11 Classic Christmas Cocktails That You Should Definitely Make This Holiday Season

We're always in favor of trying out new recipes, but during the holidays, we tend to get nostalgic about the oldies. Making vintage Christmas recipes that Mama (and her Mama) once prepared gets us in a warm, sentimental mood. These old-fashioned cocktails are no exception. Pull out Granny's punch bowl you inherited—it's time for some classic Christmas cocktails.

Frosé and Moscow mules have their place in our cocktail repertoire, but for Christmas, we're sticking with tradition. There's a reason these holiday cocktails have stuck around for so long: They'll always taste amazing. Whether you need a sweet cocktail like milk punch to cap off the night, a warm sipper like mulled cider to enjoy by the fire, or a big-batch Christmas punch recipe to get the party started, these classic Christmas cocktails deliver year after year.