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<b>Vegan Christmas</b>

Holidays usually are a time of joy and cheer; however, the holidays can have challenges whether you are a new vegan or experienced one. Let’s explore.

By: <a href="https://www.yourdailyvegan.com/author/kd/">KD Angle-Traegner</a>

Published: December 2019
Last Update: December 2022

Reading Time: 35 minutes

Enjoy Christmas, vegan-style

Christmas is an incredibly festive time filled with traditions, festivities, and families.

This guide has everything you need to plan, create, and enjoy the perfect vegan Christmas.

First, it covers frequently asked questions. Then you'll learn how to make food colorings at home, perfect for creating colorful treats. Next is the holiday shopping guide, followed by various vegan recipes to plan any kind of meal. There's also an entire section on vegan spirits so that you can imbibe without worry.

Lastly, I'll share a few vegan gift guides to help you find just the right gift for a vegan you love.

Let's have some holiday fun.

QUICK NAVIGATION

  • 1. <a href="#faq">Frequently Asked Questions</a>

  • 2. <a href="#colors">DIY Food Colors</a>

  • 3. <a href="#shopping">Shopping Guide</a>

  • 4. <a href="#recipes">Vegan Christmas Recipes</a>

  • 5. <a href="#spirits">Beer, Wine & Spirits</a>

  • 6. <a href="#gift">Gift Guides</a>

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<strong>1. Frequently Asked Questions</strong>

Answers to the most commonly asked questions about Christmas and veganism.

The top vegan questions about Christmas

It's a big topic, but a few questions arise more than others.

Our world is primarily non-vegan, and navigating it is one of the biggest challenges vegans face. The holidays are no different. You may find yourself smack dab in the middle of a situation where you are the only vegan, surrounded by curious friends or family members who may or may not agree with veganism. While some situations are easy to avoid, others are not, so there are no blanket answers when dealing with people.

Here are a few tips to help you navigate social activities.

<strong>1. Bring a vegan dish to share</strong>
While some people or organizations will go out of their way to ensure vegan food is available at functions, some, and a lot, won’t. One easy way to solve the problem is to bring a dish to share. Not only will you have something to eat, but you’ll also have the opportunity to introduce vegan food to others. Be sure to check with the host or hostess of the event to ensure bringing food is appropriate.

<strong>2. Offer to help cook</strong>
Bring some common substitutes (think vegan butter, plant milk, etc.) and jump into the kitchen to help.

<strong>3. Get ready for the questions</strong>
People will be naturally curious about your vegan life. Resist the urge to go into a presentation about how we use animals or make remarks about the non-vegan [insert food/drink here]. Instead, keep a few impactful facts handy for any questions people ask you and direct them to gather more information on their own time outside the holiday. Offer to follow up with additional resources. Doing so will help keep conversations light, perfect for those festive and merry occasions.

Getting a non-vegan gift as a vegan can create tricky situations, mainly depending on who the gifter is. They are expressions of love, so the last thing you want to do is hurt someone’s feelings. You have two options: Accept the gift or gently refuse it, and there are pros and cons to each. But what if you do accept the non-vegan gift? What do you do with it? Donate it? Regift it?

Since the answers can be deeply personal, I decided to turn to the vegan community to see what they had to say.

One of the best articles I found that explores all the nuances of vegan gift-getting is from my friend Cadry of Cadry’s Vegan Kitchen. Her approach is not only doable but also filled with wise advice for new vegans and experienced ones.
<blockquote>“In the same way that becoming vegan is a learning process, it’s also a learning process for the people in our lives. Over time, people understand when we gently guide with love and compassion.” – Cadry</blockquote>
Her approach embodies the same compassion and spirit that make gifts so unique. Click to read the full article, <a href="https://cadryskitchen.com/vegan-gifts-christmas/">Vegan at Christmas: How to Handle Non-Vegan Gifts</a>.

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A variety of bowls and jars with various homemade food dyes in them (red, green, yellow, blue, purple).

A selection of homemade food colors / <a href="#references">Source</a>

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<strong>2. Homemade food coloring</strong>

Because artificial colors are everywhere.

