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41 Holiday Cocktails To Put Some Cheer In Your Season

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Cranberry Mules

Cranberry Mules

A cup of holiday cheer.

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Slow-Cooker Mulled Wine

Slow-Cooker Mulled Wine

Wine=the ultimate way to warm up.

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Cranberry Mules

A cup of holiday cheer.

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Slow-Cooker Mulled Wine

Wine=the ultimate way to warm up.

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Bourbon Milk Punch

This boozy milkshake packs some punch.

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Fireball Hot Toddies

This can cure your cold and your winter blues.

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Moscow Mules

Impress your friends with this trendy and refreshing cocktail.

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Candy Cane Vodka

Give your vodka a holiday twist!

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Christmosas

The only thing you need in your hand while you open presents.

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Orange Creamsicle Mimosas

You know peaches 'n cream are a delicious pair, but have you tried orange juice and cream? Together they taste just like a creamsicle.

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Eddie's Eggnog

Warm up with this extra boozy eggnog inspired by National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation!

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Hot Buttered Rum

When it's freezing outside, rum is the only thing that'll do.

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Christmas Cocktails

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and if you want to knock the Christmas stockings off your guests, then we’ve got a selection box filled with cracking Christmas cocktails that you can throw together in No-el time.

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Then there’s mulled wine, something that you won’t have to mull over too long – it’s as simple as mixing brandy and a bottle of big, tannic red. Our Spiced Cider is a great version, with rum, apple juice, bitters, star anise and clove – plus a little sugar – for a different kind of Apple Christmas present.

As the cold winds blow and the snow and sleet fall, snuggle up with a warming Hot Toddy. A favourite of Victorian Britain, it’s back in fashion in our techie times. Measure out some fine Scotch whisky, honey and cloves, and boil a kettle of hot water to blend it all together. Then sip from a tumbler as the tablet warms your lap.

Or whisky can be served simple. Master distillers from the storm-lashed west coast of Scotland to the more sedate, rolling green hills of Speyside have spent years perfecting their craft. So pick your favourite, pour into a tumbler, and jingle that Bell’s or Talisker Storm or The Singleton of Dufftown. Who needs a party to partake in great Xmas cocktails?

Talking of which, if Christmas came in a glass, it would be called Eggnog. The aromatic nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla flavours mixed with rich Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, milk and egg, creates an Xmas cocktail that’s as festive as getting a pair of socks (but much tastier!). If you’re feeling adventurous, try Baileys Chocolat Luxe with orange liqueur and cinnamon for the Baileys Chocolate Orange – it will bring back memories of Christmas confectionary past.

We can all dream of a white Christmas – with a Flat White Martini. Yes, it’s delicious Baileys again, plus vodka, espresso or black coffee, and one single bean to garnish. Or there’s more from the Martini family with the White Chocolate Martini. A mix of vodka, white chocolate liqueur and white crème de cacao, it’s the ideal present for chocolate lovers.

Once the last of the turkey has been eaten, and all those new socks have been piled high, there are still plenty of cocktails to concoct. This Christmas, give the gift of great mixing.

20 Years of Living: The Best Christmas Cocktails and Mocktails

Say cheers to the holiday season with a range of classic and creative Christmas cocktail and mocktail recipes from 20 years of Martha Stewart Living.

Southern Comfort Punch

This simple Southern Comfort punch is perfect for entertaining a crowd. Frozen citrus slices keep it cold, eliminating the need for ice.

Martha Stewart Living, 1996

Martha's Classic Eggnog

In this traditional eggnog recipe, egg yolks are beaten with sugar, cream, bourbon, rum, and Cognac, and refrigerated for up to a day. Just before serving, beaten egg whites and whipped cream are folded in, while a sprinkle of nutmeg adds a fragrant finishing touch.

Martha Stewart Living, 2008

Cherry Bombs

Kids and alcohol-abstaining adults alike will enjoy the sweet cherry flavor of this simple mocktail, reminiscent of a Shirley Temple.

Martha Stewart Living, 2000

Classic Martini

As the mavens of "Mad Men" have taught us, you can't go wrong with a classic martini. The less vermouth in it, the drier the drink.

Martha Stewart Living, 1992

Cranberry Cocktails

Cooked cranberries sweetened with maple syrup and lightly flavored with lemon zest and vanilla beans form the base of this wine-and-seltzer cocktail. Decorative skewers add a festive touch.

Martha Stewart Living, 2006

Christmas Punch

Pomegranate and lemon juices sharpen the sunny flavor of cranberries in this vodka-and-Cointreau-based punch.

Martha Stewart Living, 2009

Kir Royales

This popular French cocktail, made with white wine and creme de cassis, is traditionally enjoyed as an aperitif. Serve alongside holiday appetizers for some continental flair.

