Top 10 Holiday Cocktail Recipes 2024

The holiday season offers the perfect opportunity to host gatherings and showcase creative drinks. If you’re looking to impress your guests with festive and delicious cocktails, this guide is here to help. Featuring the “Top 10 Holiday Cocktail Recipes,” we’ve curated a list of five vodka-based cocktails—all starring Felene Vodka—and five other seasonal favorites to add variety to your holiday menu.

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1. Cranberry Vodka Spritzer

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Felene Vodka
• 4 oz cranberry juice
• 2 oz soda water
• Fresh cranberries and rosemary for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add Felene Vodka and cranberry juice.
3. Top with soda water and stir gently.
4. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.

Why It Works: This cocktail combines tart cranberry with refreshing soda, making it light and festive.

2. Peppermint White Russian

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Felene Vodka
• 1 oz coffee liqueur
• 1 oz peppermint schnapps
• 2 oz cream

Instructions:

1. Add Felene Vodka, coffee liqueur, and peppermint schnapps to a glass filled with ice.
2. Top with cream
3. Rim glass with candy-cane chips

Why It Works: A holiday twist on the classic White Russian, this cocktail brings a hint of peppermint cheer. Also, check out the Peppermint Martini recipe

3. Winter Wonderland Martini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Felene Vodka
• 1 oz white chocolate liqueur
• 1 oz cream
• White sugar crystals for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim a chilled martini glass with white sugar crystals.
2. Shake Felene Vodka, white chocolate liqueur, and cream with ice.
3. Strain into the prepared glass.

Why It Works: The creamy texture and delicate sweetness evoke the magic of winter.

4. Spiced Apple Mule

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Felene Vodka
• 3 oz apple cider
• 1 oz ginger beer
• Cinnamon stick and apple slices for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine Felene Vodka and apple cider in a copper mug filled with ice.
2. Top with ginger beer and stir.
3. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slices.

Why It Works: Warm spices and apple cider transform the traditional Moscow Mule into a holiday favorite.

5. Pomegranate Vodka Punch

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Felene Vodka
• 2 cups pomegranate juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup sparkling water
• Pomegranate seeds and orange slices for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher, combine Felene Vodka, pomegranate juice, and orange juice.
2. Add sparkling water just before serving.
3. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and orange slices.

Why It Works: Bright and refreshing, this punch is ideal for serving a crowd.

6. Holiday Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz coffee liqueur
• 1 oz cold espresso
• Coffee beans for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake vodka, coffee liqueur, and espresso with ice.
2. Strain into a martini glass.
3. Garnish with coffee beans.

Why It Works: This cocktail is perfect for keeping energy levels up during long holiday parties.

7. Gingerbread Vodka Sour

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz gingerbread syrup
• 1 oz lemon juice
• Egg white (optional)
• Ground nutmeg for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake vodka, gingerbread syrup, lemon juice, and egg white with ice.
2. Strain into a glass and garnish with ground nutmeg.

Why It Works: This drink’s bold flavors of gingerbread and citrus bring holiday nostalgia to life.

8. Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz cranberry juice
• 1 oz Cointreau orange liqueur
• Splash of lime juice

Instructions:

1. Shake vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice and orange liqueur with ice.
2. Strain into a martini glass.
3. Garnish with Lemon, lime or orange wedge

Why It Works: This tangy, citrus-forward cocktail balances sweetness and tartness perfectly. The Cosmopolitan is a perennial favorite on the Top 10 Holiday Cocktail Recipes List.

9. Russian Eggnog

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 4 oz eggnog
• Ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Pour vodka and eggnog over ice.
3. Stir gently and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Why It Works: Rich and creamy, this cocktail is a quintessential Christmas indulgence. Eggnog secures a permanent position in the Top Holiday Cocktails Recipes list.

10. Candy Cane Martini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz peppermint schnapps
• 1 oz white crème de cacao
• Crushed candy canes for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim a martini glass with crushed candy canes.
2. Shake vodka, peppermint schnapps, and white crème de cacao with ice.
3. Strain into the prepared glass.

Why It Works: This whimsical drink is both festive and visually stunning, perfect for celebrating.

These recipes showcase how Felene Vodka and other spirits can shine in a wide variety of holiday cocktails. By incorporating classic and seasonal ingredients, you can delight your guests with flavors that capture the essence of Christmas. Whether you’re hosting an elegant dinner or a casual gathering, these cocktails will bring extra cheer to your celebrations. Use the Felene Cocktail Party Planner Calculator to ensure your party runs smoothly and all your guests are catered for.