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Home » Drinks » Cocktails » Christmas Cocktails

Christmas Bourbon Cocktails

Published: Nov 1, 2024 by Ali

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

This list of Christmas Bourbon Cocktails contains the best holiday bourbon drinks to make all season long. All of these bourbon or whiskey based drinks are packed with Christmas flavors. If you are a bourbon or whiskey lover, these are the cocktails for you!

Festive Christmas Cocktail Party Decor

Are you hosting a Christmas party and want to make your cocktails as elegant as possible? Here are some festive decors ideas:

  • Christmas Lowball Glasses: Bourbon cocktails, like the ones below, are often served in lowball glass. Try using some festive glasses, such as these gorgeous red lowball glasses or these elegant gold christmas tree ones.
  • Bartender Tools: If you are making cocktails in front of guests, try using this gold bartender tool kit equipped with a cocktail shaker, cocktail spoon, jigger and more. The gold color will fit well with the rest of your Christmas decorations.
  • Christmas Coasters: If you want to protect your furniture from watermarks, serve your guests their cocktails on festive coasters. Try these marble Christmas tree coasters for an elegant look, or these Christmas cork coasters for a more casual vibe.

Christmas Bourbon Cocktails

Bourbon Rosemary Cocktail

This bourbon rosemary cocktail is the best cocktail to cozy up with on Christmas Eve. It’s made with a homemade rosemary syrup, bourbon, lemon juice and a dash of maple syrup. Topped with club soda and served over ice.

Gingerbread Old Fashioned

This Gingerbread Old Fashioned cocktail is the perfect bourbon cocktail to make this Christmas. It’s a simple cocktail that is made with bourbon and gingerbread syrup for a festive twist on the classic drink.

Photo Credit: agratefulmeal.com

Apple Cider Bourbon Hot Toddy

This Apple Cider Hot Toddy is a twist on the traditional hot toddy. It is a tasty cocktail that will warm you up during the holidays. Made with honey, apple cider, bourbon, black tea, and spices, this recipe has much more flavor than the original.

Photo Credit: www.goodlifeeats.com

Cranberry Rosemary Christmas Cocktail

This Cranberry Rosemary Shrub Cocktail is the perfect Christmas cocktail! A homemade cranberry shrub with hints of black pepper, rosemary, and cinnamon is combined with bourbon and seltzer for a festive and colorful drink.

Brown Sugar Old Fashioned

This brown sugar old fashioned is a cozy, winter cocktail that is easy to make. It’s made with a homemade brown sugar, cinnamon and maple simple syrup. Mixed with bourbon whiskey and a twist of orange peel.

Photo Credit: wholemadeliving.com

Bourbon Cream Chocolate Martini

This Bourbon Cream Chocolate Martini is a fabulous dessert cocktail that will impress your guests this holiday season. It’s a deliciously sweet and fun cocktail to celebrate with around Christmastime.

Bourbon Cherry Cocktail

This fruity bourbon cherry cocktail is a perfect drink for sipping around a fireplace during Christmastime. The homemade brown sugar and cherry infused syrup makes this drink stand out from the rest.

Photo Credit: dishnthekitchen.com

Cranberry Orange Bourbon Smash

This Cranberry Orange Bourbon Smash is a fun holiday twist on the classic cocktail. It features cranberry sauce, fresh squeezed lemon and orange juice, bourbon, and fresh mint. This is a great recipe to use up any leftover cranberry sauce you have from Thanksgiving!

Photo Credit: xoxobella.com

Maple Apple Whiskey Sour

Smooth whiskey pairs up with sweet apple cider and maple syrup, zingy fresh lemon juice, and frothy egg white to make this Canadian take on the classic whiskey sour recipe.

Photo Credit: boulderlocavore.com

Cranberry Apple Hot Toddy

Hot Toddies are always a crowd favorite on cold winter nights. This Cranberry Apple Hot Toddy is brimming with flavors of the winter season. Steaming hot with boozy flavors of apple, cranberry, honey, lemon and more! It’s perfect for cozy fireside evenings throughout the holiday season.

Photo Credit: www.sipandsavortheseasons.com

Mr. Claus's Cranberry Old Fashioned

This Christmas Bourbon Cranberry Old Fashioned is a merry blend of bourbon warmth and cranberry sweetness. This Christmas twist on the traditional recipe adds bourbon-soaked cranberries with a cinnamon stick, transforming it into a festive holiday treat.

Photo Credit: casualfoodist.com

Apple Cider Bourbon Punch

This Apple Cider Bourbon Punch is a great large batch cocktail recipe that is perfect for fall as well as winter. It’s easy to make and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your Christmas family get togethers.

Photo Credit: www.withspice.com

Bourbon Milk Punch

This bourbon milk punch is going to be your go-to holiday cocktail. It’s smooth, rich and the perfect bourbon drink on a wintery Christmas Eve. It’s made with a touch of orange, honey and nutmeg, paired with heavy cream for a silky, smooth and flavorful cocktail.

Photo Credit: dinnersdonequick.com

Bourbon Salted Caramel White Russian

This Bourbon Salted Caramel White Russian is a Christmas twist on the classic cocktail. This cocktail is made with whiskey, instead of vodka. With a hint of caramel, coffee and cream, this is a smooth, festive drink for the holiday season!

Photo Credit: mittengirl.com

Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour

Looking for a cocktail that combines the warmth of whiskey with the festive flavors of cranberry and bright citrus? This Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour will be your new holiday favorite. 

Photo Credit: theperksofbeingus.com

Gingerbread Bourbon Eggnog

If you love gingerbread and you love eggnog, this Gingerbread Bourbon Eggnog cocktail is the holiday cocktail for you! Top it with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra decadent drink.

Photo Credit: copykat.com

Classic Irish Coffee

This classic Irish Coffee is a wonderful way to warm up on a cold evening. The combination of coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and cream can’t be matched.

Photo Credit: oohlalaitsvegan.com

Christmas New York Sour

The New York Sour is an upgrade from a classic whiskey sour and this one’s made with a festive twist featuring bourbon whiskey, cranberry-infused red wine, lemon juice and aquafaba instead of egg white, which yields a gorgeous frothy head.

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