Martha Stewart Living, 2008

Mulled Cranberry Cocktail

Warm up from the inside out with a sweet-smelling mulled cranberry-and-cinnamon sipper, a wonderful decaffeinated alternative to after-dinner coffee or tea.

Martha Stewart Living, 1997/1998

Pina Colada

Bring a taste of the tropics to your Christmas celebration with a coconut-flavored pina colada. With the rum omitted, this drink is a perfect holiday treat for children.

Martha Stewart Living, 1992

Blood Orange Champagne Cocktails

Turn an ordinary mimosa into a celebratory, ruby-tinted cocktail with the addition of tart blood orange juice.

Martha Stewart Living, 1997/1998

Spicy Tomato Juice

Jalapeno brings fiery flavor to this basic tomato juice. Enjoy on its own as an alcohol-free indulgence, or add a splash of vodka for a one-of-a-kind take on the traditional bloody Mary.

Martha Stewart Living, 1998/1999

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Rudolph-Tini

"This is an adorable holiday drink and everyone got a kick out of it."– Deb C

Old-Fashioned Swedish Glogg

"Growing up with a Swedish family this was a staple of Christmas, the smell is so sweet and wonderful."– Erinammo

Colonial Hot Buttered Rum

"This is the real thing—an authentic Colonial recipe, except you use a slow cooker to simmer it. You will swear you are drinking a cinnamon roll!" – Linda Correia

Eggnog Russian

"Great recipe. I call it a White Christmaski." – Zak Douglas

Terrific Holiday Cocktails

Toast to good cheer during the holidays with colorful and festive cocktails that are certain to put you in good spirits.

Lemon-Pear Toddy

This hot toddy comes together in a flash thanks to the microwave. A little fresh lemon juice adds a bright top note and balances the sweet pear flavor with light tang.

Peanut Whiskey and Cola

Spiked Hot Chocolate

This warming treat is the perfect accompaniment for a walk through the snow: A hint of peppermint schnapps will give everyone a little pep in their step. Think of it as more of a dessert than a beverage, as this hot chocolate is a bit of a splurge. Canned coconut milk gives it full-bodied richness and makes it an indulgence. Molly explains that "coconut goes well with chocolate and mint, so it really brings this hot chocolate together nicely."

Spiced Chocolate Stout Beer Cocktail

A chocolate stout with a splash of brandy and spices brings out the holiday flavor in this ice-cold refresher.

Apple-Cranberry Holiday Wassail

We spiked this punch with dark rum, but it's equally nice with bourbon. Or omit the bourbon altogether for an alcohol-free version of this warming beverage.

Candy Cane Martini

We dare you-- look at this cocktail and try not to fall in love. Raise a glass and toast friends and family this holiday season.

Homemade (Rum-infused) Horchata

Whole milk and sweetened condensed milk make this booze-infused Mexican horchata insanely rich and creamy.

Port of Call Punch

Gullo's muddling technique draws complex flavors from the lemon, making the beverage floral, bracing, and irresistible. A sprinkling of grated nutmeg on top adds a warm, soothing, fragrant layer to the punch, which is remarkably complex-flavored despite having only 6 ingredients. Ruby port has spent less time cask-aging than tawny port, and so is a little sweeter and fruitier, perfect in this recipe. This drink has a lower alcohol content than standard cocktails, a great quality in a punch that's meant to refresh as much as relax.

Who wants to share a colorful cocktail with Santa's favorite toy makers?

Spiced Holiday Punch

Cocktail recipes are perfect picks for holiday entertaining. This chilled punch starts off with apple juice that's been simmered with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Each glass is topped off with colorful cranberry juice and either ginger ale or sparkling wine.

Peanut Whiskey and Cola

This cocktail is an ode to the sweet 'n' salty flavor combination we all know and love. With a splash of cola and a dusting of crushed peanuts, you're in for a tasty cocktail experience.

Rosemary Collins

A fresh sprig of rosemary takes this cocktail from great to awesome and also adds some great flavor and aroma.

Holiday Mojito

Rum, mint, and a delightful pairing of fruit juices make this mojito the perfect holiday cocktail.

Coconut Eggnog

Coconut rum, coconut milk, and shaved coconut pieces on top make this a true coconut lover's paradise.

Rudolph's Tipsy Spritzer

This sparkling vodka-based orange juice drink just might be the real reason Rudolph's nose is red.

Amaretto Cherry Fizz

This is a simple twist on a classic. The amaretto sour cocktail balances the nutty sweetness of amaretto liqueur with the tartness of lemon and the cloudlike frothiness of shaken egg white. In this variation, the amaretto is infused with cherries and enlivened by a splash of prosecco (sparkling Italian wine).

Rosy Apple Sparkler

Apple flavors pair with rosé to create a perfectly refreshing and satisfying cocktail.

Retro Rum Punch

Bring out a bit of an old classic with this sweet rum punch made complete with cranberries and pineapple wedges for a garnish.

