1. Angel’s Delight
Creamy, pink and absolutely delightful, the Angel’s Delight is a fabulous cocktail for those little indulgences we allow ourselves during the holidays. This semi-classic cocktail is ideal for dessert, but takes that genre into a different realm because of the underlying gin.
2. Candy Cane
Create a candy cane in a glass complete with peppermint, chocolate and berry flavors. This is a delectable dessert drink that is further sweetened with a crushed peppermint candy rim.
3. Christmas Jones
This sweet highball drink begins with a blend of strawberries, pineapple and vodka and is topped with lemon-lime soda for a refreshing holiday cocktail. It’s topped with a mint garnish that adds a little cheer to the final presentation and is a great all-around holiday drink for two.
4. Dreaming of Zen
You may be dreaming of a white Christmas and the kids of all the great presents that Santa is going to drop off, but for many of us the dream of the holiday season is just a little peace. That is where this calming cocktail comes in. The mix of fruits combines beautifully with Zen Green Tea Liqueur and cream for a soothing cocktail to help you zen out.
5. Eggnog
What would the holidays be without eggnog? It is a tradition and one that some love to follow while others are fine with passing on.Eggnog has developed over the years into a variety of forms and whether you’re looking for the traditional punch or single cocktail versions or one of the newer adaptations, there may be a nog in this list that suits your needs.
6. English Christmas Punch
Warm up your holidays with this wonderful punch recipe. It’s also fun to make because it involves flaming the drink, which is always a spectacular sight, but in this case it’s an entire punch bowl. This punch has a dark rum base that is enhanced by the flavors of red wine and tea. The recipe is for 27 servings, making it a great holiday party punch.
7. Grinch
Go green with this cocktail named for Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday character. The red garnish is a symbol of the good heart that lies inside every Grinch. After one or two of these melon-flavored drinks even the meanest Grinch will have a smile on their face.
8. Holiday Hopper
Melon, mint, chocolate and cream may not be the most likely of mixes, but the Holiday Hopper is one example that shows that it is a very viable taste. This pale green cocktail is absolutely delicious and an indulgence you deserve amid all of the holiday hoopla.
9. La Vie En Rouge
This beautiful crimson cocktail not only brings out the color of the season, but a few of the favorite flavors. It is a delectable mix of Grand Marnier orange liqueur, cranberry and rosemary and makes a stunning drink pairing for almost any holiday meal.
10. Merry Christmas
Spread the Christmas cheer with a round of these refreshing highballs. This drink features a holiday flavor favorite: cranberries and more cranberries. It’s also makes a great mocktail when the gin is left out, giving you another option to serve to non-drinking guests.
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