Cool off or warm up with these simple and delicious holiday drink recipes perfect for any party, get-together , or festivity.
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
1 Easy Eggnog Recipe
Easy Eggnog Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
This creamy, rich, and easy eggnog recipe is the BEST holiday drink – perfect for all of your holiday parties!
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2 Easy Wassail Recipe
Easy Wassail Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
This easy wassail recipe is a sweet and spicy mulled cider full of citrus and cinnamon flavor. Make this cozy drink a holiday tradition!
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3 Non Alcoholic Holiday Punch
Non Alcoholic Holiday Punch
Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
This fruity and festive holiday punch recipe is full of flavor and pizzazz for a delicious cranberry-citrus drink everyone can enjoy!
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4 Apple Cider Recipe
Apple Cider Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
You'll be surprised how simple it is to make this homemade apple cider recipe from scratch. It is spiced to perfection!
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5 Hot Chocolate Recipe
Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes minutes
Whip up this homemade hot chocolate recipe to have on hand all season long – quick, easy, delicious, and perfectly giftable!
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6 Christmas Punch Recipe
Christmas Punch Recipe
Total Time: 3 minutes minutes
Christmas punch is a deliciously fizzy and fruity drink. This festive punch is a hit with kids and adults alike!
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7 Peppermint Punch
Peppermint Punch
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Delicious Peppermint Punch is incredibly festive, takes minutes to make, and only has 3 ingredients!!
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8 Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe
Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
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.
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9 Caramel Apple Cider
Caramel Apple Cider
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
All the best fall flavors come together in this homemade caramel apple cider drink that's perfect for fall and holiday get-togethers.
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10 Shirley Temple Recipe
Shirley Temple Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Our classic Shirley Temple recipe is a favorite non-alcoholic drink – sweet and vibrant red, perfect for any party and any age!
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More Holiday Drinks
11 Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe
Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
One cozy cup of this Mexican hot chocolate recipe, and you'll be hooked by its yummy spices and delicious cinnamon cocoa flavor!
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12 Mint Hot Chocolate
Mint Hot Chocolate
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Smooth and creamy mint hot chocolate starts with a white chocolate base and is topped with Andes mints – a perfect drink ready in minutes!
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13 White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Rich and creamy White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Cocoa is one of the best drink recipes you'll try this holiday season!
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14 Eggnog Milkshake Recipe
Eggnog Milkshake Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Deliciously festive Eggnog Milkshakes are a quick 5 minute holiday drink that the whole family will enjoy!
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15 Peppermint Milkshake
Peppermint Milkshake
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Celebrate the season with this festive peppermint milkshake – it's ready in minutes for a perfect holiday treat!
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16 Double Chocolate Hot Chocolate
Double Chocolate Hot Chocolate
Total Time: 3 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Decadent double chocolate hot chocolate is filled with white chocolate chips, chocolate milk, and heavy whipping cream for one rich cupful!!
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17 Butterbeer Recipe
Butterbeer Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
This butterbeer recipe is a rich, delicious chilled drink with butterscotch flavoring. It's alcohol-free and perfect for sharing!
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18 Horchata Recipe
Horchata Recipe
Total Time: 12 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
This horchata recipe is a refreshing, cinnamon-flavored Mexican drink filled with flavor! It's festive and perfect for any occasion.
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19 Mint Julep Recipe
Mint Julep Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Ready in minutes, this copycat non-alcoholic mint julep captures the magic of Disneyland in one refreshing drink!
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