A good way to stay busy during the cold season is gathering with friends and family. What better way to lift your spirits than getting together with people you love to cook great food and spend time together? Whether it be for Christmas, New Years, or a fun Saturday night, one easy way to stay warm is by preparing some delicious, handcrafted cocktails this holiday season and all throughout winter!
A great way to heat up this winter will be to get a pot of cranberry mules going on the stove. This concoction will be sure to add a little spice to your party, warm up your friends and family and make your home smell like Christmas. All you'll need for this drink is:
Find the full recipe here! If you prefer your mules cold, you can try this minty Mistletoe Mule instead!
This is a fun, wintery spin on a classic Gin & Tonic. It's super easy to make and serve either for just yourself or in a pitcher for a party full of guests. This drink will make you feel like you're wandering around in a frosted pine tree forest from the comfort of a warm home! All you need for this cocktail is:
Find the full recipe here!
What party doesn't need a good spiked punch? This drink will be sure to get your family and friends in the holiday spirit! Plus, it's super easy for you to make and your guests to serve themselves. All you need for this drink is:
Find the full recipe and more drink recommendations here!
Blow your guests away with this sweet sangria that'll be easy to make and will be the perfect dinner drink! Give your friends and family an easy-to-serve drink by making a large batch ahead of time and letting the flavors marinate (ensuring to add the sparkling grape juice right before serving). All you'll need for this cocktail is:
Make this a mocktail by leaving out the white wine! You can find the full recipe here!
We've all had eggnog before, whether dry or spiked. A great way to spice up this classic is to use eggnog instead of cream to make another classic, White Russian cocktail. These drinks are simple to mix up and will be a hit at the annual Christmas party! All you need for this drink is:
Make this a mocktail by subbing coffee for the liqueur and leaving out the vodka! Find the full recipe here. If eggnog's not your thing, be sure to check out this Peppermint White Russian (aka Christmas in a cup)!
A delectable, after-dinner drink is going to be this sweet hot buttered rum cocktail. If you love to drink your dessert, this will be the perfect way to finish off the perfect evening! All you'll need for this recipe will be:
You can find the full recipe here!
Even though it's frozen outside, that doesn't mean you can't have some fun with a blended drink that Jack Frost himself couldn't resist! To serve up this fun winter cocktail, all you'll need is:
Find the full recipe here!
Winter and the holidays are fast approaching. Whether you're planning a Christmas party, a fun New Year's Eve or you're just looking for some fun new cocktails to try out, these will make the perfect winter-inspired drinks for you (and your friends and family) to enjoy!