14 Whiskey Christmas Cocktails

Whiskey brings warmth, richness, and deep seasonal flavor — making it the perfect spirit for cozy Christmas cocktails.

Whether you love classic drinks, creamy indulgences, or festive fruity blends, these 14 Whiskey Christmas Cocktails will bring holiday cheer to any winter gathering.

1. Classic Hot Toddy

A soothing, warm cocktail made with whiskey, lemon, honey, and spices — perfect for cold winter nights.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz whiskey

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Hot water

• Cinnamon stick

Instructions:

1. Add whiskey, honey, and lemon to a mug.

2. Fill with hot water.

3. Stir and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

2. Christmas Whiskey Sour

A festive twist on the classic whiskey sour, enhanced with cranberry for color and flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz whiskey

• 1 oz lemon juice

• 1 oz cranberry juice

• ½ oz simple syrup

Instructions:

1. Shake all ingredients with ice.

2. Strain into a glass.

3. Garnish with cranberries.

3. Maple Cinnamon Old Fashioned

Warm, sweet, and perfectly spiced — a Christmas-ready spin on a traditional old fashioned.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz whiskey

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• Dash of bitters

• Pinch of cinnamon

• Orange peel

Instructions:

1. Stir whiskey, maple syrup, cinnamon, and bitters.

2. Pour over ice.

3. Add orange peel.

4. Gingerbread Whiskey Milk Punch

This creamy cocktail tastes just like gingerbread cookies with a boozy twist.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz whiskey

• 4 oz milk

• 1 tsp brown sugar

• ½ tsp gingerbread spice

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.

2. Shake until frothy.

3. Pour into a glass and sprinkle cinnamon on top.

5. Spiced Apple Whiskey Cider

Warm apple cider mixed with whiskey and Christmas spices — cozy in a cup.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup apple cider

• 2 oz whiskey

• Cinnamon stick

• Nutmeg pinch

Instructions:

1. Heat the cider with spices.

2. Pour over whiskey in a mug.

3. Serve warm.

6. Holiday Manhattan

A sophisticated Christmas cocktail with smooth whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a hint of cherry.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz whiskey

• 1 oz sweet vermouth

• 2 dashes bitters

• Cherry

Instructions:

1. Stir ingredients with ice.

2. Strain into a chilled glass.

3. Add a cherry.

7. Cranberry Whiskey Mule

A seasonal mule featuring whiskey, ginger beer, and tart cranberry.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz whiskey

• 2 oz cranberry juice

• Ginger beer

• Lime wedge

Instructions:

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

2. Top with ginger beer.

3. Squeeze lime.

8. Christmas Irish Coffee

Warm coffee, smooth whiskey, and whipped cream — a holiday classic.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup hot coffee

• 1½ oz Irish whiskey

• 1 tsp brown sugar

• Whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Stir whiskey and sugar into hot coffee.

2. Top with whipped cream.

9. Cinnamon Toast Whiskey Shot

A fun, dessert-style shot with sweet cinnamon flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz whiskey

• 1 oz RumChata (optional)

• Cinnamon sugar rim

Instructions:

1. Rim shot glass with cinnamon sugar.

2. Shake whiskey and RumChata with ice.

3. Pour and serve.

10. Pomegranate Whiskey Smash

Bright, fruity, and festive — perfect for holiday parties.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz whiskey

• 2 oz pomegranate juice

• ½ oz lemon juice

• Pomegranate seeds

Instructions:

1. Shake all liquid ingredients.

2. Strain over ice.

3. Add pomegranate seeds.

11. Eggnog Whiskey Cocktail

Creamy eggnog with the warming kick of whiskey — a Christmas favorite.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz eggnog

• 1½ oz whiskey

• Nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Add whiskey to a glass of eggnog.

2. Stir gently.

3. Sprinkle nutmeg on top.

12. Apple Pie Whiskey Martini

A dessert martini with warm apple pie flavors and smooth whiskey.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz whiskey

• 2 oz apple juice

• ½ oz vanilla syrup

• Cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Shake ingredients with ice.

2. Strain into a martini glass.

3. Dust with cinnamon.

13. Winter Berry Whiskey Fizz

Bubbly and fruity with a deep berry-red color for festive flair.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz whiskey

• 2 oz mixed berry juice

• Soda water

• Frozen berries

Instructions:

1. Add whiskey and berry juice to a glass.

2. Top with soda water.

3. Add berries.

14. Chocolate Orange Whiskey Cocktail

Rich chocolate and bright orange blend perfectly with smooth whiskey.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz whiskey

• 1 oz chocolate syrup

• 1 oz orange juice

• Orange twist

Instructions:

1. Shake all ingredients with ice.

2. Strain into a rocks glass.

3. Garnish with an orange twist.