As the holiday season descends upon us, there’s a certain magic in the air, and what better way to have your bar guests toast to the festivities than with a collection of enchanting holiday cocktails? In the spirit of celebration, we’ve gathered some recipes that promise to transform your gatherings into memorable, flavor-filled occasions. Join us on a journey through the delightful world of holiday cocktails, where each sip tells a tale of cheer, and every pour is an invitation to savor the season’s spirit. Cheers to holiday magic in a glass!

Holiday Peppermint White Russian

The rich decadence of coffee liqueur meets peppermint schnapps’ cool, refreshing embrace, creating a festive fusion as delightful as winter snowfall.

Ingredients

• Candy canes – finely crushed
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• Ice
• 1 fluid ounce Peppermint Schnapps
• 1 fluid ounce Kahlúa
• 1 fluid ounce vodka
• 3 fluid ounces milk – or half and half. Pour to desired amount.
• Additional candy canes – to garnish

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Mulled Wine

This aromatic elixir is perfect for winter events and serves six people. It can also be batched.

Ingredients

• 10 allspice berries
• 10 whole cloves
• 3 star anise pods
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 750 ml bottle dry red wine*
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
• ¼ cup brandy or Cognac
• 1 small orange, for garnish

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Mudslide

Cozy up with a close one with this nostalgic frosty cocktail recipe for two.

Ingredients

• Chocolate syrup, for glass
• 4 oz. vodka
• 2 oz. Kahlua
• 2 oz. Baileys
• 1/4 c. heavy cream
• Chocolate shavings, for garnish

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Campfire Mule

Experience the nostalgia of a winter night with this creative twist on a mule.

Ingredients

• Ice
• 1 1/2 oz. smoked bourbon or whiskey
• 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 oz. pure maple syrup
• 4 oz. ginger beer
• Marshmallows, for serving (optional)

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Hot Buttered Rum

A soul-warming recipe that’s like a hug in a mug. Yields six drinks and can be batched too.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. salted butter, softened
• 1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. apple pie spice
• 12 oz. spiced dark rum
• 2 slices of orange, quartered
• 6 whole cloves
• 6 star anise pods, optional
• 6 cinnamon sticks, optional

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Vanilla-Pear Holiday Punch

A lovely combination of sweet and fruity to ring in the holiday season. Yields 8 cocktails and can be batched. Perfect for events.

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 24 ounces (3 cups) pear juice or pear nectar (I like Ceres or R.W. Knudsen brands)
• 12 ounces (1 ½ cups) reposado tequila (I like Espolón or Milagro)
• 8 ounces (1 cup) club soda or sparkling water
• 4 ounces (½ cup) lemon juice
• 1 to 2 tablespoons honey simple syrup
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Suggested garnishes: Lemon rounds, short fresh rosemary sprigs, ½ cup fresh cranberries
• Ice cubes, for serving

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Ginger Snap Martini

Delivers the sweet and spicy essence of freshly baked gingersnaps in every glamorous sip.

Ingredients

• 3 (1/4-inch thick) slices fresh ginger, divided
• 1/2 ounce molasses
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 1 pinch ground allspice
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 2 ounces pear vodka
• 1 ounce amaretto liqueur

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