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
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:
- 20ml Frobishers Sloe & Raspberry Cordial
- 25ml Gin
- Soda / Sparkling Water
- Optional: 15ml simple syrup
Method:
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine sloe & raspberry cordial, gin and simple syrup.
- Shake well and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda or sparkling water and serve.
Cranberry & Orange Spritz Mocktail
A delightfully fresh and fruity mocktail - the perfect sharing drink for up to six people.
Ingredients:
- 500ml Frobishers Orange Juice
- 500ml Frobishers Cranberry Juice
- 550ml Frobishers Simply Elderflower Spectacular Sparkler
Method:
- Mix together the orange juice and cranberry juice in a large jug.
- Slowly pour in the sparkling elderflower drink.
- Gently stir and serve in tall glasses with ice.
Bucks Fizz
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:
- 60ml Frobishers Orange Juice
- 120ml Champagne, Prosecco or Sparkling Wine (we recommend Lyme Bay Winery’s English Sparkling Wine)
- Orange twist, for garnish
Method:
- Pour the orange juice into the prosecco or champagne glass
- Top with your sparkling alcohol of choice.
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:
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend on the lowest speed until desired consistency.
- Serve in sugar-rimmed margarita glasses.
Christmas Punch
This delicious Christmas Punch is perfect for sharing at any festive occasion this December.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle (750ml) of dry red wine
- 120ml Brandy
- 60ml Fresh lemon juice
- 470ml Frobishers Orange Juice
- 470ml Frobishers Pineapple Juice
- 230ml Ginger ale or sparkling water
Instructions:
- In a large pitcher, pour in the red wine, brandy, lemon juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice and gently stir.
- Top with ginger ale or sparkling water.
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:
- 500ml Frobishers Pineapple Juice
- 550ml Frobishers Ginger & Juniper Sparkler
- Lime Juice
- Mint Sprigs
- Ice
Method:
- Fill a shaker with ice
- Pour the pineapple juice, ginger & juniper & lime juice into the shaker.
- Shake in a cocktail shaker
- Strain into a glass filled with ice
- Top with mint sprigs.
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:
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice, lime juice, and honey.
- Stir until the honey is dissolved.
- Pour in sparkling wine and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with lime slices and serve immediately while still bubbly.
Mulled Apple & Gin
Ideal for Winter this warm cocktail uses everyone’s favourite spirit of the moment; gin.
Ingredients:
- 150ml Frobishers Apple Juice
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- Orange & lemon peel
- Grated ginger
- 50ml gin
Method:
- Warm the apple juice with cinnamon, orange and lemon peel and a little grated fresh ginger
- Strain into a mug and add a 50ml measure of gin.
- Stir and enjoy!
Cranberry & Orange Whiskey Sour
Ingredients:
- 120ml Frobishers Cranberry Juice
- 120ml Whiskey
- 60ml Simple Syrup
- 60ml Frobishers Orange Juice
- Juice of 1 lime
- 120ml ginger beer
- Ice
Method:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add cranberry juice, whiskey, simple syrup, orange, and lime juice. Shake until well chilled.
- Fill two glasses with ice and strain mixture into glasses.
- Top with ginger beer to serve.
Cranberry 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:
- Place 1 cup of crushed ice into a copper mug.
- Add ginger beer, cranberry juice, rum, and the juice of a squeezed ½ lime in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Stir or very gently shake, then pour into the copper mug.
- 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.
Don’t forget to stock up on soft drinks ahead of the big day, build a box online and choose everyone’s favourite flavours. You can choose a delivery day that works for you, ideal for making sure your drinks arrive on time for any special events over the festive season.