Six days until Christmas! Hanukkah begins on Saturday! Life is crazier, and yes, a bit more stressful than usual. Who wants a cocktail?
You do? Well good, because I've got you covered. I've chosen six of my favorite holiday drinks to help you make it through this week with a big ol' smile on your face. You can begin your day with a festive vegan peppermint mocha, then recharge mid-day with a creamy dreamy gingerbread cookie smoothie. Once the sun goes down, slip into your favorite flannel jammies and sip on something magical. Alcohol, no alcohol, what's your pleasure? Pick your favorite drink and let's relax. Just click the underlined name of each drink to go to the recipe.
Start the day with a jolt of java, mixed with a bit of peppermint and chocolate. If you're really into treating yourself like the gem that you are, put a nice big dollop of vegan whipped cream on top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and crushed candy cane. In fact, sit down and put your feet up for a minute while you sip away on this delicious homemade peppermint mocha. You deserve it.
Do you crave something sweet in the middle of the afternoon? If you do, then go ahead and indulge, guilt free. My vegan gingerbread smoothie is filled with healthy ingredients that will satisfy that sweet tooth while fueling your body in the best possible way. Of course, you can always make this for breakfast, there are no rules when it comes to smoothies.
Healthy Vegan Gingerbread Cookie Smoothie
As the sun begins to set and your day winds down, treat yourself to something special. I love a glass of hot mulled cider. This recipe is non-alcoholic, but you can always add a little rum to make it an adult only beverage. Yum!
You can't celebrate the holidays without eggnog! Thank goodness for vegan nog! I love Silk brand nog, and it makes a killer vegan virgin chocolate martini. Just add a little cacao or cocoa powder and rim the glass with crushed candy cane for a delightful holiday cocktail. Add a little brandy to make it all grown up.
Vegan Virgin Chocolate Eggnog Martini
Ring in Hanukkah, Christmas, or the New Year with this gorgeous Curacao Martini. This reminds me of white sand beaches and turquoise water. If you aren't ditching the cold and snow for a tropical vacation, then go ahead and whip up one of these beauties and pretend. That's what I'll be doing.
Of course, it wouldn't be Christmas without a big mug of hot chocolate. Make a mug of this spiked peppermint hot chocolate and feel the stress of the day melt away with each delicious sip. Make it kid friendly by leaving out the peppermint schnapps and adding a candy can stirrer.
Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Enjoy the last few weeks of the holidays, and take care of you. And if you have guests coming over, make one or more of these super easy and delicious vegan drinks.
Cheers to the holidays!
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Strength and Sunshine says
Some hot cocoa is always a way to warm the soul!
Linda Meyer says
Yes it is, and my soul really needs warming today. It's SO stupid cold in Chicago. 🙁
Nicole Dawson says
Oh Linda, 1 drink for every day before Christmas!!! Fabulous idea
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Nicole! One or two, you could always double up-haha! 😉
Becky says
These look awesome! I love a good holiday drink.
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Becky! So do I! 🙂
Christine @ Run Plant Based says
So much great inspiration here, thanks! Especially the martini - yum!
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Christine!
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says
I want to try them all! I need to decide which one to make first!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you! I'd start with the mocha and then move down throughout the day. 😉
Mel | avirtualvegan.com says
One of each for me please! I am quite lazy when it comes to fixing 'special' drinks for myself and black coffee and red wine are my go to's. If someone else was making them though, things would be different....
Linda Meyer says
I'm usually the same way, Melanie. But the holidays always inspire me to make something fun. 🙂
veggiesdontbite says
I'll take the eggnog martini, non spiked version, and the spiked peppermint hot chocolate! Holy hell they sound amazing! Merry christmas to me and you and everyone else that drinks these!
Linda Meyer says
Hahaha! I knew you'd want to spike the eggnog martini. Merry Christmas, my friend. 🙂
Anjali Lalani says
Love this roundup of holiday drinks! My fav this season has been spicy hot chocolate!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Anjali! Yes, I love spicy chocolate too. 🙂
harrietemilys says
All of these holiday drinks sound so amazing Linda! I reeeeallly want to try the Chocolate Eggnog Martini - yum! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Harriet! It's really good, especially spiked-haha!
Dreena Burton says
you've reminded me to mull some cider! ... and I want someone else to make that martini for me 🙂
Linda Meyer says
Haha! I hear you, when I drink a martini (not often) I insist that my husband make it for me. I don't like how cold the shaker gets, it gives me a headache. 😉
frieddandelions says
These all look awesome! I feel like my name might be written on that Curacao Martini though 😉
Linda Meyer says
Good choice! It's one of those drinks that make me think of being someplace tropical.
The Vegan 8 says
OMG, I want that gingerbread cookie smoothie! That sounds insane, definitely need to check that out. Everything really sounds amazing and so festive for the holidays!
Linda Meyer says
It's so good! I can't even tell you how many I've had this month-haha! Thanks, Brandi! Happy New Year, my friend!