The Holidays. A time to get together with loved ones, share the joy of the year, and just spend time together being merry.
Unless it’s 2020, am I right? Traditions are looking a little different this year, at least for those who are being socially responsible 
, so it’s only fitting that we find new ways to get *festive*. And so, unto us the 12 Drinks of Christmas were born. This series of Christmas cocktails is here to help you get into the holiday spirit and find new ways to celebrate, during a year that’s truly tested us all.
This year, I’ve teamed up with my dad to bring you these Christmas cocktails.
Honestly, we came up with like 25…but here are the top 12, rolled out throughout the month to get you feeling merry and bright. Because in my family, you can’t celebrate anything without a purposefully curated cocktail.
These Christmas Cocktails are new spins on old classics, and adaptations of tried and true standbys. Each one has been tested…and tasted…
to ensure maximum holiday joy.
Try one or try them all, there’s no wrong way to sample. After all, you’re not driving anywhere this Christmas anyway.
Click on the drink names or images below for each and every recipe!
Ebenezer’s All-Nighter
Marley was dead: to begin with. There was no doubt about that. That’s because he didn’t have one of these cocktails to keep him up all night with Ebenezer!
Espresso, Vanilla-Infused Rum, Coffee Rum, and Creme de Cacao come together to make a mocha twist on the classic Espresso Martini.
This cocktail will bring the Christmas Spirit you’ve been looking for, well into the wee hours of Christmas Eve so you can stay up in time for a visit from Old Saint Nick.
Grinch Grog
A holiday take on a tiki classic, this drink embodies Who-Ville in a cup, and is even the exact shade of Grinchy green you’ve come to know and love at Christmas time.
Classic Christmas flavors of allspice, cinnamon, and clove mingle with an extra bite from a mix of *two* types of rum.
Feeling festive? Be sure to add the egg white foam and freshly grated cinnamon garnish on top!
Bedford Falls
Bedford Falls is a place that embodies comfort, nostalgia, and coziness. Something that’s also found in this take on a Hot Buttered Rum, one of the classic Christmas cocktails.
The Bedford Falls is sure to put you in the holiday mood, while bringing you a sense of warmth and comfort on those chilly winter nights.
After all, if George Bailey taught us anything, it’s that it really is a wonderful life!
(Kevin Screams) AAAAHHH!!!!
Home Alone is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary this holiday season.
That means 30 years of rocking around the Christmas tree, 30 years of Little Nero’s Pizza, and 30 years of outsmarting Harry and Marv.
It also means 30 years of that famous scream, which inspired this commanding cocktail created by my dad. 2020 has us all screaming, in a way, so this cocktail is sure to be a perfect fit into your holiday season.
Mele Kalikimaka Colada
That’s the island way to say Merry Christmas to you. And this drink brings all the flavors of the islands to the holidays with a blend of coconut, rum, and spice.
Served frozen, this blended beverage is best for a tropical holiday celebration–whether you’re actually on an island, or just pretending!
Minter Wonderland
This *festive* cocktail is the perfect shade of mint green to get you rockin’ around the Christmas tree in no time.
An instant classic, this drink has a cool, creamy, minty flavor thanks to creme de menthe and a white chocolate liqueur.
Santa’s Slingin’ Sleigh Ride
The Singapore Sling is a classic cocktail that has been around since the early 1900’s.
This is a Ho-Ho-Holiday recreation of the classic drink using a special seasonal flavor in place of the cherry grenadine.
Happee Christmas, Harry!
Christmastime at Hogwarts is simply spellbinding. This cheerful concoction uses a unique ingredient (pumpkin juice!) that is sure to conjure up a magical holiday.
A blend of aged and dark rums combine with pimento dram and ginger liqueur to give this potent potion flavors of the holidays fit for any witch or wizard!
Little Drummer Boy’s Rum Pum Pum Punch
Our finest gifts we bring pa rum pum pum pum! This rum punch is great to whip up when you don’t want to be reaching for your cocktail shaker for every refill.
Prepare a pitcher of this cocktail and you’re set for the whole celebration!
Frosty’s Rum SpICED Cocoa
Hot cocoa is a Christmastime classic….but here in Florida the temperatures don’t always allow for a hot beverage. So, an ICED cocoa is the way to go! But why stop there?
Adding Spiced Rum and 151 turns this icy classic into a spICED rum fit for any holiday!
The Sticky Bandit
Just one Home Alone cocktail won’t do…so I’ve got one for the sequel! Home Alone 2: Lost in New York inspired this sweet but strong cocktail.
Harry and Marv wish they had the time to take in this seasonal sipper!
Tiny Tim’s Peppermint Crutch
God bless us, every one! Tiny Tim had the right idea, being sweet to all. This drink is finished off with a candy cane rim, bringing the sweetness for sure!
A mix of vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, and peppermint schnapps fill the glass with holiday flavor, while the candy cane rim is sweet enough to melt the heart of any Scrooge!