3 Quick & Easy Christmas Cocktails to Spice Up Your Celebrations

Holiday events call for big cups of Christmas cheer, especially when you’re making memories with friends and family. And there’s nothing like a few holiday-themed cocktails to add to the festive spirit and keep you warm on those chilly nights. 

But making single-serve cocktails can quickly kill your buzz, so we’ve pulled together a few delicious large-batch drinks that you can easily prepare beforehand and set out for your guests to help themselves! 

Our favorite hands-off set-up utilizes large glass carafes to keep plenty of pre-made cocktails on hand and hefty goblets for a classic holiday feel. We even offer plastic disposable cups for easy clean up! Place Christmasy bowls and cups with garnishes nearby so your guests can polish off their drinks to their liking. 

First up is a tasty twist on classic eggnog from Delish! Coquito is the Puerto Rican version of eggnog, featuring a fun blend of coconut, rum, and holiday spices. The best part: you can make it up to 4 days in advance and store it in the fridge!

Coquito

• 2 15-oz cans cream of coconut
• 2 12-oz cans evaporated milk
• 1 cup white rum
• 1 large egg yolk (optional)
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp grated fresh nutmeg, plus more for serving
• Cinnamon sticks for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine cream of coconut, evaporated milk, rum, egg yolk, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg in a blender until well combined (1–2 minutes). 
2. Taste and add more rum if desired. 
3. Pour the coquito mixture into a large container, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours (or up to 4 days) before serving. 
4. When ready to serve, stir well and pour into a pitcher. 
5. Set a bowl of cinnamon sticks nearby for garnish. 

Next is a fruity melon martini with a nod to the classic holiday character, the Grinch. This quick and easy green drink from The Spruce Eats comes together in just 3 minutes per batch, so you can effortlessly make a few in advance for your guests. 

The Grinch

• 10 oz. green melon liqueur
• 2.5 oz lemon juice
• 5 tsp simple syrup
• Maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

1. combine melon liquor, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a large cocktail shaker. 
2. Fill with ice and shake well. 
3. Strain into a chilled pitcher. 
4. Have maraschino cherries available for garnish. 

Lastly, this Jingle Juice recipe from Inspired by Charm will surely be a crowd pleaser! It only calls for three ingredients and makes plenty, so you can save some for later or have a backup pitcher on hand. Just mix right before guests arrive to keep it bubbly!

Jingle Juice Punch

• 1 bottle (750 ml) Whipped Vodka
• 1 bottle (750 ml) Pink Champagne or Sparkling Rosé
• 1 bottle (2 liters) Cherry 7-up
• Cranberries for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine vodka, champagne or rosé, and 7-up in a punch bowl or large pitcher with ice. 
2. Stir/shake well to combine. 
3. Serve over ice and garnish with cranberries.

Which of these tasty holiday cocktails will you whip up first?