10 Cocktails to Drink this Holiday Season

By Misty Blaze on Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 8:44 pm

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Mint mixed with vodka and martini glasses
Black currant nectar and empty shot glasses
Drunk Christmas caroling with friends who can’t sing
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We might have rhymed “glasses” with “glasses” there, but it’s the holidays and you shouldn't be judging. This time of year can get stressful, what with all the presents to buy, family members to avoid, and parties to plan or attend. We can't help you out with those first two problems, but we can help you out in the party department. Whether you are throwing a classy cocktail event or attending your college friend's tacky Christmas house party, we've got you covered drink-wise.

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10 Cocktails to Drink this Holiday Season

I am a firm believer in mojitos for every season, every holiday, every occasion. These have champagne in them which means they are fancy! Find the recipe at Food and Wine.

Flavored with muskmelon and lemon juice, this green drink will make your heart grow three sizes this Christmas. It will also lower your inhibitions substantially, so keep that big heart of yours on lock lest you suffer the curse of Wham’s “Last Christmas.” Find the recipe at Mix that Drink.

To be honest, I might have included this cocktail based on its name alone. "Jingle Juice" sounds too precious. Find the recipe at My Recipes.

This cranberry and apple based punch can be prepared with or without alcohol. Fill the kids’ glasses to the brim, but leave some room in your own glass for a generous pour of sparkling wine. Find the recipe at My Recipes.

Pear of Desire was named with this quote in mind: "The savage man eats out of necessity; the civilized man eats out of desire." Don’t be a savage this Christmas and drink some damn pears. Find the recipe at Food and Wine.

There are a lot of bad candy cane cocktails out there. This is a good one though, because it doesn't have bits of anything weird in it and it’s not a scary color. Find the recipe at Food Network.

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