Quick section summary:

<h4>Is it complicated to make homemade food coloring?</h4>
Not at all! Every color is easy to make at home, from blacks to blues and everything in between. And the best part is that you probably already have everything you need hiding in your fridge or pantry!

How to make homemade food coloring

I am not a fan of artificial food colors.

These toxic chemicals masquerading as food are only possible through the wonder of chemistry and the oil drilling industry. Studies have shown various adverse health effects from ingesting them. And did you know that artificial food colors undergo animal testing to ensure their safety as a food additive?

It’s true.

Every time a holiday approaches, artificial colors go on sale. Magazines, blogs, and videos feature impossibly cute and creative treats made with various unnatural colors achieved through the magic of artificial colors.

There’s a better way; to make bright, vivid colors at home.

Look at those colors! Yellow, red, purple, green, blue, and even black. These colors are easy to make from everyday ingredients in your fridge or pantry.

Trust me; it’s not complicated or expensive.

Click here for the full <a href="https://www.yourdailyvegan.com/2016/03/homemade-vegan-food-coloring/">step-by-step homemade food coloring tutorial</a>.

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<strong>3. Shopping guide</strong>

A guide to all the plant-based and vegan options for holiday tables everywhere.

Quick section summary:

<h4>What holiday products are vegan?</h4>
Any product that does not contain animal ingredients is considered vegan. Check the label for common animal-derived ingredients like milk, milkfat, cream, whey protein, eggs, honey, beeswax, carmine, confectioner’s glaze, or gelatin before purchasing.

Vegan holiday roasts

We live in the golden age of vegan products; no matter which foods are part of your family traditions, they can be recreated using plant-based alternatives.

Look for these vegan options in refrigerated sections of natural foods markets, well-stocked grocers, and in big box stores like Target and Walmart. If you don't spot them in the cold sections, check the freezer section; sometimes, the roasts come to the stores frozen.

Vegan Turkey

<ul>
<li>Gardein
<a href="https://www.gardein.com/chickn-and-turky/classics/savory-stuffed-turky">Savory Stuffed Turk’y</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The Herbivorous Butcher
<a href="https://www.theherbivorousbutcher.com/products/turkey-free-feast-pack">Turkey-Free Feast</a> (Limited Sales Available)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tofurky
<a href="http://www.tofurky.com/what-we-make/holiday/roast/#flavormenu">Veggie Roast with Wild Rice Stuffing</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Trader Joe’s
<a href="https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/breaded-turkey-less-stuffed-roast-061621" target=""" rel="noopener">Breaded Turkey-Less Stuffed Roast</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Vegetarian Plus
<a title="Vege USA" href="https://myrtlegreens.com/collections/holiday-collection/products/vegan-whole-turkey">Vegan Whole Turkey</a></li>
</ul>

Vegan Ham

<ul>
<li>The Herbivorous Butcher
<a href="https://www.theherbivorousbutcher.com/products/winter-holiday-feast-pack">Winter Holiday Feast ft Ham Roast</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Loving Hut
<a href="https://store.veganessentials.com/cheerful-log-vegan-ham-loaf-by-loving-hut-p3682.aspx">“Cheerful Log” Vegan Ham Loaf</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tofurky
<a href="http://www.tofurky.com/what-we-make/holiday/ham-roast/#flavormenu">Ham Roast with Beer Glaze</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Vegetarian Plus
<a href="https://myrtlegreens.com/collections/holiday-collection/products/vegan-ham-roll">Vegan Ham Roll</a></li>
</ul>

Vegan Holiday Roasts

<ul>
<li>Field Roast
<ul>
<li><a title="Field Roast" href="http://fieldroast.com/product/celebration-roast/">Celebration Roast</a></li>
<li><a href="http://fieldroast.com/product/hazelnut-cranberry-roast-en-croute/">Hazelnut Cranberry Roast En Croute</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Gardein
<a href="https://www.gardein.com/chickn-and-turky/classics/turky-roast">Turk'y Roast</a></li>
</ul>

Dairy-free egg nog

You’ll spot vegan eggnog brands in two places: alongside their dairy-based counterparts in the refrigerated section of grocery stores and aseptic packaging with other shelf-stable milk.

