Holiday Cocktails for the Dinner (and Dessert) Table

Wine is a must for holiday entertaining, but cocktails have their place at the table too. Here are some of the holiday cocktails we’re eyeing for seasonal imbibing.

A Quartet of Espresso Martinis

Choose your own adventure with these takes on a classic.

Boothby

Discover the Boothby cocktail recipe, a pre-Prohibition Manhattan variant with a sparkling twist that has captivated for decades.

Brass Elephant

Nocino steps in for sweet vermouth in this inspired Manhattan riff.

The Brown Turkey

This Thanksgiving cocktail combines the subtle spices of aged rum with the sultry sweetness of figs and a bright pop of sparkling wine.

Charleston Brown Water Society Punch

This punch combines bourbon, dark rum, and a sweet citrusy mix to tame the burn.

El Abuelo

Cozy up to this Old Fashioned cocktail that uses Mexican amaro and a spiced brown nectar for depth and warmth.

Flip-Flip-Flipadelphia

A flip cocktail that’s inspired by the eggnog but spiced up with chile liqueur and pasilla chiles.

French 75

An early 20th-century sparkling gem.

Holiday in Hamilton

A Caribbean gingerbread syrup brings a beautiful bouquet of spice to this rum-based holiday drink named after Bermuda’s capital city.

Humble Pie

A seasonal cocktail inspired by the flavors of apple pie.

The Invitation

A make-ahead martini for effortless hosting.

New Pal

An update on the Old Pal from the Savoy Cocktail Book.

Northern LightsRed Wine Sangaree

Northern Lights

This sparkling cocktail gets saucy, thanks to several barspoons of a favorite holiday condiment.

Pera’dise

Pear and spice lend a wintry vibe to this holiday cocktail accented with grappa, a traditional Italian brandy.

Ponche Navieñdo

Fruit and spice never tasted quite so nice as in this simple but flavorful hot rum punch recipe.

Red Wine Sangaree

A stripped-down, holiday-ready spin on sangria.

Sally’s Holiday Spritz

Cranberry syrup perks up this herbaceous spritz.

Sherry in the Ole Opry

A memorable holiday cocktail—inspired by fruitcake and Dolly Parton—that combines sherry, apricot, and Chartreuse.

Sleepwalker

This coffee cocktail from Brooklyn’s We Got Company can be prepared chilled or hot depending on your mood or the weather.

White Elephant

In this fruitcake-inspired cocktail, dark and complex winter flavors provoke winter sipping.

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