18+ Holiday Cocktails Recipe Cook Up Something Special!

Classic Eggnog

Ingredients:

• 6 large eggs, separated
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup bourbon or rum
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Nutmeg and cinnamon for garnish

Start by beating the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until pale and creamy. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, whip the cream until it holds soft peaks. Gradually add the egg yolk mixture to the whipped cream, then add in the milk, bourbon or rum, brandy, and vanilla. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites. Pour the eggnog into glasses and sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon for a festive touch.

Holiday Moscow Mule

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces vodka
• 1/2 ounce cranberry juice
• 1/2 ounce lime juice
• 1/2 ounce triple sec
• Ginger beer
• Fresh cranberries and rosemary for garnish

In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and triple sec with ice. Shake well and strain into a copper mug filled with ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary for a festive touch.

Peppermint White Russian

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces vodka
• 1 ounce peppermint schnapps
• 1 ounce coffee liqueur
• 1 ounce heavy cream
• Crushed peppermint candies for rimming the glass

Rim a glass with crushed peppermint candies. In a shaker, combine the vodka, peppermint schnapps, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream with ice. Shake well and strain into the rimmed glass filled with ice. This festive twist on a classic White Russian is sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.

These holiday cocktails are not only delicious but also easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create festive and flavorful drinks that will impress your guests. So why not add some cheer to your holiday celebrations with these tasty recipes?