From Winter In Solan To Cranberry Fizz, 13 Unforgettable Holiday Season Cocktail Recipes To Spread Joy And Cheer!

The holiday season is a magical time, filled with warmth, laughter, and indulgent moments with friends and family. What better way to elevate your celebrations than with a lineup of exceptional cocktail recipes crafted to match the holiday spirit? Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or toasting to the new year with a crowd, these recipes promise to bring a splash of holiday cheer to your table. Dive into this collection of extraordinary cocktail recipes perfect for the holiday season.

Best Holiday Season Cocktail Recipes

1. The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Celebración 

Ingredients:

• The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve: 20 ml
• Rompope: 20 ml
• Cold Brew: 80 ml
• Cinnamon for garnish

Method:

1. In a mug, combine The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve, Rompope, and cold brew.
2. If you want to serve it hot, warm the mixture gently over low heat.
3. To serve it chilled, add ice cubes to the mug.
4. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

2. Winter In Solan By Camikara

Ingredients:

• Camikara: 45 ml
• Fresh Lime Juice: 15 ml
• Gooseberry Liqueur: 45 ml
• Fresh Coriander Leaves: 5-6 leaves
• Soda to top
• Amla candy and coriander stick for garnish

Method:

1. Add Camikara, fresh lime juice, and gooseberry liqueur into a shaker.
2. Add coriander leaves and lightly muddle to release their aroma.
3. Shake with ice until chilled, then strain into a long stem goblet filled with ice.
4. Top with soda.
5. Garnish with amla candy and a coriander stick for a festive touch.

3. Chivas XV Hot Toddy 

Ingredients:

• Chivas Regal XV: 40 ml
• Lemon Juice: 10 ml
• Honey: 10 ml
• Fresh Ginger: 2 slices
• Cinnamon Stick: 1 stick
• Star Anise: 1
• Boiling Water to top
• Lemon Slice for garnish

Method:

1. Place ginger slices, cinnamon stick, and star anise into a teacup.
2. Pour in Chivas Regal XV, lemon juice, and honey.
3. Top with boiling water and stir until honey dissolves.
4. Garnish with a lemon slice.

4. Hendrick’s Cranberry Fizz

Ingredients:

• Hendrick’s Original Gin: 1 part
• Cranberry Juice: 2 parts
• Sparkling Wine: 1 part
• Cucumber slices, mint sprig, and cranberries for garnish

Method:

• Fill a highball glass with cubed ice.
• Add Hendrick’s Gin, cranberry juice, and sparkling wine.
• Lightly stir to combine.
• Garnish with cucumber slices, mint sprig, and cranberries for a festive flair.

5. Winter Citrus Sour By Monkey Shoulder

Ingredients:

• Monkey Shoulder: 50 ml
• Fresh Lemon Juice: 25 ml
• Orange Marmalade Syrup: 15 ml (mix marmalade with warm water)
• Spiced Ginger Syrup: 10 ml (infuse ginger with cinnamon and cloves)
• Egg White (optional): 1
• Orange wheel and grated nutmeg for garnish

Method:

1. In a shaker, dry shake all ingredients (without ice) to emulsify the egg white.
2. Add ice and shake vigorously until chilled.
3. Strain into a coupe glass.
4. Garnish with an orange wheel and a dusting of nutmeg for a cosy citrus twist.

6. Winter Orchard Delight By Pallav Soin, Chief Revenue Officer, Modi Illva

Ingredients:

• Green Apple (sliced): 1/2
• Red Apple (sliced): 1/2
• Lemon (sliced): 1/2
• Cinnamon Sticks: 2
• Artic Vodka: 60 ml

Method:

1. Combine all sliced fruits and cinnamon sticks in a large jar.
2. Pour in Artic Vodka. Close the jar and gently shake to mix.
3. Refrigerate for 24 hours to allow flavours to infuse.
4. Serve chilled for a refreshing holiday drink.

