The holidays can be stressful. Whether you’re planning a raucous party, preparing for a dramatic family gathering, or trying to impress your significant other, these creative takes on classic cocktails will woo and lubricate the most stubborn of company. Start your day off with an orange creamsicle mimosa and spend the night by the fire with a Fireball hot toddy (and a Santa shot depending on how you’re day went).

Bailey’s Coffee and Cream Ice Pop

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Jumpstart your day or indulge in a late-night snack with these frozen booze-filled treats. You really can’t go wrong with Bailey’s spiked coffee and cream.

Jack Frost Tini

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Slide into vacation mode with this vibrant take on a classic martini.

Fireball Hot Toddy

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Extremely simple to make, this cocktail’s good for both shooting and sipping.  Some say it can also be a cure for the common cold — the best kind of medicine.

Orange Creamsicle Mimosa

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This sugary rendition of a tasty brunch beverage will really get your day going. It’s too refreshing to pass up!

Eggnog Jello Shots

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In the middle of swapping presents and hanging ornaments, these little cups of custard are easy to pass around your holiday party. The best even for the shot shy.

Pumpkin Spice White Russian

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Drink one for The Dude! And while you’re at it, throw some cinnamon on top.

Santa Shots

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Basically a drinkable candy cane. You can’t leave the holidays without some peppermint schnapps!

Thirsty for more? Drink up! Check out 7 of the Best Hot Chocolate Recipes!

Happy Holidays!

Contrary to popular belief, Santa won’t appreciate it if you leave him store-bought cookies by the fire on Christmas Eve. In fact, that might be the cause as to why he’s going to be leaving you coal and rocks instead of gifts!

So how do you keep our dear old Saint Nick happy? Keep his Christmas spirits up with these delicious Christmas cookie recipes, of course!

Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

We love peppermint kisses! Make them a little better by adding them to a chocolate cookie.

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Christmas Sugar Cookie Truffles

These truffles are so good you won’t be able to stop popping them in your mouth! Tis’ the season to throw your diet out the window, anyways! 

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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Red Velvet cookies that melt in your mouth, what’s better than that? Name something better, we’ll wait.

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Rudolph Peanut Butter Cookies

These Rudolph cookies are so accurate, Santa might cringe while eating them. Nevertheless though, they’re awesome!

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Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies

Woah, how cool are these!? Enjoy making these fun-looking cookies and savoring the yumminess after! 

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Buddy the Elf Cookies

Possibly the most creative one out of this whole list. This is the perfect cookie to make with Elf the movie fans!

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M&M’s Chocolate Cookie Bars

Mmmmm Santa will definitely love this gooey chocolate bar, you might even catch him going around the kitchen trying to look for seconds!

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There you have it! Baking these cookies makes for heart-warming family christmas bonding (and also a yummy treat for Santa Claus!) If these cookies don’t satisfy your sweet tooth try one of these tasty hot chocolate recipes.

What’s better than curling up on your couch, in front of a roaring fire, while the first snow of the Winter trickles down outside your window. Hmm, we know! Doing all that, but with hot chocolate in your hand. Check out the best hot chocolate recipes that are sure to warm your soul all winter long! 

S’mores Hot Chocolate

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Bring the campfire indoors with this delicious hot chocolate revamp. Indulge in a gooey marshmallow, melted chocolate, and graham cracker topping mixture.

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Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

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When you’re snowed-in and can’t make it to Starbucks to grab their seasonal Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, try this recipe instead!

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Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

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What makes this hot chocolate even better is that it’s topped with cream cheese frosting. Are you drooling yet?

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White Hot Chocolate

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Who said you always have to make your hot chocolate with cocoa? Switch flavors up by adding white chocolate to your favorite holiday drink.

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Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

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Mmm, just add some creamy peanut butter to this chocolaty treat for ultimate Holiday time richness!

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Creamy Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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Unsure what you should do with the candy canes that are cluttering up your home? Add them to your hot chocolate and taste the magic!

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Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate

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Add some kick to traditional hot chocolate with a pinch of cayenne pepper!

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So, what are you waiting for!? Go out and grab the ingredients from your favorite hot chocolate recipes before the next winter storm hits! In fact, why not go all out and really treat yo’ self to some delicious cookies too?