Crisp Autumn Serenade

This cocktail brings together the seasonal flavors of apples, pears, ginger, and maple. Bourbon gives it a bit of bite and backbone. (For a sweeter, richer version, you could use a dark rum, like Plantation Grande Reserve or El Dorado 5-year.) You'll make more of the tangy ginger-maple syrup than you need for the recipe; save the remaining syrup for other cocktails or to sweeten and spice up tea or mulled wine.

Sparkling Spanish Punch

Today's cocktail is a descendent of punch, a noble drink that's enjoying a resurgence in bars all over the world. This one is based on the classic formula of the great recipes of the 17th and 18th centuries, most of which started with sugar soaked in lemon or orange oil. Here clementines are used instead, and all the spirits come from Spain. Spanish brandy is less well-known in the U.S. than cognac, but it is delicious and a great bargain, and the same could be said for cava, Spain's answer to Champagne.

Spumante Molto Rosso

The Negroni is one of the great cocktails, and it's simple: equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and the bittersweet Italian aperitivo Campari. This cocktail, a twist on that classic, aims to provide an easy introduction to Campari. Cranberry-infused gin complements Campari's bitter bite, which is smoothed out by the lime, sugar, and fruity prosecco. Roll the soaked cranberries in sugar and skewer on cocktail picks for a pretty garnish.

Cranberry Old Fashioned Cocktail

Make a festive holiday cocktail by adding leftover whole-berry cranberry sauce to bourbon and soda.

Jingle Juice

Use candy canes as fun garnishes for this orange juice-and-vodka cocktail. Its red-orange color comes from the addition of maraschino cherry juice.

Pomegranate-Key Lime Vodka Cocktails

Show your holiday colors with this festive drink featuring the red of pomegranate juice and the green of tropical key limes.

Cran-Bourbon Cocktail

Leftover cranberry sauce from your holiday meal is the perfect excuse to whip up this bourbon-based cocktail.

Mulled Wine Sangria

Simmering red wine in mulling spices such as allspice, cloves, and cinnamon adds a distinctive holiday flavor. After simmering, chill and combine with club soda and fruit for a sparkling holiday drink.

Capital Eggnog

Trim the tree and get in the holiday spirit with a cup of homemade adult eggnog. Cheers!

Spicy Rum Punch

Ginger beer and dark rum add deep rich flavor to this spiced fruit juice punch. The recipe makes 20 servings, so it's great for holiday entertaining.

Sparkling Chimayó Cocktails

A signature drink at the Restaurante Rancho de Chimayó near Santa Fe, this chilled cocktail's golden color comes from apple cider and gold tequila.

Sparkling Cranberry Tea Cocktails

Pour a pitcher of this cranberry flavored, vodka-spiked tea for a holiday open house or cocktail party. You can combine the base of the drink ahead of time and add the ginger ale just before serving.

Pomegranate Cocktail

Blood orange and pomegranate are two of the trendiest flavors of the season, so combine these two fruit juices in a fashionably refreshing cocktail.

Pink Grapefruit Sparklers

Serve Pink Grapefruit Sparklers at your holiday gathering. Garnish these refreshing, fizzy drinks with fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Frozen Cranberry Margaritos

This festive twist on a mojito uses tequila instead of rum and is made with pureed whole-berry cranberry sauce and orange liqueur. It's sure to be a hit at any holiday cocktail party.

Red Wine Sangria

Combine lemonade, fresh fruit, and a bottle of red wine for a colorful holiday beverage. Sangria is great for entertaining because you can mix up a pitcher and be done.

Gingered Pear and Brandy Cocktail

Nothing is nicer than sitting in front of a cozy fireplace sipping on a golden brandy cocktail.

Simpleton Cocktail

Raspberry Beer Cocktail

Turn your beer red for the holidays by adding raspberry-lemonade mix and fresh raspberries to your favorite beer.

Satsuma Cocktail

Satsumas are small Japanese oranges that are members of the mandarin orange family. They're in peak season during the fall and winter months, and the juice makes a great partner for gin.

Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail

Three ingredients and you're set to make this colorful and tasty cocktail. You can leave out the vodka and just use more of the sparkling water for a refreshing non-alcoholic holiday drink.

Holiday Milk Punch

It's unusual to find a cold drink that gives you that sense of holiday coziness, but this one does. Grate the nutmeg fresh. It makes a difference.

Spanish Sangria

Opt for serving pitchers of sangria at your next party rather than having an open bar. It's both festive and economical.

Mulled Cranberry Wine Punch

Offer a glass or mug of warm spiced wine to guests at your holiday open house. It's a great way to welcome company, and the simmering spices add a wonderful aroma to your home.

Blood Orange Sangría

Blood orange-flavored anything is trendy this season, so show your style with this fruited, spiced wine featuring these sweet oranges with the crimson-colored flesh.

