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    Urban Bliss Life ยป Blog ยป Winter Cocktails: 20 Ideas for Your Next Holiday Party

    Published: December 8, 2017 / Updated: February 7, 2024 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

    Winter Cocktails: 20 Ideas for Your Next Holiday Party

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    These fun and festive Winter Cocktails will keep you and your holiday party guests warm and toasty throughout the season!

    20 Festive Winter Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    I ADORE throwing holiday parties!

    I also STRESS OUT when I'm throwing holiday parties.

    Will everyone like the food? Did I make enough food? Does everyone have enough to drink? Is everyone mingling well and having fun? Do I have something in my teeth?

    I'm really trying to do a better job about NOT stressing out. It's challenging for me, but once guests arrive, I am working hard to simply let go. One way is to figure out which winter cocktails I'm going to serve.

    20 Holiday Party Winter Cocktails

    In trying to be a better hostess, my goal at parties from now on is to greet each guest with a glass of bubbly, or a signature winter cocktail. This is a warm, inviting way to welcome people into your home, and it also gives each guest something to do with their hands during those initial awkward moments when you arrive at a party.

    If you're throwing a holiday party this season, my fellow food and drink bloggers have some AMAZING fun and festive winter cocktails to help you be the Hostess with the Mostest.

    Cranberry Cocktail Love

    Cranberries and holiday cocktails go hand-in-hand. The sweet and tart cranberries add a festive flavor to any drink, and look equally becoming as a cocktail garnish.

    Here are a few refreshing cranberry cocktail recipes I think you'll love.

    Pomegranate Lime Gimlet 20 Festive Winter Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Pomegranate Lime Gimlet | My Kitchen Love

    Cranberry Ginger Margaritas 20 Festive Winter Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Cranberry Ginger Christmas Margaritas | Stacey Homemaker

    Cranberry Negroni 20 Festive Winter Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Cranberry Negroni | Grey is the new Black

    Cranberry Mule-Rita 20 Festive Winter Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Cranberry Mule-Ritas | Urban Bliss Life

    Cranberry Ginger Bellini - 20 Festive Holiday Party Cocktails

    Cranberry Ginger Bellini | Platings and Pairings

    Wintery Boozy Mood Cocktails

    Some winter parties are more dark and cozy than bright and twinkly. For those festive affairs, try serving one of these stunning sultry sippers.

    Sparkling Shiraz Cocktail 20 Festive Winter Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Sparkling Shiraz Cocktail with Dark Chocolate Coated Cocoa Nibs | Nomageddon

    Ginger Brandy Cocktail 20 Festive Winter Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Donner and Blitzen: A Ginger Brandy Cocktail | Beyond Mere Sustenance

    Black Forest Martini 20 Festive Winter Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Bourbon Black Forest Cocktail | Little Sugar Snaps


    Drinks for a Large Crowd

    Champagne Punch Festive Winter Holiday Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Champagne Punch | Dinner at the Zoo

    Cranberry Orange Punch 20 Festive Winter Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Cranberry Orange Punch | Cooking LSL

    Mulled Wine Festive Winter Holiday Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Mulled Wine for a Crowd | Major Hoff Takes a Wife

    White Winter Sangria 20 Festive Winter Holiday Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    White Winter Sangria | Everyday Maven


    Coffee Cocktails

    When you need a little warm pick-me-up with your party cocktail, try one of these toasty coffee cocktails!

    Salted Caramel Mocha Martini 20 Festive Winter Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Salted Caramel Mocha Martini | The Seasoned Mom

    Mint Mocha Coffee 20 Festive Winter Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Boozy Mint Mocha Cocktails | What the Fork Blog

    Winter Warm Up Whiskey Coffee Cocktail recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Winter Warm-Up Cocktail | Urban Bliss Life


    New Year’s Eve Cocktails

    A sparkly and bubbly cocktail is a classic way to ring in the New Year. Here are a few elegant, playful, and delicious New Year's Eve cocktails to help you and your guests celebrate.

    Ombre Prosecco Hibiscus 20 Festive Winter Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Ombre Hibiscus Prosecco Cocktail | A Side of Sweet

    Champagne Sangria 20 Festive Winter Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Champagne Sangria with Pineapple and Berries | Fried Dandelions

    Pomegranate New Year's Punch Festive Winter Holiday Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Pomegranate New Year’s Punch | Easy Cooking with Molly

    Grapefruit Sparkler 20 Festive Winter Party Cocktails on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Grapefruit Sparkler | The Life Jolie

    Aren't these cocktails all so gorgeous? They all sound incredibly tasty, too! If you decide to make one your signature drink at your next holiday party, come back and comment to let me know how it went.

