Want to rock around the Christmas tree with a drink in your hand or get lit while lighting the menorah? If you’re 21+ this guide is for you!

I am giving you a guide to five easy holiday cocktails you can make whether in the mods, with your home friends, for family parties… or even when you need to numb the pain of breaking your wallet after too much gift shopping! All recipes have modifications to make as a college student! 

Here is your guide to some Jolly Juices for this season: 

1). Hot Chocolate Martini 

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces of hot cocoa 

• 1 ounce of dark crème de cacao 

• 1 ounce of Bailey’s Irish crème

• ¾ vanilla vodka 

• 3-4 mini marshmallows/ espresso beans 

Directions:

1. Combine the chocolate, dark creme de cacao, Bailey's, and vanilla vodka in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

2. Drop 3 to 4 miniature marshmallows in the glass. 

College guide:

Get some hot cocoa from the Chocolate Bar and add in your favorite vodka! Keeps you warm and gets the job done! 

2). Make Ahead Mistletoe Mimosas

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of fresh cranberries

• 6 sprigs of rosemary 

• ½ cup cranberry juice

• ½ cup apple juice 

• 1 bottle of champagne (for mocktail, use sparkling apple cider)

• Splash of vodka or gin if desired 

Directions:

1. Add about 10 cranberries, cranberry juice, and apple juice to an ice cube mold (do not fill all the way, as the liquid will expand when frozen).

2. Add a sprig of rosemary to the cube and leave in the freezer until solid. 

3. When ready to serve, place cubes in champagne glasses and pour champagne on top! 

College guide:

Get some cranberry juice at Lower, grab your favorite champagne, and go ham! Enjoy! Who needs fresh rosemary when you have sprigs of pine from the quad Christmas tree?

3). Cranberry Margarita 

Ingredients:

• 2 lime wedges 

• 4 oz. cranberry juice 

• 1 oz. fresh lime juice 

• 3 oz. tequila blanco 

• 1 oz. triple sec or other flavored orange 

• 1 oz. of honey 

Directions: 

Simply add all ingredients together in a shaker and enjoy! 

College Guide:

Got some limes left from Lower? Squeeze them in your solo cup with some tequila and cran! 

4) Pepperminti

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces vanilla vodka

• 2 ounces half and half 

• 1.5 ounces peppermint schnapps 

• Optional candy cane for garnish 

Directions: 

Simply add all ingredients together in a shaker and enjoy! 

College Guide: 

Let me tell you this works: suck on a candy cane while drinking a vodka on the rocks, simple yet effective, minty yet kicky, thank me later! 

5) Cinnamon Bourbon Fizz 

Ingredients:

• 1.5 ounces bourbon 

• 1 ounce of Aperol 

• ½ ounce lemon juice 

• 1-2 ounces of maple syrup 

• Dash of cinnamon 

• Sparkling water (as much as you desire) 

Directions: 

Simply add all ingredients together in a shaker and enjoy! 

College Guide: 

Two words: bourbon claw. Add a splash of bourbon to your favorite white claw and you have a fizzy, boozy bourbon beverage!