These Christmas Martini Recipes Will Up Your Holiday Celebration (2024)

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What is the most famous Christmas drink? ›

Eggnog. Can you really call it Christmas until you've had an eggnog? This traditional festive drink is made with eggs, milk, cream, and sugar, and lightly spiced with nutmeg. Go for the angelic version and keep it alcohol-free, or add rum or a rich bourbon for a little taste of Christmas in a glass.

Dirty Martini

Calls for 3 ½ ounces gin or vodka, ½ ounce dry vermouth, and ½ ounce olive brine. Serve stirred, garnished with olives.

From classic favorites like eggnog and mulled wine to creative concoctions like spiked hot cocoa and horchata, there are endless possibilities.

Eggnog: A Creamy Christmas Delight

Eggnog is a Christmas classic that has been enjoyed for generations. Made from a blend of eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and a hint of nutmeg, this velvety drink is often spiked with a splash of rum or brandy for adults.

Classic Bucks Fizz/Mimosa. The classic morning drink for Christmas is orange juice with a little fizz in it. There are plenty of options for adding fizz to orange juice, from Cava, prosecco or Crémant to decadent Champagnes and even a little spirit should one need the extra pick me up.

Eggnog is a drink primarily made with eggs (hence the name) and milk, and is traditionally served at large gatherings in a punch bowl during the winter season, primarily at Christmas.

A classic dirty martini can be made, depending on drinker's preference, with all gin or all vodka, but using half gin, half vodka — with some vermouth and brine — results in a drink that leans a bit fresher and cleaner. (Should you prefer to stick with one spirit, use 2½ ounces of either gin or vodka in this recipe.)

There are three main types of Martini: wet, dry and perfect.

Cinzano Extra Dry Vermouth

If dry martinis are your go-to, I'm sure you're already aware of Cinzao Extra Dry. This pale yellow vermouth will be the perfect addition to that classic co*cktail.

From eggnog and wassail to the Tom and Jerry and poinsettia, these classic Christmas drinks are as inherent to holiday celebrations as decorating the tree and yummy baked treats. The recipes have stood the test of time and are sure to keep your season bright.

What is an American Christmas drink? ›

Eggnog, the creamy classic co*cktail, is an essential part of the winter holidays. The recipe can vary depending on who's making it, but the basic formula consists of eggs, sugar, milk and cream, plus a spirit.

Eggnog from medieval Britain

We would never forget you, eggnog! The holiday classic traces its roots back to medieval Britain's custom of spicing and flavoring ale with beaten eggs, milk, and sherry. Through the ages, eggnog has evolved into the creamy and indulgent beverage we know today.

Eggnog (/ˈɛɡˌnɒɡ/), historically also known as a milk punch or an egg milk punch when alcoholic beverages are added, is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage.

Chestnut Praline Latte, now on the holiday menu for its tenth year, begins with espresso and velvety steamed milk, followed by flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices – all topped with a finale of whipped cream and specially spiced praline crumbs. Available hot, iced or as a Frappuccino® blended beverage.

Warninks

Add this up and Warninks becomes the most Christmassy of all Christmas spirits, with three out of four bottles sold annually going into shopping baskets in the festive period. No other product comes close in the battle to be the ultimate Christmas drinks brand.

Of course, Santa loves to chase his cookies with a glass of milk because it's tasty, but it also him helps endure the long road ahead of him. Milk provides 13 essential nutrients that give Santa the ability to lead his reindeer to all the kiddos around the world expecting to see their favorite toy on Christmas morning.

Everyone knows that Santa's favorite way to wash down his plate of cookies is with a big glass of eggnog. This tradition has been around for decades, but have you ever asked yourself why? When did drinking this egg and milk concoction become a holiday tradition?