25 Fabulous Holiday Party Cocktails

December 17, 2018 By Ann Leave a Comment

‘Tis the season for a little holiday cheer! From new cocktail drinks to classic cocktails, from Jello shots to beverages that really pack an intoxicating wallop, there is an adult libation on this list for nearly any holiday occasion, big or small!

25 Fabulous Holiday Party Cocktails

I don’t know about you, but I love a good cocktail now and then. And since it is the season for parties, parties, parties, well why not make some holiday cocktails!? If you are looking for cocktail recipes perfect for the Christmas season, holiday party season or New Year’s Eve party beverages, you have come to the right place!

If you are having a holiday party or get together with friends and would like to try a new batch of holiday-centric libations, have I got a holiday cocktail list for you!! For each one of these cocktails listed below simply click on the blue link (the cocktail’s name) to arrive at the full drink recipe with complete step-by-step instructions. Most of the cocktails on this list take only a few minutes to make, but there are the occasional cocktail recipes (such as the jello shots and pudding shots) that require advanced planning. Be sure to click over to the cocktail recipe for all the details!

While mixing a cocktail from scratch may take a few minutes longer than using a cocktail mix, you will be shocked and amazed just how much better the cocktail from scratch tastes. Truly a party on your tongue! The whiskey sour I have listed is simply fantastic! No premade mix can duplicate the taste of fresh ingredients. The Homemade Eggnog on this list is simply outstanding – you will not believe the difference between homemade and commercial eggnogs.

So if you are looking for a festive nightcap, something to ring in the New Year, or perhaps a cocktail to sip by a warm fire this holiday season, take a look at this list of adult beverages. And have yourself a merry little Christmas.

Note: In parenthesis after the drink description I have noted the spikes + non-liquor recipes which can be served either with or without alcohol. There are also a few non-alcoholic on this list (but they are listed as extras and not part of my 25-holiday party cocktails).

Candy Cane Cocktail. The Candy Cane Cocktail is refreshing adult beverage made with Whipped Cream Vodka, Peppermint Schnapps and Crème de Cacao. A cool, refreshing and festive holiday cocktail drink recipe.

Holiday Cocktail Recipes

• Boozy Candy Cane Shake Recipe – This super easy to make candy cane milkshake is a fresh, crisp, refreshing adult cocktail perfect for the holiday season. If you like the cool taste of peppermint, you will adore this festive holiday beverage.

• The Candy Cane Cocktail is refreshing adult beverage made with Whipped Cream Vodka, Peppermint Schnapps, and Crème de Cacao. A cool, refreshing and festive holiday cocktail drink recipe.

• Chocolate Snowball Cocktail Recipe – This chocolate snowball cocktail is a smooth, delicious, decadent holiday cocktail sure to put the happy in your holidays!

• Cranberry Bliss Cocktail – Enjoy the sweet-tart taste of cranberry this holiday season with this delicious holiday beverage.

• Crash and Burn Cocktail Recipe Five liquors combine with three juices to make this fantastic, smooth and very drinkable Crash and Burn drink recipe!

• This Festive Pineapple Punch is a sweet and delicious party punch recipe that is simple to make. In just a few minutes you can have a great punch recipe that your family and guests will truly enjoy. (spiked and non-liquor)

• Gingerbread Martini – nothing says “holiday season” quite like the taste og gingerbread!

• Homemade Eggnog Recipe – Eggnog is a delicious, traditional holiday drink, and this homemade eggnog recipe makes a fabulously rich, tasty, fresh eggnog you can whip up in minutes. This is truly the best eggnog you will ever have.

• Hot Buttered Rum Recipe – This recipe for Hot Buttered Rum is simple, yet delicious. An old-fashioned drink, hot buttered rum is the perfect adult beverage on a cold winter night.

• Iced Raspberry Bubbly Recipe – A beautiful update on a classic drink, this Iced Raspberry Bubbly Recipe combines the subtle taste of hibiscus with the bold taste of raspberry and mint for a truly delicious cocktail.

• Jealous Cherry Cocktail Recipe – A delicious, cool and fun drink, the Jealous Cherry Cocktail is a wonderful libation to serve at parties, get-togethers, or to enjoy in front of a fire.

Mistletoe Mint Cocktail. A wonderful holiday cocktail recipe, this terrific Christmas drink is perfect for the holiday season. Light and refreshing, this will become one of your favorite Christmas drinks! Give your taste buds a minty treat with sip after sip of this delicious holiday cocktail.

