Dress up your cocktails this winter in a sweet way. Here is a sugar cookie cocktail that is made with vanilla vodka, Bailey’s, amaretto, and heavy cream. This sugar cookie boozy cocktail offers a festive pop of color from the colored sugar-rimmed glass.

Sugar Cookie Cocktails in glasses with red and green sugar rims on a wooden table

A sweet and refreshing Christmas cocktail that tastes like a sugar cookie in liquid form. Grab your supplies and whip up this decadent drink for your holiday entertainment.

Make sure to also check out my amaretto and eggnog cocktail. It is full of warm spices! Or try my blue Jack Frost cocktail! Both are crowd-pleasing drinks.

Sugar Cookie Cocktails in a glass with a red sugar rim being held by a hand

Reasons You Will Love This Sweet Cocktail

This sweet cocktail is bursting with sweet and refreshing flavors in each sip. This dessert cocktail is very popular for the winter months.
You will have a twist on a basic cocktail. Your friends and family will ask for the recipe.
Decorate your cocktail as you wish!
Make a glass or a pitcher! The choice is up to you on how much of this cocktail you mix up.

Pair your dessert cocktail with this Bailey’s chocolate cheesecake, or a decadent chocolate cake. They pair wonderfully together.

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Variations to Recipe

Want some easy ways to change up this sugar cookie drink recipe? If so, here are a few swaps to create different flavors for this drink.

Add in some chocolate syrup to make this a chocolate sugar cookie drink.
Rim the edge of the glass with crushed Oreo cookies, graham crackers, or even vanilla wafers. Use the frosting and then roll in the crushed cookies.
Opt for a non-dairy item to replace the heavy cream for a dairy-free cocktail.
Add some cold brew coffee or instant coffee granules to the drink for a coffee flavor twist.
Use hazelnut liquor instead of vanilla vodka. It will add more flavor to the drink.
Sprinkle the top of the cocktail with a light dusting of cinnamon for a warm spice component.
Instead of sugar roll the edge of the glass in sprinkles for a pop of color and chewy sweetness.

Tips for Success

Chilled Glass

Before you make your drink you can place the glasses in the freezer and let them sit for at least 30 minutes. This helps create that extra chilled drink.

Cold Ingredients

I like to make sure all my ingredients are refrigerated in advance. That way it helps to really get that chilled drink that won’t warm up as fast once served up.

Sugar Cookie Cocktail in a glass with a red sugar rim on a wooden table

Shake Well

Make sure you really mix up the ingredients in this cocktail. Whether you use a cocktail shaker or a glass with a lid. Make sure you mix really well for the best quality of flavor.

Adjusting Sweetness

You can add less or more of the Baileys to alter the sweet. More Bailey’s will result in a sweeter cocktail. Where less will be a bit less sweet.

Rimming Glass

I used frosting for rimming the glass. You can use your finger and lightly spread the frosting around the rim. Or spread a thin layer on a plate. Then dip the glass into the frosting so it rims the edge of the glass.

Then you will have another plate with sugar or sprinkles that you roll the glass in to pick up the sprinkles. This is the easiest way to go.

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Storing Leftover Cocktails

This drink is best made fresh. But if you happen to not drink it all, simply pour it into a sealed container. Store for 1-2 days. Then before serving shake well again as the ingredients can separate a bit.

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FAQs

Can I make a non-alcoholic version of the Sugar Cookie Cocktail?

Swap the alcohol with milk for a non-alcoholic version. Then you will use heavy cream and then add in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a few drops of almond extract to get that sweet cookie flavor.

What can I use instead of amaretto liqueur?

You can use a flavored syrup, almond extract, or another type of liqueur. You just want a nutty flavor. If you want to make it without alcohol for the amaretto just add a splash of hazelnut-flavored coffee creamer for a quick swap-in.

Can I make a big batch of Sugar Cookie Cocktails for a party?

If you plan to serve up a crowd, use a pitcher to make up a batch. Then stir well with a whisk until it is nice and combined. Then pour into glasses and serve up a super easy cocktail.