Ring in the holidays with a festive spirit \u2014 or two! Whether you\u2019re hosting a gathering at your home or will be with us on board one of Holland America’s holiday cruises<\/a>, our must-try cruise cocktails are deliciously merry and bright so you can enjoy them wherever you are.<\/p>\n<\/div> Holland America has partnered<\/a> with Lindt to feature two seasonal cocktails and one non-alcoholic mocha on board any of our ships from now until January.<\/p>\n Staying local for the holidays? No problem! We\u2019re letting you in on the recipe secrets so you can mix up these festive libations for your holiday visitors.<\/p>\n<\/div> Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n Shake all ingredients with ice until the mixture is frosty. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a mini Stroopwafel and Lindt chocolate.<\/p>\n Pro Tip!<\/em> Garnish the inside of the glass with chocolate sauce before pouring the cocktail.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Ready to experience our cocktails on board? Find your next cruise<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n Shake all ingredients with ice until the mixture is frosty. Strain into a rock glass over fresh ice and sprinkle the top with a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg. Garnish with a biscotti and chocolate roll stick for extra sweetness.<\/p>\n Pro Tip!<\/em> Rim the glass with the chocolate sauce and then roll the rim in crushed Oreo crumbs.<\/p>\n<\/div> Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n Stir espresso, chocolate sauce, and peppermint syrup together. Add steamed milk and top with whipped cream. Garnish the drink with mint sprig and Lindt chocolate.<\/p>\n Pro tip!<\/em> Rim the glass with white chocolate sauce and then roll the rim in rainbow sprinkles.<\/p>\n Treat your friends and family to a jolly cocktail hour with one of these holiday-approved recipes. Check out more of our holiday cocktails<\/a>, then tell us in the comments what your favorite holiday drink is to sip throughout the season or on board a cruise. Happy mixing!<\/p>\n<\/div>Holiday Cruise Cocktails With Lindt<\/h2><\/div>
Winter Star Martini<\/h2><\/div>
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Ginger Deckside Punch<\/h2><\/div>
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Holiday Harbor Mocha (Non-Alcoholic)<\/h2><\/div>
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