"I’m a firm believer that every good party needs a signature cocktail, and holiday gatherings are no exception. Sure, stocking a bar cart for a build-your-own-cocktail station works too, but serving up a specially chosen, seasonally appropriate beverage can make the evening feel a bit more elevated. For example, my family always serves a pomegranate gin fizz cocktail on Christmas Eve (I’ve included a similar recipe below!), and something about that sparkling red drink with its fragrant rosemary garnish just screams holiday cheer to me. Whether you like your drinks fizzy and fruity or rich and spicy, there are tons of holiday cocktail recipes to suit any palate.
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If you’re ready to serve up your own signature seasonal sip, look no further. These holiday cocktail recipes are perfect to serve as a Christmas Eve nightcap, to sip on while opening presents, or as a festive accompaniment to your holiday dinner.
1. Gingerbread White Russian
2. Cinnamon Apple Bourbon Smash
3. Poinsettia Christmas Champagne Cocktail
4. Mulled Wine
5. Gingerbread Espresso Martini
6. Hot Buttered Rum Cider
7. Thyme Apple Cider Spritz
8. Naughty & Nice Holiday Punch
9. Sugar Cookie Martini
10. Grapefruit Bourbon Yule Mule
11. Dirty Chai Cocktail
12. Pomegranate Gin Fizz
13. Hot Buttered Rum
14. Christmas Punch
15. Peppermint White Russian
16. Champagne Spritzer
17. Pomegranate and Persimmon Winter Sangria
18. Hot Toddy
19. Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma
20. Eggnog Martini Cocktail
