Recipes Holidays + Events 20 Festive Holiday Drinks to Sip All Season Long By Food & Wine Editors and Maria Yagoda Maria Yagoda Instagram Twitter Maria Yagoda is a senior editor at Food & Wine, where she has worked for five years, specializing in restaurant and travel coverage.Her writing on food, culture, travel, and health issues have been published in People Magazine, the Atlantic, Glamour Magazine, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and more print and digital publications.She lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her chihuahua, Bucatina. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 9, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: DYLAN + JENI When you're entertaining for the holidays, you want your drinks to be just as festive as the menu. Sparkling punches; seasonal spritzes; warming mulled wine; Christmas cocktails. We've gathered some of our favorite holiday drink recipes in this roundup, whether you're in the mood for cranberry-spiked punch, decadent homemade eggnog, or any number of seasonal Christmas cocktail recipes. Read on for even more holiday drinks to enjoy. 01 of 20 Buttered Rum Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall This luxurious, velvety drink is just the thing to sip on a cool night — and using a slow cooker makes it especially easy to pull together. Heat the cream and butter first, slowly so that the mixture doesn't break. Then whisk in dark brown sugar, followed by spiced rum, salt, and a Moroccan spice mix. The end result is a richly flavored batch of drinks perfect for entertaining. Get the Recipe 02 of 20 Sparkling Cranberry-Ginger Punch with Toasted Spices Photo by Greg DuPree / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen This low-alcohol punch leans on tart cranberry juice and spicy ginger ale for a big punch of flavor, allowing the booze to take a back seat. Frozen cranberries stand in for a traditional punch ring, keeping this fizzy drink nice and cold. Get the Recipe 03 of 20 Inverno Arancione Photo by Victor Protasio / Prop Styling by Christine Keely "Spiced mulled cocktails are what I crave when I want to relax in thecolder months," says chef Amy Brandwein of Centrolina in Washington,D.C. For this recipe, the usual red wine base is replaced with PinotGrigio to focus on citrus and ginger. "It almost plays off the flavorsof a classic panettone, which is a winter specialty in Italian culture,"she says. Get the Recipe 04 of 20 Homemade Eggnog Photo by Adam Friedlander / Food Styling by Pearl Jones You'll need brandy, dark rum, and bourbon to make this rich, creamy eggnog. Be sure to chill it thoroughly before serving, and give it a final whisk, too, to make sure everything is blended. Get the Recipe 05 of 20 Cranberry-Spice Cocktail © Johnny Valiant Lots of cranberries and crystallized ginger in this delicious concoction perfectly complement the hard cider and Aperol. Get the Recipe 06 of 20 Frenched Hot Chocolate © David Malosh "Chartreuse and chocolate is among the world's most underrated combinations," says Bobby Heugel, co-owner of Anvil Bar & Refuge in Houston. He melds the two ingredients in this boozy, rich hot chocolate. Get the Recipe 07 of 20 Guava Ponche with Sweet Vermouth DYLAN + JENI Ponche Navideño is a Christmastime spiced tropical fruit punch that's served warm with a shot of tequila in Mexico. Recipe developer Paola Briseño González's chilled riff on this holiday classic pays homage to her love of vermouth. Get the Recipe 08 of 20 Smoky Mezcal-Fig Sour Victor Protasio Spicy-sweet fig-ginger syrup rounds out the smoky mezcal and bright lemon juice in this barely sweet cocktail that lets the liquor shine. Get the Recipe 09 of 20 Sticky Toffee Pudding Eggnog © Wendell Webber Cocktail consultant Eben Freeman's foamy interpretation of eggnog — infused with the sweet, caramel flavors of sticky toffee pudding, a British favorite — is halfway between a drink and a dessert. "It's thick enough to eat with a spoon," he says. "So was classic eggnog." Get the Recipe 10 of 20 Anjou Punch Nicole Franzen Bar director Leo Robitschek makes his perfect holiday punch with warming flavors of pear, cinnamon, and citrus. Get the Recipe 11 of 20 Walker's Mulled Wine Greg DuPree This version of mulled wine, from Walkers Maine restaurant in Cape Neddick, Maine, is gently infused with nutmeg, vanilla, and star anise, then lightly sweetened with honey and maple syrup. Get the Recipe 12 of 20 Coquito Photo by Jacob Fox / Food Styling by Lauren McAnelly / Prop Styling by Jessica Thomas and Susan Mitchell Coquito, or "little coconut," is a traditional creamy rum punch served in Puerto Rico for Christmas and throughout the winter holidays. Some versions include eggs, but this recipe takes its richness and viscosity instead from coconut cream and three types of milk. Warming spices and white rum add aroma and flavor. Get the Recipe 13 of 20 Surprise Fix Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Floral, sweet St-Germain and bittersweet fresh grapefruit juice round out a shot of Waterpocket Distillery's Long Lost Minthe, an unsweetened peppermint botanical spirit with minty, herbal, and citrus pith notes. It's only available at Utah state liquor stores or directly from the distillery, but it can be substituted with a range of liqueurs, including Vicario Monk's Secret and Dampfwerk Distilling's The Helgolander. Get the Recipe 14 of 20 Champagne Holiday Punch © Tina Rupp Mixologist Erick Castro created this terrifically light sparkling punch. Malted grain–based genever adds whiskey-like depth while Créole Shrubb brings in warmly spiced orange notes. Get the Recipe 15 of 20 Maple-Bourbon Smash Michael Turek Richly flavored dark amber maple syrup combines with citrus juices and seltzer to make this lightened riff on an Old-Fashioned cocktail. Get the Recipe 16 of 20 Earl Grey–Aquavit Spritz Victor Protasio Honey simple syrup is even easier to prepare than standard simple syrup; just vigorously stir together honey and water until well combined. The mellow, floral sweetness of the honey syrup pairs perfectly with a touch of lemon in this tea-infused cocktail. Get the Recipe 17 of 20 Rosé Sangria with Cranberries and Apples © Petrina Tinslay This strong but not overly sweet sangria is nicely spiced with cinnamon, anise, and cloves. It has just enough crushed red pepper to give it a tiny kick. Get the Recipe 18 of 20 Glögg © Paul Costello For this version of Swedish mulled wine, chef Marcus Samuelsson spikes white wine and rosé with vodka infused with cardamom and ginger. The drink is boozy, aromatic, and delicious. Get the Recipe 19 of 20 Apple-Brandy Hot Toddies © Rob Howard A hot toddy is basically a shot or two of any potent spirit added to a cup of hot water. We've put a French spin on this warming drink with a slug of apple brandy, which is complemented by honey and lemon juice and garnished with a cinnamon stick. Get the Recipe 20 of 20 Sparkling Pomegranate Punch © Frances Janisch This bubbly, sweet-tart punch combines Prosecco, orange juice, limeade, and deep-red pomegranate juice. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit