{"id":193,"date":"2022-05-02T08:44:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T08:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=193"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T09:21:26","slug":"best-christmas-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/best-christmas-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Best Christmas Cocktails You Can Make This December"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW46416635 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46416635 BCX0\">Oh sweet, sweet December. You are the only excuse we need to be together, to get festive, to create memories and to drink the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW46416635 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46416635 BCX0\">best Christmas cocktails<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW46416635 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46416635 BCX0\"> ever. From crowd-pleasers to cheerful old <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW46416635 BCX0\">favourites<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46416635 BCX0\"> and a few twists on the classics, we\u2019ve got December covered with <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW46416635 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46416635 BCX0\">fun alcoholic drinks for Christmas.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"EOP SCXW46416635 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Apple Butter Old Fashioned<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1641 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/114.-Apple-Butter-Old-Fashioned-shutterstock-1-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Butter Old Fashioned in tumbler with apple slices and cinnamon sticks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/114.-Apple-Butter-Old-Fashioned-shutterstock-1-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/114.-Apple-Butter-Old-Fashioned-shutterstock-1-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/114.-Apple-Butter-Old-Fashioned-shutterstock-1-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/114.-Apple-Butter-Old-Fashioned-shutterstock-1-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/114.-Apple-Butter-Old-Fashioned-shutterstock-1-1-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/114.-Apple-Butter-Old-Fashioned-shutterstock-1-1-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/114.-Apple-Butter-Old-Fashioned-shutterstock-1-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Call us old-fashioned, but doesn\u2019t the idea of homemade apple butter in a bourbon-based drink just make your mouth water? This is what cinnamon-scented Christmas dreams are made of. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/apple-butter-old-fashioned\/\">Apple Butter Old Fashioned<\/a> has a special place in our hearts, and after you\u2019ve sipped one, you\u2019ll understand why it\u2019s at the top of our <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">best of Christmas cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> list.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. Jack Frost<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1675 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/200.-Jack-Frost-Winter-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of bright blue Jack Frost cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/200.-Jack-Frost-Winter-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/200.-Jack-Frost-Winter-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/200.-Jack-Frost-Winter-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/200.-Jack-Frost-Winter-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/200.-Jack-Frost-Winter-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/200.-Jack-Frost-Winter-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/200.-Jack-Frost-Winter-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/jack-frost-winter-cocktail\/\">Jack Frost<\/a> is famous in folklore and tales all over the world. In adult land, however, he is a mischievous frozen blue drink that spreads festive cheer. This is one of those <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">fun alcoholic drinks for Christmas <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">that will make your family and friends forget about the freezing temperatures outside while warming them up with a taste of the tropics inside.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">All you need is vodka or rum, pineapple juice, Blue Cura\u00e7ao, coconut cream, corn syrup, ice, a decent blender, and your favourite people to share it with. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Hot Apple Cider Cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1177 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of Hot Apple Cider Cocktail garnished with Cinnamon sticks and an apple slice\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/hot-apple-cider-cocktail\/\">Hot Apple Cider cocktail<\/a> is one of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">best Christmas cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. You\u2019re basically adding some festive season magic to a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hot Toddy recipe.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">This <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Christmas-themed cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> will be a brandy or whiskey lover\u2019s delight. While apple cider is clearly the hero ingredient, the rest is up to your own taste. Spice it up with cinnamon, cloves, or star anise. Add some extra fruit flavours with orange, lemon, and even baked apple. It is a great Christmas drink to serve your guests as they spill through your doors. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. Grasshopper<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3035\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Creamy green Grasshopper Cocktails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you haven\u2019t yet, it\u2019s time you hop onto this holiday cocktail trend. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/grasshopper-cocktail\/\">Grasshopper<\/a> is one of the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> best simple Christmas cocktails <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">you will ever make. This indulgent chocolate and mint cocktail dates back to the 1900s making it one of the oldest cocktails in the books and it\u2019s low-proof, so your guests can enjoy more than one. Taste-wise it\u2019s like creamy dessert in a glass so we suggest you serve it as the perfect sweet ending to your Christmas feast.