<ul>
<li>Almond Breeze
<a href="https://www.bluediamond.com/brand/almond-breeze/almondmilk/nog">Nog</a> (Almond Milk)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Califia Farms
<a href="https://www.califiafarms.com/products/holiday-nog/">Holiday Nog</a> (Almond Milk)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Good Karma
<a href="http://goodkarmafoods.com/product/holiday-nog/">Holiday Nog</a> (Flax Milk)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Malk
<a href="http://malkorganics.com/products/">Pecan Malk Nog</a> (Pecan Milk)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Sammi’s Best
<a href="https://shop.bestlifeint.com/products/soy-nog">Sammi’s Best Soy Nog</a> (Soy Milk)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Silk
<a href="https://silk.com/plant-based-products/soymilk/dairy-free-soy-nog">Nog</a> (Soy Milk)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>So Delicious
<a href="http://sodeliciousdairyfree.com/products/coconut-milk-beverages/nog">Holiday Nog</a> (Coconut Milk)</li>
</ul>

Vegan whipped cream

If you're like me and love whipped cream, I've got good news for you. There are plenty of delicious dairy-free options perfect for topping pies, cakes, and mugs of hot chocolate.

Here are fully prepared vegan whipped cream options.

<ul>
<li>Reddi Wip
<a href="https://www.reddiwip.com/non-dairy/non-dairy-coconut">Non-Dairy Coconut</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://sodeliciousdairyfree.com/dairy-free-foods/dairy-free-frozen-desserts/coconutmilk/cocowhip-original">So Delicious Cocowhip</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.truwhip.com/nutrition/#vegan">TruWhip Vegan</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Whole Foods Market 365
<a href="https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/product/365-by-whole-foods-market-nondairy-plantbased-whipped-topping-10-oz-b07yhf7qj5">Plant-based Whipped Topping</a></li>
</ul>
If you have a hand mixer, it takes minutes to prepare fluffy whipped cream using these vegan products.
<ul>
<li>Silk
<a href="https://silk.com/plant-based-products/creamer/dairy-free-heavy-whipping-cream-alternative/">Heavy Whipping Cream Alternative</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Nature’s Charm
<a href="https://www.naturescharmveganproducts.com/coconut-range">Coconut Whipping Cream</a></li>
</ul>

Vegan gelatin

Gelatin is gross.

Here are some vegan options.

<ul>
<li>Bakol Jel Dessert</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://simplydelish.net/shop/natural-jels/">Simply Delish Jel Desserts</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Lieber’s Unflavored Jel</li>
</ul>

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<strong>4. </strong>Vegan Christmas recipes

Get ready to get cooking and baking! Here are vegan Christmas recipes for inspiration.

An iron skillet with green beans sitting on a wooden table.
A plate of strata sitting on a wooden table with a casserole dish and ingredients in the background.
A vegan wellington with a bowl of peas and condiments in the background.
A closeup of a vegan ham that has been sliced and sitting among slices of charred pineapple.
A holiday roast sitting in a casserole dish surrounded with roasted potatoes.
Scalloped potatoes in a red casserole dish sitting on a wooden table with a stack of plates, cutlery, and napkins nearby.
Holiday table filled with food.
A pink plate with three pieces of toast topped with vegan smoked salmon.
A cutting board sitting on a wooden table with a piece of parchment paper wrapped lentil loaf sitting on top with a knife and condiments sitting in the background.

