Nothing puts the jolly in a party faster than a slew of festive mixed drinks and Christmas cocktails. Sure, it's great to have the standards but for something fun and special, try these delicious Christmas concoctions, compliments of Hiram Walker and DeKuyper:
Gingerbread Martinis: The Gingerbread Lattetini
- 1 1/2 parts vodka
- 1 part Hiram Walker Gingerbread
- 1/2 part coffee liqueur
- 1/2 part milk
Combine ingredients in shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with whipped cream and a pinch of nutmeg.
Gingerbread Coffee Drinks: Gingerbread Java
- 1 part brandy, rum or vodka
- 1 1/2 parts Hiram Walker Gingerbread
- 4 parts hot coffee
Combine ingredients in a hot coffee mug and top with whipped cream.
Martini Recipes: Peppermint Martini
- 4 parts vodka
- 2 parts white creme de menthe
- 1/2 part peppermint schnapps
- mini candy cane
Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a candy cane.
Martini Recipes: Peppermint Patty
- 1 part coffee liqueur
- 1 part peppermint schnapps
- 1 part cream
Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Pumpkin Coffee Drinks: Toasted Pumpkin
- 1 part Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice
- 1/2 part hazelnut liqueur
- coffee
Pour ingredients into a preheated mug and serve.
Pumpkin Coffee Drinks: Pumpkin Chai
- 1 part Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice
- 1 part vanilla or coffee liqueur
- 3 parts half & half
Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a glass with ice and serve.
Hiram Walker: First Stop for Affordable Flavored Liqueurs
So now that you have some easy drink recipes to add to your collection, it's time to find flavored liqueurs with which to make them. A great place to start is with Hiram Walker. With over 43 different flavors to choose from, Hiram Walker is an affordable favorite with a solid line of interesting seasonal and flavored liqueurs. Also, not only are they one of the few manufacturers to use only all-natural flavors in its entire liqueur lineup, the bottles are designed with collar ridges, making them easy to grip and pour.
Hiram Walker is a well-known favorite for the budget-minded host who wants fun party drinks without the post-party checkbook hangover, and their website offers tons of great mixed drink recipes for their whole line of liqueurs.
DeKuyper: Flavored Liqueurs from a Trendsetting Label
Another liqueur producer well worth a look is DeKuyper. The #1-selling line of cordials in the United States, DeKuyper is also where ladies night favorites the Fuzzy Navel and Appletini got their starts. Although they're pricier than Hiram Walker, they offer a wider range of flavors, with over 50 in all, and their website offers a host of recipes free for the taking. Perfect for those with an adventurous palate, DeKuyper offers a great range of possibilities, from seasonal staples like crème de menthe and peppermint to island adventures like tropical coconut and tropical pineapple.
If you liked this, you may also like:
Jennifer Silva - Jenn is a professional writer and editor with experience in: technical communications (medical, manufacturing and publishing ...
Join the Conversation