10 Christmas Martinis to Shake Up This Holiday Season

If you make nothing else on this list, make this sugar cookie martini. This is the “It Girl” of martinis this fall/winter, as recipes for this sugary-sweet cocktail have been exploding all over TikTok. Just go slow with this one; it tastes like a cookie in liquid form, so it’s a little too easy to forget that it contains alcohol.

Spice up making gingerbread houses with this gingerbread martini in hand. If you love the spice of traditional Christmas cookies, you’ll love this drink between the touch of RumChata and added cookie garnish.

This cocktail calls for you to make your own candy cane-infused vodka and purchase some ol’ reliable peppermint Schnapps (haters, see the door). It’s pink, it’s peppermint and most importantly, it tastes like the essence of the holiday season in a cocktail.

Don’t be misled by the looks of this cocktail; though holiday-branded, this martini is super refreshing, featuring flavors of cranberry and coconut. If you’re not a fan of sweet martinis but still want to participate in the fun of shakin’ up holiday beverages, this recipe is for you to try.

Traditional, aesthetically pleasing and it features edible glitter? Shaking this martini up ASAP. But in all seriousness, between the vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur and white crème de cacao, you can enjoy a white Christmas after all (whether or not it’s snowing).

The Grinch was valid, and I stand by that. So, if you feel like a Grinch after loads of holiday shopping, decorating and preparations, indulge yourself in this green apple (which can be replaced with melon liquor) martini that will put you in an infinitely better mood.

What could be better than classic eggnog? Eggnog with vanilla vodka and amaretto. It is the dessert of dessert martinis — creamy, warm and with the right hint of spice, it’s simply perfection.

If you love peppermint mochas this time of year or espresso martinis in general, then you’ll love this. It’s adorably festive, featuring a candy cane rim, and, more importantly, will give a little pep in your step come Christmas morning.

Not everyone is fond of the typical holiday flavor trinity of peppermint, eggnog and gingerbread, and that’s totally okay. Instead, try this snickerdoodle martini featuring mainly caramel flavors.

This martini is one step up from a typical Bailey’s coffee concoction on Christmas morning. Instead, using Bailey’s tiramisu-flavored liqueur, you can get a cross between your standard espresso martini but with some chocolate notes and a little extra sweetness. And, of course, don’t forget to garnish with a lady's finger.