1Partridge In A Pear Tree
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
Taking a creative cue from the carol, “The 12 Days of Christmas,” we created a Partridge in a Pear Tree cocktail to make this holiday season. With warming bourbon and whiskey, a bit of bubbles, a punch of pear brandy, and spiced simple syrup, this drink is one you’ll want multiples of.
Get the Partridge In A Pear Tree recipe.
2White Cranberry Cosmo
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
With nostalgic foods and drinks on the rise, the Cosmo is in the perfect place to shine again. Keeping much of the same vein as the classic, this cocktail gets a boost from white cranberry juice and an aroma of fresh rosemary. The candied cranberries are totally optional, but are a fun way to really drive home the holiday spirit.
Get the White Cranberry Cosmo recipe.
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3Yule Mule
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Instead of lime juice like in a traditional Moscow mule, we opt for the classic winter combination of cranberry and orange. We also give the mule a holiday twist by using rosemary instead of mint. There’s also a sprig used as a garnish, so you get a whiff of the festive holiday fragrance with every sip.
Get the Yule Mule recipe.
4Sugar Cookie Martinis
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE
Our version of this festive favorite features Baileys and whole milk to give it that rich creaminess, along with vanilla vodka and Amaretto for that sugar cookie vibe. The best part? A tiny candy cane-shaped sugar cookie hanging off the rim.
Get the Sugar Cookie Martinis recipe.
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5Rum Rum Rudolph
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
This Christmas version of a rum and coke is inspired by Rudolph the reindeer’s bright red nose. To get the vibrant hue, we use tart cherry juice. The juice, aside from being a beloved ingredient in a sleepy girl mocktail, also imparts a mild tartness that balances the sweetness of the soda.
Get the Rum Rum Rudolph recipe.
6Tiramisu White Russians
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Somewhere between cocktail and dessert, this Italian-influenced White Russian is hard to resist. Looking for a festive upgrade? A dash of orange bitters, a pinch of ground cinnamon, or some fresh nutmeg shavings add another dimension to this decadent, tiramisu-inspired drink.
Get the Tiramisu White Russians recipe.
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7Mistletoe Margaritas
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE8Jingle Juice
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
We love a punch at the holidays as it cuts down on bartending time and they’re maybe a little too easy to mix up! You’ll be hearing jingle bells in no time with this sweet-tart big-batch version.
Get the Jingle Juice recipe.
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9Spiked Chips Ahoy “Egg” Cream
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE10Scrooge Sour
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
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.
Get the Scrooge Sour recipe.
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11Cranberry Paloma
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
The holidays usually usher in seasonal cocktails with cozy spices to stay warm in the winter, but we think bright, refreshing beverages should be enjoyed all year long. If you love sipping on margaritas and palomas but want a more festive recipe to enjoy during the holiday season, meet the cranberry paloma.
Get the Cranberry Paloma recipe.
12Spiked Hot Chocolate
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
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13(Make Ahead) Holiday Punch Bowl Ice Cubes
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Looking for a quick way to level up your holiday punch bowl or cocktails without the hassle? These stunning ice cubes are an incredibly easy solution—and they’ll make you look super-classy too! They use pomegranate juice instead of water, adding both flavor and a vibrant red hue to what would otherwise be plain ice.
Get the (Make Ahead) Holiday Punch Bowl Ice Cubes recipe.
14Fireside Negroni
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
Move over, hot toddy—there’s a new hot drink in town, and the name is fireside negroni. The Earl Grey teaw adds notes of bergamot and citrus, and the maple syrup gives a touch of rich sweetness that welcomes another sip, and another, and another.
Get the Fireside Negroni recipe.
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15Figgy 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. Thanksgiving’s aperitivo hour just got a delicious upgrade.
Get the Figgy Spritz recipe.
16Lambrusco Smash
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
While a glass of Lambrusco is always good served on its own, it’s also a fantastic starting point for a cocktail. The smoky mezcal, bright orange citrus, and spice from the ginger beer here tie together beautifully, giving you a zingy, sweet-ish, refreshing, and original cocktail.
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17Mistletoe Martini
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE
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.
Get the Mistletoe Martini recipe.
18Christmas 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 holiday party.
Get the Christmas Punch recipe.
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19Milk & Cookies Shots
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE20Cherry-Lime Margarita
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE
The margarita is a seasonal drink…right? We think so! Especially this cherry-lime margarita, which is right on theme for a tropical Christmas. We used both cherry concentrate and the syrup from a maraschino cherry jar to achieve the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Get the Cherry-Lime Margarita recipe.
Mackenzie Filson is a food writer and contributing digital food producer at Delish. Her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate-pine and if wine was an astrological sign she’d be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. She’s never met a bag of Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos she didn’t eat in one sitting.
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