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Updated December 09, 2008

Mudslides, Hot Toddys, Egg Nog, and Hot Apple Cider—find festive cocktail recipes for your holiday soirée.

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Gobble-Tini

Move over Cosmo, there's a new holiday-inspired cranberry cocktail in town. Shake raspberry liqueur, cranberry juice, and Smirnoff Cranberry Vodka with ice and garnish with three cranberries on a swizzle stick.

Recipe: Gobble-Tini

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White Russian

If you're a fan of milkshakes and flavored coffee drinks, you'll love this cool and creamy cocktail. Godiva Cappuccino Liqueur flavors heavy cream and vodka for the perfect after-dinner drink.

Recipe: White Russian

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King's Cider

Hot apple cider is the remedy to cold winters. Learn how to make this classic cocktail with Crown Royal, then gather around the fire and enjoy.

Recipe: King's Cider

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Egg Nog

After you try this recipe, you'll realize eggnog is not just for the holidays. Mix Baileys Irish Cream and Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey with one whole egg, milk, and a dash of nutmeg. You've got dessert in a glass.

Recipe: Egg Nog

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Baileys Minty Mistletoe

This is one festive holiday martini. Mix Rumple Minze peppermint schnapps with Irish cream and ice, then strain into a martini glass. You'll have a chilly dose of holiday cheer.

Recipe: Baileys Minty Mistletoe

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Cinnamon Toast

This drink combines all the flavors of the season into one steamy glass. Add spiced rum to apple cider, warm, and then serve with a cinnamon-and-sugar-rimmed mug. You'll feel toasty in no time.

Recipe: Cinnamon Toast

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Bourbon Hot Toddy

Legend has it Hot Toddys can give a good night's rest, shake rainy-day blues, and cure what ails you. We're not sure about those promises, but with George Dickel bourbon, cloves, and sugar, we're willing to give it a try.

Recipe: Bourbon Hot Toddy

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Cîroc Champagne Cosmo

Serve up elegance at your New Year's Eve bash with this Cosmo-inspired cocktail. Mix Cîroc Vodka with Champagne and cranberry juice, then add Grand Marnier, lime juice, and a twist of orange for added complexity.

Recipe: Cîroc Champagne Cosmo

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