12/24/2023
Merry Christmas Everyone
Christmas is a time for cozy, festive cocktails that bring warmth and cheer. Here are three delightful Christmas cocktail recipes:
Cranberry Mimosas:
Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon granulated sugar, for ri***ng glasses
2 tablespoons orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
4 ounces cranberry juice
Champagne or sparkling wine
Instructions:
Rim the champagne flutes with sugar. You can do this by dipping the rim in water and then in the sugar.
Place a few cranberries in each glass.
Pour 1 tablespoon of orange liqueur and 2 ounces of cranberry juice into each glass.
Top off with champagne or sparkling wine.
Gently stir and serve immediately for a festive, bubbly treat.
Peppermint White Russian:
Ingredients:
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce peppermint schnapps
1 ounce coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
1 ounce heavy cream
Crushed peppermint candy, for garnish
Instructions:
In a shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, peppermint schnapps, and coffee liqueur.
Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Gently pour the heavy cream over the top so it floats.
Garnish with crushed peppermint candy for a minty, dessert-like delight.
Hot Buttered Rum:
Ingredients:
2 ounces dark rum
1 tablespoon buttered rum mix (combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice)
Hot water
Cinnamon stick and star anise, for garnish
Instructions:
In a mug, combine the dark rum and buttered rum mix.
Fill the mug with hot water and stir until the mix is well dissolved.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a star anise for a warm, spiced, and buttery holiday treat.
Each of these cocktails offers a unique taste of Christmas, from the effervescent joy of cranberry mimosas to the cozy warmth of hot buttered rum. They're sure to bring an extra dash of holiday spirit to your celebrations. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! 🍸🎄🎅🏼
The New York Times The Crafty Cocktailian