Candy Cane Martini: Combine 1 1/2 oz. vodka with 1 tsp. peppermint schnapps, and shake with ice. Dip a martini glass into broken up candy cane pieces for a festive (and tasty) garnish. The Grinch: Channel your inner Suess with this Midori-based martini. Combine 2 oz. Midori, 1/2 oz. lemon juice, and 1 tsp sugar syrup. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass, garnish with a cherry. White Christmas: So many holiday favorites in one place! Combine 4 oz. of your favorite eggnog, 1/2 oz. white chocolate liqueur, and 1 oz. Southern Comfort in a snifter glass. Garnish with some white chocolate flakes. Christmas Cosmo: Creating a classic cosmopolitan for the holidays is the perfect way to satisfy holiday party guests. Simply combine 1/2 oz. Cointreau, 1 tsp. lime juice, 1/2 oz. cranberry juice, and 1 oz. vodka in a shaker with ice. Serve in a chilled glass. Very Merry Punch: Here’s a delectable drink recipe for 12 special guests. Combine 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 bottles of cabernet sauvignon, 1 sliced apple, 1 sliced orange, 1 cup chunked pineapple, 4 whole star anise, and 1/2 cup orange curaçao. Simply mix in a large bowl and serve. More from CafeMom: 8 Traditional Christmas Dinner Ideas Your Family Will Love Hanukkah Gelt Martini: Enjoy this creative cocktail from DrinkoftheWeek.com that combines 2 parts chilled potato vodka and 1 part Goldschlager. Shake with ice, strain into cocktail glass, and garnish with shaved gelt pieces. L’chaim! Holiday Hopper: This classic twist on a grasshopper will have you happy it’s holiday time. Combine 1 oz. Midori melon liqueur, 1/2 oz. green creme de menthe, 2 oz. half and half, 1/2 oz. white creme de cacao, and ice in a shaker. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with raspberry and mint leaves. Pointsetta: Combine 1/2 oz. triple sec, 3 oz. cranberry juice, and 3 oz. champagne for a sweet holiday cocktail with a fizzy, fruity splash. Mistletoe Martini With Cranberry: Lookin’ for some loving this holiday? This drink will get you in the mood. Combine 2 oz. vodka, 3 oz. chilled cranberry tea, 2 oz. orange juice, 3/4 oz. lemon juice, and 3 tsp. sugar in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake, strain, and serve in a chilled glass Gingerbread Apple Martini: For this sweet seasonal treat, combine 1 oz. vanilla vodka, 2 oz. Canton ginger liqueur, 2 oz. apple cider, a splash of lemon juice, and some orange zest into a shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled glass rimmed with graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon.
