Holiday Cheer: Festive Cocktail Recipes to Warm Your Celebrations

Holiday Cheer: Festive Cocktail Recipes to Warm Your Celebrations

The holiday season is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a festive drink in hand? Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or enjoying a cozy evening by the fire, these three cocktail recipes will add a touch of cheer to your gatherings.

Simple to make and perfect for any occasion, these cocktails combine seasonal flavors like maple, chocolate, and citrus for a delicious way to toast the holidays. Cheers to good times, great company, and unforgettable memories!

1. Maple Walnut Old Fashioned

Elevate the classic Old Fashioned with a hint of maple and walnut. This drink is the perfect combination of warmth and sophistication, ideal for a chilly holiday evening.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• ¼ oz pure maple syrup
• 3 dashes walnut bitters
• Cracked walnut for garnish

Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir with ice to chill. Strain into a serving glass over fresh ice and garnish with a cracked walnut. Enjoy!

2. Chocolate Covered Cherry Old Fashioned

Indulge in the rich flavors of chocolate and cherry with this decadent twist on a traditional Old Fashioned. It’s the perfect dessert cocktail!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• ½ oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
• 4 dashes chocolate bitters
• Cherry and dark chocolate square for garnish

Instructions:
Add bourbon, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, and chocolate bitters to a shaker with ice. Stir well and strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a cherry and a square of dark chocolate.

3. Fireside

A refreshing yet cozy cocktail featuring vodka, maple, rosemary, and grapefruit. This drink is perfect for sipping by a roaring fire.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz vodka
• ¼ oz organic maple syrup
• 1 sprig rosemary
• Pinch of salt
• 2 oz grapefruit juice

Instructions:
In the bottom of a rocks glass, crush rosemary leaves into the maple syrup and salt. Fill with ice, add vodka, and top with grapefruit juice. Stir well and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

We hope these cocktails bring a little extra joy to your holiday season. From our team to yours, cheers to a wonderful holiday and a bright new year ahead!