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Home » Drinks » Cocktails » Christmas Cocktails

The 10 Best Christmas Whiskey Cocktails

Published: Nov 30, 2023 by Ali

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This list of Christmas Whiskey Cocktails is perfect for any bourbon lover! Try one of these festive drinks for the holiday season, or make a batch to serve guests at your Christmas dinner.

Whiskey is inherently an alcohol that suits the cold winter season. And while many people love to drink whiskey on the rocks, whiskey-based cocktails are even more fun to try — especially for the holidays.

But these are not the only Christmas-themed cocktails to try. For more ideas, try one of these Baileys Christmas Cocktails or these Christmas Gin Cocktails.

And if you’re hosting a party, why not pair one of these drinks with one of these whiskey desserts?

Why These Are The Best Christmas Cocktails With Whiskey

  • Holiday Flavors — All of these drinks feature winter & festive flavors (such as apple, maple, cinnamon, gingerbread, etc.) that give these drinks an extra cozy feel — perfect for sipping around a warm fireplace on Christmas Eve.
  • Easy to Make — You shouldn’t stress about making cocktails during the holidays. All of these recipes are easy to follow, even for the beginner bartender.
  • Elegant & Classy — These drinks work well just to make one or two for yourself and partner, but they are also all presentable enough to serve at a fancy Christmas dinner party to impress guests.

Christmas Whiskey Cocktails

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Brown Sugar Old Fashioned

This brown sugar old fashioned is a cozy, winter cocktail that is easy to make and perfect for the holiday season. Made with a homemade brown sugar, cinnamon and maple simple syrup. Mixed with whiskey and a twist of orange peel.

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Whiskey Bourbon Rosemary Cocktail

This whiskey bourbon rosemary cocktail is the best whiskey based cocktail for Christmas. Made with homemade rosemary simple syrup, whiskey, lemon juice and a dash of maple syrup. Topped with club soda and served over ice.

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Apple Cider Whiskey Sour With Smoked Cinnamon

This apple cider bourbon cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, apple and winter spice. An apple whiskey sour is the best cocktail to enjoy throughout the winter months and on special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas!

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Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour

This whiskey sour is a classic cocktail that gets even better when dressed up for the holidays. Elevate this simple classic with the sweet & tart combination of cranberry and orange and you’ve got a festive drink perfect for Christmas.

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Chocolate Old Fashioned

Chocolate and bourbon whiskey make a unique but delicious combination in this twist on the classic drink. The hint of chocolate flavor makes this cocktail perfect for the holidays.

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Hot Apple Toddy With Tea

This hot apple toddy is a twist on the traditional hot toddy and will warm you up during the cold fall and winter months. Made with honey, apple cider, whiskey, black tea and spices, it tastes just as good as it looks. And it only takes 5 minutes to make a batch for a crowd!

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Maple Whiskey Margarita

This maple whiskey margarita is a delicious whiskey twist on the classic margarita cocktail. Lime, maple syrup, tequila and smoky whiskey are combined for an irresistible drink.

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Christmas Old Fashioned

This Cranberry Christmas Old Fashioned is perfect for the holidays! Cranberry simple syrup, whiskey and bitters make a delicious combo.

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Whiskey Hot Chocolate

This boozy Christmas hot chocolate is made with whiskey, frangelico, butterscotch, hot chocolate and topped with whipped cream.

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Whiskey Blood Orange Smash

This whiskey blood orange smash is one of the best winter Christmas drinks. Fresh blood orange juice is mixed with rosemary infused simple syrup and whiskey, and then topped off with fizzy ginger beer.

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