This holiday, almond-flavored cocktail will put you right in your feels. Cue the Christmas movies and the fireplace.
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If you know me, you know I have to hit you with a seasonal old fashioned. This year, it’s the Gingerbread OF! I think I’ve mastered the gingerbread syrup, so feel free to use this on everything (you’ll thank me later).
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I had two goals in mind when creating this drink: one, to make something green, and two, to experiment with some of the liqueurs hiding in the back of my bar cabinet. After a bit of trial and error, the Grinch’s Glory was born — it’s herbal, fresh, and strong.
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Something the pairing of pineapple and cherries reminds me of the holidays — the cherry syrup from the Luxardo brandied cherries absolutely MAKES this drink; don’t skip out on this step!
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This is SUCH a fun recipe to serve at any of your holiday parties! While it looks relatively fancy, it’s so so so easy and will guarantee to turn heads.
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Remember that apple cider we made the other day? We’re putting it to good use in this apple cider mojito. It’s such an easy way to upgrade a gloriously fresh classic.
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This mule might be my favorite one yet — the spiced syrup really highlights and tones out the spiciness of the ginger beer, while the vanilla vodka gives it that extra layer of oomph.
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This holiday riff off of a standard Paloma is so refreshing and quenching. Traditionally, grapefruit juice and grapefruit soda is used, but for a winter sipper, I decided to go with pomegranate.
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I’m a sucker for a good sour — but what makes a good sour, good, you ask? FRESHLY SQUEEZED CITRUS. Trust me, it makes a difference — especially when the main ingredient is citrus!
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This homemade apple cider will leave your home smelling SO unbelievably good, and it’s perfect to serve up at your Thanksgiving get togethers because you can totally serve it with or without alcohol!
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Cinnamon and mezcal go together like pancakes & syrup. This margarita has such a depth of smokiness and the sweetness of the homemade cinnamon brown sugar syrup really takes it up a notch and balances it out. It’s like sipping a warm hug.
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This cocktail encompasses all of the cozy holiday feels — the maple, the cranberry, the rosemary, ah! If you’re up for taking the extra step to make your own cranberry juice, jus know that it’s so worth it (for the color alone!).
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The Naked & Famous is a variation of the well-known Last Word, and what’s lovely about the structure of this cocktail is that it’s equal parts!
It was created by Death & Co’s Joaquín Simó, “The Naked & Famous is indeed the bastard love child borne out of an illicit Oaxacan love affair between a classic Last Word and Sam Ross' Paper Plane cocktail.”
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I’m always looking for an excuse to either make a cocktail with egg whites or use these black walnut bitters from Fee Brothers. This sour recipe can go really nicely with either gin or bourbon, so don’t be afraid to experiment!
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This Halloween punch is guaranteed to be quite the hit! It’s neutral in flavors enough that it’d be rare for someone to dislike it. It’s so much fun to make, and tastes like straight up candy. Pull out all the gimmicky Halloween stops!
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This Poision Apple cocktail is a really fun way to get in the Halloween spirit — the hibiscus water really adds a level of flavor to the tartness of the lemon and it’s perfectly balanced.
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As we anticipate the upcoming holiday season and looking for ways to stay toasty during colder weather, I think it’s time we give our festive drinks an uncommon spin. This winter pumpkin drink with August Uncommon Psychocandy Tea, with rich rooibos, pumpkin and caramel, is the perfect match for rum and butter.
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I feel like one of the Sanderson sisters whenever I add a little bit of edible glitter and dry ice to this beautiful riff on an Aviation. Substituting the Luxardo Maraschino with Elderflower liqueur gives it a bit more floral sweetness, and the Empress Gin just takes it to that lovely hue of purple that is so needed!
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We’re back on the pumpkin spice train (to be honest, did we ever stop?) — if you’re a lover of the White Russian cocktail, you’ll have to give this seasonal riff with bourbon a try.
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In adulthood, not as many tricks, but still tons of treats! Time to pair our favorite Halloween candy with a simple classic cocktail: the old fashioned. Reese’s proves that peanut butter and chocolate are meant to be, and pairs so well when enjoyed with an old fashioned.
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