• Lemon Twist Tequila Eggnog Recipe – Tequila and eggnog are a fabulous combination. The added zest of lemon makes this an irresistible cocktail. Update your eggnog this holiday season and enjoy this great tasting Lemon Twist Tequila Eggnog libation.

• Mistletoe Mint Cocktail – Light and refreshing, this will become one of your favorite holiday drinks! Give your taste buds a minty treat with sip after sip of this delicious holiday cocktail.

• Painkiller – A delicious rum-based alcoholic beverage recipe, this copycat cocktail recipe is based on the infamous Cheddar restaurant beverage. This delicious Painkiller cocktail packs a wallop!

• Pomegranate Martini Recipe – The perfect drink this holiday season the Pomegranate Martini takes full advantage of in-season pomegranates! The new twist on an old favorite makes for a slightly sweet, totally delicious martini experience.

• Sidecar Cocktail Recipe – a classic cocktail that can be made as a one, two or a pitcher. This one packs a whallop.

• The Frozen Mint Blue Cocktail Recipe – This beautiful beverage combines the cool, refreshing taste of peppermint and the sweet taste of agave for a marvelous holiday cocktail.

Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe. This classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail recipe is simply the best whiskey sour recipe you will find. Making your own whiskey sour from scratch is easy to do with these step-by-step instructions. The next time you want to impress family and friends with a classic cocktail, mix up a one (or a batch) of this fabulous adult libation!

• Whiskey Champagne Cocktail – A delightful adult libation, perfect for celebrations, romantic dinners, or when simply when you would like to share a cocktail with a special someone.

• This classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail recipe is simply the best whiskey sour recipe you will find. Making your own whiskey sour from scratch is easy to do with these step-by-step instructions. The next time you want to impress family and friends with a classic cocktail, mix up a one (or a batch) of this fabulous adult libation!

Holiday Hot Chocolate Recipes

• Bourbon Hot Cocoa Recipe – Delicious hot cocoa for adults! This bourbon hot cocoa recipe is simple to make. Infused with a hint of orange, this adult hot cocoa beverage is a wonderful treat on a cold night.

• Raspberry White Hot Chocolate Recipe – Snuggle up this winter with a cup of Raspberry White Hot Chocolate made from scratch. A delicious update to traditional hot chocolate, this yummy mixture will warm you up inside.

Kahlua Hot Cocoa Recipe. A rich, decadent, delicious hot cocoa treat, this adult Kahlua Hot Cocoa Recipe tastes divine on a cold winter night. Curl up on the sofa with a mug of Kahlua Hot Cocoa tonight!

• Kahlua Hot Cocoa Recipe – A rich, decadent, delicious hot cocoa treat, you’ll want to curl up on the sofa with a mug of Kahlua Hot Cocoa tonight!

• Hot Cocoa with Rum Recipe – A delicious hot cocoa recipe by itself, this Hot Cocoa with Rum Recipe is especially good when you add your favorite rum. (spiked and non-liquor)

• Gingersnap Hot Cocoa Recipe – This cozy and warm hot cocoa smells and tastes delicious! Your whole house will smell like gingerbread as it warms on the stovetop. (no liquor)

Jingle Bells Jello Shots Recipe. These fun and festive Jingle Bells Jello Shots are easy to make. If you have a holiday get-together and/or party between now and the holidays, make these gelatin shots for the over 21 crowd!! They really are good. And they will remind everyone of when they were 21 (or 18) again!

Holiday Jello Shots Recipes

• Christmas Cookie Jello Shots Recipe – If you like Christmas cookies you will love these creative Christmas Cookie Jello Shots. Creamy, slightly sweet and delicious, these fun Jello shots are perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!

• Eggnog Jello Shots – If you like eggnog you will love these fabulous Eggnog Jello Shots. These jello shots taste just like your favorite eggnog recipe!

• Jingle Bells Jello Shots Recipe – If you have a holiday get-together and/or party between now and the holidays, make these gelatin shots for the over 21 crowd!! They really are good. And they will remind everyone of when they were 21 (or 18) again!

Holiday Pudding Shots Recipes

• Eggnog Pudding Shots Recipe – Ho-Ho-Ho Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Get into the holiday spirit with these fabulous eggnog pudding shots. These fun eggnog pudding shots are perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers. Simply follow these easy step-by-step pudding shot instructions to make these phenomenal Eggnog Pudding Shots for your holiday party!