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. Eggnog Martini<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4565 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Eggnog-Martini_GPC-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Creamy Eggnog Martinis in Christmas setting\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Eggnog-Martini_GPC-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Eggnog-Martini_GPC-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Eggnog-Martini_GPC-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Eggnog-Martini_GPC-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Eggnog-Martini_GPC-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Eggnog-Martini_GPC-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Eggnog-Martini_GPC.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Speaking about the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">best of Christmas cocktails,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> another number one hit and family favourite is <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">eggnog<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. But what happens if you skip the rum, add a vanilla vodka and amaretto twist, shake it up and strain it into a glass? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/eggnog-martini\/\">Eggnog Martini<\/a>, that\u2019s what, and it\u2019s epic!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">As far as<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> best vodka Christmas cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> go, this one is packed with sweet and indulgent holiday cheer. You absolutely have to try it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. Mexican Hot Chocolate<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4558 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Mexican-Hot-Chocolate_GPC-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Mexican hot chocolates with marshmallow garnish\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Mexican-Hot-Chocolate_GPC-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Mexican-Hot-Chocolate_GPC-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Mexican-Hot-Chocolate_GPC-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Mexican-Hot-Chocolate_GPC-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Mexican-Hot-Chocolate_GPC-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Mexican-Hot-Chocolate_GPC-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Mexican-Hot-Chocolate_GPC.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cold Christmas weather is usually synonymous with comfort food. So, snuggle up with a mug of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/mexican-hot-chocolate-cocktail\/\"> Mexican Hot Chocolate<\/a> for the ultimate chocolate fix this festive season. To serve it as a cocktail, you\u2019ll add tequila. Still, it\u2019s equally delicious as a mocktail\u2014especially with the added sugar and spice to make it really nice. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">No matter how you choose to serve it, make sure you do it in a batch. It\u2019s a real crowd-pleaser.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7. Hot Toddy Cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4557 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Hot Toddy cocktails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sip on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/hot-toddy-cocktail\/\">Hot Toddy<\/a> cocktail for a drink to soothe your soul after a long (<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">long)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> day of family and Christmas activity chaos. It\u2019s the ideal drink to enjoy slowly for that fireplace feeling. Also, it will be just what you need if you feel yourself morphing into the Grinch about to steal Christmas gifts from sugared-up children.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s in our book of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">easy winter cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and you can customise it with your favourite alcohol and flavourings. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. Winter Manhattan<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-853 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/92.-Winter-Manhattans-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Manhattans - Cosy and elegant Winter Manhattans, perfect for chilly evenings.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/92.-Winter-Manhattans-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/92.-Winter-Manhattans-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/92.-Winter-Manhattans-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/92.-Winter-Manhattans.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spice up your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Christmas-themed cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/winter-manhattan-cocktail\/\">Winter Manhattan<\/a>. To make these, you simply stir up three ingredients: whiskey, sweet vermouth, and apple sours.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Like almost any cocktail, there are variations, including the festive Mistletoe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Manhattan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that calls for cherry juice, sugared cranberries, and rosemary, or a less sour version using bourbon, bitters, and sweet vermouth. We suggest testing a few options and choosing your favourite. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>9. Chocolate Martini<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/22_Chocolate-Martini__V2_22292-2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Lush Chocolate Martini cocktails garnished with chocolate sprinkles\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/22_Chocolate-Martini__V2_22292-2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/22_Chocolate-Martini__V2_22292-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/22_Chocolate-Martini__V2_22292-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/22_Chocolate-Martini__V2_22292-2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/22_Chocolate-Martini__V2_22292-2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/22_Chocolate-Martini__V2_22292-2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/22_Chocolate-Martini__V2_22292-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There&#8217;s a lot of hype around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/chocolate-martini\/\">Chocolate Martini<\/a>, and for a good reason. It is delicious! But it gets even better because it&#8217;s effortless to make too. All you need is vodka, chocolate liqueur, ice, cocoa powder, and a few martini glasses. It&#8217;s one of those decadent dessert drinks that is so moreish that your guests will probably ask for a second one, so stock up and be prepared!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oh sweet, sweet December. You are the only excuse we need to be together, to get festive, to create memories and to drink the best Christmas cocktails ever. From crowd-pleasers to cheerful old favourites and a few twists on the classics, we\u2019ve got December covered with fun alcoholic drinks for Christmas. \u00a0 1. 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