Savory recipes to try

<ol>
<li><a href="https://veggiedesserts.co.uk/green-beans-almondine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Green Bean Almondine</a>
Veggie Desserts</li>
</ol>
<ol start="2">
<li><a href="https://sweetsimplevegan.com/2017/12/vegan-strata/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vegan Strata</a>
Sweet Simple Vegan</li>
</ol>
<ol start="3">
<li><a href="https://veganhuggs.com/vegan-wellington/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vegan Wellington</a>
Vegan Huggs</li>
</ol>
<ol start="4">
<li><a href="http://www.sunnysidehanne.com/maple-glazed-holiday-vegan-ham-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Maple-Glazed Vegan Ham</a>
Sunnyside Hanne</li>
</ol>
<ol start="5">
<li><a href="https://mypureplants.com/vegan-shepherds-pie-cottage-pie" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shepherd's Pie</a>
My Pure Plants</li>
</ol>
<ol start="6">
<li><a href="https://sevenroses.net/recipe/vegan-holiday-roast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vegan Holiday Roast</a>
Seven Roses</li>
</ol>
<ol start="7">
<li><a href="https://veganinthefreezer.com/dairy-free-herbed-scalloped-potatoes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Herbed Scalloped Potatoes</a>
Vegan in the Freezer</li>
</ol>

<ol start="8">
<li><a href="http://thinlyspread.co.uk/vegan-tart-with-roasted-vegetables-and-smoked-garlic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Roasted Vegetable & Garlic Tart</a>
Thinly Spread</li>
</ol>
<ol start="9">
<li><a href="https://theveganlarder.com/chestnut-mushroom-squash-christmas-filo-wreath-pie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chestnut, Mushroom & Squash Filo Wreath</a>
The Vegan Larder</li>
</ol>
<ol start="10">
<li><a href="https://whensweetbecomeshealthy.com/vegan-smoked-salmon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vegan Smoked Salmon</a>
When Sweet Becomes Healthy</li>
</ol>
<ol start="11">
<li><a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/vegan-lentil-loaf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vegan Lentil Loaf</a>
The Minimalist Vegan</li>
</ol>
<ol start="12">
<li><a href="http://veggiedesserts.co.uk/whole-roasted-cauliflower/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Garlic & Smoked Paprika Whole Roasted Cauliflower</a>
Veggie Desserts</li>
</ol>
<ol start="13">
<li><a href="http://vnutritionandwellness.com/lentil-puff-pastry-pockets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lentil Puff Pastry Pockets</a>
VNutrition</li>
</ol>

Pieces of chocolate honeycomb sitting on a parchment paper on a wooden table.
Three muffins on a cooling rack with a flower and holiday ornaments sitting on a wooden table.
A group of cookies sitting on a counter, one has a bite taken out of it.
Several mini wreath cakes sitting on a black table with a black background.
A close up of a loaf of chocolate gingerbread cake sliced open sitting on a wooden cutting board.
A red cup with white polka dots filled with snowball cookies sitting on a counter with one cookie broken open sitting in front.
Four servings of tiramisu served in martini glasses with festive red and white decorations in the background.
A closeup of an iced fruitcake decorated with miniature santa figurines and dusted with powdered sugar.
Chunks of peppermint bark stacked on top of each other sitting on a red tablecloth with crushed candy canes artfully arranged around them.

Sweet recipes to try

<ol>
<li><a href="https://strengthandsunshine.com/the-best-gluten-free-vegan-fruitcake-christmas-cake-allergy-free/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Christmas Fruitcake</a>
Strength & Sunshine</li>
</ol>
<ol start="2">
<li><a href="https://veggiedesserts.co.uk/salted-chocolate-honeycomb-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Salted Chocolate Honeycomb</a>
Veggie Desserts</li>
</ol>
<ol start="3">
<li><a href="https://theveganlarder.com/vegan-ginger-and-pear-sticky-toffee-pudding/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ginger & Pear Sticky Toffee Pudding</a>
The Vegan Larder</li>
</ol>
<ol start="4">
<li><a href="https://avirtualvegan.com/ultimate-vegan-christmas-pudding" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Christmas Pudding</a>
A Virtual Vegan</li>
</ol>
<ol start="5">
<li><a href="https://www.womaninreallife.com/2019/11/easy-christmas-table-decor-ideas-and.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Candy Cane Chocolate Cake</a>
Woman In Real Life</li>
</ol>
<ol start="6">
<li><a href="https://delightfuladventures.com/gingerbread-chocolate-chip-muffins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Muffins</a>
Delightful Adventures</li>
</ol>
<ol start="7">
<li><a href="https://www.veganguidetothegalaxy.com/blog/fluffy-frosted-eggnog-sugar-cookies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Frosted Eggnog Sugar Cookies</a>
Vegan Guide to the Galaxy</li>
</ol>

