Add a little extra cheer to your holiday party or family get-together with these delicious — and beautiful — cocktails. We have curated a selection of drinks with a variety of palates in mind that are sure to make your evening sparkle.
Boozy Grinch Punch
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (0.13-oz.) packet Kool-Aid Lemon Lime mix
- 4 c. water
- 4 c. ice
- 3 c. lemon-lime soda
- 2 c. pineapple juice
- 2 c. vodka
- 1 c. ginger ale
- Lime wedges, for rim
- Red sanding sugar, for rim
SERVES: 12
PREP TIME: 20 minutes
“If the holidays stress you out a little too much, then Grinch Punch was made for you,” according to Delish.com. “It’s an easy, no-fuss Christmas punch perfect for your next party.”
DIRECTIONS:
https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/christmas/a29813140/spiked-grinch-punch-recipe/
Driven Snow Cocktail
INGREDIENTS
- Finely crushed candy canes
- 1 1/2 oz. white chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz. blackstrap rum
- 1/2 oz. ginger liqueur
- Ice
- Water
SERVES: 1
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
From the writers at countryliving.com: “Step aside, snow cream! This rum-based refreshment from the bar menu at The Resort at Paws Up will keep you cozy, hydrated, and happy during all your après-ski adventures this season.”
DIRECTIONS:
https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/a29625988/driven-snow-cocktail-recipe/
Santa Clausmopolitans
INGREDIENTS
- Lime wedge, for rim
white sanding sugar - 1 c. vodka
- 1 1/2 c. cranberry juice
- 1/4 c. triple sec
- 1/4 c. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 c. fresh cranberries
SERVES: 4
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
“All of the presents are wrapped, and you now deserve a Santa Clausmopolitan,” according to Delish.com. “This fresh, tart cocktail is the perfect way to unwind.”
DIRECTIONS:
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a57108/santa-clausmopolitans-recipe/
Cinnamon Rosemary Old Fashioned
INGREDIENTS
Cinnamon Rosemary Simple Syrup
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup water
- 6 sprigs rosemary
- 3 cinnamon sticks
For the Cocktail
- 4 teaspoons cinnamon rosemary simple syrup
- 3 dashes angostura bitters
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 orange peel
- Rosemary sprig for garnish optional
SERVES: 1
PREP TIME: 20 minutes
Saltedplains.com offers this twist on a popular cocktail: “ This Cinnamon Rosemary Old Fashioned is a warming cocktail made with a honey-based simple syrup that is perfect anytime. If you are sensitive to gluten-grain-based bourbon, Hudson Baby Bourbon is a 100 percent corn based and could be a good alternative.”
DIRECTIONS:
https://saltedplains.com/cinnamon-rosemary-old-fashioned/
