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30 of the BEST Christmas Cocktails
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30+ of the Best Christmas Cocktails

By: Jill Mills
Posted: Dec 4, 2018 Updated: Jun 30, 2023

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We gathered up Over 30 of the BEST Christmas Cocktails that offer something for everyone, from martinis to cider. These Holiday drinks are so fun, festive and fan favorites. Any of these will be the big hit at your next Holiday party!

There are so many amazing cocktail recipes listed, but my personal favorite is the Chocolate White Russian with peppermint sticks. Unleash your inner bartender this year and get the holiday spirits flowing into a cocktail glass!

Naughty and Nice Cocktail…

Have you been good or bad this year? Whatever the case may be, you are sure to need a good drink by Christmas. It is made with whiskey, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, and orange juice for a blend of sweet and tangy flavors.




Jack Frost Cocktail…

This winter cocktail is the easiest thing you will ever make and absolutely delicious! Just a hand full of ingredients and this will be the biggest hit at you next Holiday gathers.



Christmas Cookie Jello Shots…

Christmas Sugar Cookie Jello Shots with Triple Sec, Bailey’s Irish Cream and Butterscotch Schnapps. This will be the hit of every holiday party this year!


Christmas Mimosas from Delish…

The only thing you need in your hand while you open presents.





The Grinch Cocktail

Such a fun and tasty Christmas Cocktail!


White Christmas Mojito from Good Living Guide…

This is a drink that looks as gorgeous as it tastes. It comes out pure white, and the pomegranate arils look like holly berries against snow.



Rudolph’s Tipsy Spritzer from TidyMom…

RUDOLPH’S TIPSY SPRITZER features the perfect balance of flavors that goes beyond a simple mix of vodka and cran. This easy spritzer makes a party-perfect punch that can easily be made kid-friendly.




Grasshopper Cocktail from An Affair From The Heart…

Chocolate Mint Lovers Unite! This boozy Grasshopper Cocktail is a vintage after dinner ice cream drink that never goes out of style. Crème de Menthe and Crème de Cacao blended with vanilla ice cream and served with whipped cream. It’s an adult dessert in a glass.


Snowflake Martini from Cooking with Curls…

I am dreaming of a White Christmas…in the form of a Snowflake Martini that is! My days of shoveling snow are behind me, but I still needed something a little bit icy to help me celebrate this year.


Coffee Ice Cubes

Freeze Coffee in ice cube trays. Toss in 1 cup of Baileys and 1 cup of Vanilla Vodka…SO GOOD!


Candy Cane Jello Shots…

These Candy Cane Jello Shots are a fun adults only recipe made with Vanilla Vodka, Peppermint Schnapps and of course, crushed candy canes.


DIY Mason Jar Cocktail Gifts from DIY Mason Jar Cocktail Gifts…

They would make the perfect bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts, especially if you personalized each jar – but of course they would also make great inexpensive gifts for any occasion, like the holidays!


Christmas Morning Punch from Taynton Day Spirits…

Christmas morning, New Years morning, Thursday morning. It’s all the same. Cheers!




Chocolate White Russian (fan favorite on our Christmas Cocktails list)…

Enjoy this fabulous Chocolate White Russian as a perfect warming drink during the busy holiday season! A perfect combination of vodka and Kahlua is accented with chocolate for a rich and creamy drink ideal for Christmas gatherings!



Fireball Jello Shot Cupcakes from Erica’s Sweet Tooth…

These are so adorable and festive for Christmas!



Butter Finger Cocktail

Tastes like a Butterfinger! Mix and pour over ice.




Jingle Juice from Delish…

You’ll be hearing jingle bells in no time.


North Pole Nog

Stir spiced rum, bourbon and eggnog. Sprinkle with cinnamon on top and top with a cinnamon stick for garnish.


Apple Pie Jello Shots from Ann’s Entitled Life…

This Apple Pie Jello Shot recipe is a taste of fall in a party shot! Simple to make, these Apple Pie Jello Shots are great for parties, tailgating, and more!




Gingerbread White Russian…

This Gingerbread White Russian will make your holiday dreams come true. A simple homemade gingerbread syrup combined with classic Kahlua and vodka creates a new twist on a classic you won’t want to miss!


Holiday Paloma…

This Holiday Paloma is a gorgeous recipe made with Tequila, grapefruit juice, and tonic water with a tasty rosemary simple syrup.


Monkey Iced Coffee from Tipsy Bartender…

If you love chocolate coffee dessert drinks, then you’ll love Monkey Coffee. This boozy Bailey’s Irish Cream dessert drink mixes up cake vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, amaretto, half & half, and chocolate syrup, and is honestly one of the best simple dessert drinks ever made.




Holiday Drink…


Christmas Margarita…

This Christmas Margarita is a sweet, tangy, and delicious blend of juice and liquor that will make this winter all the more joyful.


Blackberry Pomegranate Sangria…

If you like sangria you’re going to love this recipe. This blackberry pomegranate sangria is full of fruity flavors, fresh pomegranate and of course, your favorite red wine. Spice it up by adding fruit on top to make it look pretty and festive.




