54 Festive Cocktails To Make All Holiday Season Long

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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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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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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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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These festive takes on our classic spiked hot chocolate are super cute, but actually very easy to make. Think of them like a boozy affogato, just with hot cocoa instead of coffee (though now we think of it, a cup of joe would probably be amazing too!).

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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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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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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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Simple cocktails are the best cocktails, and this martini is proof. It has all the flavor of a snickerdoodle, without any of the work of baking Christmas cookies. 😍

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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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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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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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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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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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Let's just say, if you leave these for Santa on Christmas Eve, you'll definitely be on the nice list. We love the ease of using store-bought cookie dough, but if you've got the time, making chocolate chip cookies from scratch is even better!

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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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Everyone’s favorite boozy coffee drink just got a holiday makeover. With a simple combo of Kahlúa, vodka, and heavy cream, the White Russian is already the king of creamy after-dinner cocktails, but adding a splash of peppermint schnapps makes it perfect for a seasonal celebration.

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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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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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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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