Can you believe we’re already a week into December? With the holiday season already upon us, I’m sure you’ll be serving (and enjoying!) a drink or two.

When I have a party, I always have a favorite red and white wine on hand, a bottle of bubbly, and one signature cocktail and mocktail. I also love to have apple cider and eggnog on hand because the taste and smell just evokes memories of the holiday.

For cocktails, I loved these ones developed by Tom Smith of Union Square Wines: The Gingered Apple and The Kentucky Toddy. They were perfect for Thanksgiving and are still wonderful now in the colder months.

Here are a few more beverages that are sure to make you the toast of the party!

• Canton Royale: A festive gingery champagne cocktail on par with the famous bellini
• Ginger Spice Cocktail: Spice lovers will be wild for this gently mouth-warming sipper
• Hot White Chocolate: A decadent indulgence that’s silky and creamy
• Ginger Foxtrot Cocktail: Apples and ginger have always been good friends. Now these two flavors meet up in a luscious cocktail that’s terrific hot or cold.
• Cranberry Soda (non-alcoholic): This is a colorful and unusual drink – great to serve up when cranberry season starts.

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