Make it an at-home night to remember with our favorite holiday cocktails—courtesy of How Sweet Eats' Jessica Merchant (one of our favorites!)—plus the style recs to #JustGetDressed too. Whether you're a tequila gal or prefer soft and rolling whiskey, we've got you covered.
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Mistletoe Manhattan
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Ingredients
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2 oz whiskey 1/2 oz maraschino cherry juice 1/2 oz cranberry juice 1/2 oz sweet vermouth 2 dashes angostura bitters Maraschino cherries, for garnish Sugared cranberries, for garnish Rosemary, for garnish
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Directions
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1. In a shaker cup filled with ice, combined the whiskey, cherry juice, cranberry juice, vermouth and bitters. Shake lightly or stir a few times until combined. 2. Pour in a chilled glass and garnish with a cherry, sugared cranberries and rosemary.
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Mistletoe Margarita
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Ingredients
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Coarse salt for the rim 2 oz Grand Marnier 1 1/2 oz Tequila 2 oz white cranberry juice 2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice 1 oz simple syrup Lime for garnish Fresh cranberries for garnish Rosemary for garnish
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For Simple Syrup
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1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar
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Directions
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1. Rim each glass with a lime wedge and dip in the coarse salt. Fill each glass with ice. 2. In a cocktail shaker, add the grand marnier, tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice and syrup and shake for 30 to 60 seconds. pour over the ice. Garnish with extra limes and fresh cranberries! Throw in a sprig of rosemary if you wish.
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For Simple Syrup
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Stir together the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and bring the mixture to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.