Top 5 Festive Cocktails to Enjoy This Christmas Season

The Sily Season is well and truely upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with some festive cocktails. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party or enjoying a sunny summer session, these 5 Christmas-inspired cocktails will add a dash of holiday cheer to your celebrations. Here’s how to shake, stir, and sip your way through the silly season!

1. Merry Mint Mojito with a sparkling rim

A minty twist on a classic mojito that’s as refreshing as a tropical breeze.

Ingredients:

• 60ml white rum

• 30ml fresh lime juice

• 2 tsp raw sugar

• 10 fresh mint leaves

• Soda water

• Crushed ice

• zesty citrus sugar for rim garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim a glass with lime juice the dip into Zesty Citrus Sugar

2. In a glass, muddle the mint leaves, lime juice, and sugar.

3. Fill the glass with crushed ice, pour in the rum, and top with soda water.

4. Stir gently, garnish with a candy cane, and enjoy!

2. Spiced Pomegranate Margarita

This vibrant cocktail combines tangy pomegrantes with a hint of spice for a holiday twist on a summer favorite.

Ingredients:

For the Spiced Orange Simple Syrup:

• 240ml Water

• 180ml Granulated Sugar

• 4 strips Orange Peel

• 2 Cinnamon Sticks

• 5 Whole Cloves

• 80ml freshly squeezed Orange Juice

• Combine water, sugar, orange peels, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat.

• Stir until sugar dissolves, then simmer 20-30 minutes until thickened.

• Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow to cool. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a glass jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or add a splash of vodka to the syrup and store for up to a month.

  For the Spiced Pomegranate Margaritas:

• 120ml Tequila blanco or reposado

• 60ml fresh Lime Juice

• 60ml Spiced Orange Syrup

• 30ml Pomegranate Juice

• 30ml Triple Sec

• Pinch of Salt

For the Spiced Pomegranate Margaritas:

• Rim the glass with Fancy Floral Salt

• Combine tequila, lime juice, spiced orange simple syrup, pomegranate juice, triple sec, and a pinch of salt in a cocktail shaker.

• Fill the shaker halfway with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until the shaker is super cold.

• Strain the margaritas over ice, dividing between two glasses.

• Garnish with a lime wedge or dehydrated orange wheel.

3. Gingerbread Espresso Martini

Bold coffee flavors meet the spiced warmth of gingerbread in this crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 45ml vodka

• 30ml coffee liqueur

• 30ml fresh espresso

• 15ml gingerbread syrup

• Ice

• Crushed gingerbread cookie for garnish

  For the Gingerbread Syrup

• ½ cup brown sugar packed

• ¼ cup molasses

• 1 cup water

• 2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• Pinch of nutmeg

• teaspoon vanilla extract

  Instructions:

  Make the Gingerbread Syrup

• Add all syrup ingredients except the vanilla extract to a small saucepan and turn to medium low heat. Heat gently for 5 minutes until the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

• Allow the gingerbread syrup to cool completely then pour into a jar and keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

• Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and gingerbread syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.

• Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.

• Rim the glass or sprinkle crushed gingerbread cookies on top for a festive finish.

4. Tropical Christmas Cooler

Bring the beach vibes to your holiday celebration with this fruity and refreshing cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 60ml white rum

• 30ml pineapple juice

• 30ml coconut water

• 15ml lime juice

• Ice

• Pineapple slice and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine rum, pineapple juice, coconut water, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.

2. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.

3. Garnish with a dried pineapple slice and a sprig of mint.

7. Summer Berry Sangria

A festive sangria packed with fresh summer berries and holiday cheer.

Ingredients:

• 750ml bottle of rosé wine

• 120ml orange liqueur

• 60ml cranberry juice

• 1 cup sliced strawberries

• 1/2 cup blueberries

• 1/2 cup raspberries

• Soda water

• Ice

• Orange slices for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher, combine rosé wine, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and all the berries.

2. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

3. When ready to serve, pour into glasses with ice, top with soda water, and garnish with orange slices.

5. Rose Spritz Margarita

Ingredients

• 60ml Tequila

• 30ml fresh lime juice

• 30ml grapefruit juice

• 15ml Grand Marnier (or any orange Liqueur)

• 60ml sparkling Rośe

• Salt for rimming - try our Floral Salt it’s awesome for this cocktail.

• Dehydrated lime wheel

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add tequilla, lime juice, Grand Marnier & grapefruit juice.

2. Give it a good shake.

3. Rim an old fashion glass with with salt

4. Fill glass with ice

5. Strain and pour into glass

6. Top with sparkling Rośe.

7. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel

No matter your style, these cocktails are guaranteed to bring joy to your Christmas celebrations. Get mixing, get merry, and make this holiday season your most flavorful one yet!

Cheers to festive fun!

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