15 Winter Vodka Cocktails to Try Now
If you want to feel toasty from the inside out, you’re going to love this collection of Winter Vodka Cocktails. Most vodka recipes can be served year-round but this list of simple winter cold-weather cocktails is perfectly suited for when the weather cools down and we’re enjoying the company of friends at home.
Why you’ll love these winter drink recipes
These winter cocktails with vodka are great for when the weather changes and you want to curl up with a yummy drink, full of seasonal flavors, and binge-watch a show on TV.
Especially in winter, vodka is a great liquor to pull from your bar to make drinks. It pairs well with creamy ingredients, fruit flavors and even peppermint! If you’re looking for fun seasonal cocktails to try, browse on!
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This list of winter cocktails with vodka has some amazing options that are sure to satisfy your craving for an easy mixed drink. They feature yummy flavors that you expect to find during this season.
Warm cocktails might sound like the perfect drink to sip on a cold night (like a Hot Green Tea with Vodka). But this list contains quick and easy recipes for mostly cold drinks that are just as good to drink.
These vodka winter cocktails are super easy to make and great for all your winter parties or anytime you want a delicious vodka cocktail to sip while cozy at home.
Winter Vodka Cocktails
These good winter alcoholic drinks with vodka are the perfect recipes for holiday parties, celebrations and any time you want to sip something to keep you toasty on a cold night.
With seasonal favorites and vodka, these simple drink ideas will keep you cozy at home all winter long!
It's so simple but should not be overlooked! A classic Vodka Cranberry is a great winter cocktail idea. It's quick and easy to make and you can really play up the wintery vibes with a fun sugared rosemary garnish with skewered fresh cranberries.
Ingredients: vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice
The 2-ingredient Kissed Caramel Cider Cocktail is super easy to make and offers a sweet caramel spin on a traditional mug of cider. I can picture myself sipping this fireside with the delicious vodka kick!
Ingredients: apple cider packet, vodka, water, cinnamon sticks
I love icy drinks and I love cocoa so I know this Iced Cocoa Vodka Cocktail would be perfect for a southern California winter day! With a touch of nutmeg, this is basically a spiked hot chocolate that you sip over ice!
Ingredients: milk, half and half, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, vodka
I made this wintery Mojito with Apple Juice that I think you will love! Honeycrisp apple juice brings SO much flavor and makes this drink recipe refreshing but great for cold weather.
Ingredients: Honeycrisp apple juice, vodka, elderflower liqueur, lime, bitters, mint
The recipe is simple, but if you want to wow your guests, these Ginger Pear Vodka Martinis would be the ultimate way to do it! The combination of ginger simple syrup, pear juice and vodka make this one of the vodka drink recipes for winter that I'll make over and over again!
Ingredients: sugar, water, ginger, vodka, pear juice▢4 ounces pear juice
This yummy winter cocktail has all the flavors of a s'more without the mess! You might not think that melty marshmallows would be a great addition to an elegant drink but I can't wait to try this!
Marshmallow vodka is a great way to get that sweet vanilla flavor into your cocktail glass.
Ingredients: Marshmallow vodka, chocolate syrup or liqueur, Irish Cream (Bailey's), half and half
Christmas has come and gone, but my love for all things Grinchy has not. A Green Grinch Vodka Cocktail would be fun to serve for a celebration, any time of year.
With a little apple vodka and vanilla, this drink recipe is quick and easy!
Ingredients: Alize apple vodka, pineapple juice, vanilla, sugar
Mixing wine and vodka is sure to light your fire on a winter's evening. These Caramel Apple Vodka Spritzers by The Taylor House sounds refreshing and yummy! Caramel vodka and chardonnay make this a delicious wine cocktail that is perfect for winter.
Ingredients: Chardonnay, caramel vodka, ginger ale, apple, cinnamon and sugar
Winter vodka recipes can still be fruity. With honey and blood orange juice, this Dragon Fruit cocktail is ready for winter sipping. The flavor on this drink is totally unique!
