20 Seasonal Cocktails That Will Keep You Feeling Festive All Winter Long
It's the most wonderful time of the year . . . for a cocktail. While Winter may seem dark and dreary, it also marks the time of the year where flavor profiles change from light and fruity to deeper and more complex. The shift — most noticeable in food — is also apparent in cocktails, as sippers are looking for something to chase away Winter's chill. And since there are so many themes to the season, whether you're snuggled up with your partner on the couch in a snowstorm, or at a fabulous formal party — anything from peppermint martinis to spiked hot chocolate can help set the stage. Ahead, check out some of the very best recipes that will help keep the season bright until Spring rolls around again.
Apple Cidercar
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Classic Eggnog
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Spiked Hot Chocolate
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Sparkling Bourbon Cocktail
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Hot Toddy
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Ramos Gin Fizz
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Cranberry Ginger Cocktail
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Cranberry Mint Martini
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Cranberry Smash
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Adult Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
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Bubbly Poinsettia
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White Christmas Margarita Punch
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Ponche de Créme
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Light Citrus Winter Paloma Cocktail
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Mulled Wine
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Spiced Pear Gin Fizz
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Snowconut Cocktail
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Cranberry Mule
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Peppermint Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
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Hot Buttered Rum
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