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Food & Recipes

10 Must-Try Holiday Cocktail Recipes to Get in the Seasonal ‘Spirit’

By Melanie Aman

We’ve got all your holiday cocktail recipe needs covered! After all, you should be spending this time with your loved ones, not stuck in the kitchen playing bartender.

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After spending the last few months scouting the perfect Christmas gifts for friends and family, planning the holiday party of the season, and playing hostess for your in-laws, you deserve a break — or better yet, a stiff drink. 

Whether you’re looking for a fruity cocktail that will satisfy your sweet tooth, or you’re an old-fashioned gal — literally — these drinks are sure to quench every holiday palate. So, skip the boring beers and bubbly and bring out these fun and festive beverages. 

Keep scrolling to see our favorite must-try holiday cocktail ideas and recipes.

  1. Smirnoff Autumn Harvest Punch Resized

    Courtesy of Megan Marlowe, Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

    Autumn Harvest Punch

    One sip of this Autumn Harvest Punch conjures images of fall bonfires and spiced apple cider.

    Click here to check out the recipe. 

  2. Spiced Coconut Eggnog Dream Resized

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    Spiced Coconut Eggnog Dream

    There are two reasons to love this spicy coconut eggnog cocktail: It's delicious, and it's packed with brain-boosting MCT oil. 

    Click here to check out the recipe. 

  4. Mint Chocolate Fizz Resized

    Courtesy of Peak 47 Lounge at Whiteface Lodge

    Mint Chocolate Fizz

    Is there anything cozier than sipping a fizzy drink in front of the fire?

    Click here to check out the recipe. 

  5. White Chocolate Nog Resized

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    White Chocolate Nog

    Jazz up ready-to-use eggnog with white-chocolate liqueur and rum. This cold drink will definitely warm your insides.

    Click here to check out the recipe. 

  6. Smirnoff Holiday Cosmo Resized

    Courtesy of Megan Marlowe, Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

    Smirnoff Holiday Cosmo

    What better way to bring this classic cocktail into the holiday season than with a candy rim of edible glitter?

    Click here to check out the recipe. 

  8. Pumpkin Hot Toddy Resized

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    Pumpkin Hot Toddy

    If you love pumpkin spice, then you'll love our Pumpkin Hot Toddy.

    Click here to check out the recipe.

  9. Holiday Cheer Resized

    Courtesy of Sticks at The Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach Resorts

    Holiday Cheer

    Citrus, white chocolate, and pumpkin spice make for an unlikely match.

    Click here to check out the recipe. 

  10. Cinnamon Apple Tini Resized

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    Cinnamon Apple-Tini

    Give your apple cider an adult twist with a splash of vodka. Sweet caramel sauce and spicy cinnamon finish off this bold cocktail.

    Click here to check out the recipe.

  12. The Broadmoor Cocktail Resized

    Courtesy of The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs

    The Broadmoor Cocktail

    Whiskey and healing honey make this the perfect cocktail for chasing the flu.

    Click here to check out the recipe.

  13. Smirnoff Orange And Peppermint Hot Chocolate Resized

    Courtesy of Kendra Darling, Simply Darrling

    Orange & Peppermint Hot Chocolate

    Citrus adds a surprising twist in this adult hot chocolate.

    Click here to check out the recipe.

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