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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.

Taste Test

Blanc de Blancs

Looking for a great sparkling wine? Reach for bright and bouncy Blanc de Blancs.

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Kick Off the Festivities With a Cocktail

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aperitivo with the seasons

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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More DIY Projects

Oakland Art Novelty Company's rum-spiked recipe.

DIY Shibori Tea Towels

Use an ancient Japanese technique to make these unique towels.

DIY Douglas Fir Liqueur

Add a little Northwest greenery to your glass.

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

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

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

hazelnut liqueur

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

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.

vanillabitters

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

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.

Wine

Treat Yourself to These Adventurous Red Wines

A few bottles that stray slightly outside the “usual” holiday picks.

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Experts around the country share their value picks.

Advice and bottle recs from wine pro Jeremy Patenaude.

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

Make your next cold one a zero-proof one.

diy mocktails

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

bitter italian sodas

Nine bottles to try, and where to find them.

50+ Syrup Recipes For Cocktail Making

Holiday-Ready Recipes

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.

A glass of nutty goodness.

A warming holiday punch.

An extra-rich take on the classic.

A seasonal swizzle named after Bermuda’s capital city.

coffee lollipops

The perfect grown-up sweet treat.

A festive take on the mezcal mule.

Dark chocolate and bourbon make this pie extra decadent.

bourbon balls

A sweet reminder of pure holiday joy.

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