Nothing says happy holidays quite like a festive cocktail! If you're looking for the perfect rum cocktail for your holiday party, you've come to the right place! It's the time of year to share a festive drink with those close to you, and a unique Christmas rum cocktail is the best way to say Merry Christmas!
Here are the 25 Best Christmas Drinks with Rum, from a classic classic winter cocktail like hot buttered rum, to Christmas libations like White Christmas Mojitos and boozy Eggnog and much more!
Why Rum Makes a fun Christmas cocktail
Whether it's for Christmas day, a holiday meal, or a festive office party, a signature Christmas cocktail or fun holiday drink is sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
This collection of Christmas drinks with rum does not disappoint! Rum is such a great candidate for a holiday cocktail. With hints of vanilla and spice, brown sugar, and molasses, the sugarcane based spirit lends itself easily to the flavors of wintertime merry making cocktails. Whether you're a fan of dark rum, white rum, or spiced rum- there's a drink here for every taste, and every holiday occasion. Bottoms up to some of the best holiday drinks for your next Christmas party!
1. Classic Hot Buttered Rum
Made with a simple make-ahead batter of butter, sugar, spices, and ice cream, this rich, creamy hot cocktail is perfect for holiday gatherings and sipping on cold winter nights. (Recipe includes no-alcohol option.)
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2. The Tipsy Elf
Looking for a great signature drink for your holiday gathering? Made with white rum, cranberry juice, and ginger ale, along with festive garnishes- this drink is always a hit! Try Ginger beer for a spicier flavor!
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3. Holiday Relaxer Cocktail
Don’t stress this holiday season, this Holiday Relaxer Cocktail is easy to make and tastes delicious! Peach schnapps, vodka, and coconut rum combine with pineapple and cranberry juice to create the perfect holiday cocktail. Add it to your party menu for a delicious signature cocktail all season long!
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4. Pumpkin Spice Hot Buttered Rum
The Hot Buttered Rum cocktail gets a fall holiday twist with pumpkin spice! Warm up with a Pumpkin Spice Hot Buttered Rum! This hot toddy is made with brown sugar pumpkin butter, dark rum, and hot tea.
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5. Spiked Eggnog Cocktail with Gingerbread
Experience some holiday magic with this Gingerbread Spiked Eggnog Cocktail! Blending creamy eggnog (rompope) with aromatic spiced rum and rich brandy, it’s the perfect festive indulgence.
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6. Austrian Jagertee
A warm spiced drink made with black tea, spices, orange, wine, rum and schnapps is sure to warm the hearts and bellies of all your holiday guests! Garnish with fresh orange slices and a cinnamon stick for an extra festive twist!
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7. Berry Blood Orange Rum Punch
This quick and simple rum punch is a small batch cocktail you can pull together in under 10 minutes. With lots of fresh fruit flavor, this cocktail is always a great one to pull out at a party or get together and show off your skills with a cocktail shaker, and can easily be made into a large batch for parties!
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8. Caribbean Sorrel Drink
Made with Roselle Hibiscus, cinnamon, clove, star anise, simple syrup and rum, this spiced and floral cocktail is a fun and festive drink for any holiday gathering.
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9. Winter Old Fashioned with Allspice Dram
Whiskey, port, and allspice dram with a dash or two of orange bitters, my Winter Old Fashioned evokes the warmth of a fireside chat… A perfect holiday cocktail but you’ll enjoy it all winter long.
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10. Keto Eggnog
This festive keto eggnog is sugar free, low carb, super rich, full of flavour AND incredibly easy to make! Customize with alcohol, if desired!
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11. Twice Spiced Almond Milk Eggnog
This Twice-Spiced Almond Milk Eggnog uses Twice-Spiced Rum, infused with vanilla, cinnamon and star anise to bring a great flavor profile to a lighter version of classic eggnog. Make this Almond Nog ahead of time for holiday parties!
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12. Classic Homemade Eggnog
Eggnog is a delicious, traditional holiday drink, and this homemade eggnog recipe makes a fabulously rich, tasty, fresh eggnog you can whip up in minutes. This homemade eggnog recipe is truly the best eggnog you will ever have!! Make this eggnog this holiday season.
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13. Keto Rumchata
Keto Rumchata - a potent variation on horchata, more so than a liqueur - is super easy to make & delicious. A great low-carb cocktail option!
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14. Hot Apple Cider Buttered Rum
These are the perfect cocktails for over the holidays. Hot Apple Cider Buttered Rums are guaranteed to warm you up.
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15. Homemade Rum & Eggnog Latte
A Rum & Eggnog Latte is great to enjoy during tree trimming, present wrapping, or just to celebrate and spread some holiday cheer. How can you resist creamy hot eggnog, bold coffee, a splash of rum, all topped with frothed milk and a dusting of nutmeg? The ultimate eggnog recipe for a delicious latte.
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16. Spiced Rum Chai Latte
This Spiced Rum Chai Latte is the most delicious and cozy cocktail for a cold night. Enjoy one next to the fire or make a big batch to serve at your holiday party this year!
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17. Coconut Mojitos
Coconut Mojitos are a festive drink to make for Christmas and delicious enough to serve for any occasion. A light and creamy coconut and lime flavored cocktail made with rum, lime juice, and coconut milk.
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18. Rum and Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
An easy and deliciously indulgent drinking dessert that comes together in minutes, this Rum and Peppermint White Hot Chocolate is a boozy twist on the classic with refreshing peppermint flavor. It’s perfectly creamy and not too sweet.
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19. Christmas Milk Punch
This Christmas Milk Punch recipe is delicious, creamy, and a special drink for the holidays or any time of the year!Try this holiday Milk Punch recipe today.
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20. Cranberry Rum Cocktail
This cranberry rum cocktail is the perfect holiday rum drink. Filled with tropical flavor, this Christmas drink has a unique Caribbean twist.Add some fresh cranberries to each glass for a fun look!
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21. Spanish Coffee
This fancy and sweet Spanish coffee is perfect to serve for your next dessert cocktail or holiday party! This one even has a sweet caramelized rim!
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22. Spiced Apple Cranberry Warm Rum Punch
Spiced Apple Cranberry Warm Rum Punch with tart cranberry, sweet apple cider, warm spices, and the kick of spiced rum = a recipe for a comforting mug full of happiness and holidays! Slow Cooker and stovetop instructions included.
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23. White Christmas Punch
Are you hosting a party or expecting a gathering of friends and family for the holidays? Instead of fussing over individual cocktails, let’s make your life easy with a delightful punch that everyone will love. White Christmas Punch is a popular choice, but I have a secret ingredient that takes it to the next level—creme of coconut!
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24. White Christmas Mojito
This Creamy Coconut Christmas Mojito is white as pure snow! It’s a simple and tropical version of mojito that’s dressed up in its white winter coat and ready for all the Christmas parties! Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a festive look!
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25. Vegan Coquito
Vegan coquito is a delicious creamy holiday drink with Puerto Rican roots. It is eggnog's cooler cousin and is the perfect allergy-friendly alcoholic beverage. Ready in minutes, made with sweet coconut milk, and warm notes of cinnamon, it’s easy to see why this is a favorite for so many!
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