Whether you're venturing to a girlfriend's place for a festive Friendsmas get-together or are spending quality time with loved ones by a roaring fire, there's a chance a seasonal cocktail might be in the mix. If you're looking for something that goes beyond the traditional while still bringing maximum holiday vibes, consider these tasty options.
Brandy Milk Punch
Venture down to New Orleans to experience some classic Louisiana food and drink culture with this delicious Brandy Milk Punch recipe, the origins of which stretch back to the 1700s. Using ingredients like milk, cream, bourbon or brandy, vanilla bean-infused simple syrup and freshly grated nutmeg, this creamy yet classic cocktail is sure to delight.
Pomegranate Mimosa
When your holiday brunch calls for something a little outside the standard OJ, this Pomegranate Mimosa shines. It comes to life through the use of lime, sugar, champagne, pomegranate juice, pomegranate seeds and a sprig of rosemary. Combine them and what you get is a cocktail that's refreshing and bubbly—just like you after a coffee and hour of silence first thing in the morning.
Cinnamon Tequila Sour
If tequila is your go-to, especially in the warmer months, then you'll definitely find a sip of paradise with this Cinnamon Tequila Sour. Grab some lemon juice, egg whites, tequila, sugar and cinnamon to make this simple-to-make cocktail come together. Eggs not your thing? That's totally OK, too. Substitute it for aquafaba and you're still in business.
Holiday Gin & Tonic
Not your typical g&t, this Holiday Gin & Tonic is full of flavors (like woodsy juniper berries) that perfectly emote the winter season. All you need is unsweetened cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, tonic water, your gin of choice and voilà! You could also garnish with fresh or sugared cranberries to really up the festive feels.
Written by Sarah Suydam, Managing Editor for West Michigan Woman.
Photo courtesy of Kelsey Shoemaker.
