10 Quick & Easy Christmas Cocktails & Mocktails

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and fun. So what better way to celebrate Christmas than by enjoying a festive drink together? But between all the shopping, decorating, and cooking, it can be tough to find the time to mix up a delicious drink. That's why we've put together a list of our favourite 10 easy Christmas cocktails that you can make in just minutes - perfect for enjoying on a chilly Winter evening, or preparing for a special festive occasion. 


Whether you’re looking for an alcohol-free punch for the family to share or a festive frozen margarita, there's something for everyone here. So pour yourself a drink and relax into the holiday spirit!

Sloe & Raspberry Gin Fizz

Sloe & Raspberry Gin Fizz

It’s the sloe berry season - so enjoy the delicious taste of our Sloe & Raspberry Cordial in this quick and easy gin fizz cocktail. Alcohol-free? Substitute the gin for your favourite zero-alcohol spirit (we love Sea Arch’s Coastal Juniper).

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine sloe & raspberry cordial, gin and simple syrup. 
  2. Shake well and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
  3. Top with soda or sparkling water and serve.

Cranberry & Orange Spritz Mocktail

Cranberry & Orange Spritz Mocktail

A delightfully fresh and fruity mocktail - the perfect sharing drink for up to six people.

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Mix together the orange juice and cranberry juice in a large jug. 
  2. Slowly pour in the sparkling elderflower drink.  
  3. Gently stir and serve in tall glasses with ice.

Bucks Fizz 

Bucks Fizz Cocktail

The classic Christmas morning drink - a Bucks Fizz is made using orange juice & champagne with a 1:2 ratio. This recipe makes one, however, it’s a great drink to share - so why not batch-make 6 to share on a special occasion.  

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Pour the orange juice into the prosecco or champagne glass
  2. Top with your sparkling alcohol of choice. 

Frozen Cranberry Margarita 

Frozen Cranberry Margarita

There might be a chill in the air, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a frozen margarita. Get in the festive spirit with this Cranberry twist on the classic drink - the recipe makes 6, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients:

  • 350ml Frobishers Cranberry Juice 
  • 180ml fresh lime juice
  • 180ml tequila
  • 120ml orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
  • 6 cups ice

Method:

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend on the lowest speed until desired consistency.
  3. Serve in sugar-rimmed margarita glasses.

Christmas Punch

Christmas Punch

This delicious Christmas Punch is perfect for sharing at any festive occasion this December. 

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. In a large pitcher, pour in the red wine, brandy, lemon juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice and gently stir. 
  2. Top with ginger ale or sparkling water. 

Pineapple & Ginger Punch Mocktail

Pineapple & Ginger Punch Mocktail

This flavourful mocktail really packs a punch. With a fruity & fragrant essence, it’s a deliciously refreshing drink for everyone to enjoy this Christmas. 

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice
  2. Pour the pineapple juice, ginger & juniper & lime juice into the shaker.
  3. Shake in a cocktail shaker
  4. Strain into a glass filled with ice
  5. Top with mint sprigs.

Cranberry Mimosa

Cranberry Mimosa

Ingredients:

  • 230ml Cranberry Juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • (Optional) 2 tbsp honey or simple syrup - for extra sweetness
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle of sparkling wine, chilled
  • Lime slices, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice, lime juice, and honey.
  2. Stir until the honey is dissolved.
  3. Pour in sparkling wine and stir gently to combine.
  4. Garnish with lime slices and serve immediately while still bubbly.

Mulled Apple & Gin

Mulled Apple & Gin

Ideal for Winter this warm cocktail uses everyone’s favourite spirit of the moment; gin.

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Warm the apple juice with cinnamon, orange and lemon peel and a little grated fresh ginger
  2. Strain into a mug and add a 50ml measure of gin. 
  3. Stir and enjoy!

Cranberry & Orange Whiskey Sour

Cranberry & Orange Whiskey Sour

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add cranberry juice, whiskey, simple syrup, orange, and lime juice. Shake until well chilled. 
  2. Fill two glasses with ice and strain mixture into glasses. 
  3. Top with ginger beer to serve. 

Cranberry Mule

Cranberry Moscow Mule

A Cranberry twist on the traditional Moscow Mule, this dark and fruity concoction can be made with your choice of dark rum or vodka. 

Ingredients:

  • 120ml Ginger Beer
  • 120ml Frobishers Cranberry Juice
  • 60ml dark rum or vodka
  • 1 lime, cut in half
  • Crushed ice 
  • fresh or frozen cranberries

Method:

  1. Place 1 cup of crushed ice into a copper mug.
  2. Add ginger beer, cranberry juice, rum, and the juice of a squeezed ½ lime in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  3. Stir or very gently shake, then pour into the copper mug.
  4. Top with cranberries and garnish with a lime wheel and serve.

We hope you enjoy these Christmas cocktail and mocktail recipes. Share your creations with us on Instagram by tagging us @frobishersjuices or using the hashtag #frobishers for a chance to be featured on our page. 


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