
Christmas drinks & cocktail recipes
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Classic mulled wine
Make perfectly spiced mulled wine at Christmas with our easy recipe. Use a good quality red wine like an unoaked tempranillo or try a twist with a dash of sloe gin
Classic snowball
Serve a classic snowball at Christmas for your guests. With advocaat, lemonade and ice, it's the ultimate retro cocktail to celebrate the festive season
Sloe gin fizz
Treat yourself to a sloe gin fizz, made with sloe gin and lemon juice and topped up with sparkling water. Garnish with a lemon slice and a blackberry
Easy mulled wine
Get that festive feeling with this smooth mulled wine made with figs, sliced clementine and spices. Great for a Christmas party or just to cosy up with
Classic champagne cocktail
Serve this cocktail in a flute so the sugar cube sinks to the bottom – it will drive the bubbles upward. Prosecco, crémant and cava also work well
Buck's fizz
The simple and classic combination of orange juice and champagne makes a perfect cocktail for a celebratory brunch or party
Hot buttered rum
Try rounding off dinner with some hot buttered rum. Sweet and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, it's a warming treat for cold evenings
Classic eggnog
Get into the festive spirit with eggnog, a classic Christmas drink made with brandy, cream, eggs and vanilla. Serve with plenty of ice in tumbler glasses
Christmas punch
Treat your guests to a Christmas punch. It's a blend of prosecco, sloe gin, Jägermeister and apple juice, together with festive clementine and ginger
Champagne cocktail
Blend some chilled champagne with brandy and bitters for a sophisticated champagne cocktail. Garnish with an orange twist to serve
Hot toddy
Warm up with a hot toddy. The combination of whisky, honey, lemon, cinnamon and cloves really packs a punch and is great for entertaining in winter
Festive negroni
Give the popular Italian cocktail Negroni a Christmassy twist with cinnamon, star anise and bay leaves. Serve over ice and drink a toast to the new year
Christmas pudding vodka
Get set for Christmas with a tipple to toast the season. It features all the festive flavours – oranges, lemons, cinnamon, dried fruit, amaretto and brandy
Boulevardier
Make a classic boulevardier cocktail if you're a fan of negronis. It's similar, but made with bourbon instead of gin for a more harmonious blend
Gingerbread hot chocolate
Make this festive version of hot chocolate with fragrant orange, ginger, cloves and cinnamon. To make it extra-special, top with whipped cream
Espresso shrub martini
Enjoy this lower-alcohol espresso martini. It's great for parties and festive gatherings where guests may like a drink with less alcohol but plenty of cheer
Plum brandy
Make a bottle of homemade plum brandy. It's a great way to use up a glut of plums, plus it'll keep for two months and will make a welcome gift for brandy lovers
Poinsettia
Say cheers with a poinsettia cocktail, a classy mix of triple sec, prosecco and cranberry juice, garnished with a fresh bay leaf
Mulled gin
Infuse apple juice with festive spices to make this Christmassy gin cocktail
Grapefruit gin sour mocktail
Celebrate the season with this stunning grapefruit mocktail. Made with a splash of non-alcoholic gin, it's a great alcohol-free option
Homemade Irish cream
Our homemade Irish cream recipe is delicious over ice and the perfect way to end your Christmas dinner. It also makes a fabulous gift for friends and family
Slow-cooker hot chocolate
Hosting a party? Try this slow-cooker hot chocolate for an easy way to serve a crowd. You could also add your favourite liqueur to each mug
Pomegranate & vermouth mulled wine
Make this lower alcohol version of mulled wine at Christmastime. The addition of vermouth keeps the drink grown-up and stops it becoming too sickly-sweet
Mojito cooler
Use a sweet-sharp shrub in a mojito to make a lower-alcohol cocktail without compromising on taste. It's a perfect drink for Christmas parties