Holiday cocktails should feel as festive as the season itself with bold flavors, wintry garnishes, and plenty of sparkle.
Here’s a roundup of standout recipes from bars and brands around the country to keep your celebrations spirited this season!
“What makes the espresso martini iconic is the froth, so I always encourage our team to shake with enthusiasm.” — Provaré
Preparation
- Enter ingredients into a tin shaker, add ice, and shake for 15-20 seconds.
- Once the cocktail is well shaken, finely strain the espresso martini into a martini glass and garnish with 3 espresso beans.
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Jim Beam Holiday Highball
by Jim Beam
Ingredients
- 1 ½ parts Jim Beam Original
- 2 parts Cranberry Juice
- 4 parts Ginger Ale
- Lime Wedge
- Glassware: Highball
- Garnish: Rosemary sprig
Preparation
- Squeeze and drop lime wedge into a tall Collins glass and fill with ice.
- Add 1 ½ parts Jim Beam, 2 parts cranberry juice, 4 parts ginger ale and stir to combine.
- Top with sprig of rosemary.
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Preparation
- Shake and strain.
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Between Holidays Hot Chocolate
by Crystal Head Vodka
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Crystal Head Onyx
- Bar Spoon Ancho Chili Powder
- 6 oz. Hot Chocolate
- Glassware: Footed Goblet
- Garnish: Toasted Marshmallow, Grated Cinnamon
Preparation
- Add Crystal Head Onyx, ancho chili powder and hot chocolate to a glass and stir for 10-15 seconds.
- Garnish with toasted marshmallow and freshly grated cinnamon.
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Preparation
- Pour all ingredients into a shaker.
- Add ice and shake for 5-7 seconds.
- Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a Mini Moon pie and red and green sugar sprinkles.
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Preparation
- Combine all ingredients in mixing glass or tin with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into glassware.
- Grate dark chocolate on top.
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STK Toasted Marshmallow Old-Fashioned
by STK Steakhouse
Ingredients
- 2 dashes Aztec Chocolate bitters
- ¼ oz. Monin Oak Barrel Concentrate
- ½ oz. Monin Toasted Marshmallow Syrup
- 2 oz. Angel’s Envy
- Glassware: Old Fashioned
- Garnish: Marshmallow
Preparation
- Add all ingredients to the mixing glass.
- Fill 2/3 of the mixing glass with ice.
- Gently stir for 30 seconds.
- Strain into an old-fashioned glass over a large ice cube.
- Torch marshmallow tableside.
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Spiced Apple Spritz
by Clementine – Yountville, CA
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Aperol
- 2 oz. Spiced Apple Cider
- 1 oz. Prosecco
- ½ oz. St. Germain
- Club Soda, to top
- Glassware: Wine Glass
- Garnish: Dehydrated Apple Slice, Star Anise
Preparation
- Serve in a wine glass over ice.
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After Christmas Dinner
by Monin US
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. Bourbon
- ½ oz. Monin Caramel Syrup
- ½ oz. Monin Praline Syrup
- 2 shot(s) Espresso
- Glassware: 6 oz.
- Garnish: Pecan, Caramel Swirl (drizzle)
Preparation
- Fill serving glass with hot water to warm glass.
- Discard hot water and pour ingredients into serving glass in order listed.
- Stir gently to mix, garnish, and serve.
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Holiday Rose 75
by Hampton Water Wine
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Hampton Water Bubbly
- 1 oz. Gin
- ½ oz. Lemon Juice
- ¾ oz. Cranberry Juice
- ½ oz. Simple Syrup
- Glassware: Champagne Flute
- Garnish: Cranberries, Lemon Twist
Preparation
- Add gin, lemon juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake until chilled.
- Strain into a champagne flute, then top with Hampton Water Bubbly.
- Garnish with cranberries and a lemon twist.
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’Tis The Spritzer
by Tres Agaves
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Tres Agaves Reposado Tequila
- 1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Blood Orange Juice
- ½ oz. Aperol
- Champagne
- Glassware: Collins
- Garnish: Cranberries
Preparation
- Add ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- Shake for five seconds, then strain into a Collins glass.
- Top with Champagne and a few cranberries for garnish.
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Preparation
- Dry shake all the ingredients, except for garnishes.
- Pour into Collins glass.
- Top with gold dust and sugared berries.
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Preparation
- Add jalapeño slices to a shaker and gently press (don’t fully muddle — you want brightness, not heat overload!).
- Add tequila, orange liqueur, cranberry, and lime.
- Shake with ice for 20 seconds.
- Strain into a coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig, cranberries, and/or a jalapeño float.
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Source: Mixology News