As fall ends, it’s time to say goodbye to pumpkin and hello to the warm, cozy flavors that come with winter. Beyond the gingerbread, peppermint, and classic holiday dishes and spices, though, you can also add festive flavor to your menu with simple and delicious vodka cocktails for winter. These easy-to-make cocktails bring the beautiful parts of the season to your table, and they are fun to make with family or friends to spruce up any holiday event. Whether you prefer martinis or shots, these drinks can make the festive definitely season a little bit brighter (and boozier). So grab your vodka of choice, edible glitter, a shaker, and have fun!
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Dirty Santa
This fun red cocktail made by TikTok user @styledbydaisies only has four ingredients making it super easy to recreate. All you need is vodka, lime juice, grenadine, and either 7-Up or ginger ale to top it off.
Grinchmas
Who doesn’t love the Grinch? You can recreate this iconic green drink by just mixing vodka, Midori, and lemonade, and top with Sprite to enjoy.
Frosty the Snowman
This blue cocktail will have you living in a Winter Wonderland with only three key ingredients. Just grab some whipped cream-flavored vodka, blue curacao, and pineapple juice, combine, and add Sprite on top if desired.
Sugar Cookie Shots
Who doesn’t love sugar cookies during winter? This shot brings the same cozy flavors back to life through a cocktail. All you need is vanilla vodka, Irish cream, milk, and amaretto. Serve in whatever shot glass you’d like.
Snickerdoodle Martini
This dessert martini has me running to the store. All you need is vodka, caramel simple syrup, Baileys, heavy cream, and cinnamon. Top with cold foam and more cinnamon for more Snickerdoodle deliciousness.
Gingerbread Martini
Gingerbread is one of the most iconic winter cookies so bringing it to life through a martini seems perfect for the season. Just grab some vodka, coffee liqueur, gingerbread liqueur, amaretto, and ground ginger and cinnamon to taste. Top with whipped cream and more spices to enjoy.
Butterscotch Winter
This cocktail is simple and fun. All you need is butterscotch schnapps, Kahlua (or another coffee-flavored liqueur), and vodka. Garnish the rim with caramel sauce and coconut to really bring out the warm flavors.
Cinnamon Vanilla White Russian
This White Russian is perfect for winter with its cozy flavors. Grab some vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, Rumchata, cream, cinnamon liqueur, and strain. Top with cinnamon to taste.
Snowflake
This simple, gorgeous drink brings the warmest parts of winter straight inside to your kitchen. All you need is vanilla vodka, Rumchata, and cream. Mix and strain into a chilled glass for the perfect white winter cocktail.
Winter Mule
This drink is perfect for winter thanks to delicious additions of cranberry and rosemary. Just grab some vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Finish it off with a slice of lime, cranberries, and rosemary for the perfect touch.