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47 Festive Christmas Cocktails to Keep Spirits Bright
Make merry with spiked hot chocolate, crowd-pleasing punch, and warm whiskey cocktails.
By Zoe Denenberg and The Editors of Epicurious
Wassail
Bring in the cheer with this ruby red drink made with apple brandy, hot cider, cranberry, and plenty of warm spice.
By Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Bellini
Bright, bubbly, and hard to resist, a well-made peach bellini is a thing of beauty.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
How Punch Became Everyone’s Favorite Party Drink
This family of drinks is so 1630s—but your holiday party wouldn’t be complete without it.
By Al Sotack
Palaver Punch
This juicy gin punch from veteran bartender Al Sotack gets warm winter vibes from allspice dram.
By Al Sotack
Make-Ahead Chilled Mulled Wine Punch
This punch, made with hibiscus and orange liqueur, puts mulled wine on ice for refreshing but cozy holiday celebration.
By Natasha David
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29 Punch Recipes for Easy, Elegant Entertaining
It’s the set-it-and-forget-it of the cocktail kingdom.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Boost the Flavor of Your Cocktails With Oleo Saccharum
Bartenders love this classic 2-ingredient citrusy syrup.
By Matthew Zuras
Tequila Sunrise
With just four ingredients and a star-studded fan base that includes Mick Jagger, the tequila sunrise will brighten any cocktail hour.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
No-Sleep-Till-Santa Eggnog
A touch of coffee balances the flavor of this modern spin on eggnog.
By Al Sotack
Fireplace Eggnog
This modern eggnog recipe adds a vanilla bean and a smoky tea to the classic formula, evoking that yuletide feeling without drifting into Christmas spice.
By Al Sotack
Gourmet’s Classic Eggnog
Creamy, boozy eggnog is a classic Christmas drink; flavorful brandy and rum give the frothy drink a good kick.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Raspberry Lemonade
The most refreshing pitcher of raspberry lemonade starts with homemade fresh raspberry syrup.
By Al Sotack
Jam Session
This refreshing sherry and watermelon cocktail gets a spicy kick from ginger kombucha.
By Natasha David
Tamer Hindi (Tamarind Drink)
Tamer Hindi is a refreshing sweet and sour beverage—made with tamarind, water, and sugar—that’s popular during the month of Ramadan.
By Marlene Matar
With the Right Menu, You Can Throw a Dinner Party on a Weeknight
When you want to gather on a weeknight, you could absolutely order in. Or, you could make a fancy-ish dinner that’s even easier than figuring out what kind of pizza everyone is into.
By Joe Sevier
Aperitif Scorpion Bowls
Scorpion bowls are heavily boozed, sugared, and communally shared. These updated Apéritif Scorpion Bowls keep the fun and ditch the sting.
By Rebekah Peppler
Rosé All Day
Strawberries, rosé, Aperol, and mild carbonation yield a refreshing, barely sweet tipple.
By Kat Odell
Royal Dock Cooler
Keep it simple and light with this large-format play on the Daiquiri, where the dial is turned all the way up with the addition of black tea and dried citrus.
By Shannon Mustipher
New Age Church Punch
Hibiscus punch with ground ginger, roasted pineapple, and fresh lime. Rum optional.
By Nicole A. Taylor