25 Festive Christmas Coffee Drinks to Try This Winter
These Christmas Coffee Drinks will help you spread holiday cheer as you welcome guests into your home this holiday season. This list of festive recipes offers unique twists on your classic cup of joe. They’re a great option to serve for parties and family gatherings this time of year.
Why You’ll Love These Coffee Drinks
These Christmas coffee drinks will instantly fill you with the holiday spirit thanks to their cozy, seasonal ingredients. Think gingerbread, peppermint, cinnamon, and nutmeg – all the flavors that bring comfort and joy during this special time of year.
On Christmas morning or after a scrumptious holiday feast, there’s nothing better than indulging in a creamy drink with a festive touch.
With rich toppings and simple ingredients, like velvety heavy cream, and a touch of chocolate, a Christmas coffee recipe is essential to all good Christmas celebrations. So consider one of these recipes when looking for cocktails to serve.
Related: Bailey’s Christmas Cocktails
This list has your perfect drink to satisfy your taste buds. Maybe you’re in the mood for a boozy Christmas coffee. Perhaps you’re looking for a peppermint mocha. Find a hot cocoa or a white hot chocolate that you are dying to try (that you can spike, or not!). A Caramel Latte will never disappoint. All the best holiday coffee drinks are on this list!
There is a mix of cold and hot drinks to ensure that there’s something for everyone’s preferences. These boozy and virgin winter coffee recipes will help to create memorable moments and warm you up at the same time.
These drinks can be easily scaled up to satisfy a large group of guests. There’s no better way to keep the holiday spirits high throughout the season.
Coffee Drinks for Christmas
You're going to love this collection of homemade coffee drinks! I've compiled a list of tasty coffee beverages that are perfect for your holiday festivities!
Non-Alcoholic Coffee Drinks
These non-alcoholic coffee drinks are festive and great to serve to non-drinkers at your holiday parties. You can easily turn these recipes into something more boozy if you prefer. Just add a shot of your favorite liquor. Vodka, Kahlua or Baileys are all great options to use.
Delicious Vanilla Latte Recipe to Make At Home
Warm up your day with this delicious vanilla latte recipe that you can make and enjoy at home.
Ingredients: milk, vanilla syrup, espresso, whipped cream
Gingerbread Latte Recipe
Learn how to make your own festive latte with this easy Gingerbread Latte recipe inspired by the Starbucks holiday favorite!
Ingredients: water, brown sugar, molasses, spices, vanilla, coffee, milk, whipped cream
Gluten-Free Cookies & Cream Frappuccino
Move over Starbucks! This Cookies & Cream Frappuccino is gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan! This homemade recipe has all the sweet deliciousness without the cost and is made right in your blender with minimal fuss! Just change up the ingredients to suite your tastes if you aren't looking for something that is non-dairy.
Ingredients: Cookies & Cream Cashew Ice Cream, vanilla cold brew coffee, double chocolate cookies, ice, rice whip
Caramel Brule Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
When it comes to decadent coffee creations, few concoctions have captivated my tastebuds quite like the legendary Starbucks Caramel Brûlée Latte.
Ingredients: milk, caramel syrup, espresso, whipped cream, toffee
Make a Skinny French Vanilla Latte at Home
Make this Skinny Vanilla Latte recipe at home in 5 minutes using only 4 ingredients and 5 steps. Sweet, steamy and frothy, this vanilla latte drink pushes all the limits by using healthy, wholesome, plant-based ingredients that will warm your soul and blow Starbucks out of the water!
Ingredients: almond milk, vanilla syrup, espresso, whipped cream
Apple Crisp Macchiato
Apple Crisp Macchiato, Starbucks style! Make this delicious coffee shop-level fall drink hot or iced.
Ingredients: brown sugar, apple juice, cinnamon, sea salt, apple brown sugar syrup, espresso, plant milk, apple crisp drizzle
S'mores Iced Coffee
A delicious fun and fast S’mores Iced Coffee drink and tutorial video that is sure to perk up your mornings.
Ingredients: coffee, ice, milk, sugar, marshmallow fluff, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Mocha Latte
Making a Mocha Latte at home is simple! All you need is strong coffee or espresso, homemade chocolate syrup (recipe below), whipped cream, and some chocolate shavings for garnish if you're feeling fancy!
