Richer than a regular espresso martini, these holiday drinks with vodka, Irish cream and Kahlua are a really decadent treat! It all starts with brewing up a strong, Italian-style coffee. Tres leches martini Whichever of these Christmas drink names or ingredients lists appeals most, one thing’s for sure. For those who enjoy a tipple, a martini, margarita or holiday punch with alcohol will always go down a storm. While for those who abstain, lots of these recipes can easily be adapted by omitting the liquor.

In addition to sweet white wine and raspberry sorbet, these fruity Christmas drink ideas contain ginger ale, and are decorated with fresh berries. Kahlua-spiked eggnog This warming blend is a little spicer than many other holiday mixed drinks. To make this mimosa you’ll need vodka, ginger beer, cardamom, ground ginger and orange juice, plus pomegranate to complete the picture. Cranberry Moscow Mule Differing from the White Christmas Margarita, these whisky-based, easy Christmas drinks are made with crème de banane, crème de cacao, whisky and double cream. Shortbread martiniThis is one of those Christmas beverages for those who like creamy drinks. As well as the alcohol, this rich festive drink contains brown sugar syrup, orange bitters and coconut cream. Bourbon eggnog With cranberry and orange juices, soda and ice plus gin, fresh cranberries and rosemary, this festive concoction is one of the fruitiest Christmas drinks with alcohol you’ll find. The seasonal recipe isn’t too strong either, so it’s good for earlier in the day when you still have a scrumptious dinner to cook! Christmas morning punch The shortbread martini is a little different from the typical and more traditional Christmas drinks. With a shortbread rim, the martini glass contains a combination of vodka, butterscotch schnapps and Bailey’s, plus milk and an appealing shortbread garnish. Martini Macchiato

You only need double cream and sugar as well as Chambord to make these Santa Claus shots. These fun Christmas drinks are like a dessert in a glass, flavoured with raspberry from the liqueur. Mulled apple cider Containing brandy and red wine, this mulled wine recipe adds honey, orange and spices into the festive mix. A festive classic, this is the mother of all hot Christmas drinks. Santa Christmas shots This simple shot glass blend also looks rather Grinch-esque, especially with a garnish of green and red sprinkles. It’s just Malibu and green Hawaiian punch served in shot glasses with a decorated rim. Cranberry Margarita This poinsettia drink for Christmas has flavours of orange, cranberry and sparkling wine. With only five ingredients, these Christmas party drinks are simple to make and delicious to drink. Gingerbread martini This pomegranate drink for Christmas also contains the ubiquitous cranberries. Fruit juices including zingy lime are combined with Cointreau and vodka to create a refreshing, sweet-sour blend. Mango DelightWith Cointreau and tequila, this twist on the cranberry margarita also contains citrus sweetness. It’s one of those fun holiday drinks that’s super simple to whip up, once you’ve made the yummy cranberry and orange syrup. Vodka spritzers Inspired by the red-nosed reindeer, these Christmas mixed drinks are based on vodka and tonic. Water, sugar, cranberries, limes and mint complete the ingredients list. Cranberry Mimosa