Are you planning on hosting a holiday dinner party and want to impress your guests?
Look no further than these cocktails with whimsical Christmas-themed twists.
Gingerbread martini
By @samaidistillery
With wonderful warm spicing and that signature snap, gingerbread cookies are the ultimate sweet treat associated with the festive season. Borrowing inspiration from these cookies, this martini is indulgent with silky caramel sauce and whipped cream.
INGREDIENTS
40ml gold rum
20ml caramel sauce
10ml gingerbread syrup (sugar, cinnamon, ginger)
Whipped cream
1 gingerbread cookie
METHOD
Put all the ingredients into a shaker.
Shake for 8 to 10 seconds.
Pour into a chilled martini glass.
Top with whipped cream and cookies.
Holiday Sangria
By @bestdayoftheweek_
Refreshing, summery and festive, this prosecco-based beverage is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. It has fresh summer fruits, crushed ice and a touch of bubbliness. With the cinnamon and cranberry, it has that nostalgic Christmas feel too, yum!
INGREDIENTS
1 bottle prosecco
85g Triple Sec
21g cinnamon schnapps
½ cup cranberries
Orange juice
Cranberry juice
½ orange, sliced
Whole cinnamon sticks (garnish)
Pitcher
Ice
METHOD
Fill a pitcher with ice and then add the bottle of prosecco.
Add the triple sec, cinnamon schnapps and fruit.
Add equal parts cranberry and orange juice to fill.
The longer the fruit sits in the mixture, the more fruity and delicious it gets.
Serve with a cinnamon stick for garnish.
Cream candy cane cocktail
By @thesocialsipper
Creamy, candy cane-infused liquor poured over ice, with hints of peppermint and sugary goodness. This cocktail has the wow-factor perfect for any holiday party, especially with the crushed candy to finish the look.
INGREDIENTS
½ cup of your favourite creamy liqueur
2 candy canes, plus more for garnish
28g vodka
METHOD
Add the liqueur and broken candy canes to a jar. Infuse for 30 minutes to an hour, shaking periodically. Strain.
Add the candy cane-infused liqueur and vodka to a cocktail tin with ice.
Shake vigorously. Strain into 2 rocks glasses over crushed ice.
Top with a crushed candy cane.