Eesha Kulkarni

As the holiday season rolls around, it’s time to gather ‘round the table, clink glasses, and toast to gratitude. What better way to elevate your Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities than with a lineup of cocktails that are as easy to make as they are delightful to sip? We’ve curated four mouthwatering concoctions that are sure to add a dash of merriment to your celebration. So, let’s raise a glass to good company, great food and even better drinks!

4 Festive Cocktail Recipes For The Holiday Season

Sherry Cobbler: The Festive Twist

Description: A classic with a twist, this Sherry Cobbler is a refreshing blend of dry sherry, spiced cranberry syru, and a burst of citrus.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces Dry Sherry
• ¾ ounce Spiced Cranberry Syrup
• 2 or 3 Orange Slices

Method

1. Shake dry sherry and spiced cranberry syrup in a cocktail shaker.
2. Pour over tiny ice cubes in a glass.
3. Garnish with orange slices and a couple of cherries.
4. Toast to the perfect Thanksgiving kickoff!

Thanksgiving Sangria: Fruits Galore

Description: A vibrant Thanksgiving Sangria that’s a fruity fusion of blood oranges, cranberries, apples and a touch of cinnamon.

Ingredients

• 2 Blood Oranges, sliced
• 1 cup Cranberries
• 2 Honeycrisp Apples, chopped
• ¼ cup Lemon Juice
• 3 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 cup Apple Cider
• 1 bottle of Prosecco
• 12 oz Sparkling Apple Juice
• 3 Cinnamon Sticks

Method

1. Combine all ingredients in a pitcher.
2. Pour into glasses and top with fruit and cinnamon sticks.
3. Let the festivities flow with each sip!

Festive Mimosa: Effortless Elegance

Description: An effortlessly elegant Festive Mimosa featuring holiday ice cubes, cranberry juice, and the effervescence of dry prosecco.

Ingredients

• Holiday Ice Cubes (frozen with fruit and herbs like rosemary)
• 1 oz Cranberry Juice
• 7 oz Dry Prosecco

Method

1. Place holiday ice cubes in a glass.
2. Pour cranberry juice over the ice cubes.
3. Add prosecco and revel in the simple sophistication.
4. Cheers to easy glamour!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mudslide: Decadence Redefined

Description: Indulge in decadence with the Chocolate Peanut Butter Mudslide—a rich blend of vodka, Irish cream, Kahlua, and a delightful peanut butter twist.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Vodka
• 1.5 oz Irish Cream
• 1 oz Kahlua
• 0.5 oz Cream
• 1.5 tablespoons Melted Peanut Butter

Method

1. Measure and mix all ingredients.
2. Shake with ice in a shaker and strain into a stylish cocktail glass.
3. Top off with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
4. Sip, savour, and succumb to the ultimate indulgence!

Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or just looking to shake things up, these recipes are your ticket to a holiday celebration that’s as spirited as it is delicious. So, gather your ingredients, raise your glasses, and let the festivities begin!