Trying to find the one perfect food or drink recipe to please everyone in a crowd will never happen. All the better reason to have an assortment of recipes to choose from so there is a little something for all those guests in attendance at holiday meals and after party gatherings this week. Many crowds will have a sampling of straight liquor lovers who prefer their drinks on the rocks or neat. There are those who desire classic martini style cocktails such as the Bombay Sapphire Martini. For those who adore sweeter cocktails for the holidays there are punches such as Bacardi’s Gold Rum Punch and Zipang’s sparkling Holiday Sangria. These serve many and can be made ahead of time so there is no muss, no fuss when it comes time to pour. My favorite party drinks happen to be cocktails and martinis made to order and doled out individually. 

 

The photo drink recipe slide show below highlights holiday cocktail recipes that have been created for the holiday season or have already been featured at Christmas parties around the country. A few can be made ahead of time for ease of serving. Many require little preparation. A couple border on the complex side of prep time.

 

The Holiday Cheer Recipe Guide includes 195 martini & cocktail recipes for the Christmas and New Year’s season.  It will be updated shortly to include more holiday cocktails and article links. The Drink Recipes & Photos page includes all cocktail recipe slideshows by category.  Hot Brew now includes 55 hot espresso and hot chocolate drink recipes to keep the winter chill at bay.

 

 

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