Published 20:15 IST, December 24th 2019
Cocktail Drinks to make at home to liven up the Christmas party unlike any other
Christmas party isn't complete without a few punches of Christmassy drinks. Here are some drinks you can choose to make. Read further ahead to know more.
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The Christmas season brings joy and merriment into the lives of everyone. The most wonderful time of the year isn't complete without some festivities that go well with the season. Here are some of the best cocktail drinks that you could try to liven up your party.
Cocktail Drinks to liven up your Christmas party unlike any other
Rumchata Hot Cocoa
INGREDIENTS
- 2 1/2 c. whole milk
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 6 oz. chocolate chips (or chopped bittersweet chocolate)
- 1/2 c. Rumchata
- 1/3 c. warm caramel
- Whipped cream, for serving
- Cinnamon sugar, for garnish
- Cinnamon stick, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in sugar and cocoa powder and stir until no lumps remain. Stir in chocolate chips and vanilla and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is completely melted. Stir in Rumchata, then turn off the heat. Pour caramel into a small dish. Dip cups in the caramel to coat the rim. Pour hot chocolate into each glass, then top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, more caramel, and a cinnamon stick.
Mistletoe Margaritas
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 c. whole cranberries
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 wedge lime, for rim
- 2 c. cranberry juice
- 12 oz. silver tequila
- 8 oz. triple sec
- 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. lime juice, divided
- 12 c. ice
- Mint, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon lime juice. Drain out lime juice, then toss with 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour onto a baking sheet to dry. Combine remaining sugar with salt on a shallow plate and mix to combine. Using the lime wedge, the wet rim of each glass, then dip in a sugar-salt mixture. Combine cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, remaining 1/2 cup lime juice, and ice in a large blender, working in batches if necessary. Blend until smooth. Pour into prepared glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint and a couple of sugared cranberries.
Sugar Cookie Martinis
INGREDIENTS
- FOR THE MARTINI
- 1/2 c. whole milk
- 1/4 c. Baileys
- 2 oz. vanilla vodka
- 2 oz. amaretto
- Ice
- FOR THE RIM
- 1/2 c. vanilla frosting
- 1/4 c. sprinkles, plus 1 tsp., divided
- Pre-made sugar cookie dough
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll sugar cookie dough out to ¼” thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut out desired shapes then place cookies on a prepared baking sheet. Bake until just set and lightly golden around the edges, 12 minutes. Let cool. Using an offset spatula, spread a thin layer of frosting onto the rim of two martini glasses. Pour ¼ cup sprinkles onto a small plate then dip rims in sprinkles to coat. Use an offset to frost cookies with frosting then decorate with the remaining 2 tablespoons sprinkles. In a cocktail shaker, combine milk, Baileys, vodka, and amaretto. Add ice and shake until cold. Pour into glasses and garnish the rim with a cookie.
Caramel Snickerdoodle Martini
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 c. caramel, warmed
- 2 tbsp. cinnamon sugar
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 2 oz. Smirnoff Kissed Caramel
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Ice
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
Place caramel on a plate and cinnamon sugar on another. Dip rims of martini glasses in caramel, then in cinnamon sugar.
In a cocktail shaker, add heavy cream, Smirnoff Kissed Caramel, and cinnamon. Add ice and shake until cold. Pour into glasses and top each one with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.
14:27 IST, December 24th 2019