Four Festive Cocktails to Shake Up

It’s time to boost your bartending skills and give one of these festive holiday cocktails a whirl!

Whether you need some cocktails to serve at holiday parties or just something to sip on with dinner, one of these four drinks is a great option. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this holiday season with one of these festive cocktail recipes.

Nochebuena Flip

Cocktail from Chilled 100 member, Caroline Lease

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Don Q Rum Gran Anejo
• 1/2 oz. Fernet-Branca
• 1 1/2 oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice
• 1 oz. Coconut Cream
• 1 oz. Cinnamon-Vanilla Syrup
• 1 oz. Heavy Cream
• Whole Egg

Preparation: Garnished liberally with nutmeg and 3 pineapple leaves 

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Rebel Without a Claus

Cocktail from Chilled 100 member, Adam Way

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 oz. Vido Vodka
• 3/4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz. Aperol
• 1/4 oz. Rich Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes Bitter Truth Cucumber Bitters
• 1 dash Saline
• Club Soda

Preparation: Add all ingredients except club soda to a shaking tin and shake. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass, then top with club soda. Garnish with a healthy bouquet of mint.

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The Jolly Scotsman

Ingredients:

• 2 oz ABERFELDY 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz. Cointreau
• 1/2 oz. Cranberry Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

Preparation: Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for ~30 seconds and strain into a coupe martini/champagne glass. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and an orange slice with cloves.

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Black Velvet

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Lobos 1707 Mezcal
• 3/4 oz. Red Wine Syrup (DIY)
• 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1 bar spoon of Apricot Jam
• 1 Dried Apricot

Preparation: Combine all liquid ingredients and apricot jam with ice in a shaker. Shake, strain, and then serve on rocks glass. Garnish with dried apricot.

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Source: Mixology News