Your ultimate guide to Christmas cocktails

Not sure where to get started? These classic Christmas cocktails are sure to be a hit:

• Eggnog

• Mulled wine

• Negroni

• Old Fashioned

• Whiskey Sour

• Espresso Martini

• White Russian

• Manhattan

• The Marksologist Old Fashioned – A classic bourbon whiskey cocktail blended with dark muscovado sugar and aromatic bitters. Smooth and warming, with notes of oak, vanilla and rich molasses, finished with gentle spice.

• The Marksologist Vodka Martini Cocktail – Expertly blended from vodka and white vermouth for a crisp, smooth martini with a clean finish.

• The Marksologist Negroni – A classic mix of gin, red vermouth and Italian bitter liqueur. Expect bold juniper, bittersweet orange notes and a smooth finish. Simply serve over ice for bar-quality flavour at home.

1. Apricot, clementine and rosemary Spritz

Bring a touch of sparkle to festive gatherings with this elegant spritz. Sweet Apricot Brandy Liqueur, fresh clementine juice and Prosecco combine for a light, citrussy cocktail, finished with rosemary for a fragrant seasonal flourish.

2. Morello cherry-infused vodka Cosmo

Give a classic Cosmo a festive makeover with morello cherry-infused vodka. Sweet-tart cherry notes bring a seasonal twist to this vibrant cocktail, making it a standout serve for Christmas entertaining.

3. Christmas punch

Keep hosting simple with this easy-to-make festive punch. Combining cranberry, lime, Prosecco, vodka and Sicilian Blood Orange Soda, it's a vibrant crowd-pleaser that can be mixed in minutes, leaving you more time to spend with guests.

4. Mince pie Espresso Martini

Rich coffee notes meet the warming flavours of Christmas in this indulgent twist on Espresso Martini. Vodka infused with deeply spiced mincemeat brings notes of dried fruit and festive spice to every sip.

5. Cranberry Mule

Cranberry juice, vodka and fiery ginger beer come together in this sparkling festive serve. Bright, refreshing and effortlessly easy to make, it's a crowd-pleasing cocktail for Christmas gatherings and cosy seasonal celebrations.

6. Spiced apple Spritz

Crisp apple juice, spiced rum and fiery ginger beer make this festive cocktail wonderfully warming and full of seasonal flavour. A cinnamon sugar rim adds the perfect finishing touch for Christmas entertaining.

7. Almond Old Fashioned

For those who favour spirit-forward serves, this festive cocktail pairs five-year-aged XO French Brandy with nutty amaretto, brightened with clementine and lime for a fresh seasonal finish.

8. Hot Toddy

The ultimate cold-weather cocktail, this comforting Hot Toddy is made with smooth Blended Scotch Whisky and served warm. Rich notes of oak, smoke and caramel make it the perfect sip for frosty evenings and chilly winter days.

Low and no-alcohol ideas

Discover our biggest ever range of low and no alternatives, or make your own mocktail with our recipes.

• Alcohol-Free Clemetine and Cranberry Bucks Fizz – Bright clementine and tart cranberry come together in this alcohol-free take on a festive favourite.

• Alcohol-Free Blanc de Blanc – Crisp, refreshing and great value, this alcohol-free sparkling white is delicious topped up with orange juice.

• Alcohol Free Winter Ale – Festive and fruity, this free-from-alcohol ale is brewed with the beer experts at Adnams.