1French 75
Andrew bui The French 75 is among the fanciest of cocktails. Sure, there’s the tried-and-true margarita and the timeless Old Fashioned, but the French 75 has got what those two don’t: Champagne!
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2Cranberry-Aperol Spritz
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON Cranberry adds a festive, colorful twist to your favorite cocktail, the Aperol spritz. Still bubbly and refreshing, it will make you feel like you're sipping the drink in the Mediterranean during the wintertime. It’s a fun drink to make for friends at your holiday brunch to get everyone in the festive mood.
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3Classic Mimosa
ERIK BERNSTEIN Nothing kicks off brunch quite like a mimosa! If you prefer your cocktails on the sweeter side, bump up the orange juice to 3 ounces per glass, or go for a sweeter bottle of bubbly. To play up the orange flavor, try adding a dash of orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau, or a few dashes of orange bitters.
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4Christmas Punch
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE This Christmas punch forgoes all the added sugar and instead derives its natural sweetness from apple cider. Add some spice from ginger beer and tartness from unsweetened cranberry juice, and you have a sophisticated, festive punch for your next Christmas party.
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5Apple Cider Spritz
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE Easy breezy and ready for fall, this apple cider spritz offers a twist on a recent summer classic, the Aperol spritz. Waltzing right into the next season with spiced cider and a kiss of pumpkin spice, Aperol’s orange-herbal aspects bring out the best in the cider flavors.
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6Christmosas
Packed with all our favorite winter fruits, this is the only thing you need in your hand while you open presents. Great for a late-night Christmas Eve party or early Christmas morning.
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7North Pole-adas
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM Even in the dead of winter we still like to pretend we are on a beach sipping on piña colada. Since we can't actually do that most of time, this winterized version does the trick. With Prosecco, pineapple, and coconut milk, it's a cocktail that's festive and tropical all at the same time!
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8Apple Cider Mimosas
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER As the weather gets colder and start looking toward more comforting, autumnal flavors, there is something weird about drinking a bright, citrusy cocktail on a gray morning in November. Enter these apple cider mimosas.
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9Aperol Spritz
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON The Aperol Spritz, also known as the Spritz Veneziano, is an Italian classic that has an iconic bittersweetness reminiscent of burnt orange and tart rhubarb. When paired with Prosecco and a bit of soda water, it makes an amazing cocktail to drink in the warmer months.
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10Touchdown Punch
Emily Hlavac Green Your team scored and this punch is the best way to celebrate. It's the bubbly victory we all are hoping for when we show up to the watch party. It pairs perfectly with all of our amazing Super Bowl appetizers!
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11Cranberry Mimosas
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI While the classic combo of 4 parts Champagne and 1 part fresh orange juice can certainly hold its own, this recipe adds a fun holiday twist by swapping the orange juice with fresh cranberries, cranberry juice, rosemary, and a hint of lime.
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12 Vanilla-Peach Bellinis
SUZANNE CLEMENTS If you can get your hands on some super-ripe peaches, taste your puree before adding honey—it might be sweet enough already! If not, adding some orange zest will help coax out the sweetness even more.
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13Jingle Juice
This crowd-pleasing punch is truly a Christmas miracle. It serves a large crowd, doesn’t shy away from the booze (read: three bottles of wine AND vodka), and looks stunning presented at any holiday party.
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14Prosecco Punch
Parker feierbach Looking to serve a crowd? This vanilla peach punch is perfect! Plus it's got a little seltzer in it, so it's not SO boozy.
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15Brunch Punch
PARKER FEIERBACH Sure, mimosas are great. But when you're hosting brunch for a big group, brunch punch is where it's at. With a full bottle of bubbly and plenty of vodka, it's just the thing to get the party going.
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16Prosecco Mint Julep
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 17Harvest Punch
Parker Feierbach Cider and ginger beer might seem like a weird pairing, but with fresh fruit and cinnamon (plus bubbly!), we promise you, it works. You'll want to make it for every fall party and tailgate.
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18Lemosas
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19Lemonade Mimosas
The ultimate summer brunch drink—use regular or PINK lemonade to make these extra special.
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20Mimosa Margaritas
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