December 10, 2020
Holiday Cheers: Fun and Festive Cocktail Recipes
Cheers to the holiday season! Although the holidays are inevitably going to look very different this year, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate. Make a festive atmosphere at home with these creative and delicious holiday cocktail recipes.
Cinnamon Spiked Hot Chocolate
Best for taking along on a wintry social-distancing walk with a friend to help you stay toasty and warm.
Combine 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder with 2 tablespoons of water in a pot on the stove, then add ¼ cup of sugar or honey. Cook and stir until boiling, then boil and continue stirring for 2 more minutes. Stir in 2 cups of milk (or non-dairy alternative milk) and heat until warm, but do not let it come to a boil. Remove from heat and add a dash of vanilla extract, then 2 shots of cinnamon-flavored whiskey (such as Fireball). Top with marshmallows!
True Orange Ginger Spiced Cider Cocktail
Apple cider is absolutely the best this time of year. This drink is excellent chilled, however it can also be served warm in a mug.
Combine 4 cups of apple cider with 1 teaspoon True Orange Ginger, 5-7 whole cloves, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Simmer in a pot over low heat for about 10 minutes. Let the mixture cool, then shake over ice with caramel-flavored vodka (such as Smirinoff or Stoli). Serve in a chilled martini glass with a cinnamon stick as garnish.
Citrus Mulled Wine
This hot wine drink is a festive staple and this version has a beautiful hint of lemon in it. Easy to make and it will make your home smell amazing!
Combine 1 bottle of dry red wine, 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of True Lemon Original Lemonade, 1/4 cup of blackberries, 1 orange cut in 1/4-inch-thick rounds, 2 cinnamon sticks, 12 whole cloves, and 2 star anise in a large saucepan. Cover and cook over very low heat for 1 hour (do not boil!). Serve in mugs and garnish with extra orange slices and cinnamon sticks.
Orange Gingerbread Cookie Eggnog
Gingerbread spices and bright zesty orange will really brighten up your regular old eggnog recipe.
Wet the rims of cocktail glasses or wine glasses with water, and dip in the cinnamon sugar. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add about 1 cup of eggnog, a shot of vodka, a shot of Kahlua, a dash of True Orange Ginger and shake to mix. Pour mixture into the prepared glasses and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of molasses.
Holiday Mimosas
No better way to celebrate the holidays than to propose a toast at breakfast time!
Mix together one packet of True Lime with 2 tablespoons of sugar on a plate. Wet the rim of champagne flutes and dip them in the sugar-lime mixture. Pour a small amount of cranberry juice in each glass, and top with champagne. Use a rosemary sprig to skewer through each cranberry as garnish!
Who says you have to leave the house to have a holiday party? Try out some of these fun cocktails at home and share the recipes with your friends. You can toast together on a video call from afar while still celebrating the holiday season.
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