Add To The Christmas Merriment With These Ten Yuletide Cocktails
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Cupcake Berry Holiday Cocktail. (Courtesy Photo) |
As you patiently wait for Santa to come down the chimney and deliver the items from your carefully curated Christmas wish list, mix up one of these Yuletide-themed cocktails.
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Orange Mocha Eggnog. (Courtesy Photo) |
1.
Red-nosed Mule:
• 1.5 oz. (
BELVEDERE)RED
• 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
• 6 Raspberries
• 1 dash of Lime
• 1 splash of Fever Tree Ginger Beer
Directions: Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and pour over ice into a highball. Top with Fever Tree Ginger Beer.
2.
Amarula Peppermint Splash:
• 1/2 oz. Amarula Cream
• 1/2 oz. Peppermint Liqueur
• 1 oz. Fresh Cream
• Peppermint Crisp Chocolate
• Fresh Mint
Directions: Place all ingredients in cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake, and strain in to a Martini glass.
3.
Apple Fashioned: (Created by Fabien Maillard of Le Lab in Montreal)
• 2 oz. Calvados Boulard Grand Solage
• 1 barspoon Sugar
• 1 dash Orange Bitter
• 1 dash Old Fashioned Bitters
Directions: In an old fashioned glass, pour the sugar and add bitters and ice. Mix for 20 seconds, add the Calvados and stir again for 15 seconds. Garnish with a slice of apple.
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Niccole Trzaska of The Liberty created Señor Gingerbread. (Courtesy Photo) |
4.
2 Gingers Hot Toddy:
• 4 parts 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey
• 2 parts Agave Nectar
• 1 part Ginger Liqueur
• 1 part Lemon Juice
• A dash of aromatic Bitters
Directions: Combine ingredients in a mug. Top off with hot water, stir, and garnish by floating a lemon wheel stabbed with dry cloves.
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Choco-Spresso. (Courtesy Photo) |
5. Cruzan Sleigh Bell:
• 2 parts Cruzan Aged Dark Rum
• 1/2 part Sweet Vermouth
• 1/2 part Bitter Amaro
• dash of Orange Bitters
• Bing Cherry
Directions: Combine all ingredients over ice and stir. Pour into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a Bing Cherry.
6. Señor Gingerbread: (Created by Niccole Trzaska of The Liberty)
• 1 1/2 parts Tres Agaves Blanco Tequila
• 1/4 part Ginger Liqueur
• 1 part Bailey's Vanilla Cinnamon Liqueur
Directions: Mix all ingredients over ice in a shaker. Shake and strain in a tall slim glass and top with dusted cinnamon or stick. Accompany with a gingerbread man cookie.
7. Basil Hayden's Cinnamon Sleigh Bell Sip: (Created by Natasha David)
• 2 parts Basil Hayden's Bourbon
• 1 part Dry Red Wine
• 1 part Lillet Rouge
• 3/4 parts Cinnamon Syrup
• 1/2 part Lemon Juice
• Cloves
• Orange Crescent
• Grated Nutmeg
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a wine glass with ice. Stir and garnish with grated nutmeg and an orange crescent.
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Amarula Peppermint Splash, Cruzan Sleigh Bell, and 2 Gingers Hot Toddy. (Courtesy Photos) |
8. Orange Mocha Eggnog: (Created by Garrett Farber)
• 1.5 oz. Azzurre Vodka
• 2 oz. Coconut Milk Eggnog
• .5 oz. Orange Liqueur
• 1 oz. Coffee Liqueur
Directions: Shake all ingredients with ice, serve on the rocks, and garnish with nutmeg.
9. Cupcake Berry Holiday Cocktail:
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Fresh Cranberries
• 1 oz. Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka
• 2 oz. Cupcake Vineyards Prosecco
• 1 oz. Cranberry Juice
• 1 oz. Black Currant Juice
Directions: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, dissolve sugar into 1 1/2 cups water. Add cranberries and simmer for 5 minutes, or until softened. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain, discard liquid, and place cranberries on a tray in the freezer for at least 2 hours. Chill vodka, Prosecco, and juices, then mix in a champagne glass. Garnish with skewer of 4 or 5 frozen candied cranberries. Reserve the rest for another drink. Enjoy.
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Apple Fashioned, Red-nosed Mule, and Basil Hayden's Cinnamon Sleigh Bell Sip. (Courtesy Photos) |
10. Choco-Spresso:
• 2 oz. Sobieski Espresso Vodka
• 2 oz. KerryGold Irish Cream
• 2 scoops Chocolate Ice Cream
• Chocolate Syrup (optional)
• Whipped Cream
Directions: In a blender, combine Sobieski Espresso Vodka, KerryGold Irish Cream, and the chocolate ice cream. Blend until smooth. Top with chocolate syrup and whipped cream. Serve.
Nicole is the Editor-in-Chief of Hamptons.com where she focuses on lifestyle, nightlife, and mixology. She grew up in the Hamptons and currently resides in Water Mill.
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