{"id":84288,"date":"2023-12-21T20:30:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T20:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=84288"},"modified":"2023-12-21T20:53:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T20:53:41","slug":"christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests\/","title":{"rendered":"Is That the Sound of Glasses Clinking? Impress Your Holiday Guests with These Festive Christmas Cocktails"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_84289\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84289\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84289\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas cocktails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As the holiday season approaches, there&#8217;s an undeniable magic in the air \u2014 a palpable sense of joy, warmth, and the promise of celebrations with loved ones. And what better way to elevate your gatherings than by serving up a selection of festive Christmas cocktails that not only tantalize the taste buds but also <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/christian-siriano-bombay-sapphire-gin-couture-cocktails-holiday-capsule-collection\/\">add a touch of sophistication to your soir\u00e9es<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p><em>GRAZIA<\/em> is inviting you to embark on a journey into the world of mixology, where the art of crafting cocktails becomes a delightful expression of holiday cheer. Whether you&#8217;re hosting an intimate family gathering or a lively holiday party with friends, our curated collection of festive cocktails is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84290\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84290\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84290\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests-1.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas cocktails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1280\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The key to creating memorable holiday moments lies in the details, and what better detail to focus on than the beverages you serve? From classic concoctions with a yuletide twist to innovative libations that push the boundaries of tradition, we&#8217;ve scoured the realms of mixology to bring you a selection of cocktails that are as visually stunning as they are delectable.<\/p>\n<p>Keep scrolling to delve into the artistry of mixology, where we&#8217;re providing you with step-by-step recipes for each cocktail, ensuring that you can effortlessly recreate these delicious drinks in the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n<p>So, let&#8217;s raise our glasses to the holiday season and embark on a journey of taste and refinement \u2014 because when it comes to Christmas cocktails, the possibilities are as endless as the joy the season brings (and for those looking for non-alcoholic alternatives, be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/sober-holiday-mocktails\/\">our must-have holiday mocktail recipes<\/a>). Cheers!<\/p>\n<div>\n<h1><strong>Raspberry Wheat 75<\/strong><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84973\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84973\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84973 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84973\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Old Elk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Inspired by Old Elk<\/em><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>0.5 oz Old Elk Wheat Whiskey<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>0.25 oz Raspberry Simple<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>0.25 oz Lemon<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine all ingredients, top with sparkling rose and garnish with fresh raspberry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1><b>The Mrs. Claus Margarita<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84540\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84540\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84540\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84540\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Pantalones Organic Tequila<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pantalonestequila.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Pantalones Organic Tequila<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz Pantalones Organic Blanco tequila<\/li>\n<li>2 oz white cranberry juice<\/li>\n<li>1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice<\/li>\n<li>4-6 oz ginger beer (we use Betty Buzz Ginger Beer)<\/li>\n<li>Ice<\/li>\n<li>For garnish: fresh cranberries, fresh rosemary, lime slices, sugar-rimmed glass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine tequila, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.<\/li>\n<li>Shake and strain into sugar-rimmed rocks glass with ice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><strong>Italian Sparkler<\/strong><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84972\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84972\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84972 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1283\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Disaronno Originale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Inspired by Disaronno Originale<\/em><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>1 oz Disaronno Originale<\/li>\n<li>3 oz Prosecco<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Add Disaronno Originale and Prosecco to a flute glass.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h1>Cinnamon Spiced Mezcalrita<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84474\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84474\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84474\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1457\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Sidral Mundet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sidralmundet.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Sidral Mundet<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>1 bottle oz Sidral Mundet<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">2 oz of Mezcal<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">2 oz of Triple Sec<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">A lemon<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Brown sugar and cinnamon<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Star anise and serve over ice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Add 1 bottle oz Sidral Mundet, 2 oz of Mezcal, and 2 oz of Triple Sec into a cup.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Add a squeeze of lemon.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Mix for 10 seconds.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Add a rim of brown sugar and cinnamon to the cup.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Add star anise for decoration.