Peppermint Froth

This creamy, peppermint treat in cocktail form is perfect for cozy nights by the fireplace.

Ingredients

1 ½ parts vodka
1 part peppermint schnapps
½ part simple syrup
½ part cream

Instructions

Shake all ingredients vigorously in a cocktail shaker full of ice. Strain into rocks glass filled with crushed ice and garnish with chocolate or chocolate-covered peppermint sticks.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Grey Goose.… Read more

Brandy Crusta

I love a nice Cognac cocktail in the winter! Here’s a classic that you don’t see around much that’s worth a try. The Brandy Crusta is a 19th-century cocktail that was the predecessor to the Sidecar.  Like many great cocktails, it originated in New Orleans, so Peychaud’s is the perfect bitters for this concoction. Courtesy of Absolut Vodka.… Read more

Christmas Cosmopolitan

Cranberry sorbet turns a classic cocktail into a beautiful holiday treat. This Christmas Cosmo has the appeal of a traditional Cosmopolitan with the added oomph of a dessert … all without being too sweet.

Ingredients

2 oz cranberry sorbet
½-1 oz vodka
½ oz Cointreau
¼ oz freshly-squeezed lime juice

Instructions

With a shot glass, scoop out 2 ounces worth of cranberry sorbet and place in a cocktail shaker. Add vodka, Cointreau, and lime juice. … Read more

Pomegranate Grapefruit Campari Cocktail

The nice ladies at Muy Bueno whipped up this tasty holiday cocktail just in time for Christmas. In their words, “This cocktail is sweet and tangy and easy to make, and tastes ohhhh so delicious. It’s a great way to toast the holiday season!”… Read more

Cascabeles Cóctel (Sleighbell Cocktail)

The apple sauce in this drink provides an unexpected and smooth kick to this festive tequila cocktail. Courtesy of Hornitos Plata Tequila.… Read more

Sugar & Spice Martini

Courtesy of Martin Miller’s Gin.… Read more

Vanilla Peppermint Martini

Courtesy of the Muy Bueno Cookbook.… Read more

The Rooster

A huge part of the holidays is the blockbuster. One of this season’s most anticipated films to hit the big screen is True Grit, an all-star (Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin) remake of one greatest films of all-time.

The folks at Wild Turkey figured, while there is endless holiday fare to choose from, there is only one movie that has the tradition, toughness and swagger to be Wild Turkey Bourbon’s holiday pick.

So, … Read more

Coquito

Coquito is an eggnog-like coconut cocktail served in Puerto Rico for Christmas. My interpretation of the drink includes cinnamon and nutmeg to combine the tropical flavors with the warm and cozy scents of traditional egg nog. It’s festive!

Some recipes I’ve seen include eggs, which I think makes the drink too rich. This recipe uses coconut milk. If you’re not sure how that is different from coconut water or cream of coconut, check out our … Read more

Glögg

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