1White Christmas Mojito
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON Apparently only 25% of Americans are able to get a white Christmas, which, in our opinion, is totally unfair. If you're in that remaining 75%, we’ve got you covered with this mojito. With this cocktail in hand, you won't even need to pay attention to the forecast.
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2Gingerbread Martini
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON Not only does this adorable cocktail look the part, but if you close your eyes, it also tastes just like gingerbread cookies, thanks to a homemade spiced simple syrup. Top these with store-bought (or homemade!) cookies to take the cute factor over the top.
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3Cranberry Aperol Spritz
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON Cranberry adds a festive, blood-red twist to your favorite cocktail, the Aperol spritz. If you don't want it to be too sweet, you can swap the cranberry juice cocktail for 100% cranberry juice.
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4Eggnog
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Rich, creamy, and, well, egg-y, we'd go as far as to say no Christmas celebration is complete without a glass of this festive drink. If this winter cocktail is also a must at your holiday gatherings, follow our top tips to make yours perfect every time.
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6Scrooge Sour
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON Scrooge may have been sour-hearted, but a sip of this warming (yet chilled) winter cocktail would’ve been just the trick to turn his frown upside-down. To make it, we take inspiration the holiday classic, mulled wine, to make a simple syrup that takes this sour cocktail to new festive heights.
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7Wassail
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE Wassail is a warm, spiced punch that’s traditionally served when celebrating the ancient English Yuletide tradition of the same name. Historically, gatherers would sing and hand out mugs of mulled cider, ale, or wine in exchange for gifts. It's festive and delicious!
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8Sugarplum Spritz
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE Half the fun of hosting over the holidays is putting out a spread of cute treats with even more adorable names, right? That’s why we created this sugarplum spritz. It's a light, refreshing, and wintery take on everyone's fave summer beverage that belongs at any and every holiday party.
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9Caramel Snickerdoodle Martini
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10Christmas Punch
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE This Christmas punch forgoes all the added sugar and instead derives its natural sweetness from apple cider. Add some spice from ginger beer and tartness from unsweetened cranberry juice, and you have a sophisticated, festive punch for your next holiday party.
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11North Pole-adas
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM Is the weather outside frightful, and you've got no place to go? These wintery twists on a piña colada will have you feeling like you're on a beach in no time.
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12Coquito
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13Mistletoe Martini
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE With tart cranberry juice as well as notes of flower-power elderflower liqueur and sage, this is the perfect festive cocktail to drink while you hope for a Christmas kiss under the mistletoe. Even if you don’t get one, you’ll still have this cocktail to keep you company.
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14Hot Toddy
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE A fire might be delightful when the weather outside is frightful—but the only way we want to warm up on a cold night is with a hot toddy. There’s no need to break out your cocktail shaker set, either; this hot cocktail comes together in just one mug.
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15Milk & Cookies Shots
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16Mrs. "Claws" Cocktail
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Looking to class things up a little during the holidays while still using your go-to party drink? Turn to this Mrs. "Claws" cocktail. You’ll be the hit of the party when you arrive with all the makings of a delicious and festive cocktail using everyone's favorite hard seltzer.
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17Peppermint White Russian
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18Santa’s Hat Cocktail
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM This deep red drink is an ode to a dirty Shirley, with added fun decorations like sweetened coconut (to mimic some Christmastime snow) and a peppermint stick that'll will get you from Christmas blues to feeling jolly in no time.
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19Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini
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20Cranberry Apple Sangria
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON Apple cider is THE go-to when it comes to taking summery sangria into colder weather, but it can be a little sweet. Pair it with cranberry juice to keep it tart, though, and you can drink this all fall and winter long.
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