Not sure what to bring to the holiday table this year? We’ve got you covered. Welcome to our highly curated list of the cocktails we’re actually making this season. Here, you’ll find easy recipes you can batch (spirit-forward Sazeracs to low-proof Negronis), caffeinated party-starters and digestifs to wind down with. Keep scrolling for all of our favorites, and bookmark this guide for your next holiday party.
Negroni Absinthe
Crème de cacao and absinthe put a wintry spin on this mezcal Negroni.
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Stinger
“Aptly deemed ‘the world’s best Stinger,’ this rendition shines especially bright when given the freezer treatment and doled out after dinner.” —Chloe Frechette, deputy editor
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Sharon
“Gin is replaced by fino sherry in what is my favorite highly batchable, low-proof holiday drink.” —Talia Baiocchi, editor-in-chief
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Fernetea
A comforting, low-ABV mix of fernet, chilled peppermint tea and oat milk.
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Strong Start
“The Irish Coffee gets turned on its head with aged rum and a topping of silky, herbaceous génépy cream.” —Jess Mayhugh, managing editor
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Chinotto Fizz
This savory, nutty N/A fizz is equally comfortable playing aperitif or digestif.
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Le Monocle
A spritz of absinthe and a few dashes of bitters are all it takes to bring this sparkling cocktail to life.
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Yellow
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High Altitude Highball
“Herbal génépy transforms this whisky highball into an après-ski appropriate drink.” —Mary Porto, editor
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Black Manhattan
For an extra-cozy take on the Manhattan, add a splash of warming Averna.
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Godfather
“The secret to this spin on the two-ingredient Scotch classic is an obsession-worthy amaretto kicked up with sea salt.” —Talia Baiocchi, editor-in-chief
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Sazerac
This rye-based classic is a welcome reminder that it’s not just Martinis we should be sticking in the freezer.
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Carajillo
Reposado tequila packs an extra punch in this take on the Mexico City favorite.
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Guillotine
Think of this as a dry mezcal Manhattan with a healthy dose of Cynar.
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Eeyore’s
Requiem
“This digestivo-ready ‘deep, dark Negroni’ is a Punch reader favorite for a reason. I’ll be batching some as a post-holiday dinner move.”
—Mary Porto, editor
Plus, Three Holiday Staples:
“This forgotten French classic is like a Last Word, but better.” —Chloe Frechette, deputy editor
The Puerto Rican classic, batched for a crowd.
Hot Buttered Rum
An easy base to dress up to your liking.
Eggnog
A decadent recipe that topped our blind tasting.
Coquito
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