Paul Kushner
I recommend starting with our Holiday Themed Cocktails. They’re crafted with care to capture the essence of the season. From classic eggnog twists that bring warmth and nostalgia, to innovative mixes that sparkle with holiday cheer, each recipe is designed to add a special touch to your celebrations. I particularly enjoy the Cranberry Spice Martini. It blends tart, sweet, and spice perfectly, making it a hit at any holiday gathering. Trust me, you’ll want to try them all for a taste of holiday spirit in every sip.
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Holiday Mai Tai
The Holiday Mai Tai is a festive twist on the tropical classic, blending rum with the sweet and tangy flavors of pomegranate, pineapple, and lime. Orgeat and aromatic bitters add depth and complexity, making this vibrant cocktail perfect for celebrating the holiday season with a tropical flair.
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Strawberry Basil Holiday Smash
The Strawberry Basil Holiday Smash is a vibrant and refreshing cocktail that pairs the botanical notes of gin with sweet strawberries, fresh basil, and a zesty touch of lemon. Perfect for festive occasions, this cocktail combines fresh, natural flavors with a hint of sweetness, creating a balanced and delightful holiday drink.
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Tinseltini
Celebrate the festive season with the Tinseltini, a creamy and indulgent cocktail that’s a true holiday delight. Featuring amaretto, Baileys Irish Cream, and crème de cacao, this dessert-style drink is as beautiful as it is delicious, complete with a sprinkle-rimmed glass and optional whipped cream topping.
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White Cosmo
The White Cosmo is a dazzling twist on the classic Cosmopolitan, offering a crisp and sophisticated blend of vodka, Lillet Blanc, and white cranberry juice. With its shimmering touch of edible glitter and a festive cranberry garnish, this cocktail is a show-stopping choice for any elegant occasion.
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Holiday Lemon Drop
The Holiday Lemon Drop is a festive twist on the classic cocktail, combining tart lemon juice, sweet cranberry, and smooth vodka. Topped with a sugar rim and garnished with cranberries and rosemary, this cocktail is a vibrant, refreshing centerpiece for your seasonal celebrations.
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White Winter Margarita
The White Winter Margarita brings a seasonal twist to a classic favorite. With the crisp flavor of white cranberry juice, the warmth of rosemary simple syrup, and the bright zest of lime, this elegant cocktail is perfect for cozy holiday gatherings.
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Cranberry Limoncello Spritz
Bright, bubbly, and bursting with holiday cheer, the Cranberry Limoncello Spritz is a delightful blend of tangy limoncello, tart cranberry juice, and sparkling prosecco. This elegant cocktail is perfect for festive celebrations or as a refreshing aperitif.
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Clausmopolitan
Put a festive spin on the classic cosmopolitan with the Clausmopolitan! Featuring the bright flavors of cranberry and lime, this cocktail is perfect for holiday celebrations. The sugared rim and fresh cranberry garnish add a merry touch to your glass.
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Holiday Cocktail Spiced Cranberry Paloma
Similar to a tequila-based traditional Paloma, the Holiday Cocktail Spiced Cranberry Paloma contains many of the same components. But with the difference is the added tartness of cranberry juice and simple syrup spiced with traditional holiday flavors of cinnamon sticks, cloves, anise, and vanilla bean. The mix of tart with sweet makes for an easy-to-make and perfect holiday cocktail.
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Gingerbread White Russian
This cocktail is a renowned traditional drink with a holiday twist. The classic recipe of White Russian of Kahlua, vodka, and milk or heavy cream mixed with the holiday classic tastes of ginger and cinnamon creates this Gingerbread White Russian awesome holiday recipe.
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The Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail.
Just like the Grinch, this cocktail is a little spicy, a little sweet, and a lot of fun. The combination of vodka mixed with the tang of zesty jalapeños, the tart of grapefruit juice, and the bite of ginger beer makes the Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail the ideal drink for anyone, even a Who down in Whoville will love it.
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Pomegranate Paloma
A beautiful red-colored drink with a sprig of green rosemary for a garnish makes for a stunning festive holiday drink. Think margarita with grapefruit if you don’t know precisely what a Paloma cocktail is. The Pomegranate Paloma is so easy to make; add white tequila to some pomegranate juice and simple syrup and top with a spritz of club soda for some bubbles, and you have an effervescent drink to keep you lifted throughout the holiday season.
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White Christmas Mojito
Are you like me and dreaming of a white Christmas? What about a white Christmas with a bit of the warm Caribbean? The White Christmas Mojito might be the most impeccable cocktail to transport you to land where palm trees sway! The combination of white and coconut rum added to coconut milk and sparkling water is absolutely the best of both worlds.
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Cranberry Molasses Mulled Wine
The Cranberry Molasses Mulled Wine is the quintessential holiday drink for those cold winter nights. All you need for this simple recipe is your favorite red wine and some spices for mulling. On low heat on the stove, simmer some holiday spices, sugar, molasses, wine, and cranberry juice until all the sugar dissolves, then strain and serve. You can garnish the drink with a cinnamon stick and an orange slice for an extra holiday kick.
