15 Christmas Martinis You'll Be Sipping on All Holiday Season Long
All I want for Christmas is that sugar cookie martini, TBH.
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'Tis the season of treat yourself. That means purchasing thoughtful gifts, indulging in Christmas cookies, and whipping up festive holiday cocktails. And whether you're settling in for a cozy Hallmark Christmas movie night or calling the entire family to the kitchen for a batch of creative drinks (over Zoom counts!), these Christmas martinis will feel like the ultimate luxurious treat — and they've got practically nothing in common with the olive-infused gin drink you're used to.
It turns out, the martini is actually an incredibly customizable cocktail, as evidenced by the flavors we're about to introduce you to. Want to bake cookies to garnish your drink? Try our sugar cookie martini. Is coffee more your speed? We've got an espresso option too. From now until Christmas Day (and even after — we won't tell), try your hand at these festive Christmas martinis. Add even more holiday cheer by turning on a Christmas playlist, wearing your favorite ugly Christmas sweater, and pairing your holiday martini with a Christmas dessert. Bonus points if you sit in front of a roaring fire — or the Christmas tree — while you sip.
Sugar Cookie Martini
The only thing better than Christmas cookies? A cookie-inspired cocktail. Use frosting to garnish the rim of your glass with festive sprinkles for an extra sweet surprise.
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Espresso Martini
Uh-oh — do you feel a yawn coming on at your holiday feast? You'll perk right up after mixing this classic drink, which features a shot of espresso and coffee liqueur.
Peanut Butter Cup Martini
This super sweet martini doubles as dessert. The secret? Combining vodka and Reese's pieces and letting the mixture sit overnight (we swear, it works!).
Crème Brûlée Martini
Three liquors come together to nearly perfectly replicate the taste of crème brûlée in this sweet drink. The best part: That gorgeous caramel garnish is actually super easy to make.
Cranberry Gin Martini
Combine two of the season's best flavors — cranberry and orange — to make this sophisticated gin cocktail with a pinkish hue.
Get the recipe from Sugar and Charm »
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Snowflake Martini
Obsessed with white chocolate? Try this chic martini that combines white chocolate liqueur with vanilla vodka and heavy cream. Bonus: That silver sugar looks stunning under twinkle lights.
Caramel Apple Martini
Christmas is the perfect time to indulge — and this caramel apple martini is the ultimate luxury. Simply combine two flavors of schnapps and vodka in a shaker and you're ready to go.
Mint-Vodka Martini
This simple, versatile recipe belongs just as much on your Christmas dinner menu as it does by the pool on a hot summer day.
S'mores Martinis
Instead of braving the cold to sit around the fire and roast s'mores, toast some marshmallows over your oven burners and sip on these tasty cocktails instead.
Candy Cane Martini
Nothing says "Christmastime" quite like candy canes — and if the peppermint candies are your favorite Christmas treat, this schnapps-spiked cocktail is for you.
Chocolate Martini
Keep this martini classic by topping it with chocolate shavings, or switch things up by adding a different sweet garnish (dare we suggest Oreo cookie crumbles?) instead.
White Christmas Martini
Whether you're hoping for snow on Christmas Day on not, you'll certainly be dreaming of this classy cocktail. (And all your Christmas party guests will be, too.)
Pecan Pie Martini
These bourbon-based masterpieces are perfect for when you're looking for a way to up your Christmas cocktail game.
Very Cherry Christmas Martini
Don't be fooled by this cocktail's creamy color — it's actually got a vibrant fruity flavor, thanks to cherry vodka.
Caramel Snickerdoodle Martini
This festive cocktail provides all the cinnamon-y goodness of a snickerdoodle cookie, without any of the baking. Need we say more?
Heather Finn is the content strategy editor at Good Housekeeping, where she heads up the brand's social media strategy and covers entertainment news on everything from ABC's 'The Good Doctor' to Netflix's latest true crime documentaries.
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