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10 Festive Holiday Cocktails

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Playing bartender has never been easier. You can whip up a batch of these spirited drinks in two shakes.

1. Pomegranate Martinis

This pretty red-hued cocktail, fortified with Cointreau and sweetened with simple syrup, is perfect for the holidays.

Get the recipe: Pomegranate Martinis

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2. Mulled Wine With Cranberries

Cranberry juice cocktail and fresh cranberries give this favorite winter warmer a tart kick.

Get the recipe: Mulled Wine With Cranberries

3. Apple Brandy Cordials

Garnish each glass with apple slices to add an extra hint of fruitiness.

Get the recipe: Apple Brandy Cordials

Read more: Microwave Mulled Wine Recipe

4. Easy Blender Eggnog

Use your blender to easily whip up this warm nutmeg-spiced drink.

Get the recipe: Easy Blender Eggnog

5. Rum and Grapefruit Spritzers

Use either ginger ale or ginger beer to give this spritzer its fizz; choose ginger beer if you would like a stronger ginger flavor.

Get the recipe: Rum and Grapefruit Spritzers

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6. Rosemary, Grape and Gin Cocktails

Rosemary-infused simple syrup lends a delicate herbal note that doesn’t overpower the other ingredients.

Get the recipe: Rosemary, Grape and Gin Cocktails

Get the rest of the tasty holiday cocktails From Real Simple here.

This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com

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