Cocktails for your Winter Wonderland Thu, Dec 08, 22 | recipes Very Merry Bourbon Alexander Ingredients1 oz bourbon 1 oz crème de cacao 1 oz half and half One egg white Dash of simple syrup Dash of salt InstructionsCombine ingredients in shaker, add ice, shake vigorously, strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with nutmeg, cranberries ,and a sprig of rosemary. Courtesy of the Kentucky Derby’s Bourbon Ambassador, Monica Wolf Mistletoe Margaritas If you prefer your margaritas on the rocks skip the blender step! INGREDIENTS 1/2 c. whole cranberries 1/4 c. granulated sugar, divided 2 tbsp. kosher salt 1 wedge lime, for rim 2 c. cranberry juice 12 oz. silver tequila 8 oz. triple sec 3/4 c. lime juice, divided 6 c. ice Mint, for garnish DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl, toss cranberries with 1/4 cup lime juice. Drain out lime juice, then toss with 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour onto a baking sheet to dry. Combine remaining sugar with salt on a shallow plate and mix to combine. Using the lime wedge, wet the rim of each glass, then dip in sugar salt mixture. Combine cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and ice in a large blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into prepared glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint and a couple sugared cranberries. Original recipe via Delish.com White Christmas Margaritas INGREDIENTS 1 (14-oz.) can coconut milk 12 oz. silver tequila 8 oz. triple sec 1/2 c. lime juice 2 c. ice 1/2 c. Mint, for garnish 1 lime, sliced into rounds for garnish Lime wedge, for rimming glass Sanding sugar, for rimming glass Cranberries, for garnish DIRECTIONS Combine coconut milk, tequila, triple sec, lime juice and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Rim glasses with lime wedge and dip in sanding sugar. Pour into glass and garnish with lime and cranberries. Serve. Original recipe via Delish.com Snowflake Martini INGREDIENTS 3 oz. white chocolate liqueur 2 oz. Vanilla Vodka 2 tbsp. heavy cream 1/2 c. ice 1 lemon wedge, for rim 1/3 c. white sanding sugar, for rim DIRECTIONS Using a lemon wedge, wet the rim of your martini glass. Dip in sanding sugar until rim is coated. In a cocktail shaker, combine white chocolate liqueur with vanilla vodka and heavy cream. Fill shaker with ice and shake well. Strain mixture into prepared glass and serve. Original recipe via Delish.com CARAMEL APPLE CIDER HOT TODDY The key to this amazing hot toddy cocktail is the caramel vodka. We got this on a whim, but it really makes this drink perfect. This Caramel Apple Cider Hot Toddy is warm, cozy, and delicious. It’s just so good! Ingredients: Apple CiderCaramel VodkaBourbon Cinnamon Sticks Whipped Cream (to top it off) DIRECTIONS: Combine apple cider, vodka, bourbon, and cinnamon sticks in a pot Heat on the stove top and let it simmer until hot Pour into heat-proof mugs or glasses and top with whipped cream! We used cool whip to top it off, but real whipped cream would be just as good (if not better). I prefer this drink served hot, but it would also be good served chilled, or even frozen into a slush! This recipe makes about 12 glasses, but you can easily double the recipe if you have guests over, or if you are throwing a holiday party. Original recipe via Delish.com Moscow Reindeer Cocktails Ingredients a handful of fresh mint (or fresh peppermint) 2 oz vodka juice of 1/2 a lime 6 oz ginger beer (more or less to taste) crushed candy cane- for garnish whole candy cane- for garnish crushed ice Instructions Fill copper mule mug with crushed ice and handful of mint. Muddle. Stir in vodka, lime juice and top with ginger beer. Sprinkle crushed candy cane on top and garnish with a whole candy cane. Original recipe via Freutcake. WINTER WONDERLAND COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 1 oz Cream of coconut (such as CocoLopez) 1½ oz Vanilla Vodka 1½ oz Creme de Cocoa Ice INSTRUCTIONS In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine cream of coconut, vanilla vodka and creme de cocoa. Shake until well chilled and combined. Strain into an ice-filled glass. Original recipe via The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie.
