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9 Festive Cocktails That Taste Like Your Favorite Holiday Sweets

Make holiday desserts even better — with booze!

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/11/cranberry-jello-shots.html" target="_blank">A Beautiful Mess</a>.</strong></p>
A Beautiful Mess

There are no desserts quite like holiday desserts. But now you can make them even better — with booze! These cocktails turn take those beloved seasonal flavors and turn them into drinkable delights.

Can't get enough of these grown-up treats? Try our inspired ideas for slightly tipsy, adults-only desserts.

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Cranberry Jello Shots

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/11/cranberry-jello-shots.html" target="_blank">A Beautiful Mess</a>.</strong></p>
A Beautiful Mess

The sugared cranberries add a super sophisticated touch to these gorgeous ruby-red shots.

Get the recipe from A Beautiful Mess.

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Apple Pie Moonshine Cocktail

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.thelittleepicurean.com/2014/10/apple-pie-moonshine-cocktail-2.html" target="_blank">The Little Epicurean</a>.</strong></p>
The Little Epicurean

Fragrant cinnamon adds a warm, festive note to these sweet apple drinks.

Get the recipe from The Little Epicurean.

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Pumpkin Pie Sangria

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.thatssomichelle.com/2014/10/pumpkin-pie-sangria.html" target="_blank">That's So Michelle</a>.</strong></p>
That's So Michelle

The perfect excuse we need to drink sangria all year long!

Get the recipe from That's So Michelle.

Related: Cheers to Cheesecake! 7 Ways to Drink Your Favorite Dessert

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Peppermint White Christmas

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.freutcake.com/in-the-kitchen/drinks-anyone/cocktail-friday-peppermint-white-christmas/" target="_blank">Freutcake</a>.</strong></p>
Freutcake

Almost too pretty to drink, these glam cocktails are actually incredibly simple to make.

Get the recipe from Freutcake.

Related: A Holiday Favorite: Peppermint Desserts

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Frosted Gingerbread Martini

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2013/12/23/recipe-file-frosted-gingerbread-martini/" target="_blank">The Glitter Guide</a>.</strong></p>
Photography by Joanne Pio; Recipe by Leah Bergman of Freutcake

A Christmas cookie (or cocktail!) spread isn't complete without classic, adorably iced gingerbread men.

Get the recipe from The Glitter Guide.

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Pecan Pie Martini

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://daydreamerdesserts.com/2011/01/pecan-pie-martini.html/#.VGELavnF_To" target="_blank">Daydreamer Desserts</a>.</strong></p>
Daydreamer Desserts

The brown sugar rim gives these intensely sweet drinks some real holiday flair.

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Pumpkin Pie Cocktail

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://butterbasilandbreadcrumbs.com/?p=3504" target="_blank">Butter, Basil, and Breadcrumbs</a>.</strong></p>
Butter, Basil, and Breadcrumbs

This really is spiked pumpkin pie filling in a giant glass. You can thank us later.

Get the recipe from Butter, Basil, and Breadcrumbs.

Related: Boozy Pumpkin Desserts to Keep You Warm and Cozy

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Cookies and Cream Cocktail

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.simplebites.net/a-simple-holiday-cocktail-hour-recipe-cookies-and-cream-cocktail/" target="_blank">Simple Bites</a>.</strong></p>
Simple Bites

Teeny, tiny cookies make this creamy beverage a cocktail and dessert in one!

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Hot Pumpkin Pie Cocktail

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.thecookierookie.com/hot-pumpkin-pie-cocktail/" target="_blank">The Cookie Rookie</a>.</strong></p>
The Cookie Rookie

A warm, frothy version of everyone's favorite Thanksgiving dessert, this pumpkin-infused drink is made for sipping slowly, preferably in front of a roaring fire.

Get the recipe from The Cookie Rookie.

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