As the big ol’ fir starts going up in our living rooms and decorations adorn the green centrepiece, we remind ourselves that Christmas is a time for thanksgiving and love. To show our loved ones how much we value them and to spend quality time amongst friends. A large part of these celebrations is the wholesome dinners and Christmas parties spent bonding over a delightful meal and delicious drinks.

If you’re looking to spice up your meals with some signature Yuletide cocktails, why not consider these easy yet tasteful recipes to add a touch of class to your holiday inebriation?

1. Cranberry Mimosas

Mimosas are the perfect drink for any jovial occasion – but how about taking it to the next level with the tart and citrusy notes of cranberries this holiday season?

You will need:

1 bottle of Champagne
12 fresh cranberries
1 cup of sweetened cranberry juice
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 lime, halved
4 fresh sprigs of rosemary

Serves 4.

Directions:

Rim the glasses (preferably champagne flutes for that extra holiday vibe) with lime and dip in sugar. Pour a quarter cup of cranberry juice into each glass and top with champagne. Using a toothpick, poke a hole through the cranberries before threading the rosemary skewers through and garnishing on top of the glass. Voila! A simple Christmas glass of bubbly elevated to the next level.

2. Peppermintinis

A spin on a classic, the Martini, these Peppermintinis are deceptively potent and an absolute treat. Nothing says Christmas like these delightful candy cane inspired cocktails.

You will need:

160 ml of Grey Goose or Belvedere
80ml of peppermint schnapps
240ml of white chocolate liqueur
1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup of crushed cane canes
3 tablespoons of heavy cream
4 small candy canes
Ice, as necessary.

Serves 4.

Directions:

Lay out the melted chocolate chips and crushed candy canes on two separate plates. Rim four martini glasses first in the chocolate, then the candy canes. Pour the remaining chocolate into the bottom of each glass and swirl to coat evenly. Place glasses in the freezer while preparing the rest. Combine the white chocolate liqueur, vodka, peppermint schnapps, and heavy cream in a tall cocktail shaker. Fill to the top with ice and shake until cold. Divide the contents into the four glasses and garnish with a candy cane each, before serving.

3. Blessmosas

If champagne isn’t really your speed, a bottle of prosecco is also brilliant for spreading Christmas cheer with these Blessmosas. Arguably less stiff and perfect for a Christmas brunch over ham, don’t miss out on this simple cocktail!

You will need:

1800 ml of Somersby Apple Cider
900 ml of cranberry juice
1 bottle of Prosecco
1 apple, half diced into cubes and the other half sliced into half-moons for garnish
1 package of whole cranberries
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 teaspoon of cinnamon 

Serves 4.

Directions:

Combine the sugar and cinnamon on a plate, before rimming each glass in the mixture. Proceed by filling each glass (ideally a champagne flute since we’re enjoying some bubbly) to the one-quarter mark with cranberry juice. Fill to the halfway mark with apple cider and top with the prosecco as well as cranberries and diced apples. Garnish each glass with an apple slice.

4. Whisky Ginger

A drink that’s sure to wow your guests, this new take on an old school classic cocktail might require a bit more prep work but trust us when we say it’s worth it.

You will need:

120g of ginger
120g of sugar
Water, as per necessary
240 ml of whisky, preferably something with a little peat, like Laphroaig or Lagavulin 16
600 ml of ginger ale
Lime wheels, to garnish

Serves 4.

Directions:

Peel and slice the ginger into 3-centimetre coins. In a medium saucepan, add enough water to cover the ginger to a boil and add ginger coins before reducing heat to a medium-low simmer. Once the ginger is tender, strain it out and reserve a tablespoon of boiling liquid. Dry the saucepan before adding cooked ginger, sugar, and reserved cooking water on medium-low heat. Stir frequently to avoid burning the sugar, eventually candying the ginger coins. Move these onto a separate plate and allow them to cool, crystalising the sugars. Meanwhile fill four glasses with equal measures of whisky, before topping with ginger ale. Thread the candied ginger coins onto a toothpick and garnish the rim of glasses with lime wheels. Stick a candied ginger toothpick into the lime and serve.

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