Ingredients: dragon fruit, limes, honey, blood orange, vodka, orange liqueur or Triple Sec
I can't resist a good Moscow Mule! The spiced cranberry juice makes this tart vodka cocktail pretty and flavorful. You can make this without it but you'll get way more flavor if you make a batch ahead of time.
Ingredients: spiced cranberry juice, vodka, lime, ginger beer
Every woman needs low carb winter vodka cocktails in case of guests with special diet request. This Sugared Cranberry Vodka Fizz uses carb cranberry simple syrup and vodka to create a yummy mixed rink that still feels indulgent. It has a lot of artifical sweeteners though so it won't be for everyone.
Ingredients: Cranberry Simple Syrup, vodka, ginger ale
Cranberry, cheesecake and vodka together prove that some dessert-inspired dreams come true. This creamy and decadent winter cocktail uses cheesecake mix and cranberry sauce to create a totally unique vodka recipe.
Ingredients: Heavy cream, cheesecake pudding mix, cranberry sauce, vodka
If you are having your girlfriends over, you should totally make this Large Batch White Russian Recipe (inspired by the Bad Moms Movie). It's yummy and so easy to make. :) With Kahlua, milk and vodka, this chocolate cocktail is perfect for all your winter parties.
Ingredients: milk, vodka, chocolate syrup, Kahlua
This Cinnamon Apple Cider Martini is a perfect blend of seasonal flavors and simplicity. It sounds like a must make vodka recipe for winter.
Ingredients: vodka, cinnamon apple cider simple syrup (apple cider, cinnamon and sugar), lemon
I know a slush isn't usually the type of thing you think about in winter but the tart and tangy flavor of the spiced cranberry juice makes this a delightful treat with vodka. Bundle up on the couch and sip one of these next to the fire.
Ingredients: spiced cranberry juice, vodka, orange juice, lime juice, lemon lime soda
Frequently Asked Questions
My go-to brands for making winter cocktails with vodka are Tito’s and Green Hope Organic vodka. You can also use homemade fruit-infused vodka to modify flavors a bit. Winter drinks are also great with vanilla vodka or caramel vodka! They help to make vodka recipes taste a little more like a dessert!
Vodka winter cocktails are good because it is a versatile liquor that can be used in warm or cold drinks, fruity or creamy drinks – just about any cocktail recipe is great with a little vodka.
A good drink to mix with vodka is anything that suits what you are looking for! Are you in the mood for something super easy and classic? Vodka Cranberry might be great. If you want something themed, a Candy Cane Martini might be nice. This list has the best winter vodka drinks so you really can’t go wrong!
Which of these winter alcoholic drink sounds the yummiest to you? I want to sip all of these, but my first choice is the Ginger Pear Vodka Martini!
More easy winter cocktails
- Winter Daiquiri with Spiced Rum
- Spiced Clementine Margarita
- Spiced Pear Bellini
- Apple Spice Sangria
- Spiced Cranberry Whisky Cocktail
- Salted Caramel Moscow Mule
Or see my collections of: Easy Cocktails, Moscow Mule Variations, Vodka Cocktails, and Wine Cocktails.
I love how versatile these winter vodka cocktails are. I think there’s something on this list for everyone! I haven’t thought to do a drink like the hot cocoa one yet, that’s first on my list to try.
I can’t wait to make these winter vodka cocktails. First on my list is the marshmallow vodka cocktail – that sounds delicious!
These winter vodka cocktails look so tasty and festive. I am especially excited about trying the iced cocoa cocktail.
Nothing warms you up on a cold night like winter vodka cocktails, lol!!! These are some great ideas for the holiday season and New Year’s Eve!
Nothing warms you up on a cold winter night like winter vodka cocktails, lol!!! These are some great ideas for the holiday season and New Year’s Eve!
Vodka is so versatile! I love how it lets seasonal flavors really come through.
Vodka is one of those things that I always keep on hand. I can’t wait to sample through your list of winter vodka cocktails this holiday season!
Vodka cocktails in winter are delish! Vodka lets all those seasonal flavors really shine.