‘Tis the season to be jolly—which can be hard when you face night-after-night of bitter cold and the built-in stress (shopping! Choosing the perfect gift! Entertaining! Family time!) that comes with every holiday season. One thing you shouldn’t have to worry about this year? Your drink menu, thanks to these must-try holiday drinks that aren’t eggnog. (Click on the name of the drink for full recipe.)

 

The Winter-Weekend-Away Warmer

In our dream world, this vodka-based Old Fashioned would be served by the fire après-ski, but it’s also the best antidote for a night when you’re snowed in.

 

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  Image by: Geoffrey Ross

 

Rum Punch

Impress the guests at your holiday fête with this easy-to-serve Boreal Sorrel Punch, a fresh twist on a Cosmo using hibiscus water. (Pro-tip: your punch bowl matters almost as much as what’s in it.)

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  Image by: Geoffrey Ross

 

Mulled Wine

Mulled wine is a winter go-to for a reason. This recipe will help you perfect it.

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Hot Toddy

Or if hot toddies are your preferred cold-weather drink, this recipe will be your new BFF.

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Six Inches of Snow

If you’re brave enough to attempt a dry December (*slow clap*)—that doesn’t mean you still can’t have fun. Try this non-alcoholic blueberry and and cranberry cocktail, inspired by the True North.

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Courtesy of the Rosewood London

 

Summer Mocktails

Physically, you may be stuck in the harsh Canadian cold, but mentally, you may be dreaming of lounging on a warm, sandy beach (we don’t blame you). These mocktails may have been created with summer in mind, but mind over matter, right? (Bonus: you could always turn these into actual cocktails by adding alcohol.)

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  Image by: Michelle-Andrea Girouard