<ol start="8">
<li><a href="https://vegandollhouse.com/recipes/vegan-mini-wreath-cakes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mini Wreath Cakes</a>
Vegan Dollhouse</li>
</ol>
<ol start="9">
<li><a href="https://www.veganricha.com/2018/12/vegan-chocolate-gingerbread-cake.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chocolate Gingerbread Cake</a>
Vegan Richa</li>
</ol>
<ol start="10">
<li><a href="http://whereyougetyourprotein.com/vegan-snowball-cookies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Snowball Cookies</a>
Where Do You Get Your Protein?</li>
</ol>
<ol start="11">
<li><a href="https://quitegoodfood.co.nz/vegan-tiramisu-kirsch-cherries/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Christmas Tiramisu</a>
Quite Good Food</li>
</ol>
<ol start="12">
<li><a href="https://www.rhiansrecipes.com/gluten-free-vegan-christmas-fruit-cake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Christmas Fruit Cake w/Frosting</a>
Rhian's Recipes</li>
</ol>
<ol start="13">
<li><a href="https://pinkfortitude.com/vegan-peppermint-bark/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Peppermint Bark</a>
Pink Fortitude</li>
</ol>

Savory recipes to try

Perfect for festive breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.

An iron skillet with green beans sitting on a wooden table.

Green Bean Almondine from Veggie Desserts

A plate of strata sitting on a wooden table with a casserole dish and ingredients in the background.

Breakfast Strata by Sweet Simple Vegan

A vegan wellington with a bowl of peas and condiments in the background.

Vegan Wellington by Vegan Huggs

A closeup of a vegan ham that has been sliced and sitting among slices of charred pineapple.

Maple-Glazed Vegan Ham by Sunnyside Hanne

Shepherds Pie by My Pure Plants

A holiday roast sitting in a casserole dish surrounded with roasted potatoes.

Vegan Holiday Roast by Seven Roses

Scalloped potatoes in a red casserole dish sitting on a wooden table with a stack of plates, cutlery, and napkins nearby.

Herbed Scalloped Potatoes recipe by Vegan in the Freezer

Roasted Vegetable Tart by Thinly Spread

Holiday table filled with food.

Chestnut, Mushroom & Squash Filo Wreath by The Vegan Larder

A pink plate with three pieces of toast topped with vegan smoked salmon.

Vegan Smoked Salmon by When Sweet Becomes Healthy

A cutting board sitting on a wooden table with a piece of parchment paper wrapped lentil loaf sitting on top with a knife and condiments sitting in the background.

Lentil Loaf by Heartful Table

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Lentil Puff Pastry Pockets by V Nutrition

Sweet recipes to try

Something sweet to satisfy every person on your list.

Christmas Fruitcake from Strength & Sunshine

Pieces of chocolate honeycomb sitting on a parchment paper on a wooden table.

Salted Chocolate Honeycomb by Veggie Desserts

Pear & Ginger Sticky Toffee Pudding

Christmas Pudding by A Virtual Vegan

Candy Cane Chocolate Cake by Woman in Real Life

Three muffins on a cooling rack with a flower and holiday ornaments sitting on a wooden table.

Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Muffins by Delightful Adventures

Several mini wreath cakes sitting on a black table with a black background.

Mini Wreath Cake by Vegan Dollhouse

A close up of a loaf of chocolate gingerbread cake sliced open sitting on a wooden cutting board.

Chocolate Gingerbread Cake by Vegan Richa

A red cup with white polka dots filled with snowball cookies sitting on a counter with one cookie broken open sitting in front.

Vegan Snowball Cookies by Where Do You Get Your Protein

Four servings of tiramisu served in martini glasses with festive red and white decorations in the background.

Christmas Tiramisu by Quite Good Food

A closeup of an iced fruitcake decorated with miniature santa figurines and dusted with powdered sugar.

Christmas Fruitcake by Rhian's Recipes

Chunks of peppermint bark stacked on top of each other sitting on a red tablecloth with crushed candy canes artfully arranged around them.

