Brandy Alexander
Brandy Alexander, also widely known simply as the Alexander, is a silky equal-parts mix of brandy, dark crème de cacao and cream finished with nutmeg.
Ingredients: Brandy, Dark Creme de Cacao, and Heavy Cream.
Cocktail collection
12 Days of Christmas Cocktails cocktails.
12 Days of Christmas Cocktails is all about the drinks that make the festive season feel a bit more special. Whether you want something warm while the weather is cold, a sparkling drink for Christmas Day, or a creamy after-dinner cocktail that feels like a treat, this collection covers all of it. These are the kinds of drinks that suit parties, family gatherings, quiet nights by the tree, and those moments over Christmas when one good cocktail somehow makes the whole evening feel more festive.
There is a really nice mix here too. You have warming classics like Mulled Wine, Hot Toddy, and Wassail, which are perfect when you want something comforting and full of spice. Then there are richer, more indulgent drinks like Eggnog, Brandy Alexander, Peppermint White Russian, and Snowball, which lean into that classic Christmas feeling of cream, sweetness, and a little bit of nostalgia. Alongside those, drinks like the Poinsettia, Sloe Royale, Cranberry Mule, and Christmas Rum Punch bring brightness, sparkle, and a more party-friendly feel, while the Gingerbread Old Fashioned adds a darker, more festive twist to a proper cocktail favourite.
What makes Christmas cocktails so good is that they can do a bit more than usual. They can be cosy, celebratory, rich, spicy, fruity, or elegant, sometimes all at once. This collection brings together the drinks that really suit the season, with flavours like cranberry, orange, spice, apple, gingerbread, peppermint, and warming spirits all doing the heavy lifting. If you want Christmas cocktails that feel festive without being overdone, this is a good place to start. These are the drinks that help turn a normal December evening into something that actually feels like Christmas.
There is a really nice mix here too. You have warming classics like Mulled Wine, Hot Toddy, and Wassail, which are perfect when you want something comforting and full of spice. Then there are richer, more indulgent drinks like Eggnog, Brandy Alexander, Peppermint White Russian, and Snowball, which lean into that classic Christmas feeling of cream, sweetness, and a little bit of nostalgia. Alongside those, drinks like the Poinsettia, Sloe Royale, Cranberry Mule, and Christmas Rum Punch bring brightness, sparkle, and a more party-friendly feel, while the Gingerbread Old Fashioned adds a darker, more festive twist to a proper cocktail favourite.
What makes Christmas cocktails so good is that they can do a bit more than usual. They can be cosy, celebratory, rich, spicy, fruity, or elegant, sometimes all at once. This collection brings together the drinks that really suit the season, with flavours like cranberry, orange, spice, apple, gingerbread, peppermint, and warming spirits all doing the heavy lifting. If you want Christmas cocktails that feel festive without being overdone, this is a good place to start. These are the drinks that help turn a normal December evening into something that actually feels like Christmas.
Recipes in this collection
12 Days of Christmas Cocktails recipes
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Christmas Rum Punch
A tropical rum punch with cranberry and spice for the holidays.
Ingredients: Dark rum, Light rum, citrus juices, cranberry, spices
Cranberry Mule
A crisp Moscow Mule with cranberry tartness and holiday spice.
Ingredients: Vodka, Cranberry, Ginger beer, Lime
Gingerbread Old Fashioned
A holiday twist on the Old Fashioned with warm spice and sweetness.
Ingredients: Bourbon, Gingerbread syrup, Bitters
Hot Toddy
Soothing hot whisky drink with honey, lemon, and spice.
Ingredients: Scotch, lemon, honey, hot water
Mulled Wine
Mulled Wine is fresh, balanced and more memorable than its simple build suggests, with Red wine, Brandy, Orange and Spices giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.
Ingredients: Red wine, Brandy, Orange, Spices
Peppermint White Russian
A creamy White Russian with cool peppermint and festive flair.
Ingredients: Vodka, Coffee liqueur, Peppermint schnapps, Cream
Poinsettia
A festive Champagne cocktail with cranberry and orange.
Ingredients: Sparkling wine or Champagne, Orange Liqueur, Cranberry Juice
Sloe Royale
Elegant gin and Champagne cocktail with a floral twist.
Ingredients: Sloe gin, Champagne or Sparkling wine
Snowball
A fizzy British classic with advocaat, lemonade and lime. Creamy, light, nostalgic and perfect for festive drinking.
Ingredients: Advocaat, Lemonade, Lime Juice.
Wassail (Spiced Apple Cider)
Ancient spiced apple cider for Christmas cheer and toasting.
Ingredients: Apple cider, Brandy, Spices, Orange