Counting Down to Cheers: A 12-Day Tour Through Tasty Drinks
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Introduction
Are you ready to get through the holiday season in style? Get your cocktail shakers out and join us for our 12 Days of Christmas Cocktails, inspired by your favorite holiday movies! Every day is a holiday party for the next moth as we feature a different Christmas cocktail to try every other day. From classic Shirley temples to daring margaritas, each one will have its own unique flavor and flair. So let's get started on our journey through tasty drinks that you can whip out and enjoy at your holiday parties and Christmas dinner! Join us every other day over this holiday season for an iconic winter beverage as we explore the wonderful world of cocktails! Cheers!
Our 12 Festive Christmas Cocktails
Miracle on 34th Street: Bourbon Sidecar
How To Make The Bourbon Sidecar Recipe
Tip: Use the Barsys Coaster for an elevated cocktail-making experience!
Ingredients:
- Bourbon Whiskey 2 oz
- Triple Sec 1 oz
- Lemon Juice 0.75 oz
Glass:
Rocks Glass
Instructions:
Preparation time without the Barsys Coaster 3 - 5 minutes
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add in Bourbon Whiskey, Triple Sec and Lemon Juice.
- Shake well and strain into an ice-filled rocks Glass. Serve.
Home Alone: Scent