If these don’t get you feeling holly jolly, I don’t know what will.
We’re officially in the countdown to Christmas, which means I don’t know about you, but I’m so beyond ready for steaming mugs of cider, cheerful sweaters, and party after party where fun cocktails are poured with care by the fireside.
Now, I don’t think it’s any secret that a good cocktail can feel life-changing, even if everything outside is still falling apart, right? So, in the hopes of making the world a teeny tiny bit better of a place, I am providing you with all the festive drink inspo you never knew you needed. That’s right, I have got 30 Christmas cocktail recipes at the ready, and they’re all for you.
Keep scrolling down, because no matter what kind of celebratory cocktail you’re in the mood for, I have got you covered this season. Whether you are looking for a punch, a margarita, or just a twist on good old-fashioned champagne or eggnog, I’ve got the goods to get you in the holiday spirit ……….. as long as you have got a bar cart full of spirits. Cheers, friends!
1 Cranberry Persimmon Sangria
Take a large pitcher, and into it add a bottle of white wine, 2 ounces vodka, a cup of fresh cranberries, 2 persimmons (thinly sliced), and a cinnamon stick, and leave it to soak for 1 to 4 hours. When you’re ready to drink, take out the cinnamon stick and add in a 750-milliliter bottle of sparkling cider. Serve over crushed ice and enjoy!
2 Smokin’ Santè
Take some ice, and with it shake together 2 ounces Scotch, ½ ounce Cynar liqueur, ½ ounce mezcal, and 3 dashes Angostura bitters.
3 Mocha Irish Coffee
Add 5 tablespoons of fresh ground coffee and 2 tablespoons Dutch processed cocoa powder to a French press. Heat up 2 cups of water on a stove, and once it is near boiling, add it to the French press and stir.
Allow the coffee to steep for 5 minutes. Meanwhile microwave some milk for 45 seconds. Press the plunger of your French press down and combine the coffee with your warmed milk. Stir in 1 ounce Irish Poitín, and top it all off with some whipped cream.
To be continued ………………….
