Cranberry cocktails for Christmas are a must! They're so festive, and also, cranberry juice is so versatile. You can find a festive holiday cocktail that just about anyone will like in this list.
You'll love these cranberry cocktails for Christmas
There is a cranberry cocktail recipe in this list for anyone! From sangria to margaritas, you'll be sure to find a drink you'll love.
Festive Cranberry Cocktails
These holiday cranberry cocktails are so easy to make! Whether you're hosting and want to make a big batch cocktail for the party, or you're just looking to make a few drinks for a holiday happy hour, you're sure to find a cocktail you love on this list.
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.
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 bourbon drink for the holiday season, you have to make this bourbon cranberry cocktail. It is so easy to make and it is perfect for this time of year! This is also a great cocktail to make as a batch drink for your parties!
This cranberry Negroni is the perfect fall twist on a classic cocktail, the Negroni. It's so easy to make, and it's perfect for all of your holiday celebrations! If you love a Negroni, or have someone at the party who does, they will love this festive twist.
If you're looking for the perfect Christmas margarita recipe, look no further than this mistletoe margarita. It's sweet, tangy, and simple to make, and it'll be a hit at all your holiday parties. Besides, who doesn't love a fun holiday margarita recipe?!
This Thanksgiving sangria with red wine is so perfect and comes together so easily! It’s a delicious combination of sweet and spicy, I always say it tastes like Thanksgiving in a glass. Everyone at your Thanksgiving dinner will love it.
This cranberry orange whiskey sour is such an easy fall cocktail recipe to make! It comes together in no time and is so refreshing. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, a little sour, and a little spicy from the whiskey. Plus, it's so easy to make for a crowd, too!
If you're looking for a fun and festive cocktail for the holiday season, you have to make this mistletoe martini recipe. It's so easy to make and is one of my favorite cocktail recipes for Christmas, and who doesn't love a cocktail with a fun and festive name?!
This Thanksgiving margarita tastes like fall in a glass. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and a little spicy with the addition of apple cider. If you’re looking for a large batch tequila cocktail for Thanksgiving, you have to give this a try!
What to make with these cranberry cocktails
If you're looking for some more holiday party inspiration, here are some of my favorite apps to go along with these cranberry cocktails.
These Boursin-stuffed mushrooms are not only easy to make, but everyone will love them. The plate will be gone in 10 minutes or less. If you're a dirty martini lover, turn your favorite drink into a dip! This cold dirty martini dip is delish, and knowing how precious the oven real estate is during the holidays, bringing a cold dip is always welcomed. You can never go wrong with a burrata caprese appetizer, either! It's quick, delicious, and on-theme for the holidays, given it's red, green, and white.
Tips for making cocktails in advance for holiday parties.
Prep your syrups. You can easily make any simple syrups you may need 2-3 days ahead of time.
Set your bar up. Similar to simple syrups, if your home allows it, you can always set up your bar ahead of time. I love putting this brown kraft paper down and either writing what's on the bar so people can properly help themselves, or you could decorate it all fun and cute for the holidays!
Pre-batch any drinks. Drinks that don't include anything fizzy, such as prosecco or soda water, can be pre-batched a day or two before. Be sure to store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
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