Get in the Celebrating Spirit With Fun Holiday Cocktails!

Holiday party season has arrived! When throwing the perfect seasonal bash, nothing’s more important than serving the right drinks. With some inspiration from celebrity-favorite cocktails and hotspots, here’s some must-try recipes that will be a guaranteed hit at your holiday party. Cheers!

DRINK: S’mores

WHY WE LOVE: This scrumptious drink is served at the famous Gerber Group bars that celebs from the Kardashians to Cameron Diaz and A-Rod have frequented. Drink up!

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 oz Blended Whiskey

1 1/2 oz Dark Crème de Cocoa

3/4 oz Cinnamon Schnapps

Splash of milk

MAKE IT: Garnish with gram cracker crust rim and 3 mini marshmallows. Served in a Martini glass.

DRINK: Savory

WHY WE LOVE IT: EFFEN vodka was a hit with celebs at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week parties and this cocktail brings us back to the runway.

INGREDIENTS:

2-3 parts EFFEN

½ part Vermouth

Choice of fresh Savory herbs: Thyme, Rosemary, Tarragon, Basil or Sage

MAKE IT: In a mixing glass muddle the selected herbs with the vermouth, add EFFEN and shake with ice. Then double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an olive that has been speared with a sprig of herb (thyme or rosemary) or wrap a leaf of herb around olive and spear with cocktail pick.

DRINK: Inocente Rosemary Fresca

WHY WE LOVE IT: This Inocente concoction was created by Duane Fernandez of New York hotspot DBAR and was served at Prince’s recent concert in New York.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 ounces Inocente Tequila

3/4 ounce Elderflower liqueur

1/2 ounce Rosemary syrup

1/2 ounce Fresh lime juice

Topped with Prosecco

Fresh rosemary

MAKE IT: Load a cocktail shaker with ice, add 1 1/2 oz Inocente tequila, squeeze in half a fresh lime juice, pour in 1/2 oz Rosemary syrup, layer on 3/4 oz Elderflower liquer and shake. Pour into tall cocktail glass, top with Prosecco and clip a peice of fresh Rosemary and for a holiday touch add three fresh cranberries for color.

DRINK: The Moscow Mule

WHY WE LOVE IT: The Russian Standard Moscow Mule was served at Halle Berry’s Frankie & Alice party recently in Los Angeles and this simple and easy-to-make drink will be a hit with guys and ladies!

INGREDIENTS:

1.5 oz Russian Standard Vodka

1 Lime Wedge

5 oz of Ginger Beer

MAKE IT: Build cocktail over ice in your Russian Standard Copper Mug. Add 1.5 oz of Russian Standard Vodka. Squeeze a wedge of lime.?Top with 5 oz of ginger beer.

DRINK: Basil Hayden’s FlipNogg

WHY WE LOVE IT: Created by Tona Palomino, mixologist at famed wd~50 restaurant in New York, this drink tastes like egg nogg with a side of apple pie!

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 parts Basil Hayden’s® Brown Butter Bourbon

1 part Apple Cider

1 part Boiled Cider

1 dash Simple Syrup

1 Egg Yolk

Powdered Cinnamon

MAKE IT: Chill a rocks glass with ice and water. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice (add the egg yolk last). Strain cocktail into a glass and garnish powdered cinnamon.

DRINK: Holiday Punch

WHY WE LOVE IT: There’s no better drink that’s easier to serve and more fun than a punch bowl and this 7UP drink is one sweet party treat.

INGREDIENTS:

48 ounces 7UP

64 ounces Hawaiian Punch Fruit Juice, Fruit Juicy Red

1/2 cup ReaLemon 100% Lemon Juice

32 ounces Canada Dry Club Soda

Two 750-milliliter bottles of vodka

24 ounces orange juice

1 quart fruit sherbet

MAKE IT: Mix ingredients in a large punch bowl, and serve individually over ice in short cocktail glasses. Serves 25-30 people.

DRINK: Absolut Berri Holiday

WHY WE LOVE IT: Celeb stylist Robert Verdi helped kick-off the launch of Absolut Berri this year and this cocktail isn’t just stylish– it’s tasty!

INGREDIENTS:

2 parts ABSOLUT Berri Acai

3/4 part simple syrup

1 part fresh lemon juice

MAKE IT: Shake and strain into rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with blueberries and fresh mint.

DRINK: Pom & Ginger

WHY WE LOVE IT: 7UP reintroduced seasonal favorite Pomegranate 7UP Antioxidant for the holidays and this bubbly drink will be a guaranteed hit at the parties.

INGREDIENTS:

1 ounce Rose’s Cocktail Infusions Pomegranate Twist

1.5 ounces vodka or whisky

Canada Dry Ginger Ale

Pomegranate 7UP Antioxidant

MAKE IT: Fill a tall glass ¾ full of ice. Pour ingredients over ice and fill the glass with equal parts Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Pomegranate 7UP Antioxidant.