Cranberry-Mint Infusions

Combine mint tea, cranberry syrup, limoncello, and vodka in these classy cocktails that are perfect for a sophisticated holiday party.

Smuggler's Coffee

This double rum coffee is deliciously flavored with cinnamon and orange zest.

Mint-and-White-Chocolate Milk Punch

This frothy drink features all the flavors of the holiday season. For a wintry, festive rim to your milk punch, crush peppermint sticks, dip your cup in corn syrup, and dip again in the peppermint.

Pomegranate Prosecco

Utilize the winter season's bounty in a bubbly sipper featuring sparkling Italian wine.

Cranberry-Whiskey Sour Slush

Is it a drink or dessert? Who cares? It satisfies both cravings. Our garnet-colored slush has all the qualities of a delicious cocktail—a not-too-sweet combination of high-quality liquor and fruity tang.

Holiday Cosmopolitan

Infuse a traditional Cosmo with holiday cheer by using a rosemary and cranberry sauce reduction in place of cranberry juice.

Fresh Orange, Rosemary, and Sage Sparkling Wine Cocktail

Fresh Orange, Rosemary, and Sage Sparkling Wine Cocktail is a favorite holiday drink to get your party buzzing.

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100 Christmas Cocktail and Drink Recipes to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that mea ns presents, sweets, parties, and most importantly, holiday booze. If you're already feeling eggnog'd out just thinking about the holidays, try one of these 100 cocktails we've gathered—from hot buttery rum drinks to sparkling pomegranate spritzers. They're justttt festive enough to get you into the swing of the season without being garnished with an actual candy cane.

4 oz. Ruffino Sparkling Rosé

1.5 oz. Pomegranate juice

1.5 oz. Lime Perrier/La Croix

Build in a champagne flute. Garnish with pomegranate seed.

Courtesy of Ruffino

1/2 oz. Don Papa Rum

4 pieces Fresh Blackberries

1/2 oz. Elderflower Cordial

1/2 oz. Lemon Juice

Garnish with blackberries and serve in a short stem wine glass.

Courtesy of Don Papa Rum

2 oz. Nolet's Gin

1 oz. Pomegranate Juice

.5 oz. Lemon Juice

Rosemary Sprigs & Pomegranate Arils, for garnish

Shake and strain into a glass. Garnish with rosemary and pomegranate.

Courtesy of Pearl's Rooftop

2 parts SVEDKA Vanilla, infused with rosemary*

1 part Fresh Sour Mix

Combine liquid ingredients and one rosemary sprig without ice in a cocktail shaker and shake without ice for 10 seconds. Add ice, shake and strain into a martini glass, and garnish with a rosemary sprig.

*Infuse two oz. of rosemary in 750 ml bottle of SVEDKA Vanilla for 7 days.

Courtesy of SVEDKA Vodka

2 oz. Cranberry Juice

4 oz. Sparkling Ice Essence Of Tangerine

Orange Peels, for garnish

Fill glass with ice. Combine aperol and cranberry juice and pour into glass, then top with Sparkling Ice Essence Of Tangerine, stirring gently. Garnish with an orange peel.

Courtesy of Sparkling Ice

2 oz. Knappogue Castle 16 Year

2 oz. Birch Coffee Cold Brew

.75 oz. Demerara Syrup

1 dash Bittermen's Mole Bitters

Benedictine Whipped Cream*

Grated Nutmeg, for garnish

Shake all but the whipped cream with one ice cube and strain into glass over fresh ice. Top with the whipped cream and nutmeg.

Ice, for serving

12 oz. Pomegranate Juice

12 oz. Truly Spiked & Sparkling Sicilian Blood Orange

In a small saucepan—set over medium heat—combine the can sugar, water, and thyme. Stir until the sugar has dissolved; bring to a simmer and then immediately turn off the heat. Cover and allow to cool and steep, about 15 minutes.

Fill up four glasses with ice. Add an ounce (2 tablespoons) of syrup to each glass. Top with about 3 oz. of pomegranate juice and then top with Truly Spiked & sparkling Sicilian Blood Orange. Give it a light mix and then garnish with thyme sprigs.

Courtesy of Truly Spiked & Sparkling

2 oz. Baileys Pumpkin Spice

1/2 oz. Cinnamon Syrup

Hot Apple Cider, to top

Orange Wedge and Cloves, for garnish

Combine Baileys Pumpkin Spice and cinnamon syrup into a cocktail shaker. Shake well. Strain contents into a coffee mug and top with hot apple cider. Garnish with orange wedge and cloves.

Created by NYC mixologist Sarah Morrissey

2 parts Absolut Elyx

1 part Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

1 part Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice

Combine ingredients together in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake hard until ice cold. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with an orange wedge.

Courtesy of Absolut Elyx

2 parts Absolut Elyx

1 part Triple Sec

1.5 parts Mulled Spiced Cranberry Juice*

0.5 part Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice

Combine ingredients together in a cocktail shaker over ice.Shake hard until ice cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a string of red currants dusted with powdered sugar.

