Christmas Cocktails

Toast to the season with our festive Christmas cocktails—each one crafted to bring warmth, cheer, and a touch of holiday magic to your celebrations!

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  • Christmas Margarita

Christmas Margarita

A festive twist on the classic margarita, perfect for holiday celebrations

The Ingredients

  • 3 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 oz Pomegranate Juice
  • ½ oz Lime Juice
  • ½ oz Orange Liqueur
  • 2 oz Clear Tequila

The Process

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously up, down and all around. Strain into a glass over ice and garnish with frozen cranberries and rosemary.

The Finished Cocktail

A stunning holiday cocktail combining cranberry, pomegranate, and tequila, garnished with frozen cranberries and rosemary

Mistletoe Margarita

The Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Silver Tequila
  • ½ cup Triple Sec
  • 1 ½ cups Cranberry Juice
  • ½ cup Lime Juice
  • ½ cup Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries
  • Lime Wedges for garnish

The Mix

Add all liquid ingredients to a large pitcher and stir well to combine. The mixture should have a beautiful festive red color.

The Presentation

Pour over ice in individual glasses and garnish each with fresh cranberries and a lime wedge for that perfect holiday presentation.

White Christmas Margaritas

The Ingredients

  • 10 ounces Silver Tequila
  • 8 ounces Grand Marnier
  • 8 ounces Lime Juice
  • 8 ounces Coconut Water
  • 8 ounces Canned Coconut Milk
  • 6 ounces Coconut Cream
  • 6 ounces Coconut Rum
  • 6 ounces Simple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Extract (if desired)

The Mixing Process

Mix all ingredients together well in a large measuring glass or bowl. Whisk everything together thoroughly - this works better than shaking due to the creamy coconut components.

The Finished Cocktail

A luxurious creamy white margarita that combines smooth coconut with classic margarita flavors for the perfect holiday twist.

Frosty Claus Margarita

The Ingredients

  • 1 ounce tequila
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 0.5 oz lime juice
  • 0.5 oz. Triple Sec

The Process

Rim glasses with crushed candy canes or red sugar, then shake all ingredients together with ice until well combined.

The Finished Cocktail

A festive holiday margarita combining tequila, cranberry, and citrus, beautifully presented with a candy cane rim.

White Christmas Mojito

The ingredients

  • 1 oz white rum
  • 1 oz coconut rum
  • 1 oz coconut cream
  • Seltzer water
  • Fresh mint leaves, lime and sugar for garnish

The Process

Combine white rum, coconut rum, and coconut cream in a shaker. Mix well and strain into a glass.

The Finished Cocktail

Top with seltzer water and garnish with fresh mint leaves, lime, and a sprinkle of sugar for a festive white Christmas look.

Santa's Hat Shirley

The Ingredients

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz grenadine
  • 2 oz lime juice
  • Lemon lime soda for topping

The Mix

Mix together vodka, grenadine, and lime juice with ice, then top with lemon lime soda

The Finished Cocktail

A festive red cocktail that mirrors Santa's iconic hat colors

North Pole Coladas

The Ingredients

  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup frozen pineapple juice
  • 4 oz Prosecco

The Mixing Process

Blend all ingredients together until smooth and frothy

The Final Touch

Garnish with coconut flake rim for a snowy North Pole effect

Mistletoe Martini

The Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz vodka,
  • 1.5 oz cranberry juice,
  • .5 oz grenadine,
  • .5 oz simple syrup

The Mix

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well until chilled

The Finished Cocktail

Strain into martini glass and garnish with fresh cranberries and mint

Peppermint Bark Mimosas

The Base

1 bottle of Prosecco chilled to perfection

The Flavor

6 oz peppermint schnapps for that holiday twist

The Presentation

Rimmed with chocolate syrup and candy cane for a festive finish

Spiked Hot Chocolate

The Classic Base

Rich hot chocolate made with real chocolate, perfect for spiking

The Spirits

1 oz Baileys and 1 oz rum for that perfect winter warmth

The Finishing Touch

Top with marshmallows for the perfect indulgent treat

The Grinch

The Base Spirits

1.5 oz vodka mixed with 1.5 oz Midori or Green apple Liqueur creates the signature green color

The Mix

Top off the green mixture with lemon lime soda for a festive fizz

The Final Touch

Garnish with a cherry for that perfect Grinch-themed contrast

Gingerbread Martini

The Ingredients

1 oz gingerbread liqueur

1 oz vodka

1 oz baileys

2 oz heavy cream

Pinch of ground ginger

The Mix

Combine liqueurs, vodka, and cream in a shaker with ice. Add a pinch of ground ginger for that perfect holiday spice.

The Finished Cocktail

Serve in a martini glass with an icing sugar rim and gingerbread cookie garnish for the perfect holiday presentation.

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