7 Festive Cocktails and Mocktails Trending on TikTok to Try
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‘Tis the season to gather with friends and share some holiday cheer! Whether you’re celebrating the season by planning an ugly Christmas sweater party or just looking for a flavorful drink to sip on during a movie marathon, these cocktails and mocktails trending on TikTok will put you in the holiday spirit.
Last year brought us viral ornament cocktails and this winter offers new recipes for all palates. With a few seasonal riffs on classic drink recipes and others brimming with seasonal cheer, toast to a happy holiday with these popular drink recipes.
1. White Christmas Margarita
Posted by @thatsthespirits, the White Christmas Margarita adds a snowy spin to the classic tequila cocktail. Tequila, orange liqueur, white cranberry juice, cream of coconut, and a splash of lime combine for a tangy yet smooth cocktail. For a snowy effect, the user also rims the glass with cream of coconut and a dusting of sugar, then garnishes it with rosemary and cranberries—it’s a winter wonderland in a glass.
2. Diet Coke Holiday Mocktail
Calling all Diet Coke fans—this one’s for you. User @hauskris recently posted a holiday take on a Roy Rogers mocktail, combining a generous splash of grenadine with Diet Coke (and a little sweetener). It’s quick, easy, and to the point; serve it in your favorite holiday glass, and if you’re feeling extra festive, top it it with a seasonal garnish.
3. Christmas Mojito
Want a holiday cocktail reminiscent of your Christmas tree? Look no further than the Christmas Mojito, posted by @everydaycocktail. Muddle lime, cream of coconut, fresh mint, and white rum, then top it off with cranberries, ice, and club soda. What makes this mojito recipe especially stand out in flavor are the cranberry, mint sprig, and powdered sugar garnishes.
4. Sparkly Christmas Morning Mocktail
If you’re looking for a drink to serve with holiday brunch, @entirelyemmy delivers with a Christmas morning mocktail packed with extra sparkle. With just four ingredients, it’s also easy to turn this festive mocktail into a batch or pitcher drink. The TikToker combines maple syrup, lemon juice, blackberries (fresh or frozen), and sparkling water. Stirring in edible glitter is optional, but it will add a beautiful shimmer to each drink.
5. Jack Frost
Posted by user @styledbydaisies, the Jack Frost cocktail looks deliciously icy and chilly. Combine rum, blue curacao, and pineapple juice for the cocktail’s base, then top it off with cream, milk, or coconut milk. The pairing of blue curacao with cream creates a smooth, frosted blue color, illustrating the cooler colors of the season.
6. Holiday Punch Mocktail
Serve seasonal drinks to a crowd of all ages with this holiday punch recipe from @themindfulmocktail. Depending on taste preferences, you can customize the punch to fit your favorite flavors. Mix orange juice or pear nectar, apple cider, lemon juice, alcohol-free sparkling wine (or ginger beer), fruit slices, and cranberries. This trendy recipe is a great way to show off your punch bowl for the holidays!
7. Baileys Gingerbread Cocktail
For everyone who likes their cocktails as sweet as Santa’s cookies, don’t miss this Baileys gingerbread cocktail from @liv.yah on TikTok. In a cocktail shaker, combine Baileys, vodka, gingerbread syrup, cream, and amaretto. Shake and pour into your favorite festive cocktail glasses, with rims dipped in caramel and crushed gingerbread cookies. For the sweet tooth, top with whipped cream and cinnamon.