Festive Christmas Drinks: Cocktails & Mocktails with Easy Recipes
Christmas is the perfect excuse to shake, stir, and sip something a little more special. Whether you are hosting a party, relaxing on Christmas Eve, or looking for alcohol-free options everyone can enjoy, festive drinks help create that unmistakable Christmas atmosphere.
Below you will find 12 festive drink recipes, including 6 Christmas cocktails and 6 Christmas mocktails, all easy to make at home and perfect for a UK Christmas.
🍸 Festive Christmas Cocktails (Alcoholic)
Christmas Spiced Gin & Tonic
A festive twist on a classic favourite.
Ingredients
- 50ml gin
- Premium tonic water
- Orange peel
- Cinnamon stick
- Star anise
Method
- Fill a large glass with ice.
- Add gin and top with tonic.
- Garnish with orange peel, cinnamon, and star anise.
Mulled Wine Spritz
Perfect if you want mulled wine without something too heavy.
Ingredients
- 100ml mulled wine (warmed and cooled slightly)
- 75ml prosecco
- Orange slice
Method
- Pour mulled wine into a glass.
- Top with prosecco.
- Garnish with orange.
Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail
Light, pink, and perfect for parties.
Ingredients
- 100ml prosecco
- 50ml cranberry juice
- 25ml orange liqueur (optional)
- Fresh cranberries
Method
- Add cranberry juice and liqueur to a flute.
- Top with prosecco.
- Garnish with cranberries.
Festive Espresso Martini
Ideal for Christmas Eve or after dinner.
Ingredients
- 50ml vodka
- 25ml coffee liqueur
- 25ml fresh espresso
- Ice
Method
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with coffee beans.
Gingerbread Old Fashioned
Warm, spiced, and perfect by the fire.
Ingredients
- 50ml bourbon
- 10ml gingerbread syrup
- Dash of bitters
- Orange peel
Method
- Stir bourbon, syrup, and bitters with ice.
- Strain over fresh ice.
- Garnish with orange peel.
Buck’s Fizz with a Festive Twist
A Christmas morning classic, elevated.
Ingredients
- 100ml prosecco
- 50ml orange juice
- Splash of cranberry juice
Method
- Add orange juice and cranberry to a flute.
- Top with prosecco.
- Serve immediately.
🍹 Festive Christmas Mocktails (Alcohol-Free)
Sparkling Cranberry & Orange Mocktail
Bright, festive, and family-friendly.
Ingredients
- 100ml cranberry juice
- 50ml orange juice
- Sparkling water
- Orange slice
Method
- Pour juices into a glass with ice.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with orange.
Virgin Mulled Punch
All the flavour, none of the alcohol.
Ingredients
- 500ml apple juice
- Cinnamon sticks
- Orange slices
- Cloves
Method
- Gently heat all ingredients (do not boil).
- Strain and serve warm.
Festive Berry Fizz
A great option for parties.
Ingredients
- 100ml mixed berry juice
- Lemonade
- Frozen berries
Method
- Fill a glass with ice or frozen berries.
- Add juice and top with lemonade.
- Stir gently.
Gingerbread Mocktail
Sweet, spiced, and cosy.
Ingredients
- 100ml ginger beer
- 25ml apple juice
- Dash of cinnamon
Method
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add apple juice and ginger beer.
- Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.
Pomegranate Sparkler
Simple but elegant.
Ingredients
- 100ml pomegranate juice
- Sparkling water
- Fresh pomegranate seeds
Method
- Pour juice into a glass.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with seeds.
Christmas Hot Chocolate Mocktail
Perfect for cosy evenings.
Ingredients
- Hot chocolate
- Whipped cream
- Marshmallows
- Chocolate shavings
Method
- Make hot chocolate as normal.
- Top with cream, marshmallows, and chocolate.
🎄 Tips for Serving Festive Drinks
- Use fresh garnishes like orange peel, rosemary, or cranberries.
- Chill glasses ahead of time.
- Label mocktails clearly if serving both.
- Offer at least one warm and one sparkling option.
Festive drinks should feel fun, inclusive, and easy to enjoy. Whether you are raising a glass of prosecco or sipping a warming mocktail, these Christmas drink ideas will keep everyone feeling merry.
