Holiday Drink Ideas for Every Celebration

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The holidays are here! To help you make this season merry, we’ve put together a list of the top holiday drink ideas for every seasonal celebration.

Whether you’re looking for ways to celebrate the winter season with holiday spirits, or you want to make the most out of your comfy and cozy winter nights, myKoozie has got you covered with holiday drink ideas for every party, gathering and get-together.

Make Every Sip Merry & Bright: MyKoozie makes it easy to celebrate the season with perfectly chilled holiday spirits, sodas and beverages. Our simple design process lets you create your own Koozie® coolers in a few simple steps! Here are some of our favorite holiday drink and bottle cooler ideas to give you some creative DYO inspo:

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From Christmas dinner to company holiday parties to celebrations with friends, here are some festive holiday drink ideas for every occasion:

For Holiday Gatherings

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Make the most out of your holiday get-together with classic crowd pleasers! Check out these drink ideas to impress at your next seasonal soiree:

  • Mulled Wine: This holiday favorite is an easy-to-prepare warm combination of red wine, liquor and your favorite seasonal spices.
  • Eggnog: Keep things traditional with eggnog! This winter classic can be spiked with spirits or prepared alcohol-free for family gatherings.
  • Holiday Cocktails: Large holiday gatherings are the perfect time to serve bubbly Christmas cocktails and mocktails. Serve up your favorite winter beverages, or start a new holiday tradition by using holiday flavors like cranberry or cinnamon to create your own cocktail recipe!

For Cozy Holiday Nights

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Hot chocolate is the perfect way to warm up on cold winter holiday nights. This winter staple is a holiday drink favorite for all ages! Here are some of our favorite creative ideas and add-ins to help you take your hot chocolate to the next level:

  • Explore new flavors! Make your hot chocolate with white or dark chocolate to switch things up.
  • Add peppermints or candy canes to your hot chocolate for a festive holiday twist.
  • Bring in some holiday flavors with traditional add-ins like cinnamon sticks.
  • Make a DIY self-serve hot chocolate bar with holiday toppings and treats!

For Kids

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Don’t forget to provide drinks for everyone who is celebrating! Here are some of our favorite kid-friendly holiday beverage ideas to help you spread some happy holiday joy and cheer:

  • Seasonal Juices: Serve up festive flavors with seasonal options like cranberry juice and pomegranate juice.
  • Fizzy Mocktails: Offer all of your favorite fun holiday cocktails without alcohol.
  • Ciders: Warm apple cider is a holiday favorite for kids and adults!
  • Sodas & Canned Beverages: Serve sodas, canned juices and sparkling waters with custom Koozie® can coolers to add a special seasonal touch!

For Holiday Parties

holiday punch
Make your holiday party extra festive with a holiday punch! Creating your own holiday or Christmas punch with all of your favorite flavors is the perfect way to provide refreshments at your next holiday party.

Here are some of our favorite holiday-inspired ingredients to help you create your own punch recipe:

  • Sparkling wine (substitute sparkling water or ginger ale for a non-alcoholic punch)
  • Cranberry juice, orange juice, or any of your favorite winter juices
  • Mint leaves, cinnamon sticks or other add-ins that offer complementary flavors
  • Cranberries, oranges, pomegranate seeds or other fresh fruit garnishes

Mix and match your favorite festive flavors and ingredients, combine them in a large punch bowl, chill and serve!

For Holiday Mornings

holiday mimosas and brunch drinks
Looking for ways to make your mornings merry and bright? Here are some of our favorite classic drink ideas for holiday brunches, breakfasts and festive mornings:

  • Mimosas: Spice up this classic breakfast beverage by substituting orange juice with cranberry or pomegranate juice.
  • Holiday Sangria:: Add a holiday twist to this citrusy brunch favorite by using seasonal winter fruits and adding some sparkling apple cider.
  • Espresso and Coffee: Brew up a cup of holiday cheer by swapping out your standard coffee for a holiday blend with festive notes and flavors.

For Hassle-Free Holiday Celebrations

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If you’re looking for ways to skip the hassle of homemade drinks, keep things simple! Celebrate the season with your favorite canned and bottled beverages like beer and spiked ciders.

Be sure to keep all of your favorite holiday and Christmas drinks cool with custom Koozie® drink coolers to add some seasonal style and holiday spirit to every sip!

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At myKoozie, we create custom Koozie® drink coolers to help you keep every beer, soda, cider and beverage cool to the last drop. Create your own custom cooler or check out our new holiday collection for designs inspired by every holiday.

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