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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.
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.
It isn’t the holidays without eggnog. This is a rich, creamy eggnog that is easy to double or triple the quantity for guests.
This is a chocolaty twist on the traditional eggnog w coffee and chocolate milk.
I love espresso martinis. They are my jam. I love the holiday twist on the fan favorite.
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.
This drink does take more time because of the batter – but the end result is an indulgent, frothy drink that everyone will enjoy.
Perfect for the coconut lover. Coquito is a creamy Puerto Rican holiday cocktail made with coconut, rum, and cinnamon.
This drink is similar to an eggnog, but without the eggs.
A crowd favorite! Easy to leave out the alcohol for the little ones to enjoy.
Who doesn’t love peppermint during the holiday season?
Creamy and buttery. This one makes you feel like it’s Christmas.
Nothing says a party like punch!
Surely, Charles Dickens loved his punch. He wrote about it quite often in his novels. This recipe was his favorite.
A holiday take on the classic Moscow mule.
A dessert in a glass.
The festive flavors of gingerbread and eggnog in a drink.