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

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Sip Something Festive All Season Long!

Two types of drinks always top my holiday list: punch and cocoa! These classics use simple ingredients and plenty of flavor. Whether serving Holiday Punch at a party or Christmas dinner, or Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa, these drinks bring instant cheer to any occasion.

Grab your mugs and ladles because it’s time to mix up some holiday magic. These family-friendly holiday drink recipes are perfect for festive parties or a quiet celebration at home. Keep a few of these ideas handy, and you’ll always have a sweet way to spread warmth and joy all season long.


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Top 10 Most-Loved Holiday Drink Picks

These are our best of the best! These holiday drink recipes are so good you’ll want to make them a tradition for every family get-together.

1 Simple Eggnog Recipe

Simple Eggnog Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
This creamy, rich, and easy eggnog recipe is the BEST holiday drink – perfect for all of your holiday parties!
5 from 23 votes
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2 Wassail Recipe

Homemade wassail recipe poured into glass with cinnamon sticks, apples and oranges.
Wassail Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
This Easy Wassail Recipe is cozy, spiced, and perfect for the holidays with apple cider, cinnamon, and orange flavor in every sip.
5 from 12 votes
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3 Holiday Fruit Punch

Holiday punch in two glass cups on table.
Holiday Fruit Punch
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
This fruity and festive holiday punch recipe is full of flavor and pizzazz for a delicious cranberry-citrus drink everyone can enjoy!
5 from 88 votes
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4 Apple Cider Recipe

Homemade apple cider poured into 2 cups with apples and cinnamon sticks around.
Apple Cider Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
You'll be surprised how simple it is to make this homemade apple cider recipe from scratch. It is spiced to perfection!
5 from 75 votes
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5 Hot Chocolate Recipe

Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Whip up this homemade hot chocolate recipe to have on hand all season long – quick, easy, delicious, and perfectly giftable!
5 from 6 votes
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6 Christmas Punch Recipe

Christmas Punch Recipe
Total Time: 3 minutes
Christmas punch is a deliciously fizzy and fruity drink. This festive punch is a hit with kids and adults alike!
5 from 5 votes
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7 Peppermint Punch

Peppermint Punch
Total Time: 5 minutes
Delicious Peppermint Punch is incredibly festive, takes minutes to make, and only has 3 ingredients!!
5 from 20 votes
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8 Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 5 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.
5 from 102 votes
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9 Caramel Apple Cider

Caramel Apple Cider
Total Time: 25 minutes
All the best fall flavors come together in this homemade caramel apple cider drink that's perfect for fall and holiday get-togethers.
5 from 17 votes
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10 Shirley Temple Recipe

Shirley temple drink image with straws, ice and cherries in the cups.
Shirley Temple Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
The Shirley Temple drink is a fun, fizzy, and kid-friendly classic made with Sprite, grenadine, and cherries for a party punch everyone loves!
5 from 12 votes
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More Holiday Drinks

The party doesn’t stop here! Keep scrolling for even more festive drink ideas to make your celebrations extra special all season long.

11 Pumpkin Juice

A glass of pumpkin juice with a cinnamon stick in it and apple slice.
Pumpkin Juice
Total Time: 5 minutes
Pumpkin juice, the iconic wizarding world beverage, can be served chilled or heated for a bit of autumn magic in every sip!
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12 Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix

Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix
Total Time: 30 minutes
One cozy cup of this Mexican hot chocolate recipe, and you'll be hooked by its yummy spices and delicious cinnamon cocoa flavor!
5 from 25 votes
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13 Mint Hot Chocolate

Mint Hot Chocolate
Total Time: 15 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!
4.75 from 8 votes
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14 White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Rich and creamy White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Cocoa is one of the best drink recipes you'll try this holiday season!
5 from 20 votes
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15 Eggnog Milkshake Recipe

Eggnog Milkshake Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Deliciously festive Eggnog Milkshakes are a quick 5 minute holiday drink that the whole family will enjoy!
5 from 19 votes
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16 Peppermint Milkshake Recipe

Peppermint milkshake served in a glass and topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
Peppermint Milkshake Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Celebrate the holidays with this creamy peppermint milkshake, a festive, minty-sweet treat that’s ready in just minutes!
4.90 from 19 votes
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17 Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe

Crockpot hot chocolate recipe poured into mug with marshmallows in it.
Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Crockpot Hot Chocolate warms crowds with chocolate milk, cream, and white chocolate chips, ultra creamy, simple to set and serve for parties.
5 from 2 votes
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18 Butterbeer Recipe

Butterbeer Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
This butterbeer recipe is a rich, delicious chilled drink with butterscotch flavoring. It's alcohol-free and perfect for sharing!
5 from 86 votes
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19 Horchata Recipe

Horchata Recipe
Total Time: 12 hours 10 minutes
This horchata recipe is a refreshing, cinnamon-flavored Mexican drink filled with flavor! It's festive and perfect for any occasion.
5 from 33 votes
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20 Mint Julep Recipe

Mint Julep Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ready in minutes, this copycat non-alcoholic mint julep captures the magic of Disneyland in one refreshing drink!
5 from 19 votes
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