8 Of The Best Christmas Drinks To Get You Feeling Festive

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Ah, there’s nothing like a Christmas tipple! Bailey’s, Advocaat, mulled wine… the list goes on.

Shopping for special drinks that feel native to this season will make savouring that post-dinner glass all the more appealing.

But it’s easy to overdo it on the booze around this time of year, so it’s important to be mindful in your drinking.

Charity Drinkaware found that over Christmas, two-thirds of adults in the UK tend to drink more than usual. Moderation is important for your health and wellbeing, but also means you won’t start 2026 feeling rotten.

Whether you’re heading to parties, staying in and hosting, or thinking about gifts for friends and family, we’ve rounded up a selection of festive tipples to enjoy over the holiday period.

A twist on the classic, we love this Terry’s Chocolate Orange version which literally tastes like chocolate. It’s almost too easy to drink, if we were forced to pick a bone with it.

Another creamy option for those wanting to embrace comforting, seasonal drinks. Team with lime cordial, lemonade and garnish with a maraschino cherry for a retro cocktail.

After something stronger? This Fire version of Jack Daniel’s has a cinnamon kick that makes cocktails more interesting and shots more bearable.

If the idea of a flavoured Bailey’s is too much, you might want to keep it classic and try this neat with an ice cube. As my colleague, who is Irish, describes it: “Its quality ingredients, like Irish single-malt whisky, Belgian white chocolate, and fresh Irish cream, shine through…”

It wouldn’t be the festive season without a glass of mulled wine. This ready-made concoction makes it easy for you to simply heat up and enjoy at home.

And for those adverse to a mulled wine, go for a classic red like The Guv’nor, which always seems to go down a treat at social gatherings.

For something non-alcoholic, is there anything as comforting as a hot chocolate? We don’t think so. Do it right and treat yourself to a luxury one, like Whittard’s.

Every year, this travel-friendly ready-made cocktail company do a Christmas version of their gift sets, with twists on classics like ‘apple rum punch’ and a ‘snow daiquiri’. A must for your festive party.