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From entertaining tips and tricks to festive cocktail recipes, this is your one-stop-shop for all things drinkable during the holidays.

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30 Decadent Holiday Cocktails

Celebrate the season with rich, indulgent cocktails.

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Kick Off the Festivities With a Cocktail

aperitivo with the seasons

aquavit hot cider

Holiday Gift Guide

Recipes

Homemade Ginger Liqueur

Infused with loads of peppery fresh ginger, orange zest and vanilla, and sweetened with a delicate ginger-chamomile honey syrup, this formula is one of our favorite DIY recipes.

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A DIY taste of fall.

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A quick, 24-hour infusion is all it takes to mix a batch of this DIY coffee liqueur.

A prebatched recipe for the holiday season.

Package them up in tins for holiday gifts, set them out for seasonal snacking or use them to dress up wintry cocktails.

vanillabitters

All you need is eight ingredients and two weeks’ worth of patience.

hazelnut liqueur

Combining toasted hazelnuts, vodka, brandy, vanilla, cacao, orange and honey, this liqueur is perfectly nuanced.

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Extend your citrus supply while adding extra flavor to your drinks.

Pickled Cocktail Onions

Perfect for your next round of Gibsons.

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Fresh, fall-ripened fruit is key to this seasonal liqueur.

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A delicious way to capture the essence of autumn.

pistachio orgeat

Unlike almond-based orgeat, pistachios add a different complexity and flavor to the syrup.

hunter's vodka recipe

Capture Mother Nature in a bottle with this infused vodka.

Capture the flavor of fresh plums with this autumnal fortified wine.

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Punch Bowls

A beautiful—and amply filled—punch bowl is a beacon of hospitality.

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Miracle’s manager joins to talk about holiday cocktails and coordinating a global bar event.

Tune in for a dose of unbridled holiday cheer.

The November/December Holiday Issue

Cold-Weather Comforts

drinking chocolate

The hot cocoa of your childhood gets a serious upgrade.

chai blends

The perfect mug filler for crisp days ahead.

Honey Bourbon Latte

How to revamp your coffee ritual.

drinking games

Let the good times roll with these drink-inspired games.

Recipes

Zero-Proof Drink Recipes

For times that call for mixed drinks without the booze.

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More Booze-Free Alternatives

The Not So Late Night Tonic cocktail

Creative variations abound.

diy mocktails

How to make bar-quality drinks without the alcohol at home.

Six options that add delicious intrigue to the category.

50+ Syrup Recipes For Cocktail Making

Holiday-Ready Recipes

A delicious sip of the season.

A warming medley of flavors.

A delicious fusion of wine and chocolate.

A bouquet of seasonal charm.

Warm up with a mug of the classic Scandinavian mulled wine.

A prebatched recipe for the holiday season.

A perfect après-ski treat.

A seasonal cocktail inspired by the flavors of apple pie.

A rich and creamy winter delight.

A festive Martini-style cocktail.

A seasonal gem combining sherry, apricot and Chartreuse.

A comforting adaptation of a classic.

Gingerbread gets an extra kick of flavor from coffee and bourbon.

Two agave spirits warm up with sweet spice.

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Gin, pear and grappa make for a delicious trio of flavors.

Sugar and spice meet a hint of smoke.

Dark rum gives this tart and extra layer of warmth and deliciousness.

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La Factoria's take on the holiday classic.

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