20 Christmas Cocktails For Staying Toasty

Christmas cocktails are 99.9 percent about garnishes. Swear to god. You could put out a punch bowl of lukewarm Ocean Spray, and with some pine tree fronds, dried cranberries, and star anise pods scattered about, people would rave. But, that other tenth of a percent is alcohol, and alcohol is, needless to say, still important. So alcohol is what we'll give you, with a collection of cocktail recipes that are more than appropriate for Christmastime and all its merriment. Or rather, strained togetherness after a year packed in tight with stress. Drinks all around! [View in Browser]( [Alternate text] [SHOP]( EXCLUSIVE [SUBSCRIBE]( [20 Christmas Cocktails That'll Have You Drinking Merrily Over the Holidays]( [20 Christmas Cocktails That'll Have You Drinking Merrily Over the Holidays]( Christmas cocktails are 99.9 percent about garnishes. Swear to god. You could put out a punch bowl of lukewarm Ocean Spray, and with some pine tree fronds, dried cranberries, and star anise pods scattered about, people would rave. But, that other tenth of a percent is alcohol, and alcohol is, needless to say, still important. So alcohol is what we'll give you, with a collection of cocktail recipes that are more than appropriate for Christmastime and all its merriment. Or rather, strained togetherness after a year packed in tight with stress. Drinks all around! [Read More]( [I'm Falling In Love With the Game Boy All Over Again]( [I'm Falling In Love With the Game Boy All Over Again]( The Analogue Pocket revitalizes the small-but-ambitious titles of the handheld era, giving gaming history a brighter future. [Read More]( [What's With All These Shirtless Celebs in Suits?]( [What's With All These Shirtless Celebs in Suits?]( From Jonah Hill to Jay-Z, famous guys are baring their chests in tailored clothing. We investigate the phenomenon. [Read More]( [For Christmas, We Received a Hopeful Week]( [For Christmas, We Received a Hopeful Week]( This has been a bit of a hopeful week as weeks go these days. The U.S. Army seems to be closing in on a vaccine that will work against all variants of coronavirus—not just COVID, but SARS, as well. There are now not one, but two antiviral pills aimed at treating the virus in affected individuals and moderating its effects. And studies indicate the new Omicron variant of the virus, while highly contagious, results in a milder form of the disease than that produced by either the original strain or the Delta variant. Science is reaching the point at which it’s done all it can. The rest of the fight against the pandemic depends on how much every one of us cares about our fellow human beings. [Read More]( [Welcome to Middle-earth. Here's Your Guide to the LOTR Legendarium.]( [Welcome to Middle-earth. Here's Your Guide to the LOTR Legendarium.]( J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy masterpiece spans three volumes, but doesn't stop there. Beyond lies a whole world of mythmaking to explore. [Read More]( [The Best and Easiest Last-Minute Gift: Esquire]( [The Best and Easiest Last-Minute Gift: Esquire]( So you've waited until the actual last minute? No sweat. We got you. [Read More]( [How to Get a Gift for Your Kid]( [How to Get a Gift for Your Kid]( There is no formula for the perfect gift. I've given tons of duds. I've also often gone for the easy win, the pink and the ghastly. On the rare occasions that inspiration and luck collide, however, I like to think my gifts to my daughter make her marvel a little, and blur the boundaries between imagination and reality. [Read More]( [Join Esquire The Select for $40/Year. Learn More!]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( esquire.com ©2021 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019