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5 Holiday Cocktails and Mocktails For Every Occasion

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter.

The holiday season is filled with different parties and celebrations, which ultimately include festive drinks. What better way to celebrate Christmas or bring in the New Year than with a delicious and easy cocktail. Below are five cheery drinks to serve to help achieve a successful holiday gathering.

White Chocolate Peppermint MartiniA delicious white chocolate martini made with vanilla vodka and just a hint of peppermint is a surefire drink to get you ready for the holiday season! To be a little extra crafty, place a candy-cane over the edge of the glass and enjoy!

Sugar Cookie MartiniThis delicious recipe includes vodka, butterscotch schnapps and milk. A very decorative way to present this cocktail is to start by wetting the rim of the glass and covering it with colored sprinkles of your choice. Test your sweet tooth with this treat! 

Spiced Eggnog CocktailIf you are anything like myself, one of your favorite drinks around the holidays is eggnog. So why not turn your favorite festive pick-me-up into a classy nighttime beverage. Vanilla, eggnog, rum, Kahlua, and bourbon make for a special cocktail.

 

Cranberry CutieThis holiday drink is extremely easy to prepare. With its mix of oranges and cranberries it creates a very eye-catching appearance. The lemon-lime seltzer gives makes this mocktail delicious!

Frozen Cocoa ShakeIt is known to be true that after you finish dinner you are often looking for an extra sweet. This drink is sure to appeal to any chocolate lover with its cocoa mix and gingersnap crumbles. This beverage is the perfect accompaniment to your holiday dessert. 

Pamela is currently in her senior year at Fairfield Univerity where she is majoring in management. In her free time she enjoys working out, spending time with friends and family and binge watching reality television. *guilty*.... Follow her on instagram! @pamelagrant
Danielle was previously the Deputy Editor at Her Campus, where she oversaw social and content strategy, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, news, and entertainment. Prior to joining Her Campus, Danielle worked at House Beautiful as Senior Lifestyle Editor, directing and producing feature videos and stories. Danielle also served as Snapchat Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing the brands daily Snapchat Discover channel. In 2016, she launched Cosmo Bites — which is now the official food and beverage vertical at Cosmopolitan. That same year, Danielle was named as a Rising Star in the digital media industry by FOLIO Magazine. Danielle got her start in digital media by launching the Her Campus chapter at Fairfield University in 2014, where she acted as Campus Correspondent for 2.5 years, before graduating with a degree in English and creative writing. She enjoys wine, food, and long walks through HomeGoods. Follow Danielle on Instagram!