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Holiday Drink Recipes- Punches & Cozy Drinks

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Published: Dec 21, 2023

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Add a little merry, sparkle and cozy to your holiday celebrations with these easy, but special punch and hot drink recipes.  From holiday parties and Christmas brunch to toasting on New Year’s Eve, there’s nothing like a signature sipper to set your party apart.

holiday punch recipes and cozy crock pot drink recipes for parties, brunches and Christmas morning.

The holidays are always full of excitement and anticipation!  To add to the fun, there is always room to add a little extra “something” to every celebration and every menu to make it extra special for those you’re serving.  That’s where these delicious holiday drink recipes come in!

Table of Contents

  • Party Punches & Sips
    • Following these 3 rules of thumb will help you make the most of your punch mocktails no matter the occasion:
    • Appetizers to Serve at Your Christmas Party with these Punches
  • Cozy Crock Pot Drink Recipes
    • What To Serve With Hot Drinks
  • Coffee Shop Coffee Drinks
    • What To Serve With These Coffees

Party Punches & Sips

Punches done right are never out of fashion.  Quite the opposite!  A thoughtful punch is an absolute entertaining must.  Why? 

  • It allows you to have a large number of drinks made up and ready to go without a lot of work. 
  • Plus, guests can serve themselves when they are ready for a refill or are feeling parched. 
  • Last, but not least, a pretty punch in a glass bowl, pitcher or drink dispenser doubles as the perfect inviting centerpiece for your party table or buffet.

Following these 3 rules of thumb will help you make the most of your punch mocktails no matter the occasion:

  • Use pretty glasses or stemware to serve your drinks.  Nothing makes an occasion like special dishes.
  • Add fruit and/or herbs like Rosemary, Mint or others to your serving pitcher, bowl or dispenser.  You can even add garnishes to the glasses before you set them out.
  • Don’t forget the cocktail napkins.  Set a few out by your punch bowl and place small stacks here and there around your room so that they’ll be easy for your guests to grab as they need one.  

Sparkling Rosemary Apple Cider

Pomegranate Lime Punch

Ruby Grapefruit Punch

Classic Southern Coffee Punch

Champagne Julep Punch

Appetizers to Serve at Your Christmas Party with these Punches

  • The Best Crock Pot Cranberry Meatballs
  • Whipped Feta Dip with Honey
  • Million Dollar Shrimp & Crab Dip
  • Southern Cheese Straws
  • Favorite Southern Pimento Cheese Ball
  • Green Chile Sausage Balls
  • Baked Jalapeño Artichoke Dip

Cozy Crock Pot Drink Recipes

Perfect for a cozy Christmas get together or waking up with on Christmas morning, these 3 hot drinks are all about good conversations with a little warmth and joy! A crock pot makes brewing and serving easy!

What To Serve With Hot Drinks

These hot drinks can be made stove top or in the crock pot and enjoyed with any of these delicious confections, nibbles and treats!  

  • Mamaw’s Fresh Apple Cake
  • Peanut Butter & Chocolate Christmas Snack Mix
  • Honey Spiced Pecans
  • Ritz Bits Muddy Buddies
  • Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Red Hot Cranberry Cider

Spiced Caramel Apple Cider in Your Crock Pot

Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

Coffee Shop Coffee Drinks

Have these coffee creamers and drinks ready to wake up your family on Christmas morning or the first day of the new year or on hand to enjoy during the afternoon with a bite or two.

What To Serve With These Coffees

A little coffee first thing in the morning or in the afternoon with one of these coffee ready treats is a perfect way to enjoy the holidays.

  • Easy Homemade Gingerbread Muffins
  • Sweet Potato Pound Cake
  • Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread
  • Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
  • Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Homemade Cinnamon Roll Coffee Creamer Recipe

Easy Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer

Peanut Butter Cup Coffee Creamer

Pumpkin Mocha Coffee Creamer

Cherry Mocha Coffee Creamer

Butterscotch Coffee Creamer

Blueberry Muffin Coffee Creamer

Christmas and New Year’s is always something to celebrate! Whether you’re ringing out the old or welcoming in the new, throwing a party with special touches everyone can enjoy is always memorable!

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