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The true beauty of rum lies in its ability to be a versatile liquor. When I think of rum drinks, I think of the summertime.
The flavor of rum works well with tropical drinks. After all, the spirit was first produced in the West Indies, in particular Barbados. Think Mai Tai or Pina Colada.
However, rum can also easily blend into warming cocktails thanks to its spiced and earthy flavors. Those same caramel and spice flavors work beautifully for rum drinks for Christmas.
Christmas Rum Drinks
Spices like cinnamon and nutmeg accompany winter citrus for a festive feel in a rum punch. There are many variations on Christmas rum punch, but most incorporate tart cranberries and oranges.
There are creamy options, too, like eggnog and the whipped, frothy coquito cocktail.
Scroll below for the best drinks for Christmas and the holiday season.
Spiked Eggnog
It isn’t the holidays without eggnog. This is a rich, creamy eggnog that is easy to double or triple the quantity for guests.
Mocha Eggnog
This is a chocolaty twist on the traditional eggnog w coffee and chocolate milk.
Eggnog Espresso Martini
I love espresso martinis. They are my jam. I love the holiday twist on the fan favorite.
Ponche de Crème
Ponche de crème is a cream punch that’s similar to eggnog. It is Trinidad’s traditional Christmas drink and uses condescended milk for a creamier version of eggnog.
Tom & Jerry
This drink does take more time because of the batter – but the end result is an indulgent, frothy drink that everyone will enjoy.
Coquito
Perfect for the coconut lover. Coquito is a creamy Puerto Rican holiday cocktail made with coconut, rum, and cinnamon.
Milk Punch
This drink is similar to an eggnog, but without the eggs.
Spiked Hot Chocolate
A crowd favorite! Easy to leave out the alcohol for the little ones to enjoy.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Who doesn’t love peppermint during the holiday season?
Peppermint Bark Martini
Hot Buttered Rum
Creamy and buttery. This one makes you feel like it’s Christmas.
Christmas Rum Punch
Nothing says a party like punch!
Charles Dickens Punch
Surely, Charles Dickens loved his punch. He wrote about it quite often in his novels. This recipe was his favorite.
Cranberry Vanilla Punch
Christmas Mule
A holiday take on the classic Moscow mule.
Mulled Apple Cider
Winter White
A dessert in a glass.
White Christmas Mojito
Gingerbread Cocktail
The festive flavors of gingerbread and eggnog in a drink.
