How to Make a Festive Cocktail in December?
Posted by TUTU HOME on 8th Dec 2023
Toast to Joy: 4 Festive Cocktail Christmas Party Recipes
The festive atmosphere of Christmas is gradually intensifying! I guess you've already begun tackling various tasks on your planned Christmas checklist, such as decorating the Christmas tree, setting up the dining table, procuring the ingredients for the Christmas feast, etc. These activities reflect our emphasis on this holiday.
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Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to celebrate Christmas than with a refreshing and festive cocktail in hand? The moment we raise our glasses in celebration and clink them together is precisely where the true meaning of Christmas lies. So, let’s check the following Christmas cocktail recipes that must satisfy your Christmas party!
Passionfruit Champagne Cocktail
Photo by Rob Shaw
Whether it's a family dinner during the Christmas season, a romantic date, or a girls' night out, this refreshing Passionfruit Champagne Cocktail shines in any setting. It combines tropical charm with the elegance of champagne.
Ingredients:
1 ripe passionfruit
1 tablespoon simple syrup (adjust to taste)
1 oz passionfruit liqueur (optional)
Chilled rosé Champagne or sparkling wine
Fresh mint leaves or lemon slices, for garnish
Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. Chill the Champagne flute glass or coupe glass first.
2. Halve the passion fruit and scoop the flesh into a small sieve. Press with the back of a spoon to extract the juice then pour it into the cocktail shaker.
3. Pour the simple syrup and passionfruit liqueur (if using) into the cocktail shaker with the muddled passionfruit.
4. Strain the passionfruit mixture into the chilled champagne flute or coupe glass.
5. Fill the glass with chilled rosé champagne or sparkling wine, pouring it over the strained passionfruit mixture.
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or lemon slices.
Then, enjoy!
Pineapple Coconut Margarita
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This Christmas cocktail, tailor-made for summer, is an ideal beverage for beach gatherings, grill parties, camping, or any occasion where you desire a tropical drinking experience!
Ingredients:
2 oz silver tequila
1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
3 oz pineapple juice
1 oz light coconut cream (chilled)
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
2 frozen pineapple pieces for garnish
Shaved fresh coconut or flaked coconut
1 tsp simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
TUTU ’s"Arbre" Palm Tree Decoration Wine Glass
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the silver tequila, triple sec or orange liqueur, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and fresh lime juice. Shake the mixture for the first time.
2. Add ice cubes to the shaker. Secure the lid tightly and shake the ingredients vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
3. Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared margarita glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish the cocktail with 2 frozen pineapple pieces.
5. Add a sprinkle of shredded coconut on top of the drinks.
Classic Eggnog Cocktail
Photo by Emily Hlavac Green
Eggnog is a classic Christmas-themed cocktail, known for its rich and creamy texture, and it is particularly popular during Christmas in North America and Europe. For many who have tried eggnog, it's a beverage that evokes memories; you either love it or loathe it.
Ingredients:
6 egg yolks
3/4 cup caster sugar
2 cups whole milk
2 cups thickened cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for garnish)
1/2 cup to 1 cup of your preferred spirits (rum, brandy, or bourbon)
Egg white (optional)
Instructions:
1. Place milk, thickened cream, and vanilla extract in a saucepanheat over low without boiling, stirring occasionally.
2. Beat eggs for 2-3 minutes at high speed or whisk until fluffy.
3. Whisk the eggs with the sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and light in colour.
4. Slowly pour half of the heated milk mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously.
5. Cook the eggnog on medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
Left: Photo by Serious Eats, Vicky Wasik Right: TUTU's Cute Christmas Cartoon Glass Stirrer
6. Cool at room temperature and refrigerate it for 2-4 hours.
7. Add your preferred spirits (rum, brandy, or bourbon) and egg white( if you want to try), then use a cocktail blender to quickly blend the eggnog again before serving.
8. Strain into a wine glass and dust with nutmeg.
Note:
The use of raw eggs in any beverage carries potential risks of Salmonella contamination. Therefore, when preparing eggnog, it is crucial to carefully choose high-quality, fresh, and sterile eggs to mitigate potential health hazards.
Coffee Old-Fashioned
True to its name, the "Coffee Old-Fashioned" is a classic easy Christmas cocktail that blends the bitterness of coffee with the aroma of whiskey. This rich and robust drink is sure to be favored by friends at your Christmas party who enjoy both coffee and a good glass of spirits!
You only need 3 minutes to gain this coffee old-fashioned!
Ingredients:
2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
1/2 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
2 dashes orange Angostura bitters
1 ounce chilled espresso
Orange or lemon peel, for garnish
Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. Start by placing a large ice cube in a glass tumbler. (Chill the drink without diluting it too quickly. )
2. Pour all of the bourbon, espresso, simple syrup, and bitters in a cocktail shaker.
3. Shake it well and strain it into the old-fashioned glass tumbler with ice.
4. Garnish with orange or lemon peel.
Filled with Christmas cheer!
Make it a December to remember！
