Apricot Brandy: Homemade Apricot Brandy is actually easy to make! KansasA shows you how. Nice gift or treat to serve during your holiday festivities. This is a three month process so you may want to keep this one bookmarked for next year. Found at KansasA’s blog.

Christmas Punch: You can prepare this right before the festive gathering, just make sure all the ingredients are cold. Non-alcoholic recipe includes cranberry cocktail, Sprite, lemonade and some cherries and fruit slices for decoration. Recipe posted on Tipnut.

Christmas Sangria: This one’s not for the kiddos since it includes wine and brandy, but it’s a nice holiday treat for the adults. Recipe ingredients include two bottles of Merlot, cranberry cocktail, brandy, soda water and other basic ingredients. Make this one the night before for best flavor. Recipe posted on Tipnut.

Homemade Hot Chocolate: Make a batch of hot chocolate with squares of unsweetened chocolate, sugar, milk and a few other basic ingredients. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon for an extra special treat. Recipe posted on Tipnut.

Hot Apple Punch: Here’s an easy to make hot punch for your holiday gathering. Use juice crystals (like Kool-Aid for example) to color the punch a deep shade of red. Includes a warm mix of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Recipe posted on Tipnut.com.