Top 5 Christmas Cocktails

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

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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.