This is our second ‘Madtini 12 Days of Cocktails’ list. It’s been a fun challenge finding new and interesting drinks to share. We hope all of the Madtini readers have a safe and happy holidays. Remember to enjoy your drinks in moderation, and never drink and drive. Have a sober friend drive you home, take a cab, transit or stay over.
Merry Christmas from the entire Madtini Labs crew, even Manuel our unpaid olive-pitting intern who is still recovering from a recent garnishing incident gone horribly wrong. Our best wishes are with his family at this difficult time. (and yes, we are kidding – Manuel is just fine and has been deservingly promoted to Junior Ice Management Technician… still unpaid) ; )
1. Christmas Cosmo
Ingredients
- 2 oz rosemary infused vodka
- 1/2 oz Cointreau
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- rosemary sprig
- frozen cranberries
Preparation
Chop up a few sprigs of rosemary and add them to your vodka for a few days. Add the rosemary vodka, cointreau and cranberry juice to a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice. Shake a few times and then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Spear a few cranberries with a rosemary sprig and then float it on top of the drink.
2. Very Berry Xmas
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Raspberry Vodka
- 1/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 1/4 cup raspberries
Preparation
Combine the raspberry vodka, lime juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice. Shake vigorously, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Add 3-4 raspberries as a garnish.
3. Eggnog Martini
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz eggnog
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 1/2 oz amaretto
- nutmeg
- cinnamon
Preparation
Combine the eggnog, vodka and amaretto in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice. Shake well then strain into a chilled martini glass. Sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon on top and serve.
4. Poinsettia Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 2 oz prosecco
- 4 oz cranberry juice
- Crushed ice
- 2 strips orange zest
Directions
Combine prosecco, vodka and cranberry juice in a large-stemmed wine glass. Add the crushed ice and stir gently as the mixture becomes completely chilled. Drop in the strips of orange and serve to your eager guests.
5. Candy Cane Martini
Ingredients
- 1 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Peppermint Schnapps
- 1 oz creme de cacao
- 1 oz light cream
- crushed candy canes
Preparation
Crush a candy cane into a fine dust. Wet the rim of the glass with peppermint schnapps, drip it into the crushed candy cane dust and place in the freezer to chill. Combine the peppermint schnapps, vodka, creme de cacao and light cream in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice. Shake a few times and strain into the chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a candy cane and serve.
6. The Warhol Crush
Ingredients
- 12 fresh rosemary needles
- 6 fresh raspberries
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 1 1/2 oz Martini & Rossi Rosso Vermouth
- 2 oz cranberry juice
Preparation
Strip off a dozen rosemary needles and add them to the bottom a mixing glass with the raspberries and simple syrup. Muddle the items gently. Add ice, then add vermouth and cranberry juice. Shake the ingredients, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three raspberries speared by a rosemary sprig.
7. The Grinch
Ingredients
- 3 oz of Melon Liqueur
- 1.5 oz of fresh lemon juice
- tbsp simple syrup
- 1 Maraschino cherry
Preparation
Add the melon liqueur, lemon juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice. Shake vigorously, strain and serve. Add a maraschino cherry as a garnish representing the Grinch’s shrunken heart.
8. Winter Whiteout
Ingredients
- 2 oz of Malibu Snowflake Rum
- 2 oz of White Cranberry Juice
- Club Soda
- Twist of Lemon
Preparation
Fill a highball glass full of ice. Add the Malibu Snowflake Rum, white cranberry juice and club soda; stir. Add a twist of lemon as a garnish and serve with a smile.
9. Snow-jito
Ingredients
- 2 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 oz of Malibu Snowflake Rum
- 3 oz of club soda
- 4 mint leaves
- 1 tsp of sugar
Preparation
Muddle 4 mint leaves, lime juice and sugar in the bottom of a high ball glass. Add ice, rum and club soda. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
10. S’Mores Delight
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp. chocolate syrup
- 1/2 oz. Kahlua
- 1/2 oz. dark rum
- 1/2 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. Baileys
- Toasted marshmallows
Preparation
Drizzle chocolate syrup on the inside of a cocktail glass and then place the glass in the freezer to chill.Combine the creamy peanut butter and chocolate syrup together in a glass, stir in the Kahlua until the mixture is well blended. Continue to stir in the vodka, dark rum and Baileys. Add the mixture to a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice. Shake well until the mixture is chilled. Strain the mixture into the chilled cocktail glass. Roast two marshmallows over a flame and then add to the drink and serve.
11. Mexicocoa
Ingredients
- 1 oz. blanco tequila
- 6 oz. Baileys
- 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- Pinch of chili powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Splash of agave nectar
- Paprika
- Cinnamon stick
Preparation
Add cocoa powder, chili powder, cinnamon and cayenne pepper to a saucepan on low heat. Stir lightly for a few minutes until you can begin to smell the roasting spices in the air. Using a wooden spoon, slowly add the Baileys. Bring the mixture to a slow simmer. Next, stir in the agave nectar and then remove from the heat. Rim your mug or cocktail glass by dipping it into a saucer of agave nectar and then into a saucer of paprika. Add the tequila, then the hot cocoa and Baileys mixture. Stir with a cinnamon stick and then serve.
12. The Three Wise Men
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. Jagermeister
- 1 1/2 oz. Vodka
- 1 1/2 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
Preparation
Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Stir, then pour into a chilled cocktail glass and serve.
