The holiday season is officially upon us, which means it’s time for holiday cocktails. While I’m typically a fan of busting out a crock pot full of boozy cider at my holiday parties, there are a ton of delicious cocktail options out there that are worth a look.
Here are a few festive ideas that are definitely worth a look for your big holiday bash (or your Friday night at home in your PJs – no judgment here!):
Merry Manhattan
Ingredients: ½ oz. Chambord Liqueur 1½ oz. Woodford Reserve® Bourbon. Dash of bitters Maraschino cherry Holiday garnish Take a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Directions: Pour in Chambord, bourbon and a dash of bitters. Strain into a fancy glass. Top with a fancy cherry and holiday garnish. Voila, the Chambord is ready for the occasion
Brockmans Fiery Side
Ingredients: 2 oz. Brockmans Gin 0.5 oz. Cinnamon syrup Ginger beer ?0.25 oz. Cherry Brandy (a capful)
Directions: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes, add the gin and cinnamon syrup; then top with ginger beer. Drizzle the Cherry Brandy over the top. Garnish with a stick of cinnamon and a cherry.
Ingredients: 1.5 oz. of Clase Azul Plata tequila 1.5 oz. of apple juice 0.5 oz. of real lemon juice 1 oz. rosemary syrup and chlorophyll. 1 oz. ml of egg white 1 barspoon of sweet anise
Directions: Mix in shaker, enjoy!
BACARDÍ Coquito
Ingredients: 2 part BACARDÍ Superior Rum .75 part of evaporated milk .75 part of condensed milk 1 part coconut creme (preferably Coco Lopez) 1 tea spoon of vanilla extract 1 pinch cinnamon Garnish: coconut flakes & cinnamon sticks
Directions: Shake all ingredients vigorously with plenty of ice and strain into a glass mug. Garnish with cinnamon and coconut flakes.
Rowdy Roosevelt Rose Fizz Created by Hendrick’s Gin Ambassador, Erik Andersson
Ingredients: 2 parts Hendrick’s Gin 1 dash Rose Water 1 part Half & Half ½ part Simple Syrup ½ part Rose Syrup 1 Egg White ½ part Lime Juice ½ part Lemon Juice Soda Water
Directions: Double shake, strain. No ice. Top with orange bitters and dried rose petals.
