21 Baileys Christmas Cocktails to Make This Year

Transfer your obsession with gingerbread to this creamy martini that's appropriately spiced with cinnamon and cloves. Irish cream and milk keeps it creamy, vodka brings extra booze while the homemade gingerbread syrup pairs with a dollop of molasses to give it a deep and sweet flavor. Rim the martini glasses with crushed gingerbread cookies before adding the cocktail. It's an irresistible drink that's perfect for Christmas.

Peppermint and chocolate make the perfect Christmas pairing in this pretty mudslide cocktail that benefits by being served in a clear glass. You'll want to drizzle chocolate syrup down the inside of the glass before adding in the cocktail mix. Shake together almond milk, peppermint schnapps, Baileys, cocoa powder, heavy cream and chocolate syrup and carefully pour in your prepared cocktail glasses. Add a dollop of whipped cream to the top, a drizzle of chocolate syrup and a light dusting of crushed candy canes.

What do you get when you combine vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate that's spiked with Baileys Irish Cream? You get a drunken snowman that's, of course, topped with loads of whipped cream and chocolate shavings, for good measure. Oh, and rim your mugs in melted white chocolate and then dip them in chocolate shavings before you build this fun snowman cocktail.

Who doesn't love a sweet sugar cookie, especially during the holidays? Here, you can serve one up in liquid form in a festive sprinkle-rimmed martini glass! Just line the rim of the cocktail glass with vanilla frosting before dipping it in sprinkles. In a shaker, add in ice, half and half, vanilla vodka, Baileys Irish cream, amaretto liqueur and powdered sugar. Snake until combined and chilled. Strain into the prepared martini glasses and serve.

You'll love this dessert cocktail that combines Baileys Irish cream with coffee-inspired Kahlua plus nutty amaretto for a trifecta of buttery and boozy goodness. Mix it with half and half to keep it creamy. Add it all to a cocktail shaker filled with ice before straining into a chilled glass. Garnish with crushed toffee bits.

Elevate coffee to Christmas status with this cocktail that's made even more charming when served in jolly Santa Claus cups. Freshly brewed coffee is spiked with whiskey and Irish cream liqueur as well as a dollop of hot fudge. Rim the mug with hot fudge, too, for even more chocolate goodness. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows and crushed peppermints to complete this warm cocktail.

No one will turn down this sweetly garnished White Russian cocktail, especially when you've infused it with chocolate. This twist on a classic uses chocolate vodka, Irish cream and half and half that's shaken over ice and strained into a glass. Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and a cherry on top, because it's the festive thing to do!

This easy White Chocolate Martini recipe needs just 3 ingredients and comes together quickly! Bailey's and White Chocolate Liqueur with half and half ensure a super creamy drink that you can garnish like a winter wonderland.

This 4-ingredient eggnog cocktail is super easy and requires no special bartending skills. Just use your favorite eggnog and whisk in Bailey's Irish cream. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour into your glass or mug and sprinkle with a smattering of ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg. Add a cinnamon stick for a fragrant and spicy touch. What could be easier?

If this doesn't look like a Santa hat in a shot glass, I don't know what does! It's called a jelly donut because that's exactly what it tastes like, but it's a great layered cocktail to serve for the holidays, don't you think? All you need is Chambord and Baileys Irish cream, shot glasses and a spoon to help get the layered look just right. You can even rim the glasses with a little sugar and sprinkles to kick up the holiday spirit even more.

This decadent cocktail is reminiscent of a snowflake, thanks to its snowy white color and fluffy whipped topping. It's the perfect solo cocktail or easy enough to turn into a big batch cocktail for a holiday party. It's all made in a base of milk, Baileys Irish cream, white chocolate chips, vanilla and caramel sauce. It's topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon or a drizzle of caramel. Is it a dessert or a cocktail? The answer is yes!

Up-level the classic White Russian cocktail to holiday status with the addition of salted caramel. For a visually stunning presentation, start by drizzling salted caramel sauce in a low-ball glass before filling it with ice. Add a pinch of sea salt, vodka and coffee liqueur. Next comes the Baileys salted caramel Irish cream and half and half. Give it all a gentle stir and enjoy!

Peppermint lovers will enjoy this chocolate-infused cocktail that includes Peppermint Schnapps along with Creme de Cacao and Baileys Irish cream for a holiday cocktail that's refreshingly minty. Rim the cocktail glass with crushed peppermints or add a smidge as a garnish to the finished drink. Just shake the 3 liqueurs over ice in a cocktail shaker and strain into the glass before serving.

Maple, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg add holiday spices to this warm, creamy and milky cocktail that adds Baileys Irish cream and bourbon for a little something extra. Stir it all together on the stove in a base of milk before adding the booze. Rim your mugs or glasses with cinnamon sugar before adding the warm vanilla cocktail. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on chilly winter evenings.

This dessert cocktail pulls out all the stops with a delicious mixture of chocolate, hazelnut, vanilla and cinnamon. A martini glass is rimmed with Nutella before being dipped in crushed graham crackers. The creamy Irish cream and Frangelico combo goes in next making this an easy yet delightful drink to celebrate the season.

Reminiscent of oatmeal cookies, this holiday dessert cocktail is sure to be a favorite. It's a simple yet heady concoction of Baileys Irish Cream, cinnamon schnapps, Kahlua and a splash of milk or vanilla ice cream that you'll combine in a blender. Rim your glasses with simple syrup and then dip them in crushed cookie crumbs or light brown sugar crystals before adding in the cocktail. Easy and on point for the holidays!

There's always that one pumpkin-obsessed person who craves this flavor long after the rest of us have moved on to wintery flavors. This cocktail is for them and you don't even have to crank open a can of pumpkin puree. Irish cream joins with pumpkin spice liqueur, vodka and a dash of vanilla extract in an ice-filled shaker before being strained into a martini glass. Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice before serving.

Tea time morphs into cocktail time with this spiced hot beverage. Steep chai tea bags before adding in Irish cream and Creme de Cacao. Give it a little stir with a cinnamon stick, which will serve as the appropriate holiday garnish for this warm cocktail.

Butterscotch candy has long been a holiday favorite and here, those flavors are transferred to this simple cocktail using just two ingredients. Baileys Irish cream joins with butterscotch schnapps in an ice-filled high ball glass. It doesn't get any easier than this! Stir and enjoy.

This boozy milkshake gives a minty nod to the holidays with its green hue thanks to Creme de Menthe. In a high-speed blender, mix vanilla ice cream, milk, mint liqueur and Baileys Irish Cream. For an extra festive look, rim your glass with holiday sprinkles before adding in the milkshake. Top with whipped cream and a cherry on top.

You can't go wrong with a classic during the holidays, so it's always in style to serve the adult version of hot chocolate. Here, you'll start it on the stovetop with cocoa powder and milk and add in sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and chocolate chips until its rich, thick and warm. Stir in the Baileys Irish cream before serving this hot chocolate cocktail. Top with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon.