‘Tis the season to be jolly, so here are some Christmas cocktails for you to enjoy with friends and family. We’ve created 3 holiday themed cocktails that all use our delicious homemade Cranberry Simple Syrup. Make up a batch of this easy to make simple syrup and you can use it to make 3 different Christmas drinks. Whether you are a Gin, Whiskey or Vodka drinker there’s something for everyone.
As always our recipes use local Florida ingredients to help support local. We hope you enjoy the Christmas cocktails below. Cheers and Merry Christmas!
Jump to: Mrs. Claus’ Martini | Gin-gle All The Way | Santa’s Sour
Mrs. Claus’ Martini (Festive Martini)
This is Mrs. Claus’ favorite tipple and once you’ve mixed one up you’ll see why. Combining Vodka, Orange Liqueur, homemade Cranberry Simple Syrup and Lime Juice this is the perfect holiday happy hour drink. Beware though, this drink is boozy, but hey don’t judge- her husband is out all night working!
Recommended Florida Vodka To Use
Coast Handcrafted Vodka- Kozuba and Sons Distillery
Banyan Reserve Vodka- St. Petersburg Distillery
Recommended Florida Orange Liqueur To Use
Tippler’s- St. Petersburg Distillery
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- 2.5 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 1 oz Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup
- 1 oz Orange Liqueur
- Step 1: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice.
- Step 2: Shake for 20-25 seconds.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled Martini Glass.
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Gin-gle All The Way (Festive Gin Fizz)
As invigorating as skinny-dipping at the North Pole, this Christmas cocktail is refreshing and delicious. A festive spin on the classic Gin Fizz, this easy recipe involves mixing Gin, Lemon Juice and homemade Cranberry Simple Syrup before finishing off with a splash of club soda. If you are looking for a quick and easy recipe to whip up for a festive get-together with friends and family, this is the drink for you.
Recommended Florida Gin To Use
Magic City Gin- Big Cypress Distillery
New World Gin- St. Augustine Distillery
Old St. Pete Tropical Gin- St. Petersburg Distillery
American Gin- Prescribed Spirits
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- 1.5 oz Gin
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- 1 oz Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup
- Club Soda
- Step 1: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker (except the soda) with a handful of ice.
- Step 2: Shake for 15-20 seconds.
- Step 3: Strain into a glass over ice.
- Step 4: Top with Club Soda
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Santa’s Sour (Festive Whiskey Sour)
After delivering all of those presents, Santa needs something to take the edge off, and his go to is this festive Whiskey Sour. Santa’s Sour combines Bourbon, Lime juice, homemade Cranberry Simple Syrup and egg white. Finished off with a few drops of walnut bitters, this is the ultimate festive evening sipper.
Recommended Florida Whiskey To Use
Florida Double Cask Bourbon – St. Augustine Distillery
Palm Ridge Reserve – Palm Ridge Distillery
Florida Reserve Bourbon – Timber Creek Distillery
Recommended Walnut Bitters To Use
Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters – 5 oz
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Instructions
Serving Size: 1 Drink
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We hope you enjoy the above Christmas cocktails. Drink safe and merry Christmas!
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