Christmas season is a perfect way to celebrate the warm bourbon liquor in amazing and unique alcoholic drinks.
We have pulled together a list of 40 Best Christmas Holiday Bourbon Cocktail Drinks that you can enjoy all holiday season long!
Whether you are looking for simple bourbon whiskey cocktails or something special on a cold night, we have you covered!
Below find our bourbon cocktail collection featuring various old fashioned cocktails, unique bourbon drinks, fruit forward cocktails, and creamy bourbon cocktails.
You need a delicious cocktail for a special occasion and these bourbon Christmas cocktails will not disappoint.
Dress up your Christmas Bourbon Cocktails with an orange slice, star anise, maraschino cherries (or even better – homemade brandied cherries) , fresh citrus, lemon peels, or Christmas spices where appropriate.
These Christmas bourbon drinks will keep you warm and festive all season long.
Bourbon Old Fashioned Cocktails
Bourbon Old Fashioned Cocktails
An old fashioned is a classic cocktail served in a rocks glass. These bourbon variations are perfect fun ideas for the winter holidays.
A classic bourbon cocktail garnished with an orange peel.
Everything you need to know about how to make a classic Old Fashioned cocktail.
Maple syrup pairs beautifully with warm bourbon and orange peel.
This bourbon old fashioned is flavored with fig preserves for a unique holiday twist.
Brown sugar elevates bourbon with a depth of sweetness.
A special blend of angostura bitters with a cocoa powder simple syrup and orange flavors.
This Italian spin on a classic cocktail is made with an Italian amaro and Cynar, bringing unique complexity to the drink.
You will not believe how much a simple cardamom simple syrup adds to this cocktail!
Smoky flavors and woody rosemary herbs makes this one of the best Christmas cocktails.
Classic apple fruit flavors are meant to be paired with bourbon!
Who doesn't love gingerbread this time of year? Let's put it in a cocktail!
Cinnamon syrup warms up this cocktail in a beautiful way.
Such a beautiful Christmas Old Fashioned! Using classic cranberry flavor.
Bourbon Cocktails
Bourbon Cocktails Collection
Simple bourbon cocktails that elevate the bourbon whiskey using flavors of the season for any bourbon fan!
A classic cocktail!
Another appearance of apple cider - the perfect pairing!
The smoked cinnamon stick takes this cocktail over the top!
Black Manhattan Cocktail Recipe (AKA a Sicilian Manhattan)
This Italian cocktail twist uses rye whiskey or bourbon with amaro.
Rosemary and maple shine in this cocktail.
A comforting warm cocktail recipe!
Shake up this drink in a cocktail shaker with some lemon juice and simple syrup for a fresh and herby flavor!
A unique blend of chai tea, warm herbs, and ginger ale for a unique drink.
Who doesn't love maple paired up with bourbon?
Orange juice and a hint of chocolate bring this Manhattan cocktail over the top!
Inspired by a Moscoq Mule. A perfect holiday punch recipe with bourbon, ginger beer, and fall flavors.
Fruit Forward Bourbon Cocktails
Fruity Bourbon Cocktails
In these bourbon whiskey cocktails we pair up various fruit elements to balance the liquor.
Inspired by a restaurant, the fresh blackberries with thyme pair perfectly with bourbon.
Giving you all the raspberry flavor you could want with fresh berries, liquor, and grenadine.
A large batch punch perfect for serving a crowd!
Raspberry and fresh mint pair beautifully in this bubbling cocktail. You could also use club soda for a lighter drink with bubbles.
Fresh and tart lemon and berru flavors.
This Christmas cocktail elevates the popular stone fruit with berries.
This Christmas cranberry bourbon cocktail is elevated with fresh rosemary.
Perfect for a holiday cocktail, this wassail is made in the slow cooker. Garnish with fresh cranberries!
More apple cider in a beautiful and elegant simple cocktail recipe.
Holiday Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail Recipe – Real Food with Sarah
A Christmas cranberry bourbon cocktail that all of your guests will love!
Creamy Bourbon Cocktails
Creamy Bourbon Cocktails
These Christmas bourbon cocktail recipes all use an element of creamy, balancing the warm flavors of the liquor.
This warm festive cocktail is perfect for cold nights! Spiked hot chocolate full of Christmas flavors.
Homemade eggnog with whole milk and warm spices makes this creamy bourbon drink just perfect!
A twist on the hot toddy cocktail using cider and bourbon!
This whiskey drink can be easily made with a dairy alternative such as coconut milk!
Combining the best of both worlds - eggnog and white chocolate in a warm bourbon drink.
Thank you so much for including my punch in this amazing round up! I’m a big bourbon girlie and will be bookmarking this FOR SURE! 🙂
Bourbon is my favorite and now I have so many delicious cocktails to try! Thank you for this delicious roundup of Bourbon cocktails! Cheers!
These are good cocktail drinks! Thanks for sharing this with us!
I’m not a big bourbon drinker, but the eggnog one was calling my name. I made it for our book club and it was fun to serve this delicious spiked nog. It was a hit!