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These are our picks of the top chocolate liqueurs for Christmas 2026. Because chocolate is a Christmas staple, after all.
There are all kinds of ways to get your festive fix. There’s Advent Calendars, hot chocolate, selection boxes… And, of course, chocolate liqueurs. The indulgent treats are perfect for sipping after dinner, adding to coffee, or even for using in a bit of creative baking.
Shop the best chocolate liqueurs for Christmas below and find a new favourite today.
The best chocolate liqueurs for Christmas 2026
Baileys Irish Cream 70cl
The classic. The original. The world’s most popular liqueur, and for good reason. Baileys is just cream, Irish whiskey, and cocoa. And it’s as good now as it ever was. In some households, the sound of ice hitting a glass for the first Baileys is as much a part of Christmas as pulling a cracker.
Ableforth’s Dark Chocolate VSOP 50cl
Ableforth’s steeps Criollo cocoa nibs in VSOP Cognac, then blends the infusion with more VSOP and a helping of XO Cognac. The appeal for a brandy drinker is that you still get to taste the Cognac, with dark cocoa running through it. Pour a little neat and pass the truffles.
Black Lodge Dark Cherry, Chilli Chocolate Gin 70cl
Dark cherry and chocolate put this gin from Black Lodge Potions firmly in Black Forest gâteau territory. Then the chilli kicks in, which would be quite the surprise in a gâteau, but works a treat here. Try it in a Chocolate Martini with a cocktail cherry for garnish.
Mozart Gold Chocolate Cream Liqueur 50cl
Named after some fella called Mozart, this creamy chocolate liqueur from Austria is a go-to for bartenders wanting to add chocolatey goodness to an array of cocktails for good reason. It was made using cocoa from West Africa, Madagascan vanilla, gourmet Belgian chocolate and a blend of cream and cocoa butter. And it’s as tasty as it sounds.
Kendal Mint Cake Liqueur 50cl
Kendal Mint Cake is delicious. If only you could drink it, right? Well, you can with Kendal Mint Cake Liqueur. What a world.
Bols Creme de Cacao (White) 50cl
The ‘white’ in the name tells you about the colour. This Dutch liqueur is clear, though it tastes of milk chocolate. It’s particularly handy in a Grasshopper, where it leaves the green crème de menthe to supply the colour. For something a little less green, shake it with Cognac and cream for a Brandy Alexander.
Dubai Chocolate Liqueur 50cl
The chocolate bar that took over the internet paired a milk chocolate shell with pistachio cream and crisp strands of pastry. This rum liqueur borrows the bit we want in a glass, namely the chocolate and pistachio. Give it a single ice cube or put that nutty flavour to work in an Espresso Martini.
Project #173 Chocolate Rum 50cl
Project #173 takes a rum base and adds natural chocolate flavour. It’s rich in cocoa flavour with a fairly light touch on the sweetness, which makes it a handy bottle for mixing. Try it in a Rum Old Fashioned with aromatic bitters and a twist of orange peel. Go easy on the sugar syrup and adjust to taste.
Chocolate Orange Gin (That Boutique-y Gin Company) 70cl
All the delights of a chocolate orange and no denting the table giving it good whack to split it open. That Boutique-y Gin Company uses roasted cacao nibs and bitter orange peel alongside traditional gin botanicals, so there’s a lovely zesty edge to the chocolate. Serve with ice, tonic and a slice of orange. And be considerably gentler with the bottle.
Charlie Parry’s Chocolate Bourbon Liqueur 50cl
Charlie Parry’s infuses its bourbon-based liqueur with dark chocolate. That little bit of bitterness suits the sweetness of the bourbon and makes this a good one to sip neat with a mince pie.
Mint Chocolate Flavoured Whisky (Master of Malt) 70cl
Yes, that’s eleven. We found room for one more after dinner, in the time-honoured tradition of anyone who’s ever been offered a mint chocolate. Our take combines whisky, cool mint and chocolate, with just a touch of natural sweetness and a full 40% ABV.
