Holiday parties are the time to pull out all the stops. While we all love a thoughtful bottle of wine or a six-pack of seasonal ales, nothing can beat holiday-themed cocktails when it comes to setting the mood. Holiday cocktails are the equivalent of turning the festive cheer dial from Rudolph’s red nose to Rolf’s Christmas pub.
If you’re a new hand at making cocktails or sweating just thinking about adding another item to your holiday to-do list, fear not: these cocktails are easy-breezy and require minimal ingredients, absolutely zero emulsions or complicated syrups, and give maximum good cheer.
Holiday Cocktails that Bring Good Cheer
Sparkling Pomegranate
- Croft Tawny Reserve 2 oz. (6 cl)
- Triple Sec 1/2 oz. (1,5 cl)
- Pomegranate Juice 2 oz. (6 cl)
- Champagne or other sparkling wine 2 oz. (6 cl)
- Pomegranate seeds, for garnish
In a wine glass or champagne flute, add triple sec, Port, and pomegranate juice. Swirl glass to combine. Top with champagne and garnish with pomegranate seeds.
Holiday Mimosa
- 1 part chilled Caposaldo Prosecco
- 1/2 part cranberry juice
- A squeeze of orange juice (optional)
- Fresh cranberries
Pour cranberry juice in glass of your choice, then top with Prosecco. Squeeze a slice of orange overtop and garnish with fresh cranberries.
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Sparkling Red Sangria
- 1 bottle of sparkling red wine, such as Tutto Mio
- 1 cup of orange liqueur
- 1/2 bottle of bubbly, such as Poema Cava Brut
- Berries or other bright red fruit for garnish
Combine sparkling red wine, orange liqueur, and Cava in a pitcher. Add fresh berries or other fruit, stir, and serve.
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