The 12 Cocktails of Christmas

The 12 Cocktails of Christmas

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a collection of 12 delightful cocktails that are sure to add a touch of merriment to your festivities. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply want to unwind after a long day, these handcrafted concoctions are perfect for spreading the holiday cheer.

1. Winter Wonderland Martini: Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz white chocolate liqueur
• 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
• Crushed candy canes for rimming Glass: Martini glass

Method: Rim the martini glass with crushed candy canes. Shake vodka, white chocolate liqueur, and peppermint schnapps with ice. Strain into the prepared glass.

2. Spiced Apple Cider Punch: Ingredients:

• 2 oz spiced rum
• 4 oz apple cider
• 1 oz cinnamon syrup
• Splash of club soda Glass: Highball glass

Method: Combine spiced rum, apple cider, and cinnamon syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of club soda.

3. Cranberry Ginger Sparkler: Ingredients:

• 2 oz cranberry juice
• 1 oz ginger liqueur
• Champagne or sparkling wine Glass: Champagne flute

Method: In a champagne flute, combine cranberry juice and ginger liqueur. Top with chilled champagne or sparkling wine.

4. Pomegranate Rosemary Fizz: Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz gin
• 1 oz pomegranate juice
• 1/2 oz rosemary simple syrup
• Club soda Glass: Collins glass

Method: In a shaker, combine gin, pomegranate juice, and rosemary simple syrup with ice. Shake well and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with club soda.

5. Hazelnut Espresso Martini: Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1 oz coffee liqueur
• 1/2 oz hazelnut liqueur
• Freshly brewed espresso Glass: Martini glass

Method: In a shaker, combine vodka, coffee liqueur, and hazelnut liqueur with ice. Add freshly brewed espresso and shake well. Strain into a martini glass.

6. Mistletoe Mojito: Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum
• 1 oz simple syrup
• Fresh mint leaves
• 1 oz lime juice
• 2 oz cranberry juice
• Club soda Glass: Highball glass

Method: Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup in a highball glass. Add white rum, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda.

7. Gingerbread Old Fashioned: Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1/2 oz gingerbread syrup
• Angostura bitters
• Orange peel for garnish Glass: Rocks glass

Method: In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, gingerbread syrup, and a few dashes of Angostura bitters with ice. Stir well and strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange peel.

8. Sugar Plum Sparkle: Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz plum vodka
• 1 oz elderflower liqueur
• Sparkling water
• Plum slices for garnish Glass: Wine glass

Method: In a wine glass, combine plum vodka and elderflower liqueur. Top with sparkling water and garnish with plum slices.

9. Chocolate Peppermint Martini: Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz chocolate liqueur
• 1 oz peppermint schnapps
• 1 oz cream
• Crushed candy cane for rimming Glass: Martini glass

Method: Rim the martini glass with crushed candy cane. In a shaker, combine chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and cream with ice. Shake well and strain into the prepared glass.

10. Cinnamon Orange Hot Toddy: Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz honey
• 1/2 oz cinnamon syrup
• Hot water
• Orange slice for garnish Glass: Toddy glass

Method: In a toddy glass, combine bourbon, honey, and cinnamon syrup. Top with hot water and stir. Garnish with an orange slice.

11. Berry Merry Bellini: Ingredients:

• 2 oz mixed berry puree
• 1 oz raspberry liqueur
• Prosecco or sparkling wine Glass: Champagne flute

Method: In a champagne flute, combine mixed berry puree and raspberry liqueur. Top with chilled prosecco or sparkling wine.

12. Nutty Irishman: Ingredients:

• 1 oz Irish cream liqueur
• 1 oz hazelnut liqueur
• Hot coffee
• Whipped cream for topping Glass: Irish coffee mug

Method: In an Irish coffee mug, combine Irish cream liqueur and hazelnut liqueur. Fill with hot coffee and top with whipped cream.

These 12 Cocktails of Christmas are a delightful way to toast to the season with friends and family. Whether you prefer the warmth of a hot toddy or the effervescence of a sparkling concoction, these hand made drinks are sure to make your holidays extra special.