Five Holiday Drink Recipes

Friends! Hi! It's time to give thanks, be merry, eat until our pants burst, nap so hard from a turkey coma, and drink until we break out the family photo albums.

This year, I'm traveling a short distance to Gainesville, FL to celebrate Thanksgiving with my husband's family-who I sincerely consider my second family.

When my sister-in-law put me in charge of drinks for Thanksgiving, I pulled a Phoebe Buffay and took it to a whole new level (remember when Pheebs was in charge of ice and cups?!)! That is me. I am Phoebe...in charge of drinks. You're welcome.

These recipes have been tested, approved, and enjoyed by some dear friends. This is legit, y'all! We started with about 12 recipes and narrowed it down to these five. A little something for everyone-reds, creamy whites, and even non-alcoholic; I've got you, boo!

I'd love to see your pictures and posts if you try these out, so tag #thatmosesgirl on Instagram if you partake in these drink festivities.

The Tipsy Santa

The simplest of all the recipes. This would be great at a party as a punch. It's fancy, yet simple-hence, Simple Santa. Plus, it's quite delicious and bound to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve naked or with cranberries rolled in sugar. I was able to coat the cranberries in sugar by rolling the cranberries in simple syrup, then sugar. Mmmm. #sugar

1 part cranberry juice
1 part ginger ale
Fill the rest with champagne
3 rolled in sugar cranberries for garnish (optional)

Bobbing For Apples

You know that party or festival where there's a station of bobbing for apples? This is what it tastes like-but, of course, way better. You taste the apples, but with some bubbles, and an extra touch of Fall (and fun) with Fireball whisky.

1 part champagne
1 part fireball
Fill the rest with apple cider
Apple chunks (about 1/4)
Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Sugar for rim of glass (also optional, but way more fun)

Dirty Snowball

For all my creamy, white, and savory sweetness fans, this one is for you. I literally started singing "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" when I took my first sip. That creamy goodness, with a touch  of cinnamon. I thought of the idea to add the chocolate syrup to the glass because of the time in high school when I worked at an ice cream parlor and would drizzle chocolate like this on the inside of the cup for my frappuccino drinkers. This is delightful.

1 part Baileys Irish Cream
1 part RumChata
Chocolate syrup for inside of glass
Cinnamon sprinkled on top (optional)

Christmas In A Glass

This one's got a kick but, it's one of those that's a crowd-pleaser. It's light enough to serve at Christmas brunch, but also has enough oomph to serve at dinner.

1 part Tequila
1 part Triple Sec
A splash of cranberry juice
Fill the rest with champagne
Cranberries for garnish (optional)
Sprig of rosemary (optional)

A Partridge In a Pear Tree Mocktail

For the designated driver of the bunch or for the kiddos! This partridge in a pear tree will put you in the Christmas spirit...without the spirits. Yum!

2 parts apple cider
1 part cranberry juice
Fill rest with ginger ale
Pear slice or chunks

So, drink up. Celebrate. Happy Holidays. Happy Thanksgiving. Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Happy Kwanzaa. Cheers. Enjoy!