The long holiday weekend begins with Thanksgiving and family, but it ends with football and the beginning of Christmas season.  The joyous spirit of the holidays seems to have bitten many as Black Friday shopping and online Twitter tweeting abounds with chatter of ho, ho, ho jolly St. Nick and the air of Christmas. Though Christmas decorations have been seen in stores for several weeks, Thanksgiving and Black Friday give way to the official declaration of ‘Merry Christmas’ offerings among friends and full blown holiday cheer. It’s time to deck the halls and trim the tree. In doing so, it is also time for a little liquid libation in the form of delicious Christmas martinis.

 

While Thanksgiving weekend counts down non-stop college football all day on the television, take time to trim the tree, hang stockings by the fire and begin deciding which Christmas cocktails to serve at your holiday party this year. The Christmas martinis and cocktails listing contained within the photo drink recipe slide show below provides an assortment of Gin, Vodka, Bourbon, Scotch, Cachaca and Liqueur based mixed drinks for consideration. 

 

Holiday in a Glass features a listing of 175 or more drink recipes for the holidays. Hot Brew highlights coffee and espresso recipes. Living Grand & Teenie offers low calorie recipes for anytime of the year.

 

 

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