• White Russian Pudding Shots Recipe – The melt-in-your-mouth creamy, rich, coffee-cocoa goodness of this white Russian pudding shots recipe will make it an immediate favorite at parties, get-togethers, and tailgating events.

I post a lot of cocktails throughout the year. You can find the full list of cocktail recipes here. They are listed by major liquor type, season, type.

As always, drink responsibly and please don’t drink and drive.

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Eggnog Pudding Shots Recipe

November 26, 2018 By Ann Leave a Comment

Ho-Ho-Ho Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Get into the holiday spirit with these fabulous eggnog pudding shots. These fun eggnog pudding shots are perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers. Simply follow these easy step-by-step pudding shot instructions to make these phenomenal Eggnog Pudding Shots for your holiday party!

Eggnog Pudding Shots Recipe

Eggnog is the traditional holiday beverage of choice for many people. Whether spiked or unadulterated, commercially purchased or homemade eggnog, eggnog and the holidays go hand and hand.

Mmmm pudding shots! If you are looking for something that is a boozy cross between a dessert and a jello shot, pudding shots are for you! Easy to make, pudding shots are a great “adult” pudding recipe.

So, what could be better than a Eggnog Pudding Shots Recipe? Simply marvelous for your Christmas party, New Year’s Eve party, or holiday party or gathering of friends and family.

Notes:

• I show Cool Whip in the ingredients photo which is a brand name. You can use another brand of imitation whipped topping if you like.

• When you make a pudding shot the whipped topping is always thawed.

• This recipe used Jello instant pudding, but you can use any instant pudding brand.

• Use a commercially made eggnog you buy at the store (as opposed to making your own) for this pudding shot recipe.

Eggnog Pudding Shots Ingredients:

• 3 oz box Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
• ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
• ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1½ cups Cold Commercially Made Eggnog
• ½ cup Bourbon (or Rum)
• 8 oz tub Imitation Whipped Topping, thawed
• Whipped Cream, for garnish
• Nutmeg, for garnish

Eggnog Pudding Shots Mise en Place:

• 12 (2oz) plastic pudding shot cups with lids if transporting
• Measuring Spoons
• Measuring Cup
• Bowl
• Spatula
• Whisk

Eggnog Pudding Shots Directions:

• Place 12 pudding shot cups (soufflé cups) on a large baking sheet.
• Pour the contents of one small (3oz) box of instant vanilla pudding mix into a medium mixing bowl.
• Add ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, whisk together.

• Add 1½ cups Cold Commercially Made Eggnog; Mix well.

• Add ½ cup Bourbon (or Rum). Stir until the pudding mixture is thickened.

• Fold in 8 ounces of (thawed) whipped topping and stir until the pudding mixture is light and fluffy and you no longer see any white streaks from the whipped topping.

• Spoon the eggnog pudding mixture into the plastic cups, filling up to the top of each rim.

• Chill for at least 4 hours (overnight works best!)

• After 4 hours, if you are not servings immediately, you can place lids on the plastic cups and chill overnight.

• Before serving add a generous dollop of whipped cream to each eggnog pudding shot and sprinkle with nutmeg.

Yield: 12 Eggnog Pudding Shots

Eggnog Pudding Shots Recipe

Name: Eggnog Pudding Shots Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 12 Eggnog Pudding Shots
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 3 oz box Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix; ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg; ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon; 1½ cups Cold Commercially Made Eggnog; ½ cup Bourbon (or Rum); 8 oz tub Imitation Whipped Topping, thawed; Whipped Cream, for garnish; Nutmeg, for garnish

Great tasting eggnog jello pudding shot in a single serve plastic cup.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

3 oz box Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon
1½ cups Cold Commercially Made Eggnog
½ cup Bourbon (or Rum)
8 oz tub Imitation Whipped Topping, thawed
Whipped Cream, for garnish
Nutmeg, for garnish

Instructions

• Place 12 pudding shot cups (soufflé cups) on a large baking sheet.

• Pour the contents of one small (3oz) box of instant vanilla pudding mix into a medium mixing bowl.

• Add ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, whisk together.

• Add 1½ cups Cold Commercially Made Eggnog; Mix well.

• Add ½ cup Bourbon (or Rum). Stir until the pudding mixture is thickened.

• Fold in 8 ounces of (thawed) whipped topping and stir until the pudding mixture is light and fluffy and you no longer see any white streaks from the whipped topping.

• Spoon the eggnog pudding mixture into the plastic cups, filling up to the top of each rim.