    Which of these cocktails would you most like to celebrate the winter holidays with? 

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      1. Meg says

        December 12, 2017 at 1:08 pm

        That Cranberry Orange Punch has my name on it, since it's one of my very favorite flavor combinations. What a great group of cocktails! Thanks for rounding them up.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 9:04 pm

          Of course! Thanks! :)

      2. Mary says

        December 11, 2017 at 6:29 pm

        What an absolutely beautiful collection of cocktails!!! I need to try that Cranberry Ginger Belini. Sounds like my kind of cocktail!!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 9:03 pm

          It has all of the festive flavors! :)

      3. Amanda Kruse says

        December 11, 2017 at 2:02 pm

        Wow, there are so many! The punch would probably be by favorite!

        xx,
        Amanda || fortheloveofglitter.com

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 9:02 pm

          Punch is always a hit!

      4. Krystal Herrera says

        December 11, 2017 at 1:30 am

        This is definitely a must-try drink this holiday. I should start trying this early so I can perfect them this coming holidays, haha. Anyways, they look awesome. Thank you for sharing them!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 9:02 pm

          Do it! LOL Glad you liked it!

      5. jessica says

        December 09, 2017 at 1:10 pm

        i'm not much of a drinker but the pomegranate lime gimlet sounds pretty delicious and it looks so simple and festive!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 9:01 pm

          Some are more mild than others. Thanks for stopping by, Jessica!

      6. Michelle says

        December 09, 2017 at 9:31 am

        These all look amazing! Even though it's morning I want to try some right now:) I'm a huge Negroni fan, so eager to try the holiday version and the New Year's prosecco and hibiscus is just stunning. Thanks for the roundup!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 9:00 pm

          It's 5 o'clock somewhere! ;) Thanks, Michelle!

      7. Jill Greising-Murschel says

        December 08, 2017 at 7:14 pm

        These look so festive. I'm excited to try the Pomegranate New Year's Punch. Pomegranate has some of the best flavors for the holidays. What a great list, thank you!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 9:00 pm

          I love pomegranate as well. Thanks, Jill!

      8. Maxene Hallquist says

        December 08, 2017 at 6:50 pm

        The Ombre Hibiscus Prosecco Cocktail sounds like a festive and fun drink to serve during a NYE party or any winter holiday celebration for that matter ;). The Cranberry Negroni has me intrigued, I am a purist when it comes to Negroni's but some bitter Cranberry might compliment the drink well!
        Great list!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 8:59 pm

          I agree. Thanks, Maxene!

      9. Samantha | My Kitchen Love says

        December 08, 2017 at 6:47 pm

        Whoa! I want to try all of these! Amazing round up. Thanks so much for including my gimlet!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 8:58 pm

          Of course! It looks great! :)

      10. Create/Enjoy says

        December 08, 2017 at 5:55 pm

        Fun!! The cranberries are so beautiful in drinks, and I also love when winter cocktails are served in mugs!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 8:57 pm

          I agree! It's a fun touch!

      11. Willow says

        December 08, 2017 at 5:05 pm

        These all look so good! I go through stages of drinking the same thing, then making something new. I think it's time to try a new cocktail!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 8:57 pm

          It's always fun to try something new!

      12. Joan Cajic says

        December 08, 2017 at 4:56 pm

        These look amazing, would love to try them all.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 8:57 pm

          Thanks, Joan! :)

      13. Carly says

        December 08, 2017 at 4:43 pm

        love these! going to have to try and make some of these ideas!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 8:56 pm

          Do it! :) Thanks, Carly!

      14. Tamara Andersen says

        December 08, 2017 at 12:28 pm

        So many gorgeous options in this collection of holiday party cocktails! Thank you so much for including my Donner and Blitzen: A Ginger Brandy Cocktail! Sharing all around...

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 8:55 pm

          I had to! They look amazing. Thanks Tamara! :)

      15. Pech says

        December 08, 2017 at 12:13 pm

        If I showed up at a winter party and was handed a Sparkling Shiraz Cocktail with Dark Chocolate Coated Cocoa Nibs I would be so impressed, it sounds so rich and original. Realistically though if I had to make it though I'd go with mulled wine all the way as a way to warm people up and welcome them in from the cold. Plus it's easy to make a huge batch and have it ready!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 13, 2017 at 8:54 pm

          Mulled wine would be great!

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