Bring Home the Christmas Spirit With These 6 Exciting New Mixers
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If you’re looking to impress your guests this year, why not try some new and exciting holiday drink recipes? These six festive mixers are sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
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Cocktail Mixers to Spice up the Season
There's more to Christmas than eggnog and hot buttered rum! If you're looking to serve your guests something fresh and exciting this season, we've got the perfect drinks for you. Whether you're looking for something festive and fruity, or dark and chocolatey, we've lined up six cocktails that promise to shake up your parties.
For those who like their drinks on the sweet side, how about a grapefruit cordial? Add a splash to your Prosecco or gin, and enjoy! If you're looking for something slightly different, give cranberry bitters a go -- they work wonderfully in all sorts of cocktails and mocktails. Or, for something truly unique, try making your own infused syrup with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and oranges peel. Add this to sparkling wine or soda water for a delicious Christmas spritzer.
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Fresh Flavors With the Ultimate Grapefruit Cordial
If you love the tart, refreshing taste of grapefruit, this cordial recipe is definitely for you. Made with just four simple ingredients, grapefruit juice, sugar, water, and lemon juice, it's incredibly quick, easy to whip up, and can be enjoyed on its own or used in all sorts of cocktails.
Ingredients-
- 1 grapefruit
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Combine the grapefruit juice, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then boil and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Pour into sterilized bottles or jars and store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Go Bold with Cranberry Orange Bitters
Add a festive twist to your drinks with Cranberry Orange bitters. From classic cocktails to fizzy mocktails, these bitters will add a zesty flavor and vibrant color to any beverage.
Ingredients-
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- A pinch of ground cloves
- 3/4 cup high-proof vodka
- Combine all ingredients except vodka in a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, occasionally stirring, until the cranberries have burst and the mixture is syrupy, for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Transfer to a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Add vodka, seal tightly, and shake vigorously to combine. Let it stand at room temperature for at least two weeks before using.
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Sugar & Spice Make Your Mulled Wine Spritz Better Than Nice
This is the perfect recipe to enjoy in fall. It starts with a base of red wine, with apple cider and freshly squeezed orange juice added for sweetness and depth, and spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise thrown in for warmth, giving this drink its signature mulled wine flavor. Finally, a splash of prosecco for a festive bubble.
Ingredients-
- 1 bottle of red wine
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 6 cloves
- 2 allspice berries
- 1 orange (zested and juiced), or 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice
- Combine red wine, orange juice, and spices in a pot over low heat.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes, so the flavors meld together.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Add sparkling wine or club soda to the mulled wine mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Serve it in glasses rimmed with sugar and garnished with orange slices for a festive touch.
A Knock-out Sparkling Pomegranate Punch
This Sparkling Pomegranate Punch is the perfect addition to the holiday menu, with its deep shades of ruby red matching the season's colour scheme beautifully! What's more, this drink is incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients-
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (25.4 oz) bottle of sparkling wine or Champagne (chilled)
- Pomegranate arils for garnish
- Combine pomegranate juice, sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook until the sugar has dissolved, for about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat; let it cool completely.
- Pour into a large punch bowl; add wine.
- Garnish with pomegranate arils, if desired.
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Cozy Up With This Rich and Creamy Eggnog White Russian
Something about the holidays makes us crave indulgent cocktails, and this Eggnog White Russian (a staple of holiday Restaurant Menus) totally fits the bill. It is rich, creamy, and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients-
- 1 cup Vodka
- 2 teaspoons coffee liqueur
- 1 cup eggnog
- Combine two parts vodka, 1 part coffee liqueur, and 1 part eggnog in a glass.
- Stir well and serve over ice.
A Hot Cocoa Martini for Icy Nights
The holidays are a great time to cozy up with a hot cocoa martini. This festive twist on the classic drink is made with vodka, chocolate liqueur, and cream and is garnished with marshmallows or whipped cream for extra Christmas cheer. Whether you're looking to impress your guests or treat yourself, this holiday cocktail will surely hit the spot.
Ingredients-
- 1/2 cup espresso or strongly brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup vanilla vodka
- 1/8 cup or 1 tablespoon chocolate liqueur
- 1 teaspoon heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
- Brew the espresso or coffee and let it cool slightly.
- Fill a shaker with ice, combine the espresso, vodka, chocolate liqueur, and heavy cream.
- Shake well.
- Take a martini glass rimmed with chocolate shavings and strain the drink into it.
- Garnish with additional chocolate shavings and serve immediately.
Christmas cheer can be found in all sorts of places, even in a drink! If good cheer is what you're after, these homemade mixes are sure to do the trick.
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