Classic Cocktails: 5 Classic Holiday Classics to Sip by the Fire

The holidays are upon us, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a festive cocktail that captures the spirit of the season. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or relaxing by the fire, these 5 classic holiday cocktails bring warmth, spice, and cheer to any occasion.

1. Eggnog

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Knock'in Boots Alberta Rum (dark rum)
• 1 oz milk
• 1 oz heavy cream
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake brandy, milk, cream, and simple syrup with ice.
2. Strain into a glass and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

2. Hot Toddy

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Birds & Bees Alberta Rye Whisky (bourbon or rye)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
• Hot water to top
• Cinnamon stick and lemon wheel, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine whisky, honey, and lemon juice in a mug.
2. Top with hot water and stir gently.
3. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a lemon wheel.

3. Mulled Wine

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle Birds & Bees Organic Wine (red wine)
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 orange, sliced
• 4-5 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• Star anise, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a pot and heat gently (do not boil).
2. Simmer for 20 minutes, then strain and serve warm.

4. Cranberry Margarita

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz tequila
• 1 oz fresh cranberry juice
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• Sugared cranberries, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice, and triple sec with ice.
2. Strain into a salt-rimmed glass and garnish with sugared cranberries.

5. Peppermint Martini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Victor Premium Vodka or County Line Vodka 
• 1 oz white crème de menthe
• Crushed candy cane, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake vodka and crème de menthe with ice, then strain into a martini glass.
2. Garnish with crushed candy cane. 

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