5 Festive Cocktails to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

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.

The Clase Azul Christmas Star

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!