This Christmas cocktail is sure to help the grumpiest and most bah-humbug of spirits snap back into the joy of the season. Or at least make you forget about the stress of it all for a few hours! This creamy, frosty cocktail smells like a snowcrest forest and tastes like a winter sleigh ride through the woods!

Dreaming of a white Christmas cocktail? Here's one that's easy to make, is frosted like glistening snow, and smells like a walk in the winter forest. Sounds magical? It really is.

As store shelves get packed full with toys and stocking stuffers, ugly sweaters abound, and strings of lights are popping up all over... can you help but get excited for the season? Embrace it. Love it. Revel in it. Make yourself this Christmas cocktail, sit by a fire somewhere and reflect on how many GOOD things there are to appreciate.

Frozen White Christmas Cocktail with Rosemary and Cranberry Garnish

★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

The Christmas season is always packed with too many things to do and I never feel like I have enough time to do them all. From baking Christmas cutout cookies to coordinating secret Santas... there are so many fun things to do that it almost becomes, well, not fun.

Enter the White Christmas Cocktail.

This Christmasy cocktail is sure to help the grumpiest and most bah-humbug of spirits snap back into the joy of the season. Or at least make you forget about the stressed of it all for a few hours. 🙂

This frosty white beverage is garnished with fresh cranberries and rosemary making it look and even smell so very Christmasy! Rosemary adds a fresh woodsy scent to an otherwise creamy mint taste.

Cranberries are just for looks but you can nibble on them when you're done with the drink if you can handle their tart flavor. If you use your imagination, this frosty white beverage is a lot like a walk in the woods during winter. Luckily though, you can enjoy it sitting inside by a warm fire with friends.

★ How to Make this Recipe ★

To make this White Christmas Cocktail:

Using a blender plus two cordials, this frozen cocktail comes together really easily.

Simply combine creme de menthe, Irish cream and ice together and hit blend. Pulse as needed until smooth.
Pour into a chilled glass and garnish.

Double or triple this recipe to make more depending on how many people you'll be serving.

Garnishing with some fresh cranberries and rosemary is a must for the full Christmas-walk-in-the-wood experience. The rosemary has the perfect aroma and red cranberries add a nice visual touch.

★ Tips & FAQs ★

Can I make a virgin version of this cocktail?

Yes! See recipe notes for substitutions to make this nonalcoholic.

How can I keep this drink frozen longer?

The best way to do this is to chill your glasses in advance. To do this, make sure they are dry and place them in the freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Remove them from freezer and fill when ready to enjoy this frosty beverage.

Serving this in small batches is also keep to keeping things cold and frozen.

Can I serve this cocktail over ice instead of blending>?

Sure. Just fill your glass with crushed ice and stir in your cordials then garnish.

★ More Recipes You'll Love ★

Looking for other Christmas or holiday cocktail ideas?

Check out my green stinger drink and my raspberry gin fizz cocktail.

Doing any holiday baking or cooking?

Be sure to check out my easy yule log recipe, my favorite Christmas cut out cookie recipe and my other holiday recipes.

This white Christmas cocktail was featured on South Your Mouth and Inspire Me Monday!