Entertaining November 1, 2022 20+ Cocktail Recipes To Celebrate The Holiday Season Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Print This From a boozy Nutella hot cocoa to a bubbly alcohol-free aperitif, we’ve rounded-up some of our favorite festive cocktails to celebrate the season. Greet your guests with one of our favorite holiday drink recipes! The Red Sky While admiring the interiors at the recently redesigned rooftop bar at Park Hyatt Toronto, you’ll want to order a Red Sky cocktail. The refreshing drink is crisp, bubbly and has a hint of peppermint. Get the recipe for the Red Sky cocktail here. Photographer: Paula Wilson Source: House & Home French 75 Cocktail If you’d like some bubbly with brunch, try a lemony, gin-infused French 75 cocktail. It’s sweet, tart and delicious. Get the recipe for the classic cocktail here. Photographer: Angus Fergusson Source: House & Home Cranberry Kir Royal Impress your guests with this festive looking (and tasting) drink the moment they arrive at your door. Get the Cranberry Kir Royal recipe here. Photographer: Virginia Macdonald Source: House & Home Kombucha Moscow Mule If you’re looking to serve something a little healthier this year, this version of Moscow mule replaces ginger beer with Kombucha. Get the recipe for the Kombucha Moscow Mule here. Photographer: Maya Visnyei Source: House & Home The Alfonso The head barman from Toronto’s popular Alo restaurant shares the recipe for this sparkling holiday drink. Get the recipe for the Alfonso here. Photographer: Stacey Brandford Source: House & Home The Everyone Brave is Forgiven At Toronto bar Famous Last Words, every drink has a story. This Earl Grey-infused concoction is based on the book Everyone Brave is Forgiven by British author Chris Cleave. Get the recipe for the cocktail here. Mulled Wine Punch Invite your guests to serve themselves with a mulled wine station. Pro tip: the longer this punch stands, the spicier the mixture will be. Get the recipe here for the Mulled Wine Punch. Photographer: Maya Visnyei Source: House & Home Sparkling Elderflower Cocktail Cap off your holiday season with this sparkling and floral cocktail that includes cava, sherry and absinthe. Get the recipe for the Sparkling Elderflower cocktail here. Photographer: courtesy of BarChef Source: House & Home The Double Double Swap out your espresso martini with this new cocktail recipe that goes great with dessert. Get the recipe for The Double Double. Photographer: Juan Luna Source: Courtesy of A Field Guide to Canadian Cocktails by Scott McCallum and Victoria Walsh The Canadian This classic drink with a twist could be likened to a traditional Old-Fashioned, made with maple sugar candy in place of a sugar cube. Get the recipe for The Canadian. Photographer: Juan Luna Source: Courtesy of A Field Guide to Canadian Cocktails by Scott McCallum and Victoria Walsh Hot Buttered Rum This riff on the classic Hot Buttered Rum is brightened by the use of a compound butter that blends salted butter and Bakeapple. It’s equally spiked and spiced, making it the perfect drink to warm up with this season. Get the recipe for Hot Buttered Rum. Photographer: Juan Luna Source: Courtesy of A Field Guide to Canadian Cocktails by Scott McCallum and Victoria Walsh Spiced Rum & Chocolate Caramel Eggnog This festive, sweet and creamy cocktail recipe from Chef Lynn Crawford is a spicy spin on a classic holiday drink. Get the recipe for Spiced Rum & Chocolate Caramel Eggnog. Photographer: Courtesy of Egg Farmers of Canada Source: Lynn Crawford The Donald Draper This elegant cocktail is made from fine French liqueurs. Swap the lemon peel for a maraschino cherry to give it a sultrier presentation. Get the recipe for The Donald Draper. Photographer: Courtesy of L'Abattoir Restaurant Source: L'Abattoir Restaurant The Cranberry Pearl From Thanksgiving to New Years Eve, cranberries are a holiday staple. Their ruby red hue adds a splash of color to dishes and cocktails. Get the recipe for The Cranberry Pearl. Photographer: Jill Chen Source: Liquore Galliano L'Autentico Seedlip’s Alcohol-Free Peel Cocktail Distilled from oranges, ginger, peppercorn and lemongrass, this non-alcoholic spirit makes for the perfect sweet and savory mocktail. Get the recipe for Seedlip’s Alcohol-Free Peel Cocktail. Photographer: Courtesy of Seedlip Source: Seedlip The Classic Negroni This Italian aperitif is a pre-dinner cocktail meant to waken the palate and prime your appetite. This bitter cocktail is balanced by sweet orange — giving it a smooth finish. Get the recipe for The Classic Negroni. Photographer: Courtesy of Cico Books Source: William Yeoward The Christmas Sweater Maple, peppermint and cranberry come to life in this rum-based festive favorite. Get the recipe for The Christmas Sweater. Photographer: Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott Source: Cory Vitiello, House & Home December 2016 Papa Don’t Peach This drink is a refreshing departure from other holiday classics, with a unique tanginess and complexity. Combining the sweetness of vanilla, the sharpness of peach and the crisp acidity of Prosecco, this cocktail is inspired by the flavors of a grilled peach salad. Get the recipe for Papa Don’t Peach. Photographer: Sophia Hsin Source: Alex Tognazzi, House & Home Nutella Melt Inspired by your favorite cocoa-hazelnut treat, this comforting drink is the ideal companion for gatherings around the fireplace or television. Get the recipe for Nutella Melt. Photographer: Tara Striano Source: María del Mar Sacasa Peppermint Chocolate Frost Dairy-free and non-alcoholic, this mint and chocolate beverage can be enjoyed by kids and adults. Pro tip: serve with a peppermint stick to give it a flavorful boost. Get the recipe for Peppermint Chocolate Frost. Photographer: Courtesy of IMSTEPF Studios, LLC & Blue Diamond Almond Growers Source: Blue Diamond Mulled Wine Sangria Frozen cranberries and cognac take this chilled mulled wine recipe to the next level. Batch-mix this signature cocktail ahead of time for easy pouring, and be sure to make extra for second and third helpings. Get the recipe for Catriona Smart’s Mulled Wine Sangria. Photographer: Alex Lukey Source: Catriona Smart, House & Home French 227 This champagne cocktail is named for 227 Ossington Ave. — the address of La Banane. Make a batch before counting down to midnight by multiplying the ingredients by eight, then combining the gin, liqueur and lemon juice in a container. Get the recipe for French 227. Photographer: Maya Visnyei Source: Brandon Olsen, House & Home Author: Joseph Cicerone, Alexandra Whyte Tags: Alcohol Bar celebrate Christmas christmas recipe classic cocktail cocktail drink drinks entertaining holiday drinks Holiday Recipes mocktail Non-Alcoholic Recipe spiced rum vodka wine Up Next 19 Pumpkin & Squash Recipes To Try This FallView gallery