*mulled spiced cranberry juice- There are many recipes for creating a 'mulled' juice or wine. Based on using a 1-liter carton of cranberry juice we suggest a combination of 1 sliced lemon and 1 sliced orange plus the zest from 2 additional fruits combined with fresh grated ginger, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon—all to your taste.

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and simmer for around 45 minutes. Be careful not to boil. Strain and chill well before use. Store in the refrigerator and the juice will last for around 1 week. For best results prepare mulled spiced cranberry juice at least 24 hrs. in advance.

Courtesy of Absolut Elyx

1 Muddled Cucumber Slice

1 tsp. Argala Pastis

.75 oz. Fino Sherry

.25 oz. Doug Fir Eau de Vie

.5 oz. Zirbenz Pine Liqueur

1 oz. Eucalyptus-Infused Terroir

Rosemary Sprig, for garnish

Stir and strain into a glass, then garnish with rosemary.

1 oz. Creme de Cocoa

1 oz. Half and Half

Dash of Simple Syrup

Garnish: Nutmeg, Cranberries, and a Sprig of Rosemary

Combine ingredients in shaker, add ice, shake vigorously, strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with nutmeg, cranberries, and rosemary.

Created by Kentucky Derby's Bourbon Ambassador, Monica Wolf

1/3 part Jim Beam® Honey

1/4 part Lemon Juice

1/4 part Orange Juice

2 parts Hot Water

1 Cinnamon Stick

Boil water. Combine all other ingredients into a mug. Top with boiling water and stir. Garnish with cloves, cinnamon stick, and an orange peel.

Courtesy of Sauza 901 Tequila

1 1/2 oz. Johnnie Walker Black Label

1/2 oz. Brown Rice Syrup

1/2 oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice

4 oz. Boiling Water

1 pinch Chinese 5-Spice Powder (Cinnamon, Clove, Fennel, Anise, Szechuan Pepper)

Slice Dried Pineapple for Garnish

First, heat hot toddy glass. Add butter, spices and some boiling hot water, reserve half, and stir until melted. Add remaining ingredients and continue stirring until dissolved. Garnish with dried pineapple slice.

Created by mixologist Chantal Tseng, D.C

1 oz. Johnnie Walker Black Label

1/4 oz. Dolin Dry Vermouth

1/4 oz. Hoodoo Chicory Liqueur

1 1/2 oz. Cold Brew Coffee

1/2 oz. Cinnamon Syrup*

Zest of 2 Lemons

Combine ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain contents into a chilled coupe glass.

*Cinnamon Syrup: Steep 4 short cinnamon sticks in 1 cup boiling water for 4 minutes. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Add 1 cup white sugar and stir until dissolved.

Created by mixologist Ricardo Venegas, Houston

1 oz. Tequila Don Julio 70 Crystal Añejo

1/4 oz. Tequila Don Julio Añejo

1/4 oz. Crème de Cacao

1 tsp. Almond Syrup

1 dash Mole Bitters

Caramelized Orange Peel, for garnish

Combine Tequila Don Julio 70 Crystal Añejo, Tequila Don Julio Añejo, Crème de Cacao, almond syrup, and mole bitters in a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain contents into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a caramelized orange peel.

Created by mixologist Ben Scorah

2 parts Absolut Elyx

0.5 part Blackberry Liqueur

1 part Lemon Juice

6 Crushed Blackberries

6 Crushed Raspberries

Champagne, to top off with

Combine first 5 ingredients together in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake hard until ice cold. Strain into a copper cup over crushed ice and top with champagne. Garnish with a blackberry and orange twist.

Courtesy of Absolut Elyx

1 1/3 oz. Tequila Don Julio 70 Crystal Añejo

2/3 oz. Italian Aperitif

1 1/3 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice

Grapefruit Peel, for garnish

Combine Tequila Don Julio 70 Crystal Añejo, Italian Aperitif, and fresh grapefruit juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a grapefruit peel.

Created by mixologist Ben Scorah

1 oz. Tanqueray No. TEN

1/2 oz. Martini Bianco

1/2 oz. Fresh Pink Grapefruit Juice

1/2 barspoon Crème de Cassis

Orange Peel, for garnish

Combine Tanqueray No. TEN, Martini Bianco, and pink grapefruit juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Double strain contents into chilled coupe glass. Add barspoon of Crème de Cassis. Garnish with orange spray and twist garnish.

Created by mixologist Albert Pero III, NYC

2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila

1 part Apple Cider

1 part Maple Syrup

1/4 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar, to cut sweetness

Dash Orange Bitters

Combine all ingredients over ice except apple cider in mixing glass and shake vigorously. Strain over ice into prepared mug. Top with apple cider and serve with swizzle stick.

