A List Of Top Drinks And Cocktails To Ring In The Holidays With Festive Cheer

It’s the most wonderful time of the year once again, so it’s a welcome season for all of us to drink and be merry! And there’s a lot to be thankful for this year – we are finally out of the pandemic, and plenty of us are finding many reasons to celebrate and have fun with our families and friends. Gatherings are all the rage, and the streets and shops are filled with holiday-makers until the wee hours! If you are in charge of a small gathering or celebration among friends and family, you’d surely want to usher in the holidays with some fantastic drinks. Of course, you couldn’t go wrong with classic favorites such as mulled wine and eggnog, but you can also add a bit of whimsy and sparkle with a few new drinks and beverages! So without further ado, here’s a list of top drinks and cocktails to ring in the holidays with festive cheer.

1. Mulled wine

There’s nothing like a classic mulled wine recipe to usher in the holiday season. Of course, you probably have a recipe that’s been tried and tested by family and friends for years, but if you’d like something new and out of the ordinary, why not use a wine with excellent quality, such as tempranillo or try it with a twist by adding a dash of gin.

2. A snowball

Another classic drink this Christmas is a snowball, and it’s not only a retro addition to your drinks selection – it’s the ultimate cocktail that will give everyone a pleasant buzz! Mix ice with lemonade and advocaat, and you’ve got a favorite cocktail that will delight all your guests – and for an even more retro feel, why not rent retro arcade games and a funfair stall for hire for your Christmas celebration? Let your guests have lots of fun – and for entertainment, everyone will surely have a blast.

3. A martini

Everyone has heard of a martini, but have you ever heard of a Christmas martini? It may be time to put a spin on this old favorite, and with a combination of cherry brandy and bourbon, you can’t go wrong. Mix it all with syrup made from dried fruits, and you’re on your way to a truly festive beverage.

4. Eggnog

Of course, Christmas won’t be Christmas without the classic eggnog – but once again, you can put a spin on it by making chocolate-flavored eggnog! Mix dark chocolate, cream, and bourbon to make this delicious concoction, and top it with a dash of nutmeg and serve.

5. Mulled wine

If you love beer (and your guests do), you can make your own version of a mulled beer instead of mulled wine. It’s easy, too – mix ale with brandy and apple juice and spices, and serve hot in mugs – your guests will have something that will keep them warm all night.

6. Champagne cocktail

Another classic drink for the holidays is none other than a champagne cocktail, and to make it even better, serve it in a champagne flute, so the sugar cube sinks and the bubbles rise upwards. You can also do this with prosecco, cava, and cremant!

7. Buttered rhum

If you want something special and magical, round up the evening’s drinks by serving some buttered rhum. This hot drink is perfect to cap the night off, and you can add spices like nutmeg and cinnamon to the rhum – there’s no better way to have a treat during a cold evening.