If you're searching for festive drinks that are easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly versatile, holiday cocktails with vodka are a must. Vodka's neutral profile makes it the perfect base for showcasing classic holiday flavors like cranberry, pomegranate, peppermint, citrus, vanilla, and warming spices.
You'll love these festive holiday cocktails with vodka
Whether you're hosting a holiday party, planning a cozy night in, or putting together a signature cocktail for Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve, these recipes are designed to impress without feeling complicated. From sparkling vodka cocktails ideal for entertaining to creamy, dessert-style drinks and simple classics with a festive twist, holiday cocktails with vodka offer something for every taste.
the best holiday cocktails with vodka
This collection focuses on approachable recipes that can be made individually or batched for a crowd, making holiday hosting feel effortless. With just a few seasonal ingredients and your favorite bottle, you’ll be able to shake up holiday cocktails with vodka that look beautiful, taste festive, and keep the celebrations going all season long.
This Mistletoe Martini is like the sweet orange-y version of a cosmopolitan! I love how it takes advantage of citrus season, and oranges are so festive!
This holiday pomegranate punch with vodka is one of the best big batch cocktails to make for your parties! It’s so easy to make, and it sits out so nicely. There are no sparkling or fizzy ingredients needed, so you can simply make it, set it out, and forget it!
Lemon Drops are delicious all year round, but especially during citrus season, which also happens to be the holidays!
This raspberry Moscow mule is one of my favorite Moscow mule variations! It's so perfect for the summer, and it is so easy to make!
If you want to put a festive twist on the traditional Moscow mule, you have to make this Christmas Moscow mule! It's so perfect for the holiday season, and couldn't be easier to make.
If you are looking for the perfect dessert cocktail to get you into the holiday spirit, you have to make this sugar cookie martini! It is so perfect for the holiday season, especially when garnished with holiday sprinkles!
This peppermint mocha espresso martini is the perfect festive twist on a classic espresso martini recipe. It's so easy to make, and is a great batched cocktail recipe if you're looking to make these for your next holiday party.
This vodka negroni is the perfect twist on the traditional negroni for those who may prefer a vodka cocktail over gin!
This chai espresso martini is the perfect fall twist on your traditional espresso martini recipe. I make this using chai concentrate, so it’s so easy to make for all your fall and winter happy hours!
This Christmas cosmopolitan is one of the easiest holiday drinks to make! Plus, I love adding a splash of prosecco on top to give it that twist and turn your traditional cosmo cocktail recipe into a bubby and festive one.
This pomegranate martini is such a fun and festive holiday drink! It’s so easy to make, and it’s also the perfect big batch cocktail for holiday parties.
What to make alongside these holiday cocktails?
If you're craving something sweet, I highly recommend making these brown butter sugar cookies, fudgy brownie cookies, or this strawberry Nutella pizza! They are all great options, and you can always add festive holiday sprinkles for a bit of flair. Plus, all those desserts are SO easy to make!
Tips for making the best big batch holiday cocktails.
The Fizzy Ingredients. Leave these on the side! Batch all your flat ingredients, like liquor or juices, but leave the fizzy ingredients on the side to ensure they stay crisp.
The Syrups and Juices. You can absolutely prep these in advance! I recommend prepping these a day or two ahead of your party and storing them in an airtight container in the fridge.
The Bar Set-Up. If you have the room in your home, for sure set your bar up days ahead of time! It'll make your life so much easier. Then, on the day of the party, all you have to do is set out your ice, juices, fresh garnishes, and cocktails.
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