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7. Winter Wonderland Whisky By Pallav Soin, Chief Revenue Officer, Modi Illva

Ingredients:

• Rockford Whisky: 1 part
• Ginger Ale: 4 parts
• Lime Wedge: 1

Method:

• Fill a glass with ice cubes.
• Pour Rockford Whisky over the ice.
• Top with ginger ale and stir briefly.
• Squeeze a lime wedge into the drink and drop it as a garnish.

8. Hot Butter Coffee By Bandarful

Ingredients:

• Bandarful: 45 ml
• Salted Butter: 1 scoop
• Spices (cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, nutmeg): Blended
• Cream: 30 ml
• Burnt coffee husk for garnish

Method:

1. In a pan or steamer, mix Bandarful, salted butter, blended spices, and cream.
2. Heat the mixture gently, stirring continuously until the butter melts and the flavours meld. Avoid boiling.
3. Pour the hot mixture into a rock glass.
4. Garnish with burnt coffee husk for a smoky aroma.

9. An X’Mas Voyage By Jin Jiji

Ingredients:

• Jin Jiji Darjeeling: 45 ml
• Homemade Forest Berry Wine: 45 ml
• Citric Acid: 5 ml
• Edible pearls and edible flash paper boat for garnish

Method:

1. In a mixing glass, combine Jin Jiji Darjeeling, forest berry wine, and citric acid.
2. Stir the mixture well to ensure the flavours blend harmoniously.
3. Pour into a rock glass filled with ice.
4. Garnish with edible pearls and an edible flash paper boat.

10. Ballantine’s Whisky Flip

Ingredients:

• Ballantine’s 7 American Barrel Whisky: 35 ml
• Amaretto Liqueur: 15 ml
• Double Cream: 20 ml
• Whole Egg: 1
• Ice: As needed
• Nutmeg for garnish

Method:

1. In a shaker, add Ballantine’s, Amaretto liqueur, double cream, whole egg, and ice.
2. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to create a frothy texture.
3. Strain into a chilled glass.
4. Dust with freshly grated nutmeg.

11. Killing Me Softly By Six Brothers Small Batch

Ingredients:

• Six Brothers Small Batch Mahura: 60 ml
• Fresh Cream or Heavy Cream: 60 ml
• Honey: 30 ml
• Ginger Extract: 2.5 ml
• Candied ginger, ginger biscuit crumbs, and praline shard for garnish

Method:

1. Add Six Brothers Mahura, fresh cream, honey, and ginger extract into a shaker with ice. Shake well.
2. Rim a Martini or Coupe glass with ginger biscuit crumbs.
3. Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass.
4. Garnish with candied ginger and a praline shard for a festive finish.

12. Vieux Carre By Maya Pistola

Ingredients:

• Pistola Extra Añejo: 45 ml
• Sweet Vermouth: 15 ml
• Dom Benedictine: 2.5 ml
• Angostura Bitters: 1 dash
• Peychaud’s Bitters: 1 dash
• Cocktail cherry for garnish

Method:

1. In a mixing jar, combine Pistola Extra Añejo, sweet vermouth, Dom Benedictine, Angostura bitters, and Peychaud’s bitters.
2. Stir with a few ice cubes to chill and dilute slightly.
3. Strain into a chilled glass.
4. Garnish with a cocktail cherry for a touch of sweetness.

13. Gold Rush With D’YAVOL Vortex

Ingredients:

• D’YAVOL Vortex Blended Scotch Whisky: 60 ml
• Lime Juice (clear): 20 ml
• Sugar Syrup: 20 ml
• Blue Pea Tea: 200 ml
• Rhubarb Bitters: 3 drops
• Lecithin Powder: 1 gram

Method:

1. Shake D’YAVOL Vortex, lime juice, and sugar syrup together with ice in a shaker. Strain the mixture into an Old-Fashioned glass filled with ice.
2. To prepare the foam, blend blue pea tea, rhubarb bitters, and lecithin powder using a hand blender until foamy.
3. Spoon the foam over the cocktail.

Enjoy these cocktail recipes to make your holiday season warm, spirited, and festive!

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