No Idea What to Serve This Christmas? Try These 10 Festive Drinks & Desserts.
Feeling stressed about what to serve this Christmas? You’re not alone! The holidays are full of family dinners, parties, and baking, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with planning. That’s why we have created the mini Christmas recipe book featuring 10 simple festive drinks and desserts, perfect for anyone who wants a stress-free, delicious, and beautifully minimalist holiday menu. Whether you’re baking with kids, hosting friends for lunch or dinner, or just looking for a cozy drink to sip by the fire in the chilly weather, these recipes will make your holiday season simple, enjoyable, and memorable.
Don't know which drinks to serve? Choosing Christmas drinks can be tricky , you want something festive, easy, and loved by everyone. But no worries, we've compiled 5 very popular easy to make drinks that your family or guests will love.
1. Classic Hot Chocolate
Rich, creamy, and comforting , perfect for a cold winter night. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows for extra indulgence. This is a festive classic that you'll never go wrong with serving and the kids also love it.
INGREDIENTS
100g chocolate, chopped
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped cream (optional)
Add chocolate, cocoa, and sugar. Stir until melted.
Add vanilla and whisk until smooth.
Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.
2. Gingerbread Latte (Your At-Home Coffee Shop Moment)
Bring a Starbucks favorite home. Spiced with ginger and cinnamon, it’s the perfect pick-me-up during festive mornings. If you love those festive seasonal drinks from your favorite coffee shop but don’t love the price tag (or the long December queues!), a homemade Gingerbread Latte is the perfect solution. This drink brings together warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, blended beautifully with espresso or strong coffee for a cozy, comforting flavor that instantly feels like Christmas. Try our simple easy to do recipe.
Ingredients:
1 shot espresso or 50ml strong coffee
1 tbsp gingerbread syrup (or ½ tsp ginger + ½ tsp cinnamon + 1 tsp brown sugar)
Whipped cream
Instructions:
Heat milk until steaming.
Add gingerbread syrup and coffee.
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
3. Mulled Wine (Traditional European Style)
If you're hosting this Christmas and want a drink that feels festive, fragrant, and impressive without taking hours to prepare mulled wine is your secret weapon. This traditional European drink has been loved for centuries because it instantly makes any home feel warm and inviting. With just a handful of simple ingredients red wine, oranges, cloves, cinnamon, and a touch of sweetener, you can transform an ordinary bottle of wine into a holiday showstopper.
4. Peppermint Hot Chocolate , A Festive Twist When You Want Something Special (But Easy)
Peppermint Hot Chocolate is your go-to. It’s rich, creamy, cozy, and has that subtle peppermint kick that tastes like Christmas in a mug. This is the perfect drink to make If you want a Christmas drink that feels instantly festive without needing barista-level skills. Just like traditional basic homemade hot chocolate, this is a very simple drink to make. Topped with whipped cream, a sprinkle of little crushed candy cane on top, and you will have created a drink that looks like it came straight from Pinterest even if it only took you five minutes.
5. Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch
If you're hosting this Christmas and want one drink that everyone can enjoy, kids, adults, guests who don’t drink, and the designated drivers, this Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch is the answer. It’s bright, fruity, refreshing, and incredibly festive yet requires almost no effort. Truly the ultimate stress-free holiday drink. This recipe is perfect for moments when you want something that feels. While it’s completely alcohol-free, it still feels like a special holiday drink, sparkling, bright, and full of flavor. You can even dress it up by adding fresh cranberries, slices of orange, rosemary sprigs, or pomegranate seeds for that extra festive touch. It looks like something straight out of a minimalist Christmas Pinterest board… with barely any work at all. Pro Tip: Serve it in a clear glass pitcher or bowl so the colors shine through. Add ice just before serving to keep the punch vibrant and fresh.
LOW EFFORT CHRISTMAS DESSERTS TO SERVE:
1. Gingerbread Cookies
When you think of Christmas baking, there’s always one recipe that instantly comes to mind: gingerbread cookies. They’re nostalgic, cozy, beautifully spiced, and surprisingly easy to make which is exactly why they remain one of the most searched and most loved Christmas treats every single year. If you’re feeling overwhelmed this holiday season or simply want a recipe that’s guaranteed to impress, gingerbread cookies are your perfect go-to. They’re simple, comforting, and make your kitchen smell like pure Christmas magic.
Ingredients:
- 350g flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 125g butter
- 100g brown sugar
- 4 tbsp golden syrup
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- Melt butter, sugar, and syrup.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Combine with syrup mixture + egg.
- Roll dough, cut shapes, bake 10–12 mins at 180°C.
Peppermint Bark - The Easiest Last Minute Christmas Treat That Still Looks Impressive
Ingredients:
- 200g dark chocolate
- 200g white chocolate
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Melt dark chocolate and spread thin on a tray.
- Let set slightly.
- Melt white chocolate + peppermint; spread over dark layer.
- Sprinkle with candy cane pieces.
- Chill until firm, then break into chunks.
3. Yule Log (Chocolate Log Cake)
The Yule Log (or Bûche de Noël) is a classic holiday cake made by rolling a soft sponge cake with fluffy chocolate filling, then covering it in frosting and carving it to resemble a log. What makes the Yule Log so magical is the combination of textures and flavors: a light sponge, a creamy filling, and a rich outer layer, all coming together to create a dessert that feels both comforting and luxurious. It’s rich, chocolatey, festive, and looks like something straight from a bakery window whilst it looks and sounds fancy, its easy to make with a few basic steps.
4. Classic Mince Pies
No Christmas feels complete without the comforting aroma of classic mince pies. They’re one of the most traditional holiday treats, sweet, spiced, buttery, and filled with all the flavors that instantly bring Christmas memories flooding back. If you want a recipe in your collection that feels authentic, homely, and deeply festive, mince pies are the perfect choice. They carry that nostalgic magic no modern dessert can quite replace. Absolutely perfect for Christmas afternoon teas, warm treats after decorating the tree, Christmas Eve traditions, gifting neighbors and family.
5. Christmas Sugar Cookies
Ready to take the stress out of your holiday menu and enjoy delicious, festive drinks and desserts without spending hours planning? Our full Holiday Treats Simple Recipe book includes all 10 recipes featured here from cozy hot chocolates and mulled wine to gingerbread cookies, Yule Log, mince pies, sugar cookies, and peppermint bark all simple to follow recipes made to make your Christmas menu planning easier. GET THE FULL THE RECIPE BOOK HERE
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