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20 Years of Living: The Best Christmas Cocktails and Mocktails

September 20, 2011
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Say cheers to the holiday season with a range of classic and creative Christmas cocktail and mocktail recipes from 20 years of Martha Stewart Living. Some drinks can be paired with delicious bites from our complete holiday cookie guide, downloadable here.
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Southern Comfort Punch

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This simple Southern Comfort punch is perfect for entertaining a crowd. Frozen citrus slices keep it cold, eliminating the need for ice.

Martha Stewart Living, 1996

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Martha's Classic Eggnog

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In this traditional eggnog recipe, egg yolks are beaten with sugar, cream, bourbon, rum, and Cognac, and refrigerated for up to a day. Just before serving, beaten egg whites and whipped cream are folded in, while a sprinkle of nutmeg adds a fragrant finishing touch.

Martha Stewart Living, 2008

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Cherry Bombs

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Kids and alcohol-abstaining adults alike will enjoy the sweet cherry flavor of this simple mocktail, reminiscent of a Shirley Temple.

Martha Stewart Living, 2000

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Classic Martini

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As the mavens of "Mad Men" have taught us, you can't go wrong with a classic martini. The less vermouth in it, the drier the drink.

Martha Stewart Living, 1992

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Cranberry Cocktails

Cooked cranberries sweetened with maple syrup and lightly flavored with lemon zest and vanilla beans form the base of this wine-and-seltzer cocktail. Decorative skewers add a festive touch.

Martha Stewart Living, 2006

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Christmas Punch

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Pomegranate and lemon juices sharpen the sunny flavor of cranberries in this vodka-and-Cointreau-based punch.

Martha Stewart Living, 2009

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Kir Royales

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This popular French cocktail, made with white wine and creme de cassis, is traditionally enjoyed as an aperitif. Serve alongside holiday appetizers for some continental flair.

Martha Stewart Living, 2008

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Mulled Cranberry Cocktail

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Warm up from the inside out with a sweet-smelling mulled cranberry-and-cinnamon sipper, a wonderful decaffeinated alternative to after-dinner coffee or tea.

Martha Stewart Living, 1997/1998

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Pina Colada

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Bring a taste of the tropics to your Christmas celebration with a coconut-flavored pina colada. With the rum omitted, this drink is a perfect holiday treat for children.

Martha Stewart Living, 1992

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Blood Orange Champagne Cocktails

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Turn an ordinary mimosa into a celebratory, ruby-tinted cocktail with the addition of tart blood orange juice.

Martha Stewart Living, 1997/1998

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Spicy Tomato Juice

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Jalapeno brings fiery flavor to this basic tomato juice. Enjoy on its own as an alcohol-free indulgence, or add a splash of vodka for a one-of-a-kind take on the traditional bloody Mary.

Martha Stewart Living, 1998/1999

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