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The Santa Clause Smash
The Santa Clause Smash is the way to go if you are skimming for a holiday cocktail that is a little more different and distinctive than the usual festive brew. The simple ginger syrup is super painless to make and refrigerated for up to two weeks. Add your favorite bourbon, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and a dash of vanilla, shake in a touch of the simple syrup, and top with ginger beer to create this drink that will leave your guests' eyes twinkling just like good ole Saint Nick.
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Aperol Pear Cider Spritz
Sipping on an Aperol Pear Cider Spritz is a foolproof way to relax after the frantic fury of a holiday season day. If you don't know what Aperol is, it is a bright orange liquor with subtle fruity hints of rhubarb and cinchona. The Aperol blended with the hard pear cider, and apple juice is revitalizing and refreshing.
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Vanilla-Pear Holiday Punch
The Vanilla-Pear Holiday Punch is so simple to make but tastes incredible. This punch, made with tequila, pear and lemon juice, sparkling water, and some seasonal spices, will become a tradition at all your holiday parties. Garnish this cheery holiday cocktail with rosemary springs, lemon rounds, and fresh cranberries, and your guests will agree that this punch helps to rock the night away.
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The Mistletoe Kiss Cocktail
Few things are as holiday iconic as a kiss under the mistletoe, and now you can also add the Mistletoe Kiss Cocktail to that list. Just take a little bit of vodka, a little bit of easy rosemary simple syrup, and a squeeze of lemon, and you will probably glimpse more than Santa waiting under the mistletoe for a kiss.
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Sugar Cookie Martini
The taste of a sweet sugar cookie in an amazing martini drink? What could be more festive? This martini is really easy to make and very popular with holiday guests. Just shake up some vanilla vodka with Irish cream, milk, amaretto, and powdered sugar, and voila, you have a fabulous holiday sugar cookie with a kick.
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Sparkling Pomegranate Mimosas
A Sparkling Pomegranate mimosa is a perfect way to start any holiday celebration. This recipe is exactly like a traditional mimosa, except that instead of orange juice, you add pomegranate juice. Garnish this ravishing red holiday cocktail with a few pomegranate seeds and rosemary sprigs, and your holiday will be exceedingly merry and bright!
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Frosted Mistletoe Margarita Punch
'Tis the season to keep track of the naughty and the nice, and the Frosted Mistletoe Margarita Punch checks both boxes. With the mischievous kick of tequila and Cointreau and the sweet flavor of cranberries and honey, even Santa would love this left for him instead of his traditional glass of milk.
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Ginger Cranberry Gin Fizz
Created with only three ingredients, the Ginger Cranberry Gin Fizz is a terrific holiday cocktail to whip up when those unexpected carolers or guests show up. All you need is your favorite gin, some ginger ale, and a little bit of cranberry juice; blend them, and you have a deliciously sweet and bubbly holiday cocktail.
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Holiday Pear Sangria
Sangria is always a wonderful option for holiday gatherings. The combination of white wine, cranberries, pears, and candied ginger appeals to nearly everyone's taste buds. Plus, with the added pear brandy and ginger beer, this Holiday Pear Sangria practically guarantees that everyone is simply having a wonderful Christmas time.
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Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail.
If you are ready to have a holly, jolly holiday season, you must try the Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus cocktail. Crafted with your favorite vodka, a dash of elderflower liqueur, some blood orange juice, and a splash of ginger beer as a topper, The Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus cocktail is unique, jolly, and unbelievably easy to make. Not to mention it is outlandishly outstanding tasting.
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Blood Orange Margaritas
Blood orange juice's deep crimson color makes this margarita especially festive. Created by combining your favorite tequila with blood orange juice, lime juice, and light agave nectar, the Blood Orange Margarita is the perfect sipping holiday cocktail. You can also add a tiny dash of pure vanilla extract to add a lightly sweet finish.
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Christmas Cranberry Margarita
In less than 15 minutes, you can whip up this excellent holiday cocktail. All you need to do is muddle some cranberries and add your favorite tequila. Mix in a simple-to-make rosemary simple syrup and a touch of lime juice, and you have a magnificent margarita perfect for any holiday shindig.
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Holiday Thyme
You will know it is holiday time when you connect this phenomenal Holiday Thyme cocktail. This festive drink combines vodka, cranberry and limes juice, sparkling water, and the fragrant and delicious herb thyme. It will definitely be time to deck the halls with boughs of holly while sipping on the Holiday Thyme cocktail.
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Saratoga Holiday Cocktail Recipe
Named after the resort town in New York, the Saratoga Holiday Cocktail is always a guest favorite. Simple to make and overflowing with holiday flavors like cranberries, currants, and nutmeg, you will feel transported to a winter wonderland when enjoying this holiday drink.
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