Holiday lights and New Year’s fireworks aren’t the only things getting lit this holiday season!
The holiday season is a time for friends and family, and there’s no better way to celebrate with one another than by enjoying a distinctive cocktail. Every soiree deserves a signature drink, and METRO’s 10 Delish Holiday Cocktail Recipes are guaranteed to do more than just ‘do the trick.’
Please drink responsibly, never drink and drive.
1. BACARDÍ RUM SPICED AND SPARKLE
Just like carolers all singing together in perfect harmony, the BACARDÍ Rum Spiced and Sparkle is a unique blend of BACARDÍ Spiced rum, lemon & cranberry juice, sugar syrup and finished with a splash of Red wine. Served warm, this exceptional and delicious festive cocktail is the perfect present for your palate this party season.
INGREDIENTS
1 oz BACARDÍ Spiced Rum
1/4 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz MARTINI & ROSSI® Fiero
1 oz cranberry juice
1 oz red wine or sparkling red wine
DIRECTIONS
Cold:
Build all ingredients (except wine) in a rocks glass over cubed ice, then add a red wine float. Garnish with an orange wheel.
Hot:
Microwave all ingredients except BACARDÍ Spiced for 1.5min, then add BACARDÍ Spiced. Or warm over the stove.
2. TITO’S CLEMENTINE CHEER
If every holiday flavor came together to make a perfect drink, it’d be this one. Ginger, citrus, cinnamon, and sage. Cue the crackling fire and sugar cookies.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
2 oz ginger ale
2 oz fresh-squeezed clementine juice
1/2 oz cinnamon syrup
1 sage leaf, garnish
DIRECTIONS
Leaving out the ginger ale, add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice.
Top with ginger ale and garnish with a sage leaf.
Pro-tip: Can’t find clementines? Oranges and tangerines work just fine.
3. TITO’S WINTER SPIRIT
Snowy rooftops or sunny shores, find your own winter spirit this season, no matter the forecast. A hint of nutmeg, sweet white grape juice, and smooth Tito’s.
INGREDIENTS FOR YOU
1 1/2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
1 egg white
3/4 oz nutmeg syrup
1/2 oz white grape juice
1/4 oz lemon juice
INGREDIENTS FOR THE GROUP (SERVES 15-20)
750 mL Tito’s Handmade Vodka
2 L lemon-lime soda
1 L white grape juice
4 oz nutmeg syrup
DIRECTIONS FOR YOU
Add all ingredients to a shaker and dry shake for 10 seconds.
Add ice and shake again for 5 seconds, or until the shaker becomes cold.
Strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with a lemon slice and star anise.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE GROUP
Add all ingredients to a punch bowl or pitcher, stirring occasionally.
Serve over ice with a lemon slice and star anise.
4. CRANBERRY FIZZ
Looking for a wondrous winter cocktail for your next splendid soiree? Look no further! HENDRICK’S makes holiday hosting delectable with our festive Cranberry Fizz, a delightful concoction of cranberry, bubbles, and (our personal favorite), HENDRICK’S. The Cranberry Fizz Cocktail is a gin cocktail recipe that makes one long for December all year round.
INGREDIENTS
1 part HENDRICK’S GIN
2 parts cranberry juice
1 part sparkling wine
Garnish cucumber slices, mint sprig & cranberries
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a highball glass filled with cubed ice and lightly stir.
Garnish with cucumber slices, mint sprig and cranberries.
5. BACARDÍ HO HO MOJITO
You can almost hear the sounds of sleighbells when you make the BACARDÍ Ho Ho Mojito. The BACARDÍ Mojito is as famous as it is versatile, and Christmas is no exception. Made with BACARDÍ Spiced rum and topped with ginger beer, this easy to make holiday cocktail is a party pleaser and will certainly keep the festive spirit alive.
INGREDIENTS
1½ oz BACARDÍ Spiced Rum
¾ oz lime juice
½ oz simple syrup
6 mint leaves
3 oz ginger beer
DIRECTIONS
Add all the ingredients (except the ginger beer) in a highball glass.
Churn with crushed ice.
Top with more crushed ice and add the ginger beer.
Garnish with a mint sprig.
6. BOURBON CREAM TIRAMISU SHOTS
Dessert will never be the same once you indulge in a Tiramisu shot made with Bourbon Cream.
INGREDIENTS
1 oz Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream
1 oz Wheatley Vodka
½ oz coffee liqueur
DIRECTIONS
Add vodka and coffee liqueur to a shaker filled with ice and shake.
Strain into a shot glass.
Carefully pour Bourbon Cream over the back of a spoon into the shot glass to create a layered effect.
Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkling of cocoa powder.
7. WINTERTIDE SPRITZ
Festive glimmers of burgundy and evergreen dazzle in this cold-weather spritz, a snow globe of Hendrick’s, elderflower tonic and sparkling wine. Host marvelously with the Wintertide Spritz!
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
3 oz sparkling water
1 1/2 oz cranberry juice
2 tsp lime juice
2 thyme sprigs
DIRECTIONS
Combine ingredients in a wine glass filled with cubed ice and lightly stir.
Garnish with a rosemary sprig, pomegranate seeds, and a cucumber wheel.
8. HOLIDAY THYME
This season, stand under the mistletoe and spend some quality thyme with Tito’s. Sip on this tart cocktail topped with the aroma of savory thyme, a bit of a sparkle, and a burst of color. Now…back to that drink.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 parts Hendrick’s Gin
3 parts elderflower tonic
1/2 squeezed lime
Splash sparkling wine
Garnish rosemary sprig, pomegranate seeds, and cucumber wheel
DIRECTIONS
Combine ingredients in a wine glass filled with cubed ice and lightly stir.
Garnish with a rosemary sprig, pomegranate seeds, and a cucumber wheel.
9. MERRY BERRY PUNCH
This Jameson Black Barrel punch brings the warming flavour of ginger and the seasonal zing of cranberry to the sweet flavours of our twice charred Irish Whiskey. It’ll perfectly accentuate that moment when the laughs and the stories start flowing.
INGREDIENTS
3 Parts Jameson Black Barrel
2 Parts ginger beer
2 Parts cranberry juice
2 Parts seltzer
1 juice of a lemon
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in your favorite punch bowl.
Garnish with fresh cranberries, orange slice & rosemary and serve over ice.
Serves 6 – 10 people responsibly.
10. LA CIUDAD
One great metropolis salutes another in Mexico City’s take on the classic Manhattan.
INGREDIENTS
2 parts Tequila Herradura
½ part sweet vermouth
½ part ancho chili liqueur
3 dashes chocolate bitters
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
Stir and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with two brandy cherries.
Please drink responsibly, never drink and drive.