Eggnog White Russian…

This White Russian Eggnog recipe is a quick and easy winter cocktail for adults that will be the hit of your holiday party.


We hope you love these Christmas Cocktails as much as we do!


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MAKE A POP TART GINGERBREAD HOUSE

Modified: Oct 22, 2025 · Published: Nov 1, 2020 by Brandy · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This Pop Tart gingerbread house is so fun to decorate and perfect for the holidays! Once you make a gingerbread house out of Pop Tarts you'll never go back to graham crackers again.
You might also like my graham cracker nativity scene, gingerbread cookie boxes or gingerbread teddy bear cookies!
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We all knew that when we made Pop Tart haunted houses earlier in the year, a holiday version would make its way to the site. Seriously, friends, once you switch to Pop Tarts, you'll never go back to graham crackers. I even made a Pop Tart nativity scene instead of a graham cracker one!

It all started when I couldn't find chocolate graham crackers at the store to make haunted gingerbread houses. My husband suggested using chocolate pop tarts. I was skeptical, but bought a box to humor him. They turned out awesome! With over 23 million views, this viral house has become a holiday tradition in many homes!
WHY I LIKE THIS RECIPE

• Easy to use. Toaster pastry (pop tarts) are sturdy, easy to work with and are already iced!
• Inexpensive. Making a pop tart house is cheaper than purchasing a boxed gingerbread house kit. I highly recommend using a generic store brand vs. name brand Pop Tarts. Not only are they more affordable, but they are thicker too.
• Fun for groups. My sister has a gingerbread decorating party every year with friends, and switched to pop tarts in 2020 when I first published this post. She said they worked well with such a large group! Nursing homes and libraries have also reached out to me and shared photos of pop tart houses that they made in a group setting.

📢 WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

Made these with four grandkids ages five and under and it worked. great. Adults built the house, then the kids decorated them. We used powdered sugar glue to make the house and canned icing for the decorations. They loved it. Thanks for posting.

Thanks for making our first attempt at Holiday House Decorating successful and fun!! The grandkids loved it!! It made it very doable for 3 and 4 year olds!

I made these tonight and we’re decorating them tomorrow. This recipe is so great and easy! The icing is simple and holds together really well! I didn’t have any houses fall apart! Also, no egg whites or meringue powder is a plus! Thank you for sharing!

Jump to:

• Why I Like This Recipe
• 📢 What Others Are Saying
• 🥣 Ingredients
• 👩*🍳 Tips and Tricks For Assembly
• 🏠 How To Make a Pop Tart House
• 👩*🍳 Tips and Tricks for Decorating
• ❓Pop Tart House FAQs
• More Pop Tart Houses To Make
• Pop Tart Gingerbread House

🥣 INGREDIENTS

• Pop Tarts: You'll need 6 pop tarts. I used strawberry because it already had red and green sprinkles on the frosting.
• Decorations: We all have our favorite holiday candies to use for gingerbread houses. My go-to candies are mints and chocolate candies in holiday shapes---like Santa, trees or snowmen.
• Royal icing: Royal icing works great on gingerbread houses. Here is a royal icing recipe from Wilton that uses meringue powder to create a sturdy icing. My recipe is simply a mixture of powdered sugar and water. It dries hard and works well. A good rule of thumb is to use ½ cup powdered sugar and 2-3 teaspoons of water. Mix sugar and water together until it reaches the consistency of craft glue. You don't want it to be too runny.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

👩*🍳 TIPS AND TRICKS FOR ASSEMBLY

• ONLY USE A SERRATED KNIFE. A paring knife will not work. Gently saw as you cut, and you'll end up with nice clean lines.
• Hold in place. Add a bead of icing to the Pop-Tarts and use your hands to hold the 4 walls in place for a minute or two. After that, the icing is tacky and will hold on its own. Repeat for the roof, holding it in place for a minute or so before letting go.
• Let set. These houses are pretty sturdy once the royal icing has had a chance to set. This takes about 15-20 minutes, but waiting at least 30 minutes before decorating is recommended.
• Assemble in advance. For even sturdier houses, assemble them the day before you plan on decorating them to allow the pop tarts to dry out a bit. If you do this, you shouldn't have any issues with your house falling apart.

🏠 HOW TO MAKE A POP TART HOUSE

Step 1: Place 6 pop tarts on a cutting board.

Step 2: You will be making cuts on 4 out of 6 of the pop tarts. The 2 that aren't cut are the roof pieces. You can set those 2 pop tarts to the side if you'd like.


Step 3: Take 1 pop tart and place it on its side, right next to another pop tart.

Step 4: Cut on a diagonal from the corner of the pop tart that is on its side, to the center of the middle pop tart. Repeat on the other side.


Step 5: You should now have a pop part that looks like a house. Repeat this step so that you have 2 house-shaped pop tarts.

Step 6: Remember that pop tart that you turned on its side? Go ahead and stand it up again. Place it next to one of the house-shaped pop tarts, lining up the corners, and cut horizontally across. Repeat.