Ingredients: cocoa powder, sugar, espresso powder, salt, water, vanilla extract, espresso, milk, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, chocolate shavings
Mexican Mocha - Homemade In The Kitchen
Coffee meets hot chocolate in this Mexican Mocha recipe! The cinnamon and chili powder give your spicy coffee a nice kick to wake you up when you need it the most.
Ingredients: powdered sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chili powder, coffee, milk, whipped cream
Hot Miel - Cafe Con Miel (Spanish Coffee with Honey)
Need a tasty recipe for a coffee drink? You'll absolutely love this cafe miel! This delicious drink is a game changer, made with espresso, steamed milk, honey, vanilla extract, nutmeg and plenty of cinnamon.
Ingredients: honey, espresso, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg
Dirty Chai Latte Recipe
This Dirty Chai Latte Recipe combines a sweetly spiced masala chai latte with a shot of espresso for an aromatic, cozy beverage.
Ingredients: spices, fresh ginger, water, coconut sugar, black tea bags, milk, espresso
Caramel Macchiato
Try this homemade version of the Starbucks drink, the Caramel Macchiato. Foamed milk, espresso, and caramel drizzle make for a tasty drink.
Ingredients: milk, vanilla syrup, espresso, caramel sauce
Salted Caramel Coffee Cocktail: caramel and coffee lover's delight
When the cold weather gets here, I often start reaching for coffee or tea later in the day to keep me warm, but sometimes you want to stay warm and have a bit of a treat – that’s where this delicious Salted Caramel Coffee Cocktail comes in handy!
Ingredients: Salted Caramel Kahlua, coffee, whipped cream, caramel sauce, flaked salt
Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
This Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte (Starbucks Copycat Recipe) is so festive and delicious for the holiday season! Made with an at-home version of the Starbucks sugar cookie syrup recipe, this cookie latte recipe is the perfect seasonal treat!
Ingredients: sugar, water, vanilla, almond extract, butter extract, espresso, vanilla almond milk, ice, sprinkles, white chocolate
Peanut Butter Coffee
If you're tired of mochas and lattes, try this rich and creamy peanut butter coffee drink that can be served hot or iced.
Ingredients: coffee, peanut butter, milk, brown sugar
Copycat Starbucks Olive Oil Latte (Oat Milk Latte Recipe)
This olive oil latte is trendy and tasty! Try this copycat Starbucks recipe using a few key ingredients to make a creamy, delicious homemade oat milk latte with olive oil.
Ingredients: espresso, olive oi, oat milk
How To Make Starbucks Peppermint Mocha At Home
When the weather starts to get chilly, I like to warm up with this copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha. This recipe is easy to follow and tastes just as delicious as the one at your local coffee shop.
Ingredients: cocoa powder, sugar, water, peppermint extract, mocha sauce, espresso, peppermint simple syrup, milk, whipped cream
Boozy Christmas Coffee Drinks
Looking for a fun coffee cocktail to sip at Christmas? Browse this list of easy recipes that are full of flavor and spiked with a little liquor.
Kahlua Hot Cocoa Recipe
A rich, decadent, delicious hot cocoa treat, this adult Kahlua Hot Cocoa Recipe tastes divine on a cold winter night. Curl up on the sofa with a mug tonight!
Ingredients: Milk, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Instant Coffee Granules, Suga, Kahlua, Mini Marshmallows, Chocolate Syrup, Caramel Sauce
Baileys Dalgona Coffee (Korean Whipped Coffee)
This Baileys coffee drink is a real indulgent treat! Dalgona coffee is spiked with Baileys for a creamy ice cold cocktail that is sure to perk you up.
Ingredients: coffee, sugar, water, ice, Baileys, milk, chocolate
Easy and Festive Peppermint Mocha Martini
Peppermint and chocolate are synonymous with the holidays. Coffee shops are busy pouring Peppermint Mochas, so why not pour yourself a happy hour peppermint mocha martini at home?
Ingredients: vodka, white creme de menthe, milk, coffee, white chocolate liqueur, coffee liqueur, chocolate bitters, chocolate syrup
Frothy, Creamy Espresso Martini
Creamy Espresso Martini, a luscious blend of freshly brewed espresso, velvety Baileys Irish Cream liqueur and vodka, is the perfect after-dinner drink, pre or post brunch tipple or festive holiday cocktail.
