As the holiday season approaches and the fall semester comes to a close, many of us are Uber-ing our way to ugly sweater parties and to a friends house to make sugar cookies. The usual humdrum cocktails are served, but this year should be different. Liven up this parties with a new beverage that will please the pickiest of Scrooges. So say bah Humbug to the spiked egg nog and grab one of these tasty drinks instead.
11. Hot Buttered RumChata
This crowd-pleaser is made in a similar way to buttered rum. Cooked for hours in a slow cooker, this warm, sweet, drink will make enough for at least eight people. Find the full recipe here.
10. Cranberry Margaritas
Add a little south of the border kick to your cranberry juice with this cocktail. Increase proportions for a party, or throw a party for one by the fireside. Find the recipe here.
9. Holiday Sangria
This simple concoction is sure to lift up any dinner party. Colorful and light it will also add to the decor in the room. Find the recipe here.
8. A Blue Sparkling Star
Blue typically isn't a color I support in beverages, but this drink really adds to the festivity of a New Year's or Holiday party. Plus, it's thematically appropriate. Find the recipe here.
7. Noel Spritzer
This bubbly beverage is a crisp solution to your winter blues. The sparkling wine and cran-apple flavor are real Christmas favorites. Find the recipes here.
6. Mulled Wine
This tradition holiday beverage, drank by the likes of Scrooge, can give anyone a boost of Christmas spirit. A hot beverage is the perfect addition to any gift giving celebration. Find the recipe here.
5. Chocolate Peppermint Stick
This drink is a perfect complement to the holiday peppermint millions. It is more like a dessert than a beverage, however, so make sure you have a super sweet tooth. Find the recipe here.
4. Grinch Punch
This drink can be made to see to the smaller members of Hooville or can be amped up for adults with a little vodka. This little beverage is sure to not leave your heart two sizes too small. Find the recipe here.
3. Cranberry Mimosa
A cranberry Mimosa is the perfect addition to a girl's brunch party. It's flavor is similar to that of cranberry sodas we all love. Find the recipe here.
2. White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Martini
This sweet concoction could make Santa's reindeer fly with its sugar capacity. With very little alcohol in it, this drink can be served at any party with great results. Find the recipe here.
1. Sugar Plum Punch
This drink will have visions dancing in everyone's heads as the sugar rush kicks in. Can be made For Santa's little helpers with sparkling grape juice or for Santa himself with champagne. Find the recipe here.
Please remember to fly your sleigh and spin your dreidel responsibly this season. Particularly if grandma has been drinking too much eggnog.
