Christmas is a time for celebration, and there's nothing better than putting on the festivities. amazing drinks for Christmas to surprise the guests.
If you are looking for easy, creative and delicious recipes, this is the right place.
Grab your cocktail shaker and get ready to explore a world of Christmas flavors!
Traditional Eggnog
- Ingredients:
- 500 ml of milk
- 200 ml of sour cream
- 4 gems
- 120 g of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 100 ml rum (optional)
- Preparation:
Mix the egg yolks with the sugar until light and creamy. In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream without boiling. Add the egg yolk mixture to the milk, stirring well. Add nutmeg and rum, if desired. Serve hot or cold, garnished with an extra pinch of nutmeg.
Christmas Sangria
- Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of dry red wine
- 200 ml of orange juice
- 1 orange cut into slices
- 1 apple cut into cubes
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 200 ml lemon-lime soda
- Preparation:
In a large pitcher, mix all the ingredients except the soda. Leave in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to intensify the flavors. Before serving, add the soda and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Cranberry Cocktail with Sparkling Wine
- Ingredients:
- 150 ml of cranberry juice
- 50 ml vodka
- Sparkling wine to complete
- Ice
- Cranberries and mint for garnish
- Preparation:
In a glass, add the cranberry juice and vodka. Top up with sparkling wine and add ice. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint.
Alcoholic Hot Chocolate
- Ingredients:
- 200 ml of milk
- 100g dark chocolate
- 50 ml coffee liqueur or rum
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings to decorate
- Preparation:
Heat the milk and melt the chocolate until it forms a homogeneous mixture. Add the liqueur, stir well and serve in a mug. Finish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top.
Christmas Mojito
- Ingredients:
- 50 ml of white rum
- 1/2 lemon, sliced
- 10 mint leaves
- Sparkling Water
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- Red fruits for decoration
- Preparation:
Muddle the lemon and sugar in a glass. Add the mint leaves and ice. Top up with rum and sparkling water. Garnish with berries for a Christmassy touch.
Apple and Cinnamon Cocktail
- Ingredients:
- 150 ml apple juice
- 50 ml rum or whiskey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Ice and apple slices for decoration
- Preparation:
Mix the apple juice and rum in a glass with ice. Add the cinnamon stick and stir lightly. Garnish with apple slices to finish.
Pomegranate Margarita
- Ingredients:
- 50 ml of tequila
- 30 ml of orange liqueur
- 100 ml pomegranate juice
- Ice
- Coarse salt for the rim of the glass
- Preparation:
Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it in coarse salt. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, liqueur, pomegranate juice and ice. Serve in the prepared glass and garnish with pomegranate seeds.
Final Tips for Perfect Drinks
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
- Try decorating the rims of the glasses with colored sugar or gold sprinkles.
- Invest in themed glasses for a special touch.
- Prepare some mocktail options (non-alcoholic drinks) to include all your guests in the celebration.
Now that you have these recipes, just choose your favorites and rock your Christmas dinner. Cheers and happy holidays!