This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Cool off or warm up with these simple and delicious holiday drink recipes perfect for any party, get-together, or festivity.

Collage of holiday drink recipes.

We Love Holiday Drinks!

In my book, two types of drinks make the best holiday drink recipes: punch and cocoa. These classics use simple ingredients and a variety of flavor profiles and are perfect for big-batch consumption! Whether serving Holiday Punch recipes at a party or Christmas dinner or Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa during a cozy evening with friends, these family-friendly, festive cocktails and beverages are the perfect addition to a holiday party!


Our Top 10 Holiday Drink Picks

5 from 23 votes

Easy Eggnog Recipe

This creamy, rich, and easy eggnog recipe is the BEST holiday drink – perfect for all of your holiday parties!
View Recipe
5 from 12 votes

Easy Wassail Recipe

This easy wassail recipe is a sweet and spicy mulled cider full of citrus and cinnamon flavor. Make this cozy drink a holiday tradition!
View Recipe
5 from 87 votes

Non Alcoholic Holiday Punch

This fruity and festive holiday punch recipe is full of flavor and pizzazz for a delicious cranberry-citrus drink everyone can enjoy!
View Recipe
5 from 75 votes

Apple Cider Recipe

You'll be surprised how simple it is to make this homemade apple cider recipe from scratch. It is spiced to perfection!
View Recipe
5 from 6 votes

Hot Chocolate Recipe

Whip up this homemade hot chocolate recipe to have on hand all season long – quick, easy, delicious, and perfectly giftable!
View Recipe
5 from 5 votes

Christmas Punch Recipe

Christmas punch is a deliciously fizzy and fruity drink. This festive punch is a hit with kids and adults alike!
View Recipe
5 from 20 votes

Peppermint Punch

Delicious Peppermint Punch is incredibly festive, takes minutes to make, and only has 3 ingredients!!
View Recipe
5 from 101 votes

Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

Frozen hot chocolate only takes 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make! Top it off with whipped cream and chocolate curls for a real treat.
View Recipe
5 from 17 votes

Caramel Apple Cider

All the best fall flavors come together in this homemade caramel apple cider drink that's perfect for fall and holiday get togethers.
View Recipe
5 from 12 votes

Shirley Temple Recipe

Our classic Shirley Temple recipe is a favorite non-alcoholic drink – sweet and vibrant red, perfect for any party and any age!
View Recipe

More Holiday Drinks

5 from 25 votes

Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

One cozy cup of this Mexican hot chocolate recipe, and you'll be hooked by its yummy spices and delicious cinnamon cocoa flavor!
View Recipe
4.75 from 8 votes

Mint Hot Chocolate

Smooth and creamy mint hot chocolate starts with a white chocolate base and is topped with Andes mints – a perfect drink ready in minutes!
View Recipe
5 from 19 votes

White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

Rich and creamy White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Cocoa is one of the best drink recipes you'll try this holiday season!
View Recipe
5 from 19 votes

Eggnog Milkshake Recipe

Deliciously festive Eggnog Milkshakes are a quick 5 minute holiday drink that the whole family will enjoy!
View Recipe
4.90 from 19 votes

Peppermint Milkshake

Celebrate the season with this festive peppermint milkshake – it's ready in minutes for a perfect holiday treat!
View Recipe
5 from 4 votes

Double Chocolate Hot Chocolate

Decadent double chocolate hot chocolate is filled with white chocolate chips, chocolate milk, and heavy whipping cream for one rich cupful!!
View Recipe
5 from 86 votes

Butterbeer Recipe

This butterbeer recipe is a rich, delicious chilled drink with butterscotch flavoring. It's alcohol-free and perfect for sharing!
View Recipe
5 from 32 votes

Horchata Recipe

This horchata recipe is a refreshing, cinnamon-flavored Mexican drink filled with flavor! It's festive and perfect for any occasion.
View Recipe
5 from 19 votes

Non Alcoholic Mint Julep

Ready in minutes, this copycat non-alcoholic mint julep captures the magic of Disneyland in one refreshing drink!
View Recipe

About Kristyn

Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

Get my cookbook!

My cookbook is the ultimate resource for feeding your friends and family with 200+ simple recipes with videos, tips & more!

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *