In need of some holiday ‘spirit’? With the holiday season comes a lot of celebrations – from your ugly sweater party to office holiday party to reunions with family and loved ones.  You will want to have these delicious cocktail recipes handy to raise a glass and celebrate!

Tanqureay No. TEN Hot Apple Cider Toddy (Copy)

Tanqueray No. TEN Apple Cider Toddy

Created by mixologist Eric Ribeiro

1.5 oz Tanqueray No. TEN

2 oz Hot Apple Cider

2 Bar spoons Pumpkin Butter

.75 oz ginger Syrup

.75 oz Lemon Juice

Angostura Bitters

Dried Apple Crisp and Nutmeg for Garnish

Preparation

  1. Add Tanqueray No. TEN, Hot Apple Cider, Ginger Syrup, Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitters and Pumpkin Butter to a cocktail shaker (dry shake).
  2. Pour into a coffee mug.
  3. Garnish with Dried Apple Crisp and Nutmeg

Ideal Serving Glass:
Glass Mug

Tequila Don Julio Holiday Crush (Copy)

Holiday Crush

Created by mixologist Ben Scorah

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco

1/2 oz Apple Turmeric Cider

Clove Studded Orange for Garnish

Grated Nutmeg for Garnish

Preparation:

  1. Pour Tequila Don Julio Blanco into camping mug and top with hot apple turmeric cider. Stir to incorporate.
  2. Garnish with clove studded orange zest and light dusting of nutmeg.

Ideal Serving Glass:

Camping Mug

Baileys Dirty Chai (Copy)

Baileys Dirty Chai

Created by mixologist Allison Kave

Ingredients:

1 oz Baileys Original Irish Cream

2 oz Espresso

2 oz Hot Almond Milk

1 tablespoon Chai Tea

1 teaspoon Honey

Whipped Cream, Star Anise, Honey and Espresso Powder for Garnish

Preparation:

  1. Combine Baileys Original Irish Cream, espresso chai tea, honey and hot almond milk in a mug and stir well.
  2. Top with whipped cream, star anise, a honey drizzle and dusting of espresso powder and enjoy!

Ideal Serving Glass: 

Coffee Mug

Johnnie Walker Beet Me Up (Copy)

 Beet Me Up

Created by mixologist Carlos Ruiz

Ingredients:

1.25 oz. Black label

0.5 oz. Dry Vermouth

0.25 oz. Beet Juice

0.5 oz. Lime Juice

0.5 oz. Simple syrup

2 oz. Club Soda

Preparation

  1. In a cocktail shaker add all ingredients without the club soda.
  2. Shake with ice and double strain into rocks glass filled with one 2×2 ice cube. Top off with club and garnish.

Ideal Serving Glass:
Rocks
Buchanan's Blackberry Smash (Copy)

 Buchanan’s Blackberry Smash

Ingredients:

2 oz. Buchanan‘s DeLuxe 12 Year Old

½ oz. Lemon juice

¾ oz. Simple syrup

4 Blackberries

1 Lemon wheel

2 Blackberries

Preparation:

  1. Muddle blackberries with simple syrup and lemon juice in a shaker
  2. Add ice and whisky and shake until cold
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over ice
  4. Garnish with blackberries and lemon wheel

Ideal Serving Glass:
Rocks

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