Ingredients: vodka, espresso, Baileys, Ice, espresso beans
How to Make an Authentic Rudesheimer Coffee with Asbach Brandy and Cream
Want to know how to make an authentic Rüdesheimer coffee? You just need Asbach German brandy and three other simple ingredients.
Ingredients: sugar cubes, dry brandy, coffee, whipped cream, chocolate
Snickers Irish Coffee with Skrewball and Baileys
Indulge in a rich and decadent Snickers Irish Latte, enhanced with the creamy sweetness of Baileys and the nutty kick of Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey. This drink is a real treat for the senses that will satisfy any coffee and chocolate cravings in one sip!
Ingredients: caramel sauce, peanuts, espresso, peanut butter whiskey, chocolate milk, Irish cream
Eggnog Lattes
Listen, I love Starbucks as much as the next girl, but making an eggnog latte at home? We can do it better, I promise. I'm going to show you how.
Ingredients: brown sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, allspice, cloves, espresso, Christmas spice syrup, eggnog, spiced rum, nutmeg
Christmas Morning Coffee
If you want to serve something a little special and festive this holiday season, look no further than this delicious Christmas coffee cocktail that is made with a blend of Bailey’s, Frangelico and of course, freshly brewed coffee.
Ingredients: Coffee, Frangelico, Bailey's, Cointreau, Whipped Cream, Crushed Candy Canes
How to serve Christmas Coffee Drinks
While the list above has tons of amazing drink ideas, you can easily turn a regular cup of coffee into the perfect drink for the holidays. Below you’ll find easy ways to create your own holiday drink. All of these additionas would work perfectly for hot chocolate too!
Get creative with a variety of garnishes and toppings:
A good Christmas coffee should not just taste good, but should also look the part! The perfect Christmas coffee drink hits all the right notes in terms of the overall presentation, including the garnish.
- whipped cream
- crushed candy canes
- edible gold dust
- mini marshmallows
- dark chocolate and white chocolate shavings
- cinnamon sticks
- festive coffee stencils with cocoa powder
Set up a self-serve coffee bar
Serving for a crowd? Opt for a self-serve coffee station with a variety of customization options so your guests can personalize their own festive beverages.
A coffee bar is a great alternative to the typical alcoholic options normally found at a party and gives non-drinkers lots of options that feel celebratory.
Try setting it up like my Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board.
- maple syrup
- brown sugar
- Irish Cream whiskey (Here’s how to drink Baileys)
- whole milk
- almond milk
- peppermint syrup or peppermint extract
- Peppermint Schnapps
- vanilla extract
- homemade cold foam (or this!)
- ice cream (make an affogato in hot coffee – omg yum!)
- sweet cream
- caramel sauce
- ground ginger
Mug Selection: Use festive cups and mugs to add an extra touch of cheer to your coffee drinks. Don’t forget to provide spoons, stirrers, and napkins for convenience.
Tips for Making Coffee Drinks
If you are making hot coffee drinks for a crowd, consider brewing large batches of coffee or espresso ahead of time and keep it warm in a pump coffee carafe. You can also see if you can make the recipe in a slow cooker which should help to keep it hot without condensing the liquid too much.
Also consider warming up the mugs before adding the drink by rinsing the inside with hot water, then drying them.
Experiment with different types of coffee beans to find the perfect balance for your desired flavors.
Don’t shy away from using flavored syrups, spices, or extracts to enhance the taste of your coffee drinks.
There are tons of varieties of cold brew sold in each store so keep your eyes out for one that sounds delicious.
Don’t be afraid to try new Christmas Coffee recipes or customize the above suggestions to suit your palate. The holidays are the perfect time to get creative and make everything a little more merry and bright!
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! While a coffee machine makes things easy, you can still achieve delicious results using instant coffee, a French press or heating up cold-brew (if you have to – this would be a last resort).
Yes, you can adapt these recipes by substituting decaffeinated coffee or hot chocolate.
Several factors should be considered when selecting a Christmas coffee drink. For instance, the time and setting of the occasion (morning, evening, party, or a cozy night in), the preference regarding alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, and the dietary restrictions if any.
Most of them do but you can try to substitute with whatever non-dairy option you prefer. It may change the flavor and potentially the texture of the recipe.
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