We’ve found 5 drink recipes for you to try at home. Pair the drinks with a meal or pour yourself a cup and snuggle into the couch. Either way, get into the holiday spirit with these delicious Christmas cocktails – but only if you’re of age!
Skinny X-Rated Nog
By Travis London
1.5 oz. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
.75 oz. Rice Milk
.5 oz. Honey Syrup
Fresh Blackberries
In a cocktail shaker, shake all ingredients except the blackberries and cinnamon in a shaker. Top with blackberries for garnish.
Basil Gimlet
By Marcus Samuelsson of Red Rooster
2 ounces SKYY Vodka
1 ounce lemon juice
3/4 ounce honey solution (1:1 honey and hot water)
5 small basil leaves
Fill shaker with ice and all ingredients. Shake vigorously. Strain and serve in a martini glass garnished with basil.
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RED HOT SANTA-TINI
1. Rim a martini glass with cocoa powder with a pinch of cayenne pepper added.
2. Shake together 2 oz. Mazama vodka and 2 oz. Godiva chocolate liqueur and pour into glass.
3. Top with 1 1/2 oz. sweetened whipped cream.
4. Garnish the cream with a small Thai chili pepper.
Lighter Cider
By Travis London
1.5 oz. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
.25 oz. Campari
1 oz. Apple-Cranberry Sparkling Cider
2 slices of Asian Pear
Juice of half a Lime
Fresh Cranberries
Muddle one pear slice in a cocktail shaker then add the X-Rated Fusion Liqueur, Campari and lime juice with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a wine glass and top with sparkling apple-cranberry cider. Place cranberries on top for garnish.
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CHRISTMAS COOKIE COCKTAIL
1. Drizzle chocolate sauce on a chilled martini glass.
2. Add 2 oz. White Godiva Vodka, 2 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream, 1/2 oz. Peppermint Schnapps and 1/2 oz. half and half
3. Garnish with a miniature candy cane or chocolate shavings.