festive winter drinks

&lt;p&gt;Ice cubes studded with whole star anise elevate this easy cocktail that&amp;rsquo;s perfect for Thanksgiving or other festival fall occasions. Don&amp;rsquo;t forget put the ice cube trays in the freezer several hours before serving the drink. Better yet, make a big batch of star anise ice cubes today and keep them stashed in the freezer for impromptu happy hour get-togethers.&lt;/p&gt;

Maple Bourbon Fizz

star anise pods

bourbon

lemon juice

Angostura bitters

chilled prosecco, Champagne or sparkling water

&lt;p&gt;Belle de Brillet is a liqueur made from Cognac infused with pears, which is how this festive sparkler gets its punning name.&lt;/p&gt;

A Pear of Brandies

(15 ml) pisco

(15 ml) Calvados or other apple brandy

(20 ml) St-Germain elderflower liqueur

(15 ml) Belle de Brillet

orange bitters

(90 ml) Champagne

Orange twist

&lt;p&gt;A big bowl of bubbly punch makes a festive centerpiece for a holiday celebration and is also an easy way to serve a crowd, but be sure to plan ahead and make an ice ring, a large block of ice or large ice cubes a day before serving. To make a decorative ice ring, find a Bundt pan that&amp;rsquo;s no wider than your punch bowl, fill it about three-fourths full of water and freeze overnight.&lt;/p&gt;

Holiday Poinsettia Punch

(12 fl. oz./375 ml) chilled cranberry juice

(12 fl. oz./375 ml) chilled orange juice

(4 fl. oz./125 ml) vodka

(2 fl. oz./60) Cointreau

Molded ice ring, a large block of ice or large ice cubes

(each 750 ml) chilled dry sparkling wine or Champagne

orange slices, each

(2 1/2 oz./75 g) cranberries

&lt;p&gt;Here, bartender Natasha David from New York City&amp;rsquo;s Nitecap shares her recipe for a holiday cocktail subtly spiced with cinnamon and allspice. The recipe makes enough spiced syrup for several cocktails.&lt;/p&gt;

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