112 Grapes Cocktail
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
In many parts of the world, people eat 12 green grapes in the first sixty seconds of the New Year to bring good luck in the year ahead. Although, speaking from experience, when the clock strikes midnight, 12 grapes doesn’t seem such a simple task. Enter a simpler, and tastier option: the 12 grapes cocktail.
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2Kir Royale
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
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3Figgy Spritz
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
In this fall rendition of everyone’s favorite summer spritz, we included a woodsy rosemary sprig and fig syrup to welcome fall’s rich earthy flavors and make the easiest large format cocktail that will impress everyone at your holiday table. Aperitivo hour just got a delicious upgrade.
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4French 75
Andrew bui
The French 75 is among the fanciest of cocktails. Sure, there’s the tried-and-true margarita and the timeless Old Fashioned, but the French 75 has got what those two don’t: Champagne!
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5Cranberry-Aperol Spritz
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
Cranberry adds a festive, colorful twist to your favorite cocktail, the Aperol spritz. Still bubbly and refreshing, it will make you feel like you’re sipping the drink in the Mediterranean during the wintertime. It’s a fun drink to make for friends at your holiday brunch to get everyone in the festive mood.
Get the Cranberry-Aperol Spritz recipe.
6Jingle Juice
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
This crowd-pleasing punch is truly a Christmas miracle. It serves a large crowd, doesn’t shy away from the booze (read: three bottles of wine AND vodka), and looks stunning presented at any holiday party.
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7Sugarplum 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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8Creamsicle Mimosas
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
This mimosa hits on the creamsicle nostalgia in an uncommon way—half-and-half and condensed milk come together to embody the sentimental creamy sweetness of the childhood favorite, while freshly squeezed orange juice brightens up the brunch drink in the best way.
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9Christmas 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 Christmas party.
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10Cranberry Mimosas
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI
While the classic combo of 4 parts Champagne and 1 part fresh orange juice can certainly hold its own, this recipe adds a fun holiday twist by swapping the orange juice with fresh cranberries, cranberry juice, rosemary, and a hint of lime.
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11Beyhive Bellini
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
In the words of Queen Bey: “If you stay ready, you won’t have to get ready.” A blend of honey, reposado tequila, peach nectar, and lemon juice makes this cocktail the perfect balance of sweet and slightly tangy, while the bubbles keep it light and refreshing.
Get the Beyhive Bellini recipe.
12Apple Cider Spritz
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Easy breezy and ready for fall, this apple cider spritz offers a twist on a recent summer classic, the Aperol spritz. Waltzing right into the next season with spiced cider and a kiss of pumpkin spice, Aperol’s orange-herbal aspects bring out the best in the cider flavors.
Get the Apple Cider Spritz recipe.
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13Christmosas
Packed with all our favorite winter fruits, this is the only thing you need in your hand while you open presents. Great for a late-night Christmas Eve party or early Christmas morning.
Get the Christmosas recipe.
14North Pole-adas
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM
Even in the dead of winter we still like to pretend we are on a beach sipping on piña colada. Since we can’t actually do that most of time, this winterized version does the trick. With Prosecco, pineapple, and coconut milk, it’s a cocktail that’s festive and tropical all at the same time!
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15Apple Cider Mimosas
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
As the weather gets colder and start looking toward more comforting, autumnal flavors, there is something weird about drinking a bright, citrusy cocktail on a gray morning in November. Enter these apple cider mimosas.
Get the Apple Cider Mimosas recipe.
16Aperol Spritz
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
The Aperol Spritz, also known as the Spritz Veneziano, is an Italian classic that has an iconic bittersweetness reminiscent of burnt orange and tart rhubarb. When paired with Prosecco and a bit of soda water, it makes an amazing cocktail to drink in the warmer months.
Get the Aperol Spritz recipe.
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17Touchdown Punch
Emily Hlavac Green
Your team scored and this punch is the best way to celebrate. It’s the bubbly victory we all are hoping for when we show up to the watch party. It pairs perfectly with all of our amazing Super Bowl appetizers!
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18 Vanilla-Peach Bellinis
SUZANNE CLEMENTS
If you can get your hands on some super-ripe peaches, taste your puree before adding honey—it might be sweet enough already! If not, adding some orange zest will help coax out the sweetness even more.
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19Mimosa
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Nothing kicks off brunch quite like a mimosa! If you prefer your cocktails on the sweeter side, bump up the orange juice to 3 ounces per glass, or go for a sweeter bottle of bubbly. To play up the orange flavor, try adding a dash of orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau, or a few dashes of orange bitters.
Get the Classic Mimosa recipe.
20Prosecco Punch
Parker feierbach
Looking to serve a crowd? This vanilla peach punch is perfect! Plus it’s got a little seltzer in it, so it’s not SO boozy.
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