12 Christmas Brunch Drinks to Kick Off Your Holiday

If you ask us, the holiday season calls for constant celebration. That means brunch drinks on Christmas morning, of course. From festive takes on the classic mimosa to cocktails chock-full of chocolatey, boozy goodness, here are 12 Christmas brunch drinks to sip before you open all those presents.

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Christmas Mimosa

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Christmas Mimosa

Sparkling, sophisticated and sweet, this brunch essential is Christmas-ready thanks to its pomegranate seeds, rosemary and snow-like dusting of sugar on the rim. View Recipe

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Mimosa Sangria

For those mornings when you can’t decide if you’d rather be enjoying sangria or a mimosa, here’s the best of both worlds. You’re welcome. View Recipe

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Shiny and Bright Mimosa

We love how the mint sprig, fresh raspberries and edible luster dust tie this pretty mimosa together. View Recipe

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Pomegranate Mimosa

Fruity, tart and definitely on Santa’s nice list, this red mimosa will feel positively festive next to your Christmas morning brunch spread. View Recipe

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Brunch on 23rd

With muddled pinky-red raspberries, green cucumbers and a garnish of fresh mint, this brunch drink is brimming with colors of the season and refreshing, light flavors to get your Christmas morning started. View Recipe

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RumChata Gingerbread Martini

For those of you who want to indulge their sweet tooth first thing in the morning, pair your Christmas morning pancakes or donuts with a gingerbread martini made with creamy RumChata. View Recipe

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RumChata White Russian

Creamy, decadent and super-easy to make, this White Russian made with everyone’s favorite coffee liqueur, Kahlua, is sure to be a hit at this year’s Christmas morning brunch. View Recipe

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Morning Coffee

Why double fist your coffee and your cocktail when you could combine ‘em? The Morning Coffee is a beautiful balance of cold brew, simple syrup, Irish cream and heavy whipping cream. Oh, and vodka. View Recipe

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Candy Cane Hot Chocolate

Can you get any more Christmas-y than candy cane-infused vodka and hot chocolate? Probably not. This one’s sure to get you in the holiday spirit. View Recipe

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Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Again, for those of you who just can’t choose what to sip on Christmas morning — vino or hot cocoa — we got you. You’ve got to try this unique concoction. View Recipe

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The Grinch Hot Chocolate

The Grinch may be a mean one, but this boozy hot chocolate is minty, green and everything nice. View Recipe

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Nutella Henny Hot Chocolate

We may have saved the sweetest for last. We don’t need to convince you beyond this Christmas brunch delicacy having Nutella in it. But just in case: it features Irish Cream, Frangelico and Hennessy too. Cheers to that. View Recipe