The holiday season is in full swing now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, which means it's a time to shop a lot for others and yourself--as well as indulge on plenty of festive foods and drinks!

In honor of holiday parties everywhere, we compiled a list of the jolliest cocktails below that will surely leave guests feeling extra merry this year!


Martha's Classic Eggnog
 

Eggnog goes with a Christmas party like Rudolph goes with Santa. They belong together! This eggnog could always go alcohol-free if there is anyone underage at your party, and you could always whip up two separate batches: one with alcohol and one without. This eggnog with the addition of alcohol combines the rich flavors of rum, Cognac and bourbon. Martha Stewart is all about spreading the love with this potent drink.


Merry Berry Christmas, Sugar!
 


We're all for adults enjoying the holiday season with a little alcohol, but children, teens and young adults that aren't yet 21 yet deserve some fun, too--treat them with this festive mint and berry mocktail thanks to Southern Living. If you want to jazz it up with alcohol, rum would be a good match with the assortment of berries!

Baileys Cool Raspberry
 

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Looking for something extra sweet to sip on this holiday season? This Baileys-centric cocktail could be what you're looking for! It's frosty like snow, but it surely tastes much better!

Candy Cane Cocktail
 

Sandra Lee from Food Network is all about those perfect touches that add to the festive details of the holiday season. Why not incorporate candy canes into an alcoholic beverage? It'll be the perfect peppermint, vanilla and chocolate mixture.


Christmas Punch
 


Martha Stewart is all about vibrancy during the holidays and this bright red punch is not only bursting with its rich red shade, but it'll tickle your taste buds too. Want really jolly party guests? Serve up this cranberry juice and pomegranate juice concoction that combines orange liqueur, vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and club soda for a tart, yet sweet flavor.

Gingerbread Martini
 

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Do you love gingerbread cookies? Well, this cocktail will become your new favorite gingerbread-flavored treat. Food Network's Sandra Lee is taking a classic flavor of Christmastime and spicing it up with vanilla vodka, hazelnut liqueur, butterscotch schnapps, ginger beer and dark rum. Plus, the garnish is just perfect: a gingerbread man cookie so you can still get that typical gingerbread taste associated with the holidays.


Christmas Cookie Cocktail
 

Not a fan of gingerbread cookies? Well, how about a simple chocolate and peppermint cookie for Santa? This cocktail from Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. via Food Network is full of holiday tradition.


Mulled Cranberry Cocktail
 

Martha Stewart knows better than anyone that cranberries pair best with cinnamon and cloves, so this alcoholic beverage will leave you feeling the warmth of the holiday season.

May your Christmas be extra merry with these eight festive cocktails! Remember to drink responsibly.

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