These easy Christmas vodka cocktails are the idea drinks for your Christmas party!
If you’re hosting a holiday party, we’ve got lots of easy Christmas cocktails here. Choose one or two of these Christmas cocktail recipes for signature drinks at your gathering.
Or, make them all and enjoy the festivities with friends and family!
Of course, they’re just as fantastic for a cozy night in getting ready for Christmas.
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Why You’ll Love this Christmas Cocktail List
We’ve got over 12 easy to make Christmas drinks with vodka perfect for gatherings, whether it’s just a few friends or you’re hosting a large Christmas cocktail party. Many of these are easy to make ahead of party time, which takes a load off you as a host.
The festive jello shots are so easy to make ahead, then just garnish them right before serving. They’re easy to transport as well, if you use the condiment cups with lids and you can garnish them at your friends home once the party gets under way.
And, don’t forget to get your complimentary Christmas party planner right here – we’ve got lots of tips and tricks to make hosting a holiday party easy and fun!
Ready to get started? We hope you’ll enjoy all or any of these boozy Christmas drinks recipes during the holiday season!
Or skip the booze and enjoy a mocktail instead; recipe instructions and recipe card are found on each post.
Santa Claus-Mopolitan
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If you’re a Cosmopolitan fan, you’ll love this fun twist on the classic drink. Elegant and festive, it’s ideal for Christmas party cocktails.
This simple cocktail combines vodka, orange liqueur, and cranberry juice.
Then add, the garnishes of sweet coconut and candy canes to bring this up several more notches for winter party drinks.
Helpful to have a cocktail shaker for this one.
Cranberry Moscow Mule
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Tart and refreshing, this Cranberry Mule has a beautiful deep red color – vodka, cranberry juice, ginger beer and lime juice come together. Garnish with some fresh rosemary sprigs and a few fresh cranberries.
It’s easy to make a large pitcher full, perfect for a crowd.
Sugar Cookie Pudding Shots
These easy to make pudding shots are creamy and fun.
Creamy, sweet and satisfying, these cookie pudding shots are made with cinnamon vodka and vanilla pudding for a decadent Christmas treat.
Vodka Cranberry Spritzer
Light and refreshing Christmas cocktail idea.
So easy to make for winter party drinks, this vodka spritzer is light and refreshing.
Add a sprig of rosemary and you’ve got a great signature drink for holiday entertaining.
Peppermint White Russian
Creamy and dreamy, it’s a twist on a classic!
Kahlua, vodka and peppermint schnapps come together to make this a really festive and fun seasonal cocktail.
Not only is it perfect for Christmas vodka drinks, it’s a favorite all through the winter season.
Santa Hat Christmas Jello Shots
These fun Santa Hat jello shots are so easy to make ahead!
How cute are these Christmas jello shots? Cherry Jello and flavored vodka come together to make these festive pretty shots.
Make them ahead and store them in the fridge, then garnish right before serving for a Christmas shot your guests will really enjoy!
Poinsettia
A pretty signature champagne cocktail for Christmas party drinks.
With a deep red color from the cranberry juice, this champagne and vodka cocktail is ideal when you want a chilled bubbly Christmas holiday drink.
Garnish with fresh cranberries for a special touch.
More Christmas Vodka Cocktails
Apple Cider Vodka Martini
Apple cider and vodka come together for this Christmas drink.
With only 3 ingredients, and a subtly sweet flavor, these vodka martinis will become a new favorite throughout the Christmas season.
Easy and quick to make by the glass or make a pitcher full for a crowd.
Cherry Vodka Jello Shots
Your guests will love these pretty Cherry Jello Shots.
This is what happens when vodka and Luxardo come together!
The cherry liqueur really ups the flavor of these pretty jello shots – we garnished them with gold sprinkles for an extra festive touch.
Chambord & Vanilla Vodka Cocktail
This deep pink drink is great for winter party drinks.
We’ve included this Chambord and vanilla vodka drink because of its beautiful deep pinky red color.
Fruity flavors and a hint of citrus come together for this light refreshing Christmas vodka drink.
Red and Green Layered Jello Shots
Store or transport these Christmas jello shots with lids on.
Another Christmas shot drink that is so easy to make ahead. This one takes a bit more time because you will need to let the red Jello set first before layering the green Jello on top.
Garnish them with a dollop of whipped cream and some pretty Christmas sprinkles.
Caramel Vodka Slush
If you love caramel and apple, this is the cocktail for you!
This easy slush drink is made with caramel flavored vodka and apple cider.
Crisp and refreshing, it’s a light vodka slush with incredible flavor, perfect for winter entertaining.
Christmas Vodka Cocktails Recipes
Enjoy these easy Christmas cocktails and several can be made as big batch recipes, so they’re easy to make when you’re hosting a large Christmas party.
Cute Christmas Appetizers and Desserts
This Grinch Charcuterie is so easy to make – kids and adults all love this!
This Pretzel Stick Christmas Wreath is another easy sweet Christmas treat.
If you’re looking for some more easy and fun Christmas dessert recipes, take a look!
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