Nothing says holiday cheer quite like a splash of Baileys in your glass. I’ve rounded up 16 festive Christmas cocktails that let this Irish cream liqueur shine, from creamy martinis to boozy hot chocolates. Let’s get merry and mix up a little magic.
1. Gingerbread Martini
Hosting a classy holiday gathering? Pull out those martini glasses and shake up a Gingerbread Martini.
Gingerbread syrup gives it that nostalgic cookie flavor, while Baileys, vodka, and heavy cream make it boozy, velvety, and incredibly smooth. It’s like sipping your favorite gingerbread cookie in liquid form.
2. Drunken Snowman
If you’re dreaming of a jolly white Christmas, a Drunken Snowman is calling your name. This decadent dessert cocktail marries hot chocolate and vanilla ice cream in the most delightful way.
Just plop two scoops of ice cream into a mug, then pour steaming hot chocolate and a shot of Baileys right over the top. It’s spoon worthy, cozy, and dangerously delicious.
3. Baileys Red Velvet Cupcake Chocolate Martini
Good tidings, indeed! Red velvet belongs at Christmas just as much as it does on Valentine’s Day.
This dazzling crimson cocktail tastes exactly like a slice of red velvet cake. It’s ridiculously easy: just shake up Baileys Red Velvet Cupcake, vanilla vodka, and chocolate liqueur. Done and delicious.
4. Baileys Mint Martini
This gorgeous green cocktail always gets people talking. Crème de menthe and half and half give it that refreshing, snowy green hue, and Baileys brings the creamy indulgence.
A splash of vodka adds a little kick, and a fluffy cap of whipped cream makes it feel extra special. It’s the conversation starter your holiday party needs.
5. Baileys White Russian
Trim the tree with a chilled glass of Baileys White Russian in hand. This creamy sip takes the classic combo of vodka and Kahlúa and swirls in Baileys and milk for extra indulgence.
Want the non skinny version? Use heavy cream for a luxuriously rich finish.
6. Peppermint Baileys Christmas Cocktail
Peppermint vodka meets chocolatey Baileys for a ridiculously easy holiday sipper that comes together in about five minutes. It’s sweet, refreshing, and almost too simple to believe, which honestly makes it just a little dangerous. Reminds me of a peppermint patty, but even better because there’s a lovely boozy kick in every cool sip.
7. Santa’s Magic Potion
Eggnog and Baileys come together in the most festive way imaginable. This drink looks like a snowy North Pole scene and tastes just as dreamy with its sweet, creamy sip and a gentle whisper of chocolate. A cozy hint of spice makes every taste feel extra nice, like a holiday hug in a glass.
8. Baileys Candy Cane Cocktail
Chocolate and candy canes are the ultimate holiday duo, and this martini captures that magic in liquid form. It’s sweet, minty, and tastes just like a creamy peppermint candy in a glass.
All you need is Baileys, crème de cacao, and crème de menthe. So simple and so festive.
9. Pumpkin Spice Martini
If you can squeeze in just one more pumpkin drink before the season ends, let it be this Pumpkin Spice Martini. It starts with pumpkin purée and pumpkin spice, of course.
Then you add a splash of heavy cream, a shot of vodka, and a double pour of Baileys. Creamy, spiced, and totally irresistible.
10. Baileys Chocolate Martini
Calling all chocolate lovers: this might just be the best chocolate cocktail you’ll ever sip. I know, I know, that’s a big statement.
But with chocolate liqueur, Baileys, and delicate chocolate shavings, every drop is dripping with rich, velvety chocolate. It’s a bold, beautiful, and utterly irresistible martini.
11. Boozy Christmas Coffee
Whenever you need a warm, boozy hug, this is how you do Christmas coffee right. Vanilla cinnamon Baileys meets hot coffee, then gets finished with all the festive toppings you can dream of. Christmas is that one day we all look forward to all year, and this mug makes it taste even more special.
12. Christmas Alexander
A Brandy Alexander is already a classic, but a little holiday upgrade makes it pure magic. I stir in a whisper of vanilla and a generous pour of Baileys alongside the brandy, crème de cacao, and cream. The result is a creamy, dreamy sip that feels extra festive and oh so merry.
13. Baileys Apple Pie Cocktail
Searching for a signature holiday dessert cocktail? This liquid apple pie is the answer.
Every sip tastes like a slice of warm apple pie, all bundled up in a Collins glass. It’s creamy, nutty, fruity, and humming with cinnamon, and it absolutely doesn’t hold back on the sweets or the booze.
14. Baileys Espresso Martini
Need the perfect after dinner sipper for your big holiday feast? This Baileys Espresso Martini is exactly what you’re looking for.
Strong espresso, stiff vodka, coffee liqueur, and creamy Baileys shake up into a ravishing cocktail. Finish with a whisper of cinnamon or keep it beautifully bare.
15. Skrewball and Baileys Sugar Cookie Cocktail
A sugar cookie in cocktail form? I am so in.
This clever drink transforms a beloved Christmas cookie into the perfect holiday sip. It’s super creamy, sweet, and kissed with cinnamon. So festive and so easy to love.
16. St. Nick Special Cocktail
Clink, clink, can you hear that? That’s jolly old St. Nick himself raising a glass.
Lucky for you, his elves are sharing his go to drink: a tall mug of fresh hot coffee spiked with Baileys and whiskey, then topped with crushed peppermint, marshmallows, and a cloud of whipped cream. It’s pure holiday joy in a mug.