Christmas is a time for celebration, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious cocktail? Here are a few ideas for Christmas cocktails that are sure to get you in the spirit:

Cranberry Rosemary Spritzer

This refreshing cocktail is perfect for a holiday party. It’s made with cranberry juice, rosemary, and vodka.

Cranberry Rosemary Spritzer cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 ounce vodka
• Club soda, to top
• Lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine the cranberry juice, rosemary, and vodka in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake until well chilled.
3. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
4. Top with club soda and garnish with a lime wedge.

Peppermint Bark Martini

This decadent martini is perfect for a cozy night in. It’s made with chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and vodka.

Peppermint Bark Martini cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce chocolate liqueur
• 1 ounce peppermint schnapps
• 1 ounce vodka
• Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake until well chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with chocolate shavings.

Spiced Rum Old Fashioned

This classic cocktail is given a Christmas twist with the addition of spiced rum and cranberry bitters.

Spiced Rum Old Fashioned cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces spiced rum
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 2 dashes cranberry bitters
• Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir until well chilled and diluted.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with an orange peel.

Eggnog Martini

This creamy martini is the perfect way to end a holiday meal. It’s made with eggnog, vanilla vodka, and nutmeg.

Eggnog Martini cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces eggnog
• 1 ounce vanilla vodka
• Nutmeg, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake until well chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with nutmeg.

White Christmas Margarita

This festive margarita is made with white tequila, lime juice, and coconut cream. It’s garnished with a lime wedge and a snowflake sugar rim.

White Christmas Margarita cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces white tequila
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1 ounce coconut cream
• Lime wedge, for garnish
• Snowflake sugar rim, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim a margarita glass with snowflake sugar.
2. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
3. Shake until well chilled.
4. Strain into the prepared margarita glass.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge.

No matter what your taste, there’s a Christmas cocktail out there for you. So get creative and have some fun with it! And don’t forget to share your creations on social media using the hashtag #cocktailandstories