Christmas is on Saturday, but you don’t have to wait until the big day to celebrate and be in the holiday spirit. We rounded up some cocktails for you (and even a mocktail for family and loved ones who aren’t interested in an alcohol-based drink but still want something flavorful). From hot drinks to fruity cordials and creamy options, we’ve got you covered to make this Christmas the happiest of holidays. Enjoy!
01
Rosemary Paloma
Ingredients
1.5 oz Tequila Herradura Silver
.5 oz Giffard Pamplemousse
1 oz Grapefruit juice
.5-.75 oz Fresh lime juice
.5 oz Agave nectar (to taste)
Pinch of salt
Top with sparkling water
Directions
Add Tequila Herradura, pamplemousse, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave nectar and pinch of salt to a shake with ice and shake vigorously. Pour into a tall glass and add more ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a rosemary sprig and grapefruit peel.
02
Fernet-Branca Spiked Hot Cocoa
Ingredients
1 oz Fernet-Branca
1 Mug of prepared hot cocoa
Garnish with whipped cream, cinnamon stick,
and shaved chocolate
Directions
Prepare hot cocoa and stir in Fernet-Branca, then top with whipped cream, cinnamon stick, and shaved chocolate.
03
Hot Toddy
Ingredients
2 oz Goslings Black Seal Rum
3 oz Hot water
1 oz Fresh lemon juice
2 tbs Honey
Cinnamon stick
Directions
Rim a mug with a cinnamon sugar blend and combine all the ingredients. Garnish with 2 lemon slices pierced with a cinnamon stick.
04
Holiday Alexander
Ingredients
1 oz Rumchata peppermint bark
1 oz E&J VSOP
1 oz Dark creme de cacao
1 oz Heavy cream
Directions
Add ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker; shake together to combine and chill. Strain into a chilled couple or martini glass and garnish with cinnamon.
05
Slice of Holiday Haven
Ingredients
2 oz RumHaven
3 oz Club soda
Squeeze of lime
Pomegranate seeds and rosemary for garnish
Directions
Add ingredients into an ice-filled Collins glass, and stir together to combine and chill. Top off with pomegranate seeds and rosemary for a festive touch.
06
Festive Fresca
Ingredients
1 oz Tres Plata or Repo
2 oz Pomegranate juice
4 oz Iced hibiscus tea
Optional agave syrup to taste
Directions
Combine ingredients in a tall cocktail glass over ice and stir. Garnish with a lemon wheel or hibiscus flower.
07
Peach-Pear Sage Splash
Ingredients
1 oz Pear nectar
Fresh sage
Squeeze of lemon
2 oz Ginger ale
4 oz Peach-Pear LaCroix
Directions
Add ice, ginger ale, pear nectar, a squeeze of lemon and stir. Strain into glass and add Peach-Pear LaCroix. Garnish with sage.
