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52 Holiday Cocktails To Put Some Extra Cheer In Your Season

Get into the holiday spirits.

By Madison Flager and Dora Villarosa
Peppermintini's - Delish.com
Brad Holland

Skip the boring beer this year—holiday parties deserve fun, festive drinks, like Christmosas and Jingle Juice. Whether you want a champagne, vodka, rum, or tequila base, we've got a drink for you. For even more Christmas party cocktail ideas, try these hot cocktails, holiday punch recipes, and perfect pear cocktails. And if you're serving cocktails, snacks will be required! Check out our best easy appetizers, and our favorite puff pastry appetizers if you're fancy.

boozy grinch punch
Emily Hlavac Green
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Boozy Grinch Punch

Get into the festive mood with these bright green cocktails!

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White Christmas Margaritas - Delish.com
Emily Hlavac Green
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White Christmas Margaritas

Guarantee yourself a white Christmas this year.

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classic eggnog delishcom
Emily Hlavac Green
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Classic Eggnog

Eggnog sleighs all day.

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tiramisu white russians
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM
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Tiramisu White Russians

Somewhere between cocktail and dessert, this Italian-influenced White Russian is hard to resist.

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cranberry orange whiskey sour
Erik Bernstein
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Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour

We crave cranberry cocktails all winter long and this is our go-to cocktail this holiday season. It's warm and spicy from the whiskey and ginger beer, but refreshing and tart from the cranberry and citrus. The perfect cocktail combo.

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peppermintini delish
Brad Holland
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Peppermintinis

Peppermint bark fans, meet your match.

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espresso martini delishcom
Erik Bernstein
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Espresso Martini

Coffee lovers and tired pre-gamers alike can rejoice at this cocktail that has exploded in popularity in the last few years. The Espresso Martini is the perfect way to get a little buzzed while also getting a bit perked up.

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rumchata hot cocoa
EMILY HLAVAC GREEN
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Rumchata Hot Cocoa

Basically a snow day in a drink.

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cranberry-mimosas
Jonathan Boulton
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Cranberry Mimosas

No holiday brunch is complete without them.

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nutty irishman
Lucy Schaeffer
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Nutty Irishman

We are absolutely nuts for this hazelnut-flavored holiday cocktail.

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sidecar
Erik Bernstein
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Classic Sidecar

This is one classic cocktail recipe you'll want to keep in your back pocket. The sugar rim isn't required, but we think it offsets the tart flavors in the drink nicely.

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manhattan cocktail
Erik Bernstein
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Classic Manhattan

Over the years, the Manhattan has stayed in fashion—and is perhaps more popular now than ever before—with bourbon being the most common alcohol (and the Delish favorite).

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christmosas delishcom
Chelsea Lupkin
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Christmosas

The only thing you need in your hand while you open presents.

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whiskey ginger
Lucy Schaeffer
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Whiskey Ginger

Is there any whiskey cocktail more iconic and simple than a whiskey ginger?

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gingerbread eggnog white russian
Erika LaPresto
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Gingerbread Eggnog White Russian

Everyone's favorite holiday drink gets boozy and a little spicy.

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Caramel Snickerdoodle Martini - Delish.com
Brandon Bales
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Caramel Snickerdoodle Martini

All the flavor of a snickerdoodle, without the hassle of baking.

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Santa Clausmopolitan
Jonathan Boulton
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Santa Clausmopolitans

All of the presents are wrapped and you now deserve a Santa Clausmopolitan.

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white russian
Parker Feierbach
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White Russian

So simple to make but always a crowd pleaser.

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Charlie Gillette
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Sugar Cookie Martinis

Sipping a martini while decorating Sugar Cookies sounds like the ideal kind of Christmas party.

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food, whipped cream, drink, non alcoholic beverage, cream, irish coffee, hot chocolate, floats, milkshake, mocaccino,
Charlie Gillette
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Andes Mint HotChata

It may taste innocent...but might just get you on the naughty list.

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dish, food, cuisine, ingredient, cream pie, dessert, irish cream, non alcoholic beverage, cream, mousse,
Brad Holland
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Pecan Pie Martini

The only thing better than pecan pie is a pecan pie-flavored martini that'll get you drunk.

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baileys coffee slushies
Parker Feierbach
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Baileys Coffee Slushies

Make sure you save room for dessert.

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Drunk Jack Frosties
Alexa Payesko
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Drunk Jack Frosties

Cheers to Jack Frost!

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Snowflake Martini Vertical
Jon Boulton
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Snowflake Martinis

Who's ready to get elf-ed up with us?

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boozy butterbeer punch
Parker Feierbach
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Boozy Butterbeer Punch

Happy Christmas, Harry!

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Drink, Food, Mint julep, Mojito, Lime, Ingredient, Mint, Moscow mule, Juice, Cocktail,
Parker Feierbach
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Moscow Mules

Impress your friends with this trendy and refreshing cocktail.

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cranberry sangria delishcom
Chelsea Lupkin
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Cranberry Apple Sangria

It's always sangria season!

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Santa Hat Jell-O Shots Horizontal Hand
Chelsea Lupkin
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Santa Hat Jell-O Shots

Might land you on the naughty list, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

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Delish
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Mistletoe Mules

The crushed up candy canes are a necessary ingredient.

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Peppermint Bark Mimosas vertical — Delish.com
Parker Feierbach
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Peppermint Bark Mimosas

The perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.

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