Vacation cocktails ought to really feel as festive because the season itself with daring flavors, wintry garnishes, and loads of sparkle.
Right here’s a roundup of standout recipes from bars and types across the nation to maintain your celebrations spirited this season!
“What makes the espresso martini iconic is the froth, so I all the time encourage our group to shake with enthusiasm.” — Provaré
Windy Metropolis
by Provaré — Chicago, IL
Components
- 1 ½ oz. Hennessy V.S.O.P
- 1 oz. Espresso (Ristretto)
- 1 oz. Mr. Black
- 1 oz. Caramel Easy Syrup
- Glassware: Martini
- Garnish: 3 Espresso Beans
- Optionally available: Add 0.5 oz. of Baileys for a easy creamy texture (good for the vacations!).
Preparation
- Enter components right into a tin shaker, add ice, and shake for 15-20 seconds.
- As soon as the cocktail is nicely shaken, finely pressure the espresso martini right into a martini glass and garnish with 3 espresso beans.
Jim Beam Vacation Highball
by Jim Beam
Components
- 1 ½ components Jim Beam Unique
- 2 components Cranberry Juice
- 4 components Ginger Ale
- Lime Wedge
- Glassware: Highball
- Garnish: Rosemary sprig
Preparation
- Squeeze and drop lime wedge right into a tall Collins glass and fill with ice.
- Add 1 ½ components Jim Beam, 2 components cranberry juice, 4 components ginger ale and stir to mix.
- Prime with sprig of rosemary.
A Sprig from Rockefeller
by Classic Inexperienced — Midtown, NYC
Components
- 1 oz. Egg White
- 1 oz. Rosemary Syrup
- ¾ oz. Lemon Juice
- ¼ oz. Rockey’s
- ½ oz. Midori
- 1 ½ oz. Hendricks Gin
- Glassware: Coupe
- Garnish: Rosemary Sprig and Sugar Decoration
Preparation
- Shake and pressure.
Between Holidays Sizzling Chocolate
by Crystal Head Vodka
Components
- 2 oz. Crystal Head Onyx
- Bar Spoon Ancho Chili Powder
- 6 oz. Sizzling Chocolate
- Glassware: Footed Goblet
- Garnish: Toasted Marshmallow, Grated Cinnamon
Preparation
- Add Crystal Head Onyx, ancho chili powder and sizzling chocolate to a glass and stir for 10-15 seconds.
- Garnish with toasted marshmallow and freshly grated cinnamon.
Espress-Ho Ho Martini
by Blitzen’s Bar — Omni Resorts & Resorts
Components
- 1 ¾ oz. Don Julio Reposado Tequila
- ¾ oz. Mr. Black Espresso Liqueur
- ½ oz. Easy Syrup
- 1 oz. Espresso
- Glassware: Coupe
- Garnish: Mini Moon Pie, Purple and Inexperienced Sugar Sprinkles
Preparation
- Pour all components right into a shaker.
- Add ice and shake for 5-7 seconds.
- Pressure right into a coupe glass and garnish with a Mini Moon pie and pink and inexperienced sugar sprinkles.
Mint Situation
by Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon
Components
- 1 ½ oz. Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon
- 1 oz. Crème de Menthe
- 1 oz. Crème de Cacao
- 1 oz. Heavy Cream
- Darkish Chocolate
- Glassware: Martini or Coupe
- Garnish: Grated Darkish Chocolate
Preparation
- Mix all components in mixing glass or tin with ice.
- Shake till nicely chilled.
- Pressure into glassware.
- Grate darkish chocolate on prime.
STK Toasted Marshmallow Previous-Usual
by STK Steakhouse
Components
- 2 dashes Aztec Chocolate bitters
- ¼ oz. Monin Oak Barrel Focus
- ½ oz. Monin Toasted Marshmallow Syrup
- 2 oz. Angel’s Envy
- Glassware: Previous Usual
- Garnish: Marshmallow
Preparation
- Add all components to the blending glass.
- Fill 2/3 of the blending glass with ice.
- Gently stir for 30 seconds.
- Pressure into an old style glass over a big ice dice.
- Torch marshmallow tableside.
Spiced Apple Spritz
by Clementine – Yountville, CA
Components
- 2 oz. Aperol
- 2 oz. Spiced Apple Cider
- 1 oz. Prosecco
- ½ oz. St. Germain
- Membership Soda, to prime
- Glassware: Wine Glass
- Garnish: Dehydrated Apple Slice, Star Anise
Preparation
- Serve in a wine glass over ice.
After Christmas Dinner
by Monin US
Components
- 1 ½ oz. Bourbon
- ½ oz. Monin Caramel Syrup
- ½ oz. Monin Praline Syrup
- 2 shot(s) Espresso
- Glassware: 6 oz.
- Garnish: Pecan, Caramel Swirl (drizzle)
Preparation
- Fill serving glass with sizzling water to heat glass.
- Discard sizzling water and pour components into serving glass so as listed.
- Stir gently to combine, garnish, and serve.
Vacation Rose 75
by Hampton Water Wine
Components
- 3 oz. Hampton Water Bubbly
- 1 oz. Gin
- ½ oz. Lemon Juice
- ¾ oz. Cranberry Juice
- ½ oz. Easy Syrup
- Glassware: Champagne Flute
- Garnish: Cranberries, Lemon Twist
Preparation
- Add gin, lemon juice, cranberry juice, easy syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake till chilled.
- Pressure right into a champagne flute, then prime with Hampton Water Bubbly.
- Garnish with cranberries and a lemon twist.
’Tis The Spritzer
by Tres Agaves
Components
- 2 oz. Tres Agaves Reposado Tequila
- 1 oz. Contemporary Squeezed Blood Orange Juice
- ½ oz. Aperol
- Champagne
- Glassware: Collins
- Garnish: Cranberries
Preparation
- Add components in a shaker with ice.
- Shake for 5 seconds, then pressure right into a Collins glass.
- Prime with Champagne and some cranberries for garnish.
Winter Frost
by Thatcher’s Natural Artisan Spirits
Components
- 2 oz. Thatcher’s Natural Small Batch Vodka
- 1 oz. Thatcher’s Natural Hibiscus Liqueur
- ½ oz. Lime Juice
- ½ oz. Easy Syrup
- Egg White
- Glassware: Collins
- Garnish: Gold Mud, Sugared Berries
Preparation
- Dry shake all of the components, apart from garnishes.
- Pour into Collins glass.
- Prime with gold mud and sugared berries.
Mi Campo-Cosmo
by Mi Campo
Components
- ½ oz. Mi Campo Blanco Tequila
- 1 oz. Orange Liqueur
- 1 oz. Cranberry Juice
- ¾ oz. Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 slices Jalapeños
- 1 Rosemary Sprig
- Glassware: Coupe or Martini
- Garnish: Rosemary Sprig, Cranberries, Jalapeño Float
Preparation
- Add jalapeño slices to a shaker and gently press (don’t absolutely muddle — you need brightness, not warmth overload!).
- Add tequila, orange liqueur, cranberry, and lime.
- Shake with ice for 20 seconds.
- Pressure right into a coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig, cranberries, and/or a jalapeño float.
