During Christmas we drink many different tasty drinks. These are non-alcoholic or alcoholic drinks. Think of tasty juices, beer, soft drinks, wine and also cocktails. When it comes to cocktails, there’s a lot to choose from. There are even special Christmas cocktails that you only drink during Christmas. Are you looking for inspiration for recipes for the tastiest Christmas cocktails? Then stop searching, because we have a nice list of Christmas cocktails for you.
Types of Christmas cocktails
Just like any other drink, there are many different types of cocktails. There are cocktails that are especially tasty in the summer, but also cocktails that you prefer to drink in the winter. There are also Christmas cocktails. These fit well with Christmas because of their colors, flavors and scents, for example. No matter what time of day you drink these cocktails during Christmas, they always taste delicious.
1. Christmas cocktail of cranberries and champagne
When you think of a festive drink, you probably think of champagne. But why not change up your bubbly this season by adding some extra ingredients? This recipe is ideal as a drink during the Christmas holidays.
This is what you need:
- Grand Marnier liqueur
- cranberry juice*
- Champagne, chilled (or Prosecco)
- frozen cranberries
Preparation:
Pour 1 part Grand Marnier (1 part = 25 ml) and 2 parts cranberry juice into the champagne glasses and top up with champagne. Add some frozen cranberries, these will also keep the cocktail cold a little longer. Your cocktail is ready to drink.
Source: Culinea
2. Christmas scroppino
Scroppino is a tasty drink in itself, but this version is ideal as a Christmas cocktail. You drink it before, during or after dinner and it has a beautiful, red Christmas appearance. An ideal Christmas cocktail.
This is what you need:
- 20 ml grenadine
- 2 scoops of lemon sorbet ice cream
- 60 ml sparkling wine / prosecco
- 30ml vodka
- 20 ml lemon juice
- garnish: currants
Preparation:
Pour 15 ml of grenadine into your champagne glass to get the beautiful red layer. Place two scoops of lemon ice cream in your blender, then add vodka (30 ml), sparkling wine (60 ml) and 20 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice – blend until nice and smooth. Use the flat side of a bar spoon to carefully pour over the chilled Grenadine so you get that nice color separation; be careful not to stir too much or all those gorgeous colors will melt together. Finish by garnishing with some delicious red berries. Cheers and enjoy.
Source: Cocktailicious
3. Amaretto Sour
If you love macaroons, then this Christmas cocktail is for you. Amaretto tastes like macaroons. The fresh taste of citrus gives this drink a fresh aftertaste.
This is what you need:
- 300 ml Amaretto
- 200 ml fresh lemon juice
- 4 tbsp sugar syrup
- 4 egg whites
- 12 ice cubes
- crushed ice
Preparation:
Place 3 ice cubes in a shaker and add 1 tablespoon of sugar syrup and 50 ml of squeezed lemon juice. Add half of the egg white and 75 ml Amaretto. Shake this mixture well. Place some crushed ice in a nice glass and pour the drink into it. Garnish with a curl of lemon peel or orange peel.
Source: Yum!