Peppermint Bark by Pink Fortitude

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Festive-looking holiday cocktails

Holiday drinks / <a href="#references">Source</a>

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<strong>5. Vegan wine & spirits</strong>

Find something fresh and festive to drink.

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Yes! But if you’re unfamiliar with vegan foods, it might surprise you to learn about animal ingredients hiding in your favorite beer or wine. To make matters worse, whether or not a spirit is vegan is rarely listed on the label. The best solution is to check <a href="https://www.barnivore.com/">Barnivore</a> before heading to stores, restaurants, or parties.

Some beer and wine go through a clarifying process that uses animal products such as isinglass (fish bladders), egg whites, or gelatin. And because alcohol is commonly exempt from labeling requirements other food products have, these ingredients are rarely listed on the packaging.

Luckily, there’s an easy-to-use website for that. Without a doubt, <a href="http://www.barnivore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Barnivore</a> is the go-to website to check the vegan status of most beer and wines.

Thankfully, you can find vegan-friendly beer, wine, and liquor at almost any store.

Here are a few popular brands that are suitable for vegan imbibers.

Vegan beer

<ul>
<li>Blue Moon</li>
<li>Budweiser (except the Clamato Chelada)</li>
<li>Coors & Coors Light</li>
<li>Corona</li>
<li>Heineken</li>
<li>Miller Lite, High-Life & Genuine Draft</li>
<li>Pabst Blue Ribbon</li>
<li>Sam Adams Ale (except Cherry Wheat, Honey Porter, or Latitude 48)</li>
<li>Sierra Nevada Pale Ale</li>
<li>Stella Artois</li>
<li>Yuengling</li>
</ul>
A lot of craft beers are also vegan. Just ask your bartender or check Barnivore before ordering.

Vegan wine

<ul>
<li>Frey Vineyards (all varieties)</li>
<li>Orleans Hill (all varieties)</li>
<li>Sutter Home (Riesling, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewürztraminer, and Chenin Blanc)</li>
<li>Yellowtail (red wines only; not the white or the rosé)</li>
</ul>

It isn’t always apparent which wines are vegan or vegan-friendly by the label. Unless its vegan status is listed on the label, I strongly recommend checking <a href="http://www.barnivore.com/wine">Barnivore</a> before purchasing.

Vegan spirits

Hard liquors like tequila, bourbon, whiskey, vodka, gin, and rum are vegan, as are nearly all distilled spirits except those with a cream base or honey.

Here are a few familiar brands:

<ul>
<li>Absolut Vodka</li>
<li>Grey Goose Vodka</li>
<li>Skyy Vodka</li>
<li>Appleton Estate Rum</li>
<li>Bacardi Rum</li>
<li>Malibu Rum</li>
<li>Tanqueray Gin</li>
<li>Beefeater Gin</li>
<li>Cazadores Tequila</li>
<li>Hornitos Tequila</li>
<li>Patron Tequila</li>
<li>Black Velvet Whiskey</li>
<li>Jim Beam Whiskey</li>
<li>Jameson Irish Whiskey</li>
</ul>

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Make merry cocktails

These vegan cocktails have a fun, festive vibe perfect for the holidays.

Mugs of Glühwein
Mug of vegan butterbeer
Two bottles of homemade liquor
Two hot chocolate peppermint shots
An overhead view of two cocktails sitting on top of a white and grey counter garnished with apple slices.
Wooden tray of cocktails
Glasses of coquito
A clear glass with an apple pie cocktail with a bottle of liquor and cinnamon sticks in the background.
Glasses of mojitos
Cocktailsb

