar, add rosemary, steep, strain, and refrigerate. Next, in a shaker with ice, mix vodka, lemon juice, and syrup. Divide between two glasses, filling ¾ full, and top with club soda, cranberries, and rosemary. Keep the pitcher refrigerated if made ahead for icy-cold drinks when guests arrive. Let’s toast to festive moments!

© Peaches2Peaches
Pear Vanilla Rosemary Cocktail
This cocktail blends the delightful sweetness of pear, cozy vanilla, and herbal rosemary, promising to shake up some enchanting magic in your glass!
2 Pears, cored and chopped, slice some for garnish
1 cup Sugar
½ tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
Rosemary Sprigs, separate a few sprigs for garnish
1 cup Water
⅔ cup Pear Juice
4 tbsp. Simple Syrup
2 jiggers of Vodka
Ice
Mix all ingredients (except the garnishes) in a pot, simmer until the sugar dissolves, strain, and chill. Fill two glasses with ice, pour vodka, simple syrup, and pear juice into each, and garnish with pear slices and rosemary. Sip, sip, hooray!

© Simple Joy
White Christmas Martini
With a blend of creamy dreams, a dash of vanilla cheer, & a sprinkle of coconut joy, there’s no better way to wrap your holiday spirit in a glass than with this snowy delight!
4 oz. RumChata
4 oz. Vanilla Vodka
2 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk
Yellow Rim Salt
Rim the coupe glass with yellow salt. Stir all of the ingredients in a cocktail mixing glass with ice and strain into the glasses. Sip and sleigh the holiday cheer!

© Sugar and Charm
Candy Cane Peppermint Punch
Step into a peppermint wonderland with our Candy Cane Peppermint Punch! It’s like Santa’s ‘Ho-ho-ho’ in a glass—bringing the merry minty magic to your holiday celebrations!
8 fluid oz. Eggnog
8 oz. Club Soda
⅛ gallon Peppermint Ice Cream
1.5 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
Crushed Candy Canes
Pour eggnog and club soda into a punch bowl, then add the candy cane ice cream. Wet the glass rims before dipping them into crushed candy canes and pour in the mixture. Here’s to sipping & celebrating!

© Herzelieb
Winter Citrus Margaritas
Squeeze some sunshine into your chilly days with these vibrant margaritas. Shake, pour, and sip your way through the seasons because these drinks are winter-approved and totally beach-ready!
2 oz. Silver Tequila
1 oz. Triple Sec
2 oz. freshly squeezed Winter Citrus Juice (mix of blood orange, lime, and/or grapefruit)
½ oz. Simple Syrup
Ice
Blood Orange, Lime, and/or Grapefruit Slices, for garnish
Salt, for rimming glasses
Combine the silver tequila, triple sec, winter citrus juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into salt-rimmed glasses filled with ice. Last but not least, garnish with citrus slices. Give this a try, it’s on Santa’s nice list!
Jack Frost Cocktail
Introducing our winter wonder in a glass! Undoubtedly, this drink is cooler than a penguin’s party. It packs a flurry of flavours that’ll have even Jack Frost feeling envious!
1 oz. Empress Gin
1 cup Vanilla Ice Cream
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
2 tsp. Blueberry Syrup
½ tsp. Simple Syrup
Buttercream Icing & Sugar Sprinkles, for rimming glass
Add everything to a blender and blend for 10-15 seconds. Rim a glass with buttercream icing & sugar sprinkles. Pour & let the frosty magic dance in your glass!

© So Much Food
Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz
Meet your new holiday favourite! This drink’s like the best holiday sweater—warm, cozy, and guaranteed to make your spirits bright and merry.
2 oz. Bourbon
4 oz. Apple Cider
½ oz. Lemon Juice
1 tsp. Maple Syrup
Club Soda and Ice
Fresh Cranberries, for garnish
Mix bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a shaker with ice. Then, strain into an ice-filled glass, add club soda, and garnish with cranberries. Feel the flavours wrap you in a merry hug!

© 1929 Charmer Cottage
Winter Aperol Spritz
Sip on this fizzy blend of Aperol, cranberry and oranges. Who knows, you might just catch snowflakes doing the tango!
6 oz. Aperol
6 oz. Prosecco
2 oz. Cranberry Juice
4 oz. Club Soda
Orange Wedges & Orange Peel Twists
Rosemary Sprigs
Combine the aperol, prosecco and cranberry in 2 glasses with ice. Add the orange wedges, then top each with the orange twists & rosemary sprigs for garnish. Now, enjoy that festive fun on your palate!

© How Sweet Eats
Christmas Morning Mimosas
Start your Christmas with a pop and fizz! These mimosas are Santa’s favourite in particular – something sparkly that turns the North Pole into a ‘Brunch Pole.’ Who says mornings can’t be merry? Especially when you’re sipping on this delightful blend!
1 750ml bottle of Champagne
¾ cup of Cranberry, Blood Orange or Pomegranate Juice (your preference!)
Rosemary Sprigs and Cranberries, for garnish
First, add an ounce or so of juice to the bottom of a champagne flute. Then, fill it up with champagne. Garnishing with rosemary & cranberries, then serve. Easy-peasy and perfect for Christmas parties!
Ultimately, not only are these drinks guaranteed to make your holidays exciting, they’re also Santa-approved! Besides, they’re simple to make, your bartender might start feeling like a mixologist extraordinaire.
So, let’s do a taste-test and tell us your favourite!