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Serve over ice and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><strong>A Misty Isle Sour<\/strong><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84974\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84974\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84974 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Isle of Skye<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Inspired by Isle of Skye<\/em><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz of Isle of Skye 12 Year Old<\/li>\n<li>1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>1 oz Simple Syrup<\/li>\n<li>1 egg white (optional)<\/li>\n<li>0.5 oz red wine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice.<\/li>\n<li>Pour in Isle of Skye 12-year-old, lemon juice simple syrup and separated egg white (optional), and shake vigorously for one minute.<\/li>\n<li>Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice cubes.<\/li>\n<li>To float the red wine, place a bar spoon over the surface of the drink and pour the wine onto the back of the spoon allowing it to roll off it and stay on top of the drink.<\/li>\n<li>This cocktail does not require a garnish but feel free to add.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h1>Cinnamon Sangria<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84475\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84475\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84475\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests-2-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1417\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84475\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Sangria Se\u00f1orial<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sangriasenorial.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Sangria Se\u00f1orial<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">2-3 bottles of Sangria Se\u00f1orial<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">\u00bc Cup of Brandy<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Fresh Chopped Fruit: Oranges, limes, apple and\/or pomegranate seeds<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Cinnamon Sticks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Grab a pitcher and pour all of your ingredients in.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Mix all of your ingredients in the pitcher.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Let the pitcher chill for 1-2 hours.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Add ice and pour the cocktail into a glass.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Add the cinnamon sticks on top for flavor and flare and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><b>Peach Toddy<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84393\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84393\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84393\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1551\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84393\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Ketel One<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketelone.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Ketel One<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz KOB Peach &amp; Orange Blossom<\/li>\n<li>1 peach teabag<\/li>\n<li>1 large lemon wedge<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp honey<\/li>\n<li>1 cinnamon stick<\/li>\n<li>1 dash orange bitters<\/li>\n<li>4-5 oz hot water<\/li>\n<li>Garnish: lemon wheel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;font-family: inherit;font-size: 17px;font-weight: bold\">Instructions:<\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Add Ketel One, bitters, teabag, cinnamon stick, and honey to a mug.<\/li>\n<li>Top with 4-5 ounces of hot water and stir to dissolve honey.<\/li>\n<li>Let sit for 3 minutes, then remove the teabag.<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze a large lemon wedge into a mug and discard.<\/li>\n<li>Stir to incorporate all ingredients. Garnish with a lemon wheel, in glass, and enjoy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><b>Apple Cider Margarita<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84392\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84392\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84392\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1333\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Pantalones Organic Tequila<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/womenoftoday.com\/apple-cider-margarita\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Women of Today<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz Pantalones Organic Reposado Tequila<\/li>\n<li>2 oz apple cider<\/li>\n<li>1 oz orange juice<\/li>\n<li>1 oz lime juice<\/li>\n<li>Garnish: cinnamon stick &amp; sliced apples<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;font-family: inherit;font-size: 17px;font-weight: bold\">Instructions:<\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"normaltextrun\">In a small pitcher with ice add all the ingredients and stir to combine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"normaltextrun\">Serve over ice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"normaltextrun\">To top it off, invite some crisp fall apples and a cinnamon stick to this cozy party!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1 class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><b>Repo Maple Sour<\/b><\/span><span class=\"eop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84307\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84307\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84307\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: <span class=\"normaltextrun\">Anteel<\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"> Tequila<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anteeltequila.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by <span class=\"normaltextrun\">Anteel<\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"> Tequila<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"normaltextrun\">1.5 oz Anteel Reposado<\/span><span class=\"eop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">2 oz lemon juice<\/span><span class=\"eop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">1 tbsp maple syrup<\/span><span class=\"eop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">3 dashes of citrus bitters<\/span><span class=\"eop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">1 tsp cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;font-family: inherit;font-size: 17px;font-weight: bold\">Instructions:<\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"normaltextrun\">In a shaker with ice, combine Anteel Reposado, lemon juice, maple syrup, bitters, and cinnamon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">Shake well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">Strain over ice in a cocktail glass.<\/span><span class=\"eop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">Garnish with a cinnamon stick.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1>Vintage Eggnog<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84310\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84310\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84310\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1434\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84310\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Death &amp; Co<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deathandcompany.