10 Dazzling Winter Cocktails
Toast your party guests with these fun, festive cocktails -- and great recipes to match.
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Add a unique twist to the traditional midnight toast by blending bubbly with pomegranate (or cranberry) juice.
Prep: 5 minutes
Serve it with: A dessert bar featuring decadent chocolate sweets
A sweet blend of brandy, creme de cocoa, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream makes the ultimate dessert or party drink.
Prep: 10 minutes
Serve it with: Almond shortbread cookies dipped in chocolate
This refreshing blend of rum, fresh mint, lime juice, and sugar is a party favorite. Add a splash of club soda for a bit of fizz.
Prep: 5 minutes
Serve it with: Classic Mexican dishes with a twist
Mix up your favorite dark stout with ginger ale to make this classic British cocktail.
Prep: 5 minutes
Serve it with: A buffet of warm appetizers -- dips, quiches, and tarts
To make this delicious drink, crush mint and sugar at the bottom of a glass and add ice and vodka.
Prep: 10 minutes
Serve it with: Our Thai Chicken Wings in Peanut Sauce
For a fresh take on the classic martini, shake Basil-infused vodka with a dash of vermouth.
Prep: 5 minutes
Serve it with: An assortment of our top 37 New Year's Eve appetizers.
Make this icy blue cocktail by blending bubbly with vodka, crystallized ginger, and sugar.
Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 4 hours
Serve it with: A refreshing Green Tea and Tangerine Sorbet
Sake replaces gin in this nontraditional martini. Pickled ginger and green olives make a pretty garnish.
Prep: 10 minutes
Serve it with: Our easy Asian spring rolls
Garnish a classic gin martini with cocktail onions or blue cheese-stuffed olives.
Prep: 10 minutes
Serve it with: Our Creamy Blue Cheese and Onion Dip
Serve this blended cocktail of rum, Cointreau, and fruit juices over ice.
Prep: 5 minutes
Serve it with: An exotic menu of Asian-inspired appetizers