Courtesy of Sauza 901 Tequila

10-12 Mint Leaves

1.5 oz. Talero Silver Tequila

1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice

.75 oz. Monin Hibiscus Syrup

1.5 oz. Club Soda (add after shake)

Garnish: Skewed Strawberry Fan, 2 Lime Wheels, Mint Sprig

Add strawberries, 6 mint leaves, and hibiscus syrup into mixing tin. Lighting muddle to press the juice out of the berries and release fragrance from the mint. Add ice and shake vigorously. Now add 1.5 oz. club soda into mixing tin, and strain over crushed ice with 6 mint leaves on the bottom of the glass.

Courtesy of Borracha

1 oz. IZZE Sparkling Pomegranate

1 oz. Cranberry Juice

Rim martini glass in with sugar. Add all ingredients to shaker, except IZZE Sparkling Pomegranate. Shake and strain into martini glass. Top with IZZE Sparkling Pomegranate. Garnish with cranberries and orange twist.

Courtesy of IZZE Sparkling Juice

Cream Cheese Foam

40 ml. Sugar Syrup

100 ml. Single Cream

4 heaped spoons Cream Cheese

Add all ingredients to a food processor and whizz until all ingredients are incorporated. Add the liquid to a creamer syphon and shake vigorously, then charge with cream bulbs. Refrigerate for 30 mins. before use.

Or, add all ingredients (except cream) to a two-part shaker with cubed ice and hard shake until chilled and diluted. Double strain into a chilled speakeasy coupette, cap with cream cheese foam. Garnish with crushed freeze dried raspberries. Serve.

Courtesy of the Gilt Lounge

2 oz. Redemption Rye Whiskey

1/3 oz. Giffard Peach

2 drops Tiki Bitters (allspice, cinnamon, and island spices)

Mix all ingredients and serve in a rocks glass on one large ice rock. Garnish with a lemon twist or cinnamon stick.

Created by Laura Belucci at SoBou, New Orleans

2 oz.1800® Coconut Tequila

2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice

1 oz. Ginger Beer

1 oz. Grapefruit Juice

Rosemary, for garnish

Combine all ingredients in cocktail shaker, shake, and strain. Serve in rocks glass and garnish with sprig of rosemary.

Courtesy of 1800 Tequila

1.5 oz. Averna Sambuca

1.5 oz. Partida Tequila Reposado

2 tbsp. Coffee Ice Cream/Sorbet

Mix ingredients in a shaker with ice, then garnish with ground cinnamon.

1 ½ parts Frangelico

¾ parts SKYY Vodka

¾ parts Amontillado Sherry

1 part Cold Earl Gray Tea

½ parts Lemon Juice

1 part Cold Filtered Water

1 bag of Raspberries

Pour all ingredients into a punch bowl. Stir vigorously. Add raspberries. Garnish glasses with mint.

Created by Otis Florence, notable NYC bartender

4 oz. Apple Cider

4 oz. Apple Pie Vodka or Caramel Vodka

1 bottle Ginger Beer or Hard Apple Cider Beer

Fill 2 copper mugs with ice. In a cocktail shaker combine all but the beer. Shake it up. Fill the mugs half way. Finish with the beer until full. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and apple slices.

Created by celebrity caterer Andrea Correale, the founder and president of Elegant Affairs

1 Bottle Be Mixed Cucumber Mint

4 oz. Sauvignon Blanc

Splash of Soda Water

Muddle blackberries and grapes. Combine all ingredients into a glass over ice. Stir.

Courtesy of Be Mixed Cocktail Mixers

1/2 oz. Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon

1 oz. Sweet Vermouth

3/4 oz. Cinnamon Syrup

Build ingredients into warm 8 ½ oz. mug and top with boiling water. Garnish with an orange slice. To make cinnamon simple syrup, bring 4 cinnamon sticks, one cup sugar, and one cup water to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool.

Created by Erick Castro, Soda & Swine

Christmas Cocktails

A holiday crowd needs an array of snacks to keep sated, but one well-crafted beverage can make the whole room happy. Dazzle your holiday guests with one of these jazzy cocktails filled with holiday flavors and aromas and guaranteed to be a hit at your party. A large batch punch, spiked hot chocolate, a fizzy pomegranate cocktail, and fruit-filled sangria—we've got festive drinks for every occasion. This gallery of holiday drinks recipes is our gift to you.

Festive Holiday Cocktails

If you start your holiday party with one of these festive cocktails, we can assure you, guests will be dazzled from the very first sip.

First up, a luxurious confection with a whitty moniker. The flavor of this Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, distilled from sour cherries, captures the essence of the pristine fruit.

Port of Call Punch

The muddling technique draws complex flavors from the lemon, making the beverage floral, bracing, and irresistible. A sprinkling of grated nutmeg on top adds a warm, soothing, fragrant layer to the punch, which is remarkably complex-flavored despite having only 6 ingredients. Ruby port has spent less time cask-aging than tawny port, and so is a little sweeter and fruitier, perfect in this recipe. This drink has a lower alcohol content than standard cocktails, a great quality in a punch that's meant to refresh as much as relax.

