Holiday cheers!

By Josh Childs for Boston.com

Twelve drinks of Christmas would be logical and probably one can find similar features all over the Internet. So, how about 17? Terrific bartenders from all over Boston and as far as Providence have been kind enough to help me out with quintessential and esoteric holiday drinks and I encourage you to visit these great spots to try one. If nothing else, one of these cocktails will be a welcome remedy for a stressful over commercialized holiday season.—Josh Childs, Straight Up