There are lots of special drinks for Christmas and they are becoming increasingly creative. Here are 5 Christmas cocktails and other drink recipes to get your guests in the holiday spirit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Hot Toddy<\/h2>\n

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• 1\/3 part Jim Beam Honey<\/li>\n
• 1\/4 part lemon juice<\/li>\n
• 1\/4 part honey<\/li>\n
• 1\/4 part orange juice<\/li>\n
• Cloves<\/li>\n
• 1 cinnamon stick<\/li>\n
• 1 orange peel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Combine the first four ingredients in a mug. Boil water. Pour the water in the mug and stir. Garnish with the cinnamon stick, cloves and the orange peel.<\/p>\n

  2. Christmas cocktails and other drink recipes. Winter Sangria<\/h2>\n

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  • One bottle sweet red wine<\/li>\n
  • One bottle apple cider<\/li>\n
  • 2 clementines, sliced, peel on<\/li>\n
  • 2 apples cored and diced<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 cup pomegranate arils<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup cranberries sliced in half<\/li>\n
  • Rosemary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Mix wine, cider and fruits in a large pitcher. Serve over ice and garnish with rosemary.<\/p>\n

    3. Christmas cocktails and other drink recipes. Peppermint chocolate martini<\/h2>\n

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    This very easy-to-make cocktail is absolutely delicious.<\/p>\n

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    • One cup chocolate milk<\/li>\n
    • 1 shot chocolate liqueur<\/li>\n
    • 1\/2 shot peppermint liqueur<\/li>\n
    • Crushed peppermint candy (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Pour the chocolate milk into a shaker. Add the liqueurs and shake to combine. Your martini is ready to serve!<\/p>\n

      4. Christmas cocktails and other drink recipes. Santa Shot<\/h2>\n

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      This shot is great for parties, especially as a starter.<\/p>\n

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      • 1\u00a0part grenadine syrup<\/li>\n
      • 1 part cr\u00e8me de menthe<\/li>\n
      • 1 part peppermint schnapps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Pour grenadine to about 1\/3 of your shot glass and the cr\u00e8me de menthe and the schnapps in equal parts. You can garnish it with crushed candy if you want.<\/p>\n

        5. Christmas cocktails and other drink recipes. Angel\u2019s delight<\/h2>\n

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        • 3\/4 ounce gin<\/li>\n
        • 3\/4 ounce triple sec<\/li>\n
        • 1 1\/2 ounce cream<\/li>\n
        • 2 \u2013 3 dashes grenadine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Shake well all the ingredients in a shaker with ice cubes. Serve in a chilled cocktail glass.<\/p>\n

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