We take our holiday spirit rather seriously, whether it be the joy we’re intent on spreading this season or the other kind of spirit that’s found in a bottle. As Christmas makes its around, we’ve decided to shake and stir things up a little. That’s why, as we make our way behind the bar counter, we aren’t sticking to mandatory list of cocktails that we enjoy all through the year. But instead, take a chance on some Christmas ready cocktails that are just right for the festivities as we show you how to make cocktails at home with these easy Christmas cocktail recipes
 

Holiday Party Punch

Holiday Party Punch

What you need

945 ml cranberry juice
1 bottle sparkling cider
1 litre ginger ale
300 ml lemon juice
350 ml vodka
1 orange, sliced
Ice cubes in proportion

Place the ice cubes at the bottom of a large bowl. Then combine the cranberry juice and the lemon juice. Next, add the sparkling cider, the ginger ale and the vodka and keep stirring. Garnish by placing the orange slices on top and serve with a ladle spoon.

 

Peppermintini

Peppermintini

What you need

370 ml vanilla vodka
145 ml peppermint schnapps
Lemon wedges
A few sprigs of mint
Crushed ice
Cold water
Crushed candy canes
Whole candy canes

Chill your glasses by placing the crushed ice and cold water in them. When cold enough, discard the ice and water. Then rub the lemon wedge along the rim of the glass and place the glass upside down into the crushed candy cane powder, so that it sets on the rim. Using a shaker, combine crushed ice, vanilla vodka and peppermint schnapps together. Strain the mixture into the glass and garnish with a mint sprig and whole candy cane hooked to the glass.

 

Boozy caramel hot chocolate

Boozy caramel hot chocolate

What you need

125 ml dark rum
50 ml thick caramel
750 ml whole milk
250 gms milk chocolate, chopped finely
Sea salt to taste

Mix together the dark rum and caramel thoroughly in a bowl and keep aside. Place the milk in a saucepan over a stove with medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from the stove and add the milk chocolate to it and mix until it has melted. Then place the saucepan back on the heat until it is warm, and combine the rum and caramel mixture to it. Stir all of it together until dissolved and add a pinch of sea salt to taste. Pour in the glasses and garnish with flakes of chocolate.

Credits

Love You Mean It, Jamie Oliver