Step 7: You should now have two roof pieces (uncut), 2 house-shaped pieces, and 2 wall pieces.
Combine powdered sugar and water to make a royal icing glue. Add water ½ teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved (2 ½ teaspoons works well for me). Spoon icing into a Ziploc bag and cut the tip off.

Step 8: Glue the 4 walls together with icing and hold in place for a minute or so.

Step 9: Add the roof pieces and hold in place for a minute or so.



Step 10: Let houses stand AT LEAST 30 minutes before decorating. If making these with kids, assemble the houses the day before you want to decorate them to allow the pop tarts to harden a bit.

👩*🍳 TIPS AND TRICKS FOR DECORATING



Make sure to watch our video to see how we assembled and decorated our house. It plays under the first image in the post as well as at the end of the post in the recipe card.
Obviously, lightweight candies like Necco wafers are easier to work with than M&Ms and starlight mints, but don't let that stop you. I'll share a few tips for working with heavier candy. That being said, if you are making these with a group of children, I'd go for lightweight candy and sprinkles to avoid little ones getting frustrated.

• To add heavier candies to the trim (see M&Ms in photo):
  
  • Add a bead of royal icing to the house and let it sit for a couple of minutes before adding candy. This allows the icing to begin to get tacky. Add the candy, then adjust as necessary if you see any drooping. The icing will harden and hold everything after 10 minutes or so.
  
  
• To add heavy candies to the roof, you have two options:
  
  • 1: Decorate the roof pieces before assembling the house and let them dry. Then assemble the house.
  • 2: Use the tip above for heavier candies, adding a bead of icing, let it sit for a minute or two, then adding the candy and adjusting as necessary until it is firm.
  
  
• Decorating the walls:
  
  • If you're only adding a couple of items (like I did) you can add them at the end. Easy.
  • If you'd like to add a bit of decoration to the walls of your house you can do that BEFORE assembling the house. Let it set up and dry then build your house. This is an easy way to make sure gravity doesn't pull the candy down.

❓POP TART HOUSE FAQS

Why are Pop Tarts better than graham crackers for gingerbread houses?

Can you use storebought frosting to assemble a pop tart gingerbread house?

How long will a Pop Tart gingerbread house last?

MORE POP TART HOUSES TO MAKE

• Pop Tart Haunted Gingerbread Houses (Video)
  
  
• Pop Tart Bunny House (Video)
  
  
• Pop Tart Leprechaun House (Video)
  
  
• Pop Tart Nativity Scene
  

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Pop Tart Gingerbread House

This pop tart gingerbread house is so fun to decorate and perfect for the holidays! Once you make a gingerbread house out of pop tarts you'll never go back to graham crackers again. I'll share tips and tricks for decorating your gingerbread house with candy and royal icing.

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Prep Time: 20minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45minutes minutes
Total Time: 1hour hour 5minutes minutes

Servings: 1 house
Calories: 1787kcal
Author: Brandy Nelson
Cost: $5

Equipment

• ▢serrated knife
• ▢plastic sandwich bag

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Ingredients

• ▢6 pop tarts
  
• ▢½ cup powdered sugar
• ▢2-3 teaspoons water

Instructions

• Place 6 pop tarts on the cutting board.
  
• 

Roof

• You will be making cuts on 4 out of 6 of the pop tarts. The 2 that aren't cut are the roof pieces. You can set those 2 pop tarts to the side if you'd like.
  
• 

Front and Back Walls

• Take 1 pop tart and place it on its side, right next to another pop tart.
  
• 
  
  
  
• Cut on a diagonal from the corner of the pop tart that it on its side, to the center of the middle pop tart. Repeat on the other side.
  
• You should now have a pop tart that looks like a house. Repeat this step so that you have 2 house-shaped pop tarts.
  

Side Walls

• Remember that pop tart that you turned on its side? Go ahead and stand it up again. Place it next to one of the house-shaped pop tarts, lining up the corners, and cut horizontally across. Repeat.
  
• 
• You should now have two roof pieces (un-cut), 2 house-shaped pieces, and 2 wall pieces.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Combine powdered sugar and water to make a royal icing glue. Add water ½ teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved (2 ½ teaspoons works well for me). Spoon icing into a Ziploc bag and cut the tip off. Glue the 4 walls together with icing and hold in place for a minute or so.
  
• Add the roof pieces and hold in place for a minute or so.
  
  
  
  
• Let houses stand AT LEAST 30 minutes before decorating. If making these with kids, assemble the houses the day before you want to decorate them to allow the pop tarts to harden a bit.
  
  
  
  
• Dip decorations into icing or pipe icing onto houses to decorate.
  

Notes

• Icing should be the consistency of craft glue.
• When cutting pop tarts, use a serrated knife and gently saw. Don't press down hard with the knife.
• To add heavier candies to the houses, like M&Ms, add a line of icing to the house and let the icing stand for a couple of minutes before placing the candy on it. This will allow the icing to dry a little and become tacky.
• You may need to hold the candy in place, or readjust the candy that starts to move as you wait for the icing to dry.

Nutrition

Calories: 1787kcal | Carbohydrates: 187g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 107g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 61g | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 7mg


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