Cranberry Mistletoe Margarita
Who says mistletoes should be reserved for kissing only? Add some sweetness for a mistletoe margarita with cranberry! Ten ingredients may sound like a lot for a drink, but you’ll be amazed by its rich ruby colour and tingling sensation courtesy of tequila. Two please!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup whole cranberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
2 tbsp. kosher salt
1 wedge lime, for rim
2 cup cranberry juice
12 oz. silver tequila
8 oz. triple sec
1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. lime juice, divided
12 cup ice
Mint, for garnish
Jack Frostbite
Jack Frost wasn’t exactly our favourite type of guy, but this winter cocktail inspired by him might just get your attention. If you like piña coladas, you’ll absolutely love the Jack Frost cocktail. Crushed ice and blue liquor? Need we say anymore?
Ingredients:
Light corn syrup
Coconut flakes, for rimming glasses
3-4 cups crushed ice
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup Blue Curacao liquor
1/2 cup coconut rum
1/2 cup cream of coconut
Christmas Sangria Special
If you’re not spending Christmas abroad, don’t fret. We’re very much certain that this holiday sangria will make you feel right at the beach. After all, what’s Christmas without sparkles and bubbly?
Ingredients:
2 green apples; chopped
2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 bunch rosemary
1 bottle Moscato
1 bottle sparkling apple cider
Coconut flakes, for rimming glasses
Candy Cane MarTEAni
Whoever said candy canes are for kids, lied. This cocktail is a true definition of ‘home-mixology’ according to craft gin club who have encouraged the use of everyday household cupboard ingredients. So yes, this martini involves tea, which is made into a delicious peppermint syrup, and voila!
Ingredients:
3 peppermint tea bags
150ml boiling water
150g caster sugar
35ml gin
25ml white chocolate liqueur
20ml peppermint syrup
25ml double cream
Candy cane, for rimming glass & garnish
Gingerbread Eggnog
Turns out a house isn’t the only thing you’ll be making out of gingerbread this holiday season. May we present to you, the gingerbread eggnog cocktail. In just 3 easy steps, you’d be left in awe.
Ingredients
1 tbsp. cinnamon sugar
Ice
1 cup eggnog
1 cup vodka
1 cup Kahlúa
2 tbsp. molasses, plus more for drizzling
1 pinch ground ginger
Whipped cream, for topping
