The holiday season brings a plethora of gatherings, and that means a variety of themed cocktails and mocktails will be available to try - or make yourself! Drink GR's Nate Blury returned to the Morning Mix studio to share a few recipes this season!
Cranberry Bourbon Sour
Ingredients (for one cocktail):
- 2 oz bourbon (I am using Iron Fish)
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste for desired sweetness)
- Garnish: Fresh cranberries and a sprig of fresh rosemary
Directions:
- Combine the bourbon, cranberry juice, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a few fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary for a festive touch.
Snow and Flake Martini
Ingredients:
- 1 oz vanilla vodka
- .5 oz peppermint schnapps
- 1 oz White Chocolate Liqueur
- 2 ounces heavy cream
- Sanding sugar
Directions:
- Pour a small amount of vodka onto a small plate, and a small amount of sugar crystals onto a second plate. Set aside.
- Add 1 cup of ice to the cocktail shaker.
- Pour in all ingredients, shake to combine.
- Pour cocktail into a martini glass and serve.
Winter "Snow" Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 4 oz LOCO Coffee Vanilla
- 3 oz Cream Soda
- .5 oz heavy cream
- Garnish: Marshmallow or powdered sugar
Directions:
- Add ingredients to a cocktail glass filled with ice.
- Stir and garnish with powdered sugar.
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