The Sun Also Rises

Not to be confused with cheap imitations, Plymouth Sloe Gin—a sweet-tart spirit featuring sloe berries—is made from a time-honored recipe and worthy of a special libation.

Pomegranate-Rosemary Royale

This simple twist on the traditional kir royale blends tart-sweet pomegranate juice with subtle herbal notes from a rosemary-infused syrup. Float rosemary leaves on the drinks for a pretty garnish.

Sweet Adeline

Be sure to use Clear Creek brandy—you'll actually experience the fragrance and texture of fresh Oregon pears—the pear is grown inside the bottle.

Apple-Cranberry Holiday Wassail

After slowly simmering, unattended, for several hours, this spice-infused cocktail is party ready. Serve straight from the crock (set temperature to WARM). The drink will stay warm without cooking off the alcohol.

Spiced Mulled Wine

Wintry spices and fruity red wine mix for a simple, tasteful gift. The rich berry notes of the wine complement the bold flavors of warm spices and floral citrus. Oven-drying orange slices gives them a longer shelf life, which is ideal for gift-giving.

Vanilla-Fig Champagne Sparkler

Welcome the New Year the right way with a Vanilla-Fig Champagne Sparkler. Cheers!

Suze, a bitter French liqueur that's immensely popular in Europe, is newly available in the U.S. Order online, or look in boutique liquor stores.

Spiked Hot Chocolate

This warming treat is the perfect accompaniment for a walk through the snow: A hint of peppermint schnapps will give everyone a little pep in their step. Think of it as more of a dessert than a beverage, as this hot chocolate is a bit of a splurge. Canned coconut milk gives it full-bodied richness and makes it an indulgence. Blogger and cookbook author Molly Yeh explains that "coconut goes well with chocolate and mint, so it really brings this hot chocolate together nicely."

Pondicherry Sour

Named for a city the French inhabited in India from 1674 to 1956, this tart, shaken cocktail spikes French apple brandy with Indian spices.

Clementine Sparkler

Sweet and sunshiny, this sophisticated twist on a standard mimosa is ideal for a holiday brunch.

No need to forgo one of the holiday's favorite indulgences—creamy, rich eggnog. This version gives you all the satisfaction of the full-fat version without the guilt, and it can be made up to a week in advance.

Campari and Orange Sparkling Cocktail

A little rosé pairs wonderfully with Campari, an Italian aperitif which gives the drink a bitter edge and beautiful rosy color.

Pear and Pomegranate Bellini

Raise your glass to good friends and family while knocking back this fruity holiday cocktail. Cheers!

Cognac Sparkling Wine Cocktail

A classic combo—sparkling wine, cognac, sugar, and a dash of bitters—makes for an elegant drink worthy of a special celebration.

Winter Sangria

For the best flavor, let the sangria chill overnight so all the ingredients can meld together. If you can’t find satsumas, tangerines will also do the trick.

Pomegranate Fizz

If the recession has been thumbing its nose at you, dip into Spanish cava or Italian prosecco for bubbles: Some cost less than $10 per bottle and are delicious in this lime-tangy crowd-pleaser.

The Westview Cocktail

In New York, it's common to name stirred rye cocktails after neighborhoods. This one is named for a historic neighborhood in Atlanta. You'll make more infused whiskey than you need for this cocktail—a good thing, as it's a delicious winter sipper.

Sparkling Pear Cocktail

Pear liqueur and a dry sparkling wine make for a heady combo in this beautifully aromatic sipper.

Pomegranate Gin Sling

A classic gin sling is dressed for festive parties when made with seasonal pomegranate juice and decorated with crimson pomegranate fruit. Both simple syrup and agave syrup are widely available at liquor stores. To make your own simple syrup, boil 2 parts sugar to 1 part water, stirring just until sugar dissolves; reduce until thickened. Cool before using.

Ruby Spritzer

Sparklers say celebration like no other beverage. But a fizzy toast when the ball drops doesn't require dropping big bucks. Whipping up a batch of bubbly-backed cocktails is a simple way to stretch each bottle, all the while instilling party-perfect personality into your evening's signature sippers. Win your next holiday cocktail hour with this Ruby Spritzer. Cheers!

15 Christmas Cocktails Santa Should Bring You

There's no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with a cocktail.

'Tis the season to be merry! And there's no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with a cocktail. Try one of these recipes. Your taste buds will thank ya. aaand you'll prob feel extra jolly.

Splash of cranberry juice

Squeeze of lemon

Combine all ingredients in a glass and stir. Garnish with a candy cane.

Source: TY KU Premium Sake & Spirits

1 oz. Svedka Cherry

Splash sour mix

Garnish: cherry and rosemary sprig

Combine all ingredients in a glass and stir. Garnish with a cherry and a rosemary sprig.