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Death &amp; Co<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>0.5 oz Old Grandad 114 Bourbon<\/li>\n<li>0.25 oz Smith &amp; Cross Jamaican Rum<\/li>\n<li>0.25 oz H&amp;H Rainwater Madeira<\/li>\n<li>0.25 oz Frapin VS Cognac<\/li>\n<li>1 oz white sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 oz whole milk<\/li>\n<li>1.5 oz heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>1 whole egg<\/li>\n<li>Garnish: grated nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>Glass: Flip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;font-family: inherit;font-size: 17px;font-weight: bold\">Instructions:<\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Blend sugar and milk until dissolved.<\/li>\n<li>Blend eggs and milk on very low speed until incorporated.<\/li>\n<li>Combine the remaining ingredients and stir well. Store in glass bottles for long-term storage.<\/li>\n<li>Age anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 years, or serve immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Pour into glass and garnish with grated nutmeg.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><b>Honey Rosemary Daiquiri<\/b><\/span><span class=\"eop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84308\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84308\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84308\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1280\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Ten To One<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tentoonerum.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Ten To One<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"normaltextrun\">1.5 oz Ten To One White or Dark<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">1 oz lime juice<\/span><span class=\"eop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to hot water)<\/span><span class=\"eop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">2 sprigs of rosemary<\/span><span class=\"eop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">Garnish: rosemary sprig<\/span><span class=\"eop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;font-family: inherit;font-size: 17px;font-weight: bold\">Instructions:<\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"normaltextrun\">Add rosemary sprig along with all other wet ingredients to a shaker tin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">Add ice and shake vigorously.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a rosemary sprig.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1 class=\"h2\"><b>Mercer + Prince Espresso Martini<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84292\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84292\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84292\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Mercer + Prince<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercerandprince.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Mercer + Prince<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>1.5 oz Mercer + Prince<\/li>\n<li>1 oz coffee liqueur (Kahlua or Mr. Black)<\/li>\n<li>2 oz cold brew espresso (or iced coffee)<\/li>\n<li>3 espresso beans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;font-family: inherit;font-size: 17px;font-weight: bold\">Instructions:<\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Add ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake to combine\/chill.<\/li>\n<li>Strain into a chilled martini glass.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with 3 espresso beans.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><b>Mistletoe Margarita Recipe<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84309\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84309\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84309\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"948\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Astral Tequila<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.astraltequila.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Astral Tequila<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>1.5 oz Astral Tequila Blanco<\/li>\n<li>0.75 oz lime juice<\/li>\n<li>0.75 oz pomegranate juice<\/li>\n<li>0.5 oz agave<\/li>\n<li>Garnish: toasted rosemary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;font-family: inherit;font-size: 17px;font-weight: bold\">Instructions:<\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Add ice, shake, and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Garnish with a sprig of toasted rosemary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Mercer + Prince Paloma<\/strong><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84294\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84294\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84294\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Mercer + Prince<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercerandprince.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Mercer + Prince<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>1.5 oz Mercer + Prince<\/li>\n<li>2 oz Ocean Spray Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice<\/li>\n<li>Top with grapefruit soda (or soda water)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh mint<\/li>\n<li>Grapefruit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Add ingredients into an ice-filled Collins\/Highball and stir to combine\/chill.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with fresh mint and grapefruit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Coconut Vanilla Espresso Martini<\/strong><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84295\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84295\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84295\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/christmas-cocktails-to-impress-your-holiday-guests-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1575\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84295\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: IslandJon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islandjon.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by IslandJon<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz IslandJon Coconut Vanilla<\/li>\n<li>1 espresso capsule (pod)<\/li>\n<li>1 oz coffee liqueur<\/li>\n<li>1.5 oz unsweetened coconut milk<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp maple syrup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Chill martini glass.<\/li>\n<li>Add ingredients to tin with ice.<\/li>\n<li>Shake until hands are cold, and then strain into a chilled martini glass.<\/li>\n<li>Optional: Dust with cocoa powder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1 class=\"h2\"><b>The Celebrator<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84291\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84291\" 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