10 Dazzling Winter Cocktails

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