There are all kinds of spirits that help you feel merry and bright during the holidays. Whether you're getting together with family, friends or co-workers, discovering a certain kind of libation in Michigan’s capital region can be both pretty and tasty this time of year. Here's a quick rundown of some festive cocktails and brews we found out and about in Greater Lansing.

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Indulge in this creamy dreamy cocktail at American fifth Spirits! Christmas on Mt. Hope is made with their cream liqueur and crème de menthe and garnished with chocolate shavings. Smooth, and sure to warm you from the inside out.

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Don't sleep on this fabulous cocktail, a perfect balance of sweet and tart and available at Red Cedar Spirits in East Lansing. The Lavender Bees Knees 2 is made with Red Cedar Spirits Corn Vodka, house-made lavender-infused honey and lemon and topped with butterfly pea flower tea which gives it that dramatic appearance. As an alternative, the Lavender Bees Knees 1 is made with Blue Label Gin as the base spirit.

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Your friends at Sleepwalker in REO Town have some delightful options this season. Try the Sugar Cookie Espresso Martini (pictured) with house-infused vanilla vodka, sugar cookie simple syrup, espresso, nonpareils or a Spiced Hibiscus Mule made with vodka, spiced hibiscus simple syrup, lime, ginger beer. Another options is their Chai Old Fashioned created with bourbon, chai simple syrup, house made bitters.

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Toscana Kitchen & Wine Market (at the AC Hyatt) has a festive Frosted Cherry Vanilla Cocktail made of vanilla vodka, cherry syrup, lime and a drop of vanilla extract, topped with ginger beer. Add a beautiful sugar rim and cherry garnish and voila. A perfect cocktail for the holidays!

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Warm up with a selection of holiday-themed beverages, including hot cocoa, mulled wine, and festive cocktails, all available for purchase. Indulge in a variety of seasonal treats and savory bites from our on-site food vendors, perfect for fueling your evening of celebration.⁠

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Sage Advice is the name and it may be just what we all need this holiday season! This PK favorite is made with Aperol, Hendrick’s gin, fresh lemon, cranberry bitters, and it’s even better topped with a splash of Prosecco. This and other delicious winter drinks are waiting for you at The People's Kitchen.

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A beautiful drive to Laingsburg will reward you with Graham Vineyards and Winery's Cranberry Spritzer, made with their own Cranberry Wine, OJ, and a splash of Sprite. They also offer wine and hard cider and a full bar and food menu of delicious pizza, sandwiches, charcuterie, salads, and more.

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Kick off the holiday season with Bad Brewing Company's 12 days of Xmas. Beers included are: Apple Pie Cider, Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Mead, Blackberry Crumble Mead, Ho Ho Holy Crap Xmas Ale, Willett Sour Mash Rye BA Old Fashioned Xmas, Cellar Aged Maple Quad, Tequila BA Lime Gose, Chocolate Cherry Buried Bottles (Black Lager), Pretty Chai for a Rye Guy (Spiced Blonde Ale), Belgian Tripel and a Pilsner..

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Looking Glass Brewing Company located in the heart of charming DeWitt is offering a couple of options for the season. Maybe one for the naughty and one for the nice? Try the Sleigh Ride Christmas Ale, a traditional Scotch Ale with a pinch of natural figs to give this tasty holiday brew a bit of sweetness. Or maybe you'd prefer Christmas Punch, a blend of pomegranate, lemon, orange, cranberry & our 18% hard seltzer mixed together into a fizzy beverage. Cheers!.

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Introducing Frandor Claus, a limited-edition, brewpub exclusive from Old Nation Brewing Co. A Cherry Cordial Stout crafted in collaboration with Lansing Facts and Frandor Shopping Center. Created as a special holiday brewpub-only exclusive, Frandor Claus combines Old Nation's renowned brewing expertise with the joy and nostalgia of a classic holiday treat, all while supporting a great cause in the Lansing community by benefitting the Greater Lansing Food Bank.

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Check out this Ursus Polaris White Stout at Dimes Brewhouse. Packed with coffee, cacao nibs, vanilla, and lactose, Ursus Polaris bears the taste and feel of a stout but without the roasted character and dark appearance.

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Enjoy the holiday season. Drink responsibly. Choose Lansing.

Photo Credits: BAD Brewing Company, Lansing Shuffle, Looking Glass Brewing Company, Old Nation Brewing, People's Kitchen, Red Cedar Spirits, Sleepwalker Spirits and Ale, Toscana, Graham Vineyard and Winery. Header image: Tijana Drndarski on Unsplash