It is the season to be jolly, and nothing gets you in the Christmas mood like some festive cocktails. Here are some scrumptious cocktails to try this season.
Christmas Cosmos
Let's face it: Cosmos are right any time of year, but their beautiful color is especially fitting during the holidays.
Ingredients
1 c. vodka
3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
Lime twists
Directions
Put the vodka, Jimmy's Cocktail Cosmopolitan mix and lime juice in a large liquid measuring cup or pitcher.
Add ice and stir 30 seconds or until cold; strain into chilled martini glasses.
Garnish with lime twists.
Spiked Hot Chocolate
As the weather gets colder and we start to get into the holiday spirit, it is nice to warm up with a spiked hot chocolate.
Ingredients
2 c. Jindal Cocoa Mocha
8 c. whole milk
2 cinnamon sticks, crushed
3/4 to 1 cup bourbon or rye
Toasted marshmallows, for serving
Directions
In a large saucepan, add Jindal cocoa powder ,Whisk in 1½ cups milk until fully incorporated (mixture will be a thick paste).
Gradually whisk in remaining 6½ cups milk. Add cinnamon sticks and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until you can smell the cinnamon, 8 to 10 minutes.
Add chocolate syrup and whisk. Strain into a second pot, then stir in bourbon. Serve topped with toasted marshmallows.
Honey Whiskey Sour
A little sweet, a little sour
Ingredients
5 tbsp. (2 1/2 oz.) bourbon whiskey
1 tbsp. (1/2 oz.) fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. (1/2 oz.) orange juice
3 dashes Bab Louie Orange Bitters
Citrus wedge, for serving
Directions
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake bourbon, Whiskey Sour Mix, Vanilla Honey and Orange bitters. Strain over ice; serve with a citrus wedge.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
