As the holiday season approaches, there’s an undeniable magic in the air — a palpable sense of joy, warmth, and the promise of celebrations with loved ones. And what better way to elevate your gatherings than by serving up a selection of festive Christmas cocktails that not only tantalize the taste buds but also add a touch of sophistication to your soirées?

GRAZIA is inviting you to embark on a journey into the world of mixology, where the art of crafting cocktails becomes a delightful expression of holiday cheer. Whether you’re hosting an intimate family gathering or a lively holiday party with friends, our curated collection of festive cocktails is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.

The key to creating memorable holiday moments lies in the details, and what better detail to focus on than the beverages you serve? From classic concoctions with a yuletide twist to innovative libations that push the boundaries of tradition, we’ve scoured the realms of mixology to bring you a selection of cocktails that are as visually stunning as they are delectable.

Keep scrolling to delve into the artistry of mixology, where we’re providing you with step-by-step recipes for each cocktail, ensuring that you can effortlessly recreate these delicious drinks in the comfort of your own home.

So, let’s raise our glasses to the holiday season and embark on a journey of taste and refinement — because when it comes to Christmas cocktails, the possibilities are as endless as the joy the season brings (and for those looking for non-alcoholic alternatives, be sure to check out our must-have holiday mocktail recipes). Cheers!

The Mrs. Claus Margarita

Inspired by Pantalones Organic Tequila

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Pantalones Organic Blanco tequila
• 2 oz white cranberry juice
• 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
• 4-6 oz ginger beer (we use Betty Buzz Ginger Beer)
• Ice
• For garnish: fresh cranberries, fresh rosemary, lime slices, sugar-rimmed glass

Instructions:

1. Combine tequila, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake and strain into sugar-rimmed rocks glass with ice.

Italian Sparkler

Inspired by Disaronno Originale

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Disaronno Originale
• 3 oz Prosecco

Cinnamon Spiced Mezcalrita

Inspired by Sidral Mundet

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle oz Sidral Mundet
• 2 oz of Mezcal
• 2 oz of Triple Sec
• A lemon
• Brown sugar and cinnamon
• Star anise and serve over ice

Instructions:

1. Add 1 bottle oz Sidral Mundet, 2 oz of Mezcal, and 2 oz of Triple Sec into a cup.
2. Add a squeeze of lemon.
3. Mix for 10 seconds.
4. Add a rim of brown sugar and cinnamon to the cup.
5. Add star anise for decoration.
6. Serve over ice and enjoy!

A Misty Isle Sour

Inspired by Isle of Skye

Ingredients:

• 2 oz of Isle of Skye 12 Year Old
• 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 egg white (optional)
• 0.5 oz red wine

Cinnamon Sangria

Inspired by Sangria Señorial

Ingredients:

• 2-3 bottles of Sangria Señorial
• ¼ Cup of Brandy
• Fresh Chopped Fruit: Oranges, limes, apple and/or pomegranate seeds
• Cinnamon Sticks

Instructions:

1. Grab a pitcher and pour all of your ingredients in.
2. Mix all of your ingredients in the pitcher.
3. Let the pitcher chill for 1-2 hours.
4. Add ice and pour the cocktail into a glass.
5. Add the cinnamon sticks on top for flavor and flare and enjoy!

Peach Toddy

Inspired by Ketel One

Ingredients:

• 2 oz KOB Peach & Orange Blossom
• 1 peach teabag
• 1 large lemon wedge
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 dash orange bitters
• 4-5 oz hot water
• Garnish: lemon wheel

Instructions:

1. Add Ketel One, bitters, teabag, cinnamon stick, and honey to a mug.
2. Top with 4-5 ounces of hot water and stir to dissolve honey.
3. Let sit for 3 minutes, then remove the teabag.
4. Squeeze a large lemon wedge into a mug and discard.
5. Stir to incorporate all ingredients. Garnish with a lemon wheel, in glass, and enjoy.

Apple Cider Margarita

Inspired by Women of Today

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Pantalones Organic Reposado Tequila
• 2 oz apple cider
• 1 oz orange juice
• 1 oz lime juice
• Garnish: cinnamon stick & sliced apples

Instructions:

1. In a small pitcher with ice add all the ingredients and stir to combine.
2. Serve over ice.
3. To top it off, invite some crisp fall apples and a cinnamon stick to this cozy party!

Repo Maple Sour 

Inspired by Anteel Tequila

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Anteel Reposado 
• 2 oz lemon juice 
• 1 tbsp maple syrup 
• 3 dashes of citrus bitters 
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. In a shaker with ice, combine Anteel Reposado, lemon juice, maple syrup, bitters, and cinnamon.
2. Shake well.
3. Strain over ice in a cocktail glass. 
4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Vintage Eggnog

Inspired by Death & Co

Ingredients:

• 0.5 oz Old Grandad 114 Bourbon
• 0.25 oz Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum
• 0.25 oz H&H Rainwater Madeira
• 0.25 oz Frapin VS Cognac
• 1 oz white sugar
• 2 oz whole milk
• 1.5 oz heavy cream
• 1 whole egg
• Garnish: grated nutmeg
• Glass: Flip

Instructions:

1. Blend sugar and milk until dissolved.
2. Blend eggs and milk on very low speed until incorporated.
3. Combine the remaining ingredients and stir well. Store in glass bottles for long-term storage.
4. Age anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 years, or serve immediately.
5. Pour into glass and garnish with grated nutmeg.

Honey Rosemary Daiquiri 

Inspired by Ten To One

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Ten To One White or Dark
• 1 oz lime juice 
• 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to hot water) 
• 2 sprigs of rosemary 
• Garnish: rosemary sprig 

Instructions:

1. Add rosemary sprig along with all other wet ingredients to a shaker tin.
2. Add ice and shake vigorously.
3. Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a rosemary sprig.

Mercer + Prince Espresso Martini

Inspired by Mercer + Prince

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Mercer + Prince
• 1 oz coffee liqueur (Kahlua or Mr. Black)
• 2 oz cold brew espresso (or iced coffee)
• 3 espresso beans

Instructions:

1. Add ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake to combine/chill.
2. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
3. Garnish with 3 espresso beans.

Mistletoe Margarita Recipe

Inspired by Astral Tequila

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Astral Tequila Blanco
• 0.75 oz lime juice
• 0.75 oz pomegranate juice
• 0.5 oz agave
• Garnish: toasted rosemary

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice, shake, and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
3. Garnish with a sprig of toasted rosemary.

Mercer + Prince Paloma

Inspired by Mercer + Prince

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Mercer + Prince
• 2 oz Ocean Spray Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
• Top with grapefruit soda (or soda water)
• Fresh mint
• Grapefruit

Instructions:

1. Add ingredients into an ice-filled Collins/Highball and stir to combine/chill.
2. Garnish with fresh mint and grapefruit.

Coconut Vanilla Espresso Martini

Inspired by IslandJon

Ingredients:

• 2 oz IslandJon Coconut Vanilla
• 1 espresso capsule (pod)
• 1 oz coffee liqueur
• 1.5 oz unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Chill martini glass.
2. Add ingredients to tin with ice.
3. Shake until hands are cold, and then strain into a chilled martini glass.
4. Optional: Dust with cocoa powder.

The Celebrator

Inspired by Gran Coramino

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Gran Coramino Cristalino
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• 3 dashes of cherry bitters
• Champagne to top
• Champagne flute

Instructions:

1. Add Gran Cristalino, simple syrup, and cherry bitters to a cocktail shaker with fresh ice.
2. Shake and strain into a champagne flute.
3. Top with Champagne.
4. Rub lemon peel across the rim and garnish with a cherry.