If you're the kind of person who, come the holiday season, finds yourself scrolling through Christmas movies looking for old Dean Martin specials, adding Michael Bublé to your Christmas music playlist, and wishing Santa would show up in a tux for once, you may find yourself turning to innovations on the classic Martini for your go-to holiday co*cktail.
While there are plenty of delicious Christmas co*cktails to choose from for your holiday party, martinis have a lot to offer. Not only do they add an extra level of elegance and refinement, but they can be made in literally dozens of different ways, from creamy and silky smooth to bright and tart, from sweet and fruity, to rich and dark. This year, when we may not be able to gather with friends and family the way we wish, it's important to treat ourselves extra well, and a rich, decadent Christmas does exactly that.
Here, we've put together more than a dozen of our favorite holiday-themed martini recipes, from pomegranate-flavored drinks to candy-cane infused vodka, to chocolate-drenched wonderlands of luxury garnished with marshmallows, crushed gingerbread, and homemade truffles. Whether you're looking for a simple two or three ingredient mix, or an Instagram-worthy monument to seasonal indulgence, we have something here for you. And above all, these recipes share one thing in common: They are all absolutely delicious.
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1
Christmas Cosmo
Turn the classic Cosmo into a holiday treat with a little pomegranate.
Get the recipe.
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2
Cranberry Sauce Margarita
For those of you who can't get enough of the tart winter fruit, this bright drink has actual cranberry sauce in it. You can even use homemade.
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3
Peabody Candy Cane Martini
From the famed Peabody hotel in Memphis, this minty drink is all Christmas.
4
Eggnog co*cktail
If you love the flavor of eggnog, but find a whole glass of it a little overwhelming, this cleaner, spicy chilled co*cktail is just the thing.
Get the recipe at A Farmgirl's Dabbles.
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5
Candy Cane co*cktail
This gorgeous drink from Boulder Locavore is extra impressive: You start by infusing regular vodka with candy canes! You'll need 3-4 days to let the liquor infuse, so don't wait until the last minute.
Get the recipe at Boulder Locavore.
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6
Spiced Caramel Apple Martini
A little apple cider, a little caramel vodka, and a co*cktail shaker is all you need for this sweet, seasonal drink.
Get the recipe at The Chunky Chef.
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7
Chocolate Truffle Martini
Tieghan at Half Baked Harvest shows you how to whip this up using homemade truffles. The recipe is relatively involved, but when the results are this good, it's worth it.
Get the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.
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8
Chocolate Martini
Christmas treats are all about rich, decadent things like chocolate and cream. The gorgeous swirl of chocolate inside the glass makes it Santa-worthy.
Get the recipe at Jo Cooks.
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9
The North Pole co*cktail
This incredibly luxe drink is essentially a combo of a gingerbread martini and a chocolate martini. Or, as Half Baked Harvest's Tieghan says, "Christmas in a cup."
Get the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.
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10
Peppermint Martini
Consider this easy treat your nighttime version of a peppermint mocha.
Get the recipe at Julie's Eats & Treats.
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11
Chocolate Espresso Martini
This sweet, simple dessert co*cktail is for those of you who don't need a lot of excessive garnishes or fancy liqueurs—just a delicious sweet, creamy drink to celebrate Christmas with.
Get the recipe at Kitchen Swagger.
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12
Christmas Cookie co*cktail
A cookie flavored martini with actual cookies in it? Yes, please.
Get the recipe at Salt & Lavender.
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13
White Christmas Martini
One sip of this rummy vanilla co*cktail and you'll be singing the song right along with Bing Crosby.
Get the recipe at Simple Joy.
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14
Cranberry St. Germain co*cktail
The secret to this take on the cosmo is St. Germain, an elderflower liqueur that gives it surprising depth.
Get the recipe at Well Plated by Erin.
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15
Eggnog Martini
This easy-to-make drink has a secret weapon: cinnamon simple syrup. Make extra, as you'll want to start putting it in everything.
Get the recipe at Simple Joy.
