As the holiday season descends upon us, there’s a certain magic in the air, and what better way to have your bar guests toast to the festivities than with a collection of enchanting holiday cocktails? In the spirit of celebration, we’ve gathered some recipes that promise to transform your gatherings into memorable, flavor-filled occasions. Join us on a journey through the delightful world of holiday cocktails, where each sip tells a tale of cheer, and every pour is an invitation to savor the season’s spirit. Cheers to holiday magic in a glass!
Holiday Peppermint White Russian
The rich decadence of coffee liqueur meets peppermint schnapps’ cool, refreshing embrace, creating a festive fusion as delightful as winter snowfall.
Ingredients
- Candy canes – finely crushed
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Ice
- 1 fluid ounce Peppermint Schnapps
- 1 fluid ounce Kahlúa
- 1 fluid ounce vodka
- 3 fluid ounces milk – or half and half. Pour to desired amount.
- Additional candy canes – to garnish
Mulled Wine
This aromatic elixir is perfect for winter events and serves six people. It can also be batched.
Ingredients
- 10 allspice berries
- 10 whole cloves
- 3 star anise pods
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 750 ml bottle dry red wine*
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup brandy or Cognac
- 1 small orange, for garnish
Mudslide
Cozy up with a close one with this nostalgic frosty cocktail recipe for two.
Ingredients
- Chocolate syrup, for glass
- 4 oz. vodka
- 2 oz. Kahlua
- 2 oz. Baileys
- 1/4 c. heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Campfire Mule
Experience the nostalgia of a winter night with this creative twist on a mule.
Ingredients
- Ice
- 1 1/2 oz. smoked bourbon or whiskey
- 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 oz. pure maple syrup
- 4 oz. ginger beer
- Marshmallows, for serving (optional)
Hot Buttered Rum
A soul-warming recipe that’s like a hug in a mug. Yields six drinks and can be batched too.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. salted butter, softened
- 1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. apple pie spice
- 12 oz. spiced dark rum
- 2 slices of orange, quartered
- 6 whole cloves
- 6 star anise pods, optional
- 6 cinnamon sticks, optional
Vanilla-Pear Holiday Punch
A lovely combination of sweet and fruity to ring in the holiday season. Yields 8 cocktails and can be batched. Perfect for events.
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 24 ounces (3 cups) pear juice or pear nectar (I like Ceres or R.W. Knudsen brands)
- 12 ounces (1 ½ cups) reposado tequila (I like Espolón or Milagro)
- 8 ounces (1 cup) club soda or sparkling water
- 4 ounces (½ cup) lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey simple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Suggested garnishes: Lemon rounds, short fresh rosemary sprigs, ½ cup fresh cranberries
- Ice cubes, for serving
Ginger Snap Martini
Delivers the sweet and spicy essence of freshly baked gingersnaps in every glamorous sip.
Ingredients
- 3 (1/4-inch thick) slices fresh ginger, divided
- 1/2 ounce molasses
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 1 pinch ground allspice
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 2 ounces pear vodka
- 1 ounce amaretto liqueur
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