The holidays are full of warm, comforting dishes and family recipes. I like to be the person everyone depends on to provide a signature cocktail for get togethers.

Here is a list of some of my favorite crowd-pleasers from Christmas morning mixers to post Black Friday Shopping sipping!

• Eggnog Martini

  

  Ingredients

  3oz Eggnog

  1oz Vanilla Vodka

  1oz Amaretto

  – OR-

  2 oz Brandy

  Directions

  Shake, strain and serve up in a martini glass rimmed with Cinnamon Sugar

  Top with Whipped Cream, Nutmeg and Cinnamon

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• Easy Apple Cider Mimosas

  

  Ingredients

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  Your favorite champagne

  Farm Fresh or store bought apple cider

  Directions

  Mix to your liking and enjoy!

• Spiked Cider

  

  Ingredients

  2 oz Spiced Rum

  4 oz Apple Cider

  Garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange slice

  Directions

  Pour over rocks or mix and enjoy straight up!

• Christmas Cosmo On The Rocks

  

  Ingredients

  2 oz Vodka

  4 oz Cranberry Gingerale

  1 squeeze of lime

  1 sprig of rosemary

  1 tsp pomegranate seeds

  Directions

  Mix and enjoy! (Make it a mule with Ginger beer instead of cran ginger ale in triple the lime)

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• Mulled Wine

  Ingredients

  1 bottle of Pinot Noir (or bold fruit forward red wine)

  1/2 Cup Brandy

  1 1/2 Cups Apple Cider

  1 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed or no sugar added, store-bought)

  2 Blood oranges

  1/3 cup Cranberries, fresh

  2 Pears

  1/3 cup Pomegranate seeds

  1/3 cup Maple syrup

  2 Cardamom pods

  3 Cinnamon sticks

  1 tsp Cloves, whole

  1 Star anise pods, whole (optional)

  Directions

  Simmer all liquids for at least 1 hour (up to 3)

  DO NOT BOIL

  add sliced fruits 15 minutes before serving

  Strain and serve in a glass or mug

  Garnish with an orange slice and handful of cranberries

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