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11 Warm and Cozy Big-Batch Cocktails to Make for Your Holiday Bash

The tree is twinkling, Bing Crosby’s on the stereo and a warm, boozy big-batch cocktail is simmering aromatically in the kitchen. Yum. Here are 11 cozy recipes for your next holiday get together. 

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Slow Cooker Holiday Wassail

This uber-easy punch is holiday libation and potpourri in one.

Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider

Best served in a brandy glass with a swizzle of cinnamon.  

Swedish Glogg

Pair this Scandinavian mulled wine varietal with gingerbread.  

Hot Buttered Rum

Smooth, sweet, salty...and totally decadent.

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Garnish With Lemon

Hot Ginger Cider Cocktails

Leave this spicy punch in the slow cooker and have guests ladle up themselves.

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Holiday Spiced Wine

Hello, citrusy winter sangria.  

Red Wine Hot Chocolate

The happiest marriage since Will and Kate.  

Slow-cooker Cranberry Hot Toddies

Basically the drink equivalent of your fave cashmere sweater. 

Spiced Vanilla Pear Apple Cider

This jazzed-up piping cider is best served as a dessert beverage.  

Spiked Coconut Vanilla Steamer

Ditto this creamy, frothed concoction.  

Hot Spiced Cranberry Cocktail

Yes, simmering your own fresh cranberries does, in fact, make you the greatest hostess of all time.



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