Whether you're hosting a huge holiday party or just enjoying a relaxing date night at home, these Christmas-inspired cocktail recipes are sure-to-please.
Apple Cider Float
This is more of a dessert than anything else, but who’s going to argue with ice cream in their drink?
What you’ll need:
– 1 part Jim Beam bourbon
– ½ part apple schnapps
– 2 parts apple cider
– dashes of cinnamon
– 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
Apple Pie Shot
For those trying to watch their figure around the holidays here’s a a “light” version of a classic.
What You’ll Need:
– 1 fluid oz. vodka
– 1 fluid oz. apple cider
– apple cider
– 1 tbsp. whipped cream
– 1 pinch ground cinnamon
Bailey's Hot Chocolate
Pour some Bailey’s in your hot chocolate, and suddenly everything’s gonna be ok. . .
Cocoa Candy Cane
Also known as a "Christmas Mint Kiss," this drink is essentially peppermint bark in a glass.
What you’ll need:
– 3 parts hot chocolate
– 1 part peppermint schnapps
Hot Buttered Rum
Settle into the couch after a long night with this recipe that’s perfect parts warm and sweet.
What You’ll Need:
– 2 oz. of dark rum
– 1 cinnamon stick
– 1 pat butter
– 1 slice lemon peel
– boiled water
Rudolph won’t be the only one with a red nose once this coconut-flavored drink is gone!
What you’ll need:
– 2 oz. vodka
– 1 fluid oz. hazelnut liqueur, such as Frangelico
– 1 fluid ounce coconut flavored rum
– 1 fluid oz. half-and-half cream
– 2 (4-inch) cinnamon sticks
– 1 maraschino cherry
Santa Shot
As pretty as they are tasty!
What You’ll Need:
– 1 part grenadine syrup
– 1 part green creme de menthe
– 1 part peppermint schnapps
The Grinch
Your heart won’t grow three sizes when you finish it, but you’ll definitely love the one who made it for you a little more than you did.
What You’ll Need:
– 2 oz. Midori
– 1/2 oz. lemon juice
– 1 tsp. simple syrup
– 1 maraschino cherry for garnish
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