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    cocktails » Vegan Holiday Cocktails

    Published: Nov 11, 2019 · Modified: Nov 26, 2019 by Kristina Sloggett · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Vegan Holiday Cocktails

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    Celebrate the season with this festive array of vegan holiday cocktails. Gather your favorite people and toast to the holidays with celebratory drink recipes.

     

    Hot Chocolate in Edible Peppermint Shot Glasses, garnished with whip cream and a brownie bite

    Vegan Holiday Cocktails

    Holidays are the perfect time to take a classic cocktail and give it a holly jolly makeover to include all of the festive flavors and ingredients of the season.

    This collection of Vegan Holiday Cocktails shares dozens of boozy concoctions that include martinis, mimosas, margaritas, sangrias, punches, hot toddies and more.

    Enjoy these seasonal spirits that feature cranberry, pomegranate, pear, apple, oranges, chocolate and mint. Warming spices such as cinnamon, cloves and ginger help keep these holiday cocktails cozy and on point.

    Whether you're looking for a crowd pleasing punch or a sophisticated drink for an intimate gathering, let these recipes inspire you create a delicious and merry experience no matter what the occasion. Cheers!

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    • Party Snacks to Ring In the New Year: send the year out and welcome the new year with a festive party that has all the snacks and dips. CHEERS.

     

    six photos of vegan holiday cocktails: a mule in a copper cup, crisp clear sangria with pears and berries, dairy free nog in a tall mug

     

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    Vegan Holiday Cocktails

    Celebrate the season with this festive array of vegan holiday cocktails. Gather your favorite people and toast to the holidays!

    Homemade Vegan Irish Cream

    This quick and easy homemade dairy free Irish cream is the great start to many cocktails, and also great as is, over ice! We especially love it with coffee on a cold winter weekend...

    Hot Chocolate Peppermint Shots

    These festive and fun edible candy shot glasses are the perfect vehicle for a rich chocolate cocoa - spiked or not! Add some whip cream and a delicious brownie bite, and you have a sweet dessert treat!

    Liquor Bottles on Ice

    decorate your cocktail cart with all sorts of fun - from citrus slices for a vodka bottle to plastic cocktail monkeys for a fireball whiskey, this DIY craft adds another level of fun to the party.

    S'mores Shots with Chocolate Glasses

    the other super fun cocktail at the party! these edible chocolate shot glasses you make yourself, dip in a graham cracker crumb and filled with a s'mores shot!

    Photo Credit: www.howsweeteats.com

    Pomegranate Margaritas

    Pomegranate arils are those adorable brightly colored and delicious little jewels that lend themselves perfectly to this holiday-inspired cocktail. This margarita goes seasonal with the addition of pomegranate juice, and of course, salt for the rims, and finishes off with lime and pom arils for a festive garnish.

    Photo Credit: thecrumbykitchen.com

    White Christmas Sangria

    Try this twist on sangria by using white wine such as a dry Riesling or Pinot Grigio instead of red. Create a stunning visual masterpiece with this cocktail by layering the fruit in your pitcher before pouring your liquid in. Gorgeous!

    Photo Credit: neuroticmommy.com

    Vegan Coquito

    Full fat coconut milk gives this Puerto Rican equivalent of eggnog a rich, creamy texture that's well worth the time it takes to make a batch. Full of rum and holiday spicy goodness, you'll want to keep a bottle or two in your fridge for a cozy drink at the end of the day.

    Photo Credit: www.runningtothekitchen.com

    Coconut Chai Hot Toddy

    If warm, cozy and and spicy is what you're craving then you need this hot toddy in your life. Chai tea bags get added to the hot mixture for a holiday-inspired taste. The rum is optional but we highly suggest it.

    Photo Credit: www.saltandlavender.com

    Christmas Pear Champagne Cocktail

    Set out your fanciest champagne glasses for this simple and elegant Christmas cocktail. The pear flavor comes comes Poire Williams which is a colorless brandy made from the Williams pear. Add chilled champagne to the brandy and celebrate the season with this sparkling drink.

    Photo Credit: www.thelittleepicurean.com

    Apple Harvest Punch

    Apple season is still in full swing during the holidays so take advantage of this favorite fruit and make a batch of this glorious punch for your celebrations. Apple cider, sliced apples, oranges, cinnamon and whisky get an overnight session in your fridge to bring out their flavors. Add this sweet and spicy punch to your festivities for the Christmas season.

    Photo Credit: www.liveeatlearn.com

    Blueberry Glühwein Recipe

    This German mulled red wine is the cocktail to have after a long day of holiday shopping. For a change of pace, blueberries give it another layer of fruity flavor. There's nothing pretentious about this cocktail that's simple to make and even easier to enjoy.

    Photo Credit: homemadehooplah.com

    Jack Frost Winter Cocktail

    This visually stunning drink screams winter and is appropriately named. The Frozen-inspired color is from blue curacao. Don't let the name fool you, though: it's really a pina colada for the winter with its base of pineapple juice and vodka, or rum if you prefer. The garnish is snow-white shredded coconut. Beautiful.

    Photo Credit: lexiscleankitchen.com

    Pumpkin Smash Cocktail

    There's always someone who is reluctant to let pumpkin season end, so serve this cocktail as pumpkin's last hurrah for the season. This vodka-based drink gets spiced up with a pumpkin puree and garnished with toasted pepitas. It's worth the effort to make this for those pumpkin-obsessed friends

    Photo Credit: www.honeyandbirch.com

    Vanilla Cranberry Mimosa

    With just three ingredients needed, this festive cocktail may be the easiest one you make, er, shake all season. Because it includes champagne, make sure you have your flutes on hand for serving. This cocktail makes an elegant presentation that's perfect for Christmas and New Year's parties.

    Photo Credit: www.freutcake.com

    Moscow Reindeer Cocktails

    Moscow Mules get a candy cane crush for the holidays. Ginger beer and fresh mint work well together in this festive drink. Make sure and save a few of the candy canes from being crushed so you can use them as a festive garnish. Adorable and delicious!

    Photo Credit: www.eatingbirdfood.com

    Almond Joy Martini

    Sip your favorite candy bar flavors in this healthier version of a chocolate martini. This dessert-inspired cocktail is constructed from a base of chocolate coconut water plus amaretto, vodka and a splash of almond milk. So decadent and delicious!

    Photo Credit: www.joyfulhealthyeats.com

    The Ultimate Holiday Sangria 

    All the warm and spicy flavors and scents of the season come together in this winter sangria recipe making it the perfect party drink. Make it a day ahead of your event so the flavors of red wine, cinnamon, citrus, pear, and pomegranate have time to deepen. Short on time? Just pour it over ice and serve!

    Photo Credit: cookieandkate.com

    Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour Recipe

    Always a classic and always in style, no matter what the season, the whiskey sour gets a holiday makeover by sweetening it with maple syrup and a dash of cinnamon. Perfection.

    Photo Credit: createmindfully.com

    Rich and Creamy Vegan Nog

    The irresistible flavors of dates, cinnamon and vanilla help create this simply delicious vegan nog cocktail. Tasty almond and coconut milk make up the base of the drink while the spices and booze give it the classic flavor profile. You can make this nog quickly in your blender and enjoy it in just minutes.

    Photo Credit: www.thelittleepicurean.com

    Vodka Spiced Punch

    This is a lovely citrus-infused punch for your party or brunch. This drink combines grapefruit juice, vodka and ginger liqueur along with spices and simple syrup for a delicious punch that you can make ahead and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

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