The holiday season is the perfect time to gather with friends and family, and what better way to celebrate than with a festive cocktail? This year’s edition of “Cocktails at Home” brings you a curated selection of delightful recipes that capture the holiday spirit. From warming spices to refreshing flavors, we’ve crafted a beautiful collection of cocktails that caters to every palate. Whether you’re hosting a lively gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, these cocktails will elevate your holiday experience.
LILLET FRENCH ORCHARD SPRITZ
- 2 Parts Lillet Blanc
- 1 ½ Parts apple juice
- 1/2 Part dry vermouth Sparkling Wine
- Dash Angostura® Bitters
- Garnish: Granny Smith apple fan
WINTERBERRY SODA
- This simple delicious cocktail is so easy to make, and a crowd pleaser.
- 2 oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
- 3-4 oz Soda Water
- Garnish: Blackberries
- Build in a chilled Copa glass on ice. Garnish with blackberries. Enjoy!
ILEGAL SPICY HOT CHOCOLATE
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup milk or alternative milk
- 1 bar chocolate (Ibarra)
- 1.5 oz Ilegal Joven or Reposado
- 0.5 oz Ancho chili liqueur
- 2 oz hot chocolate mix
- 0.5 oz agave nectar
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
Directions: Add water, milk, and chocolate to a pot and bring to a boil. Let boil until chocolate dissolves and let cool. To coffee mug: add Ilegal Mezcal, agave, chili liqueur and bitters, fill with chocolate mix and garnish with cinnamon stick.
LILLET FRENCH BLONDE
- 1⁄2 oz. elderflower liqueur, like St. Germain
- 1 oz. dry gin
- 2 oz. Lillet Blanc
- 2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
- Garnish: A few dashes of lemon bitters
FALL MUMM SPARKLING BRUT ROSÈ
- 1 parts Malfy Arancia chilled
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 4 parts Mumm Sparkling Brut Rose ($23.99)
- Garnish: Cracked cinnamon stick, meyer lemon wheel, build in a chilled coupe glass
SPARKLING 50/50 MARTINI
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