14 Vodka Christmas Drinks

If you’re planning a festive celebration, vodka is one of the most versatile spirits you can use.

It pairs beautifully with winter fruits, warm spices, creamy flavors, and sparkling mixers—making it ideal for Christmas cocktails.

These 14 Vodka Christmas Drinks are easy, delicious, and guaranteed to bring holiday cheer to any gathering.

1. Cranberry Vodka Spritz

A classic Christmas cocktail with tart cranberry, fresh lime, and bubbly fizz. Light, refreshing, and festive red.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 3 oz cranberry juice

• Sparkling water

• Lime wedge

• Fresh cranberries

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.

2. Add vodka and cranberry juice.

3. Top with sparkling water.

4. Garnish with lime and cranberries.

2. Peppermint White Russian

A creamy holiday twist on the classic White Russian with a festive peppermint flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 oz coffee liqueur (optional)

• 2 oz heavy cream or milk

• 1 drop peppermint extract

• Crushed candy cane

Instructions:

1. Add vodka and coffee liqueur to a glass with ice.

2. Stir in cream and peppermint.

3. Top with crushed candy cane.

3. Holiday Vodka Punch

Perfect for parties—sweet, tangy, and easy to serve in large batches.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup vodka

• 2 cups cranberry juice

• 1 cup pineapple juice

• 2 cups ginger ale

• Orange slices

Instructions:

1. Combine juices and vodka in a punch bowl.

2. Add ginger ale.

3. Decorate with orange slices.

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4. Gingerbread Martini

Rich, spiced, and dessert-like—this drink tastes like a gingerbread cookie in a glass.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 oz Irish cream (optional)

• 1 oz coffee liqueur

• ½ tsp gingerbread spice

Instructions:

1. Shake all ingredients with ice.

2. Pour into a martini glass.

3. Rim with cinnamon sugar if desired.

5. Christmas Moscow Mule

A festive update to the classic mule with cranberry and rosemary.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 oz cranberry juice

• Ginger beer

• Lime slice

• Rosemary sprig

Instructions:

1. Add vodka and cranberry juice to a mule mug.

2. Fill with ice and top with ginger beer.

3. Garnish with lime and rosemary.

6. Winter Wonderland Martini

A creamy, white, snowy cocktail perfect for elegant holiday gatherings.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 oz white chocolate liqueur

• 2 oz cream

• White sugar for rim

Instructions:

1. Rim a martini glass with sugar.

2. Shake all ingredients with ice.

3. Pour and serve chilled.

7. Spiced Apple Vodka Cider

Warm and cozy—ideal for cold December nights.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 cup apple cider

• Cinnamon stick

• Orange peel

Instructions:

1. Warm the cider with cinnamon and orange peel.

2. Add vodka to a mug.

3. Pour warmed cider on top.

8. Pomegranate Vodka Sparkler

Bubbly, bright, and bursting with holiday flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 3 oz pomegranate juice

• Champagne or sparkling water

• Pomegranate seeds

Instructions:

1. Add vodka and pomegranate juice to a flute.

2. Top with champagne or sparkling water.

3. Add seeds for decoration.

9. Snowflake Lemon Vodka Cooler

A crisp winter drink with bright lemon and a frosty finish.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 3 oz lemonade

• 1 oz club soda

• Ice

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.

2. Add vodka and lemonade.

3. Top with soda.

10. Vanilla Cranberry Vodka Cocktail

Sweet vanilla pairs beautifully with tart cranberry for a festive flavor balance.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vanilla vodka

• 3 oz cranberry juice

• Lime wedge

Instructions:

1. Add vanilla vodka to a glass with ice.

2. Pour in cranberry juice.

3. Squeeze a lime wedge.

11. Rosemary Citrus Vodka Cooler

A refreshing Christmas drink with fragrant rosemary and bright citrus notes.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 oz orange juice

• 1 oz lemon juice

• Sparkling water

• Rosemary sprig

Instructions:

1. Combine juices and vodka.

2. Pour over ice.

3. Add sparkling water and rosemary.

12. Chocolate Peppermint Vodka Cocktail

Rich chocolate meets cool peppermint—holiday heaven.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 2 oz chocolate milk or chocolate liqueur

• 1 drop peppermint extract

• Whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Shake vodka and chocolate with ice.

2. Add peppermint.

3. Top with whipped cream.

13. Christmas Sparkling Berry Vodka

A fruity, fizzy drink with festive color and berry sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 2 oz berry juice

• Sparkling water

• Frozen berries

Instructions:

1. Add vodka and berry juice to a glass.

2. Top with sparkling water.

3. Add frozen berries as ice.

14. Cinnamon Maple Vodka Old Fashioned

A warm, slightly sweet twist on the classic, perfect for cozy evenings.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• Dash of cinnamon

• Orange peel

Instructions:

1. Stir vodka, maple syrup, and cinnamon.

2. Pour over ice.

3. Garnish with orange peel.