Are you looking for drinks and cocktails recipes for Christmas? If yes, then we have picked unique, delicious and traditional recipes for different types of quenchers for you. Also, a mix-and-match drink, as well as a cocktails menu, is created so that you can pick an ideal recipe which is easy to cook and prepare. This is the best option for all the people who love to have a drink with their main course.
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1. Christmas Martini
If you are looking for a striking signature Christmas cocktail, then you are at the right place. This Christmas martini is all that you need to prepare because it’s a sweet-tart drink and an extremely festive drink. This martini is the ideal fit for serving at a party or making at home. It’s an easy-to-make drink, and the colour is so bright because of the cranberry juice. You can even make this in a pitcher for easy preparation.
Ingredients:
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) vodka
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) 100% cranberry juice
- ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) Cointreau
- ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons simple syrup or maple syrup
- For garnishing: cranberries, rosemary sprig
Recipe
- Firstly, take a small bowl and jumble pomegranate seeds releasing the fruit juices.
- Put all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with lots of ice.
- Ice is optional in this drink; however, we prefer the way it looks with added ice and the cold refreshing taste.
- Add the pomegranate mixture to it.
- Strain the drink into the coupe or martini glass. Top with seltzer.
- Garnish the drink with rosemary and cranberries.
2. Gingerbread Martini
If you need a festive Christmas drink, then you can go for this Gingerbread Martini! This creamy cocktail is absolutely irresistible: just sweet enough and filled with cosy cinnamon, lots of spices and ginger. It tastes like a gingerbread cookie, but even better: with a little intrigue on the finish. It is only 3 ingredients drink and the perfect festive cocktail for a Christmas party.
Ingredients
- 1-ounce Gingerbread Syrup (you can make this at home)
- 1 ½ ounces vodka
- 1 ounce half and a half (or heavy cream or coconut milk, for vegan)
- Sprinkles or brown sugar for the rim (optional)
Recipe
- Firstly, prepare the ginger syrup.
- Place the sugar, ginger, cinnamon, lemon peel and a pinch of black pepper in a saucepan with 50ml water and bring to a boil (watch closely, as it can bubble up).
- Swirl once or twice until the sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat and leave until it’s cold.
- Now, pour the ginger syrup, ice cubes, cream, vodka and caramel mixture into a cocktail shaker.
- Securing the lid, shake well to combine.
- Strain the drink in the chilled serving glass.
- Dollup with the whipped cream and serve.
3. Christmas Punch
If you need a great punch for the holidays you have to try this one out. This drink is full of fruity flavours with a tint of ginger ale. You can even make this drink with rum or champagne, whatever you like or you can also prefer a non-alcoholic drink. Use any of the methods, it will taste fantastic. The best part about this cocktail is to garnish it with rosemary sprigs and fresh cranberries. It couldn’t be more joyful or stunning.
Ingredients
- 64 ounces cranberry 100% juice blend, chilled
- 32 ounces of pineapple juice, chilled
- 32 ounces ginger ale, chilled
- 1 750 ml bottle of aged rum (optional)
- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- For the garnish: fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs
Recipe
- Firstly make sure that all the ingredients are chilled.
- Add the apple juice to a pitcher or a punch bowl.
- Add cranberry juice, pineapple juice and all the ingredients on top.
- Add champagne or rum if using.
- Mix gently to combine. Add the rosemary sprigs and fresh cranberries to garnish the drink.
4. Classic Mulled Wine
This classic homemade mulled wine recipe is extremely easy to prepare and always so appetising to drink. What is a more fun way than to start the party with mulled wine? Even when it is cold you always need a cosy drink right away. If you make this up in a large pot, it will fill your kitchen with the aroma of toasted spices and cinnamon. The recipe is sweet enough, offsetting the bold fruity wine with mulling spices, like cardamom, cloves, star anise and vanilla notes in the end.
Ingredients
- 10 allspice berries
- 10 whole cloves
- 3 star anise pods
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 750 ml bottle of dry red wine*
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup brandy or Cognac
- 1 small orange for garnish
Recipe
- First of all, grab a large saucepan and add wine, honey, orange zest and orange juice.
- Add 2 teaspoons of sweetener and stir to combine.
- Now, add cardamom, cloves, star anise and cinnamon sticks.
- Cook on medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the flame and let the wine simmer for about 20 minutes or more.
- Using a strainer, extract all the cardamom, cloves, star anise and cinnamon sticks.
- Taste the wine and add more sweetener if needed.
- Serve it in mugs, topped with your favourite garnishes.
To Sum Up!
If you want to host a great party at home on this Christmas then you’ll definitely need these drinks and cocktails to impress your guests. You can customize your drinks as you like or add your favourite garnishes to any of the drinks you want. You can easily prepare these drinks to make your Christmas evening more amazing. Just collect some ingredients and follow the simple steps. So there you go enjoying the delicious cocktails in just no time.
If you have any questions about the recipe or would like to share your version of the drinks, please feel free to comment. Don’t forget to share it with your friends and family, and I am sure they’ll love it too.
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