Winter Cocktails That Will Get You Feeling Festive

27 Dec,2023

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We’ve all been there—you think you have *one* more pack of instant hot chocolate mix left, only to discover it was mixed up and consumed many cold days ago. Save the heavy sigh and make a batch on the stove with creamy whole milk, rich semisweet chocolate chips, and a little bit of whiskey to keep you warm.

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Spiked Hot Chocolate

Forget making your home look like Christmas; let it smell like Christmas instead. Glögg, pronounced ‘glu-guh,’ is essentially Sweden's less-sweet answer to mulled wine. The ginger and white rum curtail the sweetness, packing a spicy punch and dose of warmth to this festive drink.

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Glögg

Sangria is a perfect cocktail for the holidays because it’s made all in one big pitcher and can be done ahead. Plus, your guests can help themselves to a festive cocktail while you finish up cooking. This recipe is fairly traditional but with a holiday twist, featuring flavors like tart cranberries and warm cinnamon.

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Cranberry-Apple Sangria

Not only does this adorable cocktail look the part, but if you close your eyes, it also tastes just like gingerbread cookies. The homemade gingerbread simple syrup truly is the star of this martini.

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Gingerbread Martini

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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Christmas Punch

Turn your favorite wintery treat of frozen hot chocolate into a martini. The frozen hot chocolate is simple and uses a pre-made hot chocolate mix, and everything gets blended together for a quick festive cocktail that would be a hit as an after dinner nightcap!

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Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini

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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Wassail

Oaky and sweet, with a hint of citrus on the finish, the classic whiskey Old Fashioned is truly a bourbon lover's drink. You only need a few ingredients to make this classic cocktail too—sugar, bitters, and a large ice cube.

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Old Fashioned Cocktail

Ho ho ho, it’s cocktail time! This deep red drink is an ode to a dirty Shirley. You get that fresh lime juice, the kick from the vodka, and the sweetness and color from grenadine. Don't forget about the garnishes though. Having it rimmed with sweetened coconut (to mimic some Christmastime snow) will get you from Christmas blues to feeling jolly in no time.

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Santa’s Hat Cocktail

No Christmas celebration in Puerto Rico is complete without a cup of coquito. Often compared to eggnog, this rum-spiked coconut drink is an iconic holiday cocktail that packs a flavorful punch.

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Coquito