The holiday season is known as a time to give thanks, express gratitude and celebrate life with friends and family. But, for many grown adults who find themselves spending more time than usual with parents, siblings and other random relatives, this season of joy and merriment can get kind of stressful.
As spiritual teacher Ram Dass famously said, “If you think you’re enlightened, try spending a week with your family.”
Cocktails can help.
Whether you’re planning a holiday party for friends, can’t cook and are on beverage duty for the potluck, want to take your feast up to another level or just need to soothe your nerves while listening to your overly opinionated, cable news-obsessed uncle spout off about the election and politics, we’ve got you covered with a Christmas cocktail that will do the trick.
These drinks range from classics, like coquito, egg nog and hot buttered rum, to TikTok-viral recipes, like the tropical-inspired Christmas mojito, neon green Grinch and creamy Jack Frost with its snowflake rim, and everything in between.
So, no matter your reason for mixing up a drink, these 13 Christmas cocktails are sure to elevate the mood of everyone at the party—yourself included. And, if you’re seeking a sober-friendly solution for a holiday pick-me-up, check out these spirit-lifting mocktail recipes.
Photography by Ali Redmond The Grinch
This bright green concoction, which spread across social media like wildfire, evokes the classic children’s tale by Dr. Seuss. Our version features vibrant and melon-forward Midori, vodka,
This Article was originally published on Wine Enthusiast