• Chill for at least 4 hours (overnight works best!)

• After 4 hours, if you are not servings immediately, you can place lids on the plastic cups and chill overnight.

• Before serving add a generous dollop of whipped cream to each eggnog pudding shot and sprinkle with nutmeg.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

2oz
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 131 Total Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 14mg Sodium: 51mg Carbohydrates: 9g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 7g Protein: 2g

If you like eggnog, you are gonna loooooove these terrific eggnog recipes:

• Eggnog Jello Shots Recipe – If you like eggnog you will love these fabulous Eggnog Jello Shots. These jello shots taste just like your favorite eggnog recipe! These fun Eggnog Jello shots are perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers.

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Boozy Candy Cane Shake Recipe

November 12, 2018 By Ann 3 Comments

This super easy to make candy cane milkshake is a fresh, crisp, refreshing adult cocktail perfect for the holiday season. If you like the cool taste of peppermint, you will adore this festive holiday beverage.

Boozy Candy Cane Shake Recipe

Notes:

• This uses vanilla frosting to rim as candy canes can be heavy. If you crush your candy canes to be very fine, you should be able to rim using the peppermint schnapps as the wet, and finely crushed candy canes just around the top of your glass. Click here for the easy directions on how to rim a cocktail glass.

• You can use melted white chocolate as the “wet” for rimming! Just be sure to roll in the crushed candy cane before the chocolate hardens.

• To crush the candy canes… a plastic bag is probably optimal, although I’ve used a piece of wax paper folded in half before. Just make sure you keep it tight in the middle and don’t let the candy cane pieces squirt out the sides.

• You can use a rubber mallet, hammer, or rolling pin to crush the candy canes.

• This makes approximately 52-54 ounces off boozy milkshake. It depends on how much you can get out of your blender, and how large your scoops of ice cream are. Plan accordingly for glass rimming. Four glasses would equal 13 ounces each, three glasses about 17 ounces, two glasses, about 26 ounces of this boozy candy cane shake. I cannot imagine anyone drinking all of this alone, buuuuuuut…

• You can add a few drops of peppermint extract to the blender mixture for some extra cool in your shake!

Boozy Candy Cane Shake Ingredients:

• ¼ cup Vanilla Frosting
• 8 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
• 1 cup Cool Whip
• 1 cup Cold Milk
• ½ cup Peppermint Schnapps
• 3 large Candy Canes
• Whipped Cream, for garnish

Boozy Candy Cane Shake Mise en Place:

• Measuring Cup
• Ice Cream Scoop
• Serving Glasses
• Plate
• Plastic Bag
• Mallet, Rolling Pin, or Hammer
• Blender

Boozy Candy Cane Shake Directions:

• Place the candy canes into a sealable plastic bag. Seal. Crush the candy canes with a mallet or rolling pin. Pour the crushed candy cane onto a small plate.

• Generously apply vanilla frosting along several servings glasses (or mugs). You can simply line the top of the glass with frosting for a light rimming, or go further down the top of the glass for a larger candy can rim.

• Roll the frosting covered rims into the crushed candy canes and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the frosting to harden a bit.
• Remove two tablespoons of crushed candy cane for later use, and set that aside.

• Combine remaining crushed candy canes (minus the reserved two tablespoons), vanilla ice cream, cool whip, cold milk and ½ cup Peppermint Schnapps in a blender. Pulse/blend for 30-45 seconds.

• Immediately pour the boozy candy cane shake into your prepared servings glasses.

• Top with a generous helping of whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes.
• Serve immediately.

Yield: 52 ounces

Boozy Candy Cane Shake Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup Vanilla Frosting
8 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
1 cup Cool Whip
1 cup Cold Milk
½ cup Peppermint Schnapps
3 large Candy Canes
Whipped Cream, for garnish

Instructions

• Place the candy canes into a sealable plastic bag. Seal. Crush the candy canes with a mallet or rolling pin. Pour the crushed candy cane onto a small plate.

• Roll the frosting covered rims into the crushed candy canes and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the frosting to harden a bit.

• Remove two tablespoons of crushed candy cane for later use, and set that aside.

• Combine remaining crushed candy canes (minus the reserved two tablespoons), vanilla ice cream, cool whip, cold milk and ½ cup Peppermint Schnapps in a blender. Pulse/blend for 30-45 seconds.

• Immediately pour the boozy candy cane shake into your prepared servings glasses.

• Top with a generous helping of whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes.

• Serve immediately.