12 Christmas cocktail recipes to make the season merry and bright

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If you’re celebrating the 12 days of Christmas , it’s wise to have a cocktail recipe prepared for each one. Whether you’re looking for a little sparkle to help get you through a major gift wrapping session or want to serve a few batches of festive libations at a […]

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If you're celebrating the 12 days of Christmas, it's wise to have a cocktail recipe prepared for each one.

Whether you're looking for a little sparkle to help get you through a major gift wrapping session or want to serve a few batches of festive libations at a holiday gathering, every single one of these wintry cocktails are worth whipping up — and they're also easy to make.

With cocktails this merry, Santa even ditch the milk come Christmas Eve.

Want to keep things simple? Mary McCartney shared her recipe for a straightforward cocktail that tastes bright and festive.

Cool mint, champagne and a little rum, that's all you need! This refreshing beverage will make everyone have a happy Christmas.

It takes about 30 seconds to make this eye-catching cocktail. The mint or basil garnish adds the perfect touch of green to an iced glass of sparkling red liquid.

Make a Dark & Stormy cocktail the right way by Maureen Petrosky

When the weather outside is frightful, a classic dark and stormy might be just the thing to make everyone's mood a bit brighter. There are only three ingredients in this five-minute drink, and each is equally important.

Citrusy yet sweet with a hint of bitterness, this sparkling Italian Aperol spritz punch serves 12 to 16 and will have the whole party saying, "Buon Natale!" (That's Italian for "Merry Christmas!")

Like gingerbread cookies, only smoother and with a kick of bourbon, this ginger-spiced apple cider cocktail can be made in single servings or scaled up to keep a group happy all evening. Just be sure to use one part bourbon to five parts apple cider.

An eggnog without the raw egg ends up being a bit lighter but still keeps the creamy, winter-spiced flavor everyone loves.

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