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Bellini Hosting a boozy holiday brunch? The signature bellini shows your guests what a peach you are and is a cinch to make in advance. Get the recipe

Champagne Cocktail with Guava, Elderflower and Tarragon Sure you could just serve champagne, but that’s like putting a Christmas tree up without ornaments – it’s a little half-hearted. Instead, bump basic bubbly with this shindig-approved recipe from Rocco’s Dinner Party that adds guava and tarragon to the mix. Get the recipe

Ginger Ale Float with Raspberry & Tangerine Lime Sorbets Forget the root beer floats. For something more refreshing and sophisticated, try this Top Chef Just Desserts concoction. Danielle Keene’s frothy favorite is perfectly in palette for Christmas time celebrations, and could easily be spiked, if you’re into that sort of thing. Get the recipe

Alcoholic Green Tea Bubble Tea Tea time becomes tippler when you whip up Top Chef Master alum Chef Anita Lo’s spiked green bubble tea. Get the recipe

Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon Whipped Cream No freeze-dried marshmellows here. Barbara Scott-Goodman’s recipe includes a spiced whipped cream that pairs perfectly with a gentle spike. Get the recipe

Lemon Rosemary Infused Vodka Topped with Prosecco Chef Ninamarie Bojekian wasn’t afraid to go above an average vino for her Italian-family-inspired dinner for Rocco’s Dinner Party and neither should you. Infusing vodka with herbs and citrus, then adding a touch of prosecco makes this anything but your average pour. Get the recipe

Mexican Eggnog Nip up your regular nog by serving this Mexican twist on the holiday favorite. Get the recipe

Mulled Cider The classic quaff is a seasonal staple for a reason, and Nigella Lawson’s version ensures your guests are feeling appropriately warm inside. Get the recipe

Negroni and Aperol Spritz Not only is Fabrizio Carro’s winning spritz from Rocco’s Dinner Party refreshing, it also looks a bit like a candy cane before you stir it. How apropos. Get the recipe

The Perfect Sidecar Nothing warms you up quite like brandy, and this impeccable version of the perennially favorite drink creates the perfect froth on top – ideal from looking at the outdoor frost from a warm spot. Get the recipe

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