Eesha Kulkarni

As December unfolds, ushering in the joyous holiday season, what better way to celebrate than with a selection of delightfully festive Christmas cocktails? Whether you’re cosied up by the fireplace or entertaining loved ones, these spirited concoctions are sure to add a touch of merriment to your gatherings. From the Grinch Cocktail to the Sugar Cookie Martini, each recipe brings a unique blend of flavours that capture the essence of the season. So, let’s raise our glasses and toast to the most wonderful time of the year!

Grinch Cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 oz Vodka or Rum
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 2 oz Melon Liqueur
• 1.5 oz Pineapple Juice

Method

1. Combine vodka or rum, lime juice, melon liqueur and pineapple juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into a glass.
4. Garnish as desired.

Sugar Cookie Martini By Teon

Ingredients

• 2 oz Rumchata
• 1½ oz Vanilla Vodka
• 1½ oz Amaretto
• 1 oz Half-And-Half
• ½ oz Simple Syrup
• Marshmallow Fluff (for garnish)
• Red and Green Sprinkles (for garnish)

Method

1. Rim the inside of a martini glass with marshmallow fluff, then coat in red and green sprinkles. Set aside.
2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine Rumchata, vanilla vodka, amaretto, half-and-half and simple syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until well-chilled.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass, creating a delightful ‘streaking’ effect.
5. Serve immediately and savour the festive flavours of a Sugar Cookie Martini!

Classic White Christmas Margarita By Stephanie Wahler

Ingredients

• 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 0.5 oz Agave
• 1 oz Canned Coconut Milk
• 1.5 oz Coconut Water
• 0.5 oz Orange Liqueur
• 1.5 oz Tequila
• Rosemary Sprigs
• Sweetened Coconut Flakes (for rim and garnish)

Method

1. Rim a cocktail glass with agave and then dip into coconut flakes. Place the glass in the freezer while preparing the cocktail.
2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine lime juice, agave, coconut milk, coconut water, orange liqueur and tequila.
3. Shake until cold.
4. Strain the mixture over ice into the prepared glass.
5. Squeeze lime juice over a rosemary sprig and dip it into coconut flakes for garnish.
6. Enjoy the refreshing taste of this Classic White Christmas Cocktail!

Cookies & Cream Cocktail By Jarrod Rickard

Ingredients

• 30 ml Vodka
• 30 ml Amaretto
• 60 ml Milk or Half-And-Half (or Baileys Irish Cream)
• 120 ml White Chocolate Sauce (melt down 3 rows of white chocolate with a dash of milk, stir until smooth and allow to cool)

Method

1. In a shaker with ice, combine vodka, amaretto, milk (or Baileys) and white chocolate sauce.
2. Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
3. Strain the martini into a glass and enjoy!