As the festive season approaches, there’s no better way to spread cheer than with a beautifully crafted cocktail - whether you’re gifting it, serving it, or sipping it fireside. Christmas cocktails capture the spirit of the season through bold flavours, seasonal ingredients and elegant presentation - making them just as perfect for a gift box as they are for a party glass.
Whether you’re shopping for the cocktail lover in your life, putting together a thoughtful host gift, or planning your own drinks menu, these festive serves offer a delicious and memorable way to elevate your celebrations. With flavours like gingerbread, spiced orange and mince pie, each cocktail brings a little extra magic to the moment.
In this article, we’ll explore some of our favourite Christmas cocktail recipes - plus how to give (or receive) them as beautifully bottled gifts, ready to unwrap and enjoy.
Gingerbread Espresso Martini
A festive twist on a modern classic, the Gingerbread Espresso Martini brings bold coffee flavour with a cosy hit of Christmas spice - making it as perfect for gifting as it is for sipping. Crafted with vodka, coffee liqueur, rich espresso and gingerbread syrup, it’s indulgent, warming, and guaranteed to impress.
Want to skip the shaker? You’ll find it bottled and ready to gift as part of our Christmas range launching in September, or explore more festive favourites in our Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide.
To make it yourself:
1. In a cocktail shaker, pour:
- 50ml Vodka
- 25ml Coffee Liqueur
- 25ml freshly brewed espresso
- 15ml Gingerbread syrup
2. Add ice and shake well (10-15 seconds minimum).
3. Double strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a sprinkling of ground cinnamon.
Mince Pie Old Fashioned
The Mince Pie Old Fashioned is a festive spin on a whisky classic - rich, warming, and unmistakably Christmassy. It blends smooth bourbon with seasonal spice and dried fruit, capturing the essence of a traditional mince pie in every sip. Whether you're serving it after dinner or wrapping it up as a gift, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for whisky lovers.
Short on time? You’ll find it bottled and beautifully boxed in our Christmas range launching in September. It’s also featured in our Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide - perfect if you’re looking for a unique gift with a festive twist.
To make it at home:
1. In a mixing glass, pour:
- 35ml Buffalo Trace Bourbon
- 15ml Chai Infused Calvados
- 12.5ml PX Sherry
- 7.5ml demerara syrup
- 25ml water
- Dash of angostura bitters
2. Stir with ice and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
3. Garnish with an orange twist and a dusting of nutmeg.
Winter Spiced Negroni
The Winter Spiced Negroni is a festive reimagining of the Italian classic — infused with seasonal spices and citrus to bring a warming depth that’s perfect for December sipping. Bold, bitter, and beautifully balanced, it’s a standout choice for aperitivo hour or as a sophisticated Christmas gift for the cocktail lover in your life.
No time to mix? You’ll find our expertly bottled version in our Christmas range launching in September. - ready to unwrap, pour, and enjoy. It also features in our Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide, making it easy to tick off someone special on your list.
To craft it yourself at home:
1. In a mixing glass, pour:
- 35ml Chai Infused Gin
- 20ml Campari
- 20ml Classic Carpano
- 20ml water
- 7ml cinnamon syrup
- 5ml Aperol
2. Stir well with ice.
3. Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube.
4. Garnish with a twist of orange peel.
Gifting Tip: The Christmas Cocktail Collection
Not sure which cocktail to choose? The Christmas Collection (launches September) includes four 100ml festive serves in one beautiful box:
- Gingerbread Espresso Martini
- Winter Spiced Negroni
- Mince Pie Old Fashioned
- Amaretto Sour
Perfect for the cocktail lover in your life — or for sharing at your own Christmas do.
Explore more ideas in our Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide
Want to DIY Your Christmas Drinks?
Here’s what you’ll need to serve bar-quality cocktails at home:
- Ice (lots of it!)
- A cocktail shaker
- Garnishes: orange peel, nutmeg, dried fruit, etc.
- Glassware: short tumblers, coupes or martini glasses
- A playlist full of Christmas bangers (non-negotiable)
If you'd rather skip the prep? Our cocktails are pre-mixed by award-winning bartenders — just chill, shake, pour and garnish.
Final Sip
Whether you’re mixing your own or letting Kocktail do the work, these Christmas cocktail recipes bring bold flavour and festive cheer to any occasion. And with beautifully bottled, ready-to-gift options — you can tick off your bar menu and your gift list in one go.
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