During the holidays, alcohol can either be used in celebration or as a way to get through that long day spent with your 9 cousins all under the age of 5, your uncle that talks about sports way too much and your grandma who asks every five minutes if you have a boyfriend yet or not. Either way, these festive cocktails are the surefire way to help you enjoy (or get through) your holiday season.
The Blizzard from The Speckled Palate
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
2 tbsp Simple Syrup
1.5 tbsp Cranberry Juice
4.5 tbsp Bourbon
Why have cranberry sauce when you could have cranberries in your alcohol?
Cranberry and Rosemary White Christmas Sangria from Cooking Stoned
1 Braeburn Apple
1 cup Cranberries
1 Granny Smith Apple
1 Sprig Rosemary
1 can Club Soda
0.5 cup White Grape Juice
1 bottle Pinot Grigio
Because one word… Sangria!
Pomegranate Margaritas from FoodBlogs
1 Lime
2 oz Pomegranate Juice
2 oz Lime Juice
1.5 oz Simple Syrup
1 pinch of salt
2 oz Grand Marnier
1.5 oz Tequila
Can’t forget the tequila for those who really like to enjoy the holidays.
Sex on a Snowbank by NellieBlllie
3 tbsp Coconut Cream
6 Ice Cubes
1.5 oz Malibu Rum
Looks like winter, tastes like a private beach in the Caribbean.
No matter the reason why you need a cocktail on the holidays, these are sure to suit your needs. With just a few sips, it is sure to be a season that is merry, bright and a little tipsy.