Source: Svedka Vodka

1 oz. Pinnacle Marshmallow Vodka

1 oz. peppermint schnapps

Garnish: crushed peppermint candy

Combine all ingredients in a mug and stir. Garnish with crushed peppermint candy.

Source: Pinnacle Vodka

1½ oz. TY KU Liqueur

2 oz. light white cranberry juice

Combine all ingredients in a glass and stir.

Source: TY KU Premium Sake & Spirits

2 oz. Cîroc Coconut Vodka

2 dash of Angostura bitters

Combine all ingredients except cream in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Add cream and stir.

Source: Cîroc Vodka

1½ oz. Appleton Estate Reserve Rum

3 oz. unfiltered apple cider

Garnish: cinnamon stick

Combine all ingredients in a mug. Stir and warm in microwave for two minutes. Remove and sprinkle cinnamon on top. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Source: Appleton Estate

2 oz. TY KU Sake

Sprinkle of cinnamon

Garnish: gingerbread man cookie

Combine all ingredients in a glass and stir. Garnish with a gingerbread man cookie.

Source: TY KU Premium Sake & Spirits

2 oz. Devotion Vodka Perfect Cosmo

1 oz. peppermint schnapps

Sugar free cranberry juice

Combine all ingredients in a glass and stir. Garnish with a candy cane.

Source: Devotion Vodka

3 oz. Strawberry LeSutra Sparkling Liqueur

Combine all ingredients in a champagne flute. Garnish with a candy cane.

Source: LeSutra Sparkling Liqueur

1½ oz. Grey Goose Cherry Noir Flavored Vodka

1/2 oz. peppermint schnapps

Garnish: mini candy canes

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with mini candy canes.

Source: Grey Goose Vodka

1½ oz. Devotion Vodka Blood Orange

Garnish: cranberries and cinnamon stick

Pour cranberry juice into a mug and place in microwave. Warm for two minutes. Remove and add remaining ingredients. Garnish with cranberries and a cinnamon stick.

Source: Devotion Vodka

2 ½ oz. Voga Sparkling Wine

Garnish: crushed candy canes

Combine all ingredients except wine in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a glass. Top with wine. Garnish with crushed candy canes.

Source: Voga Italia

1½ oz. Devotion Vodka

1 oz. Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

Garnish: chocolate shavings

Source: Devotion Vodka

1½ oz. Midori Melon Liqueur

1 oz. SKYY Infusions Citrus

2 ½ in. squares of ginger

Combine melon liqueur, sour mix, vodka, lemon, and ginger in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a glass and add cranberry juice. Top with orange liqueur.

1 ½ oz. Vikingfjord Chocolate Raspberry Vodka

2 oz. blood orange juice

1/4 oz. cinnamon syrup

Muddle dates in a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake and strain into a mug. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Christmas Drink Recipes

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Inspiration and Ideas

• Tips & Tricks

Candy Cane Cocoa

“What a yummy mug of cocoa! Great chocolate flavor with subtle peppermint too." <br>– PULLEYHEATHER

Holiday Punch

"I made three batches for a Christmas party and could have gone through twice <br>that." – Ang

Hot Buttered Rum Punch

"Make a hot punch to sip while decorating the tree!" – KRUSHSH70

Eggnog Coffee Punch

"Festive and fun! This is the perfect after-dinner coffee. I didn't change anything." <br>– HROSE2

10 Tasty Holiday Cocktails

Pomegranate Martinis

This pretty red-hued cocktail, fortified with Cointreau and sweetened with simple syrup, is perfect for the holidays.

Mulled Wine With Cranberries

Cranberry juice cocktail and fresh cranberries give this favorite winter warmer a tart kick.

Apple Brandy Cordials

Garnish each glass with apple slices to add an extra hint of fruitiness.

Easy Blender Eggnog

Use your blender to easily whip up this warm nutmeg-spiced drink.

Rum and Grapefruit Spritzers

Use either ginger ale or ginger beer to give this spritzer its fizz; choose ginger beer if you would like a stronger ginger flavor.

Rosemary, Grape and Gin Cocktails

Rosemary-infused simple syrup lends a delicate herbal note that doesn’t overpower the other ingredients.

Lemony Gin Punch

Honey helps balance out the acidic lemon juice in this light, refreshing drink.

Orange-Mango Fizzes

Sparkling wine provides the fizz in these elegant cocktails—try a Cava from Spain or a Prosecco from Italy for two inexpensive options.

Chili-Spiced Bloody Marys

Stir in habanero hot sauce and garnish with pickled jalapeños to give this classic drink an added dose of heat.

Chartreuse and Lime Cocktails

Green Chartreuse is a spicy-sweet herb-infused liqueur made by monks in the French Alps. Because it has an assertive flavor, just a little goes a long way.