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White Christmas Cocktail with RumChata and Baileys

There’s something about a creamy Christmas cocktail topped with a little “snow” that makes the holidays feel extra special! This White Christmas Cocktail combines vanilla vodka, RumChata, Baileys, and white chocolate liqueur for a sweet, creamy drink that’s perfect for sipping beside the Christmas tree.

I love a holiday drink that looks beautiful without needing a long list of ingredients or a complicated garnish. A few fresh cranberries, a rosemary sprig, and a light dusting of powdered sugar make this one feel ready for Christmas Eve, a holiday girls’ night, or a cozy evening wrapping presents.

If you love creamy holiday drinks, you’ll also want to try my Winter RumChata Margarita, Peppermint Cookies and Cream RumChata Punch, and Snowy Coconut Christmas Punch. They’re such pretty additions to a Christmas cocktail menu!

A Creamy Cocktail for a White Christmas

This is the kind of drink I love serving when I want something that feels a little like dessert. The vanilla vodka and white chocolate bring that sweet holiday flavor, while the RumChata adds a little cinnamon warmth. Baileys ties everything together with its creamy richness.

The finished drink is a soft ivory color that looks so pretty with a pop of red cranberry and fresh green rosemary. Add a little powdered sugar right before serving, and you have that freshly fallen snow look with hardly any effort.

Set it next to a plate of Christmas cookies, turn on the tree lights, and you have such a cozy little holiday moment!

Why You’ll Love This White Christmas Cocktail

• Easy to make: Just measure, shake, pour, and garnish.
• Creamy and sweet: A lovely choice for anyone who enjoys dessert cocktails.
• Beautiful for entertaining: The simple red, green, and snowy white details make it feel festive.
• Made for a single glass: Perfect when you want a Christmas cocktail without preparing a whole pitcher.

Ingredients

Makes 1 cocktail

• 1 ounce Stoli Vanil vodka, or your favorite vanilla vodka
• 1½ ounces RumChata
• 1 ounce Baileys Original Irish Cream
• 1 ounce white chocolate liqueur
• Ice, for shaking and serving

For the garnish:

• Fresh cranberries and/or a fresh rosemary sprig
• A light sprinkle of powdered sugar

Directions

1. Fill your shaker.
Add ice to a cocktail shaker, then pour in the vanilla vodka, RumChata, Baileys, and white chocolate liqueur.

2. Shake until chilled.
Shake well for about 15–20 seconds, until everything is combined and the shaker feels cold.

3. Pour into your glass.
Pour the entire contents of the shaker, including the ice, into a cocktail glass. Add a little more ice to top it off.

4. Add your Christmas garnish.
Garnish with fresh cranberries, a rosemary sprig, or both.

5. Finish with a little snow.
Lightly sprinkle powdered sugar over the top just before serving for that snowy Christmas look. Serve immediately.

My Tips for a Pretty Christmas Cocktail

Choose a glass with room for ice

Since you’re pouring the cocktail straight from the shaker with the ice included, use a roomy cocktail glass or stemmed goblet. Clear glassware shows off the creamy drink and festive garnish beautifully.

Keep the powdered sugar light

You only need a little dusting! A small fine-mesh sieve makes it easy to sprinkle the sugar gently over the drink and rosemary. It will dissolve into the cocktail, so save this finishing touch until you’re ready to serve.

Have your garnishes ready

When friends are coming over, I love having the little details ready ahead of time. Wash the cranberries, rinse and dry the rosemary, and set out your glasses before you start mixing. Then each cocktail comes together in just a couple of minutes.

When to Serve a White Christmas Cocktail

This White Christmas Cocktail would be such a fun addition to a Christmas Eve gathering, a holiday dinner with friends, or a festive girls’ night. Its sweet, creamy flavor also makes it a lovely after-dinner drink alongside Christmas cookies or a small dessert tray.

For a larger gathering, pair it with my North Pole White Chocolate RumChata Punch so guests have a festive pitcher option, too.

I love keeping the setup simple: pretty glasses, a little greenery, soft Christmas lights, and a drink that feels special all on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use another vanilla vodka?

Yes! Stoli Vanil works here, but you can use your favorite vanilla vodka in the same amount.

Is the white chocolate ingredient a liqueur?

This version uses white chocolate liqueur. White chocolate syrup is sweeter and thicker, so it won’t give exactly the same result when substituted ounce for ounce.

Do I strain out the ice?

For this recipe, pour everything from the shaker into your glass, including the ice. Then add a little fresh ice on top as needed.

Can I prepare it ahead of time?

This cocktail is best shaken with ice right before serving. You can measure your ingredients and prepare the garnishes beforehand, then shake and pour when you’re ready to enjoy it.

Do I need both cranberries and rosemary?

You can use either one or both! I love the combination because the red and green look so festive against the creamy cocktail.