For every kind of party, there is a drink to match it. This is especially convenient around the holidays when parties occur every day, and when you're getting a little sick of red wine staining your teeth. Plus, everyone loves a good mixed drink, and it requires just a few things: your boozy essentials, a cocktail shaker, and some fresh ice. Having coworkers over? Make a bubbly Manhattan. In-laws dropping by? Offer them a Champagne Cocktail. College roommates having a reunion? Make a big batch of Brown Butter Spiced Ale. The list goes on, the parties go on, and the fun never stops.
Margarita by Erika Kotite

Holiday Milk Punch by Erika Kotite

Red Sangria by Kenzi Wilbur

Brown Butter Spiced Ale by sdebrango

Bubbly Manhattan by Collin

Apple Blow Fizz by Erik Lombardo

Martini by Erika Kotite

Eggnog by Erik Lombardo

Champagne Cocktail by Erika Kotite

Rum Punch by Erik Lombardo

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