Vegan Christmas Cocktails

<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/classic-german-gluhwein" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glühwein (German-Austrian Mulled Wine)</a>
Go Dairy Free</li>
</ol>
<ol start="2">
<li><a href="http://plantpowercouple.com/recipes/vegan-butterbeer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hot Vegan Butterbeer</a>
Plant Power Couple</li>
</ol>
<ol start="3">
<li><a href="https://sevenroses.net/recipe/last-minute-gift-idea-homemade-vegan-irish-cream-baileys-freebie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vegan Irish Cream (Bailey's)</a>
Seven Roses</li>
</ol>
<ol start="4">
<li><a href="http://spabettie.com/hot-chocolate-peppermint-shots/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hot Chocolate Peppermint Shots</a>
Spabettie</li>
</ol>
<ol start="5">
<li><a href="https://www.floatingkitchen.net/apple-cider-and-ginger-beer-cocktails/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Cider & Ginger Beer Bourbon Cocktails</a>
Floating Kitchen</li>
</ol>
<ol start="6">
<li><a href="https://minimalistbaker.com/winter-bourbon-smash/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Winter Bourbon Mash</a>
Minimalist Baker</li>
</ol>

<ol start="7">
<li><a href="https://neuroticmommy.com/2016/11/29/vegan-coquito/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vegan Coquito</a>
Neuoritc Mommy</li>
</ol>
<ol start="8">
<li><a href="https://veganyackattack.com/2013/12/03/apple-pie-on-the-rocks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Pie on the Rocks</a>
Vegan Yack Attack</li>
</ol>
<ol start="9">
<li><a href="https://veganinthefreezer.com/pomegranate-swizzle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pomegranate Swizzle</a>
Vegan in the Freezer</li>
</ol>
<ol start="10">
<li><a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/white-christmas-mojito/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">White Christmas Mojito</a>
Half Baked Harvest</li>
</ol>
<ol start="11">
<li><a href="https://sweetsimplevegan.com/2017/12/cranberry-orange-cocktail/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cranberry & Orange Cocktail</a>
Sweet Simple Vegan</li>
</ol>

Mugs of Glühwein

Glühwein (German-Austrian Mulled Wine) from Go Dairy Free

Mug of vegan butterbeer

Hot Vegan Butterbeer from Plant Power Couple

Two bottles of homemade liquor

Vegan Irish Cream (Bailey's) from Seven Roses

Two hot chocolate peppermint shots

Hot Chocolate Peppermint Shots from Spabettie

An overhead view of two cocktails sitting on top of a white and grey counter garnished with apple slices.

Apple Cider & Ginger Beer Bourbon Cocktails from Floating Kitchen

Wooden tray of cocktails

Winter Bourbon Mash from Minimalist Baker

Glasses of coquito

Vegan Coquito from Neuoritc Mommy

A clear glass with an apple pie cocktail with a bottle of liquor and cinnamon sticks in the background.

Apple Pie on the Rocks from Vegan Yack Attack

Pomegranate Swizzle from Vegan in the Freezer

Glasses of mojitos

White Christmas Mojito from Half Baked Harvest

Cocktailsb

Cranberry & Orange Cocktail from Sweet Simple Vegan

Festive holiday gifts being wrapped / <a href="#references">Source</a>

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<strong>6. Vegan gift guides</strong>

Because sometimes you need a little inspiration.

The art of vegan gift giving

Let’s face it, shopping for vegan products can be a little confusing and a whole lot frustrating.

Whether you’re just starting on your vegan journey or a seasoned vegan looking for something unique, these gift guides will provide you with valuable information to help you choose products that people will love and that fit your ethics.

Find lots of great vegan products by selecting the guide below.

Expertly curated vegan gift guides

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.yourdailyvegan.com/outdoor-vegan-gift-guide/">The Outdoor Vegan</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.yourdailyvegan.com/vegan-kitchen-gift-guide/">The Vegan Kitchen</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.yourdailyvegan.com/vegan-coffee-tea-gift-guide/">Vegan Coffee & Tea Enthusiasts</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.yourdailyvegan.com/vegan-subscription-boxes/">Vegan Subscription Boxes</a></li>
</ul>

Books on every topic

Books also make great gifts; head to <a href="https://www.yourdailyvegan.com/vegan-books/">Vegan Books</a> to check out hundreds of titles. There's something for everyone, from cookbooks to non-fiction titles to children's books. Inspiration is just a click away.

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A collage of holiday images used for Pinterest

Truth in advertising

I am committed to providing accurate information to the vegan community. Meticulously researched, the topic explored in this guide contains the information available at the time of publishing.

I don’t just say it; I source it too.

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