Top Five Christmas Cocktails for Work Parties

Everyone likes to have a good time at the office holiday party. Providing a variety of festive drink options will add to the ambiance and guarantee a fun time for all.

Pomegranate Poinsettia Punch

A modern twist on the timeless champagne punch. Party goers will love the fresh taste and health benefits, too. Pomegranate juice is chock full of antioxidants and research suggests consumption of pomegranate may aid in maintaining healthy cholesterol, cardiovascular, and digestive health.

1 bottle of Pomegranate Juice (16 oz.)

1 cup of Orange Liqueur

2 bottles of Champagne (750 ml each)

1 tbsp. of Lemon Juice

In a punch bowl, mix pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and orange liqueur. Add champagne. Serve and enjoy!

Note: Recipe may be doubled, tripled, or quadrupled (etc.) depending on the size of the crowd.

Non-Alcoholic Poinsettia Pomegranate Punch

The same great pomegranate taste and benefits with no alcohol added. Great for providing first-rate taste options to those who prefer not to drink alcohol or for mid-day office parties where employees need to return to work.

1 bottle of Pomegranate Juice (16 oz.)

1 cup of Triple Sec

2 bottles (750 ml each) of Non-Alcoholic Champagne, Sparkling Cider, or Sparkling Water

1 tbsp. of Lemon Juice

In a punch bowl, mix pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and triple sec. Add non-alcoholic champagne, sparkling cider, or sparkling water. Serve and enjoy.

Note: Recipe may be doubled, tripled, or quadrupled (etc.) depending on the size of the crowd.

Traditional Holiday Punch

A tried and true recipe for a homey office party with festive flair. This fruity concoction is always a hit and as a bonus, is high in vitamin C.

1 can of frozen Orange Juice

1 can of frozen Pink Lemonade

1 can of frozen Limeade

1 can of Pineapple Slices (in Juice)

2 bottles of Champagne

Completely thaw frozen juices. In a punch bowl, mix frozen juices. Add Pineapple Slices and juice from can, mix lightly. Add champagne. Serve and enjoy.

Non-Alcoholic BerryHoliday Surprise

1 can of frozen Raspberry-Lemonade

1 can of frozen Strawberry-Lemonade

½ quart of Raspberry or Strawberry Sherbet

2 (2 liter) bottles of Ginger Ale

Completely thaw frozen juices. In a punch bowl, mix frozen juices. Add Ginger Ale. Add frozen sherbet to center of punch bowl. Serve and enjoy.

Tip: Allow sherbet to begin melting before serving.

Chocolate Peppermint Martinis

For a more sophisticated holiday office work party, martinis always add a touch of class. This chocolate concoction with a touch of peppermint bliss will please the winter palate.

1 shot of Vanilla Vodka

1 shot of White Crème de Cacao

1 shot of Godiva Chocolate Flavored Liqueur

1 Hershey's Kiss

1 small Candy Cane

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, mix vodka, crème de cacao, and chocolate liqueur. Strain into a martini glass. Drop a Hershey's Kiss into the glass, and hang Candy Cane off the rim with the stem in the glass (to add flavoring.)

Tip: Experiment withdifferent flavors of Hershey's Kisses for extra fun, or even set up a bar where users can choose which flavor they would like dropped into the glass.

Tip 2: Finely crushed candy cane or cocoa powder may be used to dip the martini glass rim in prior to filling with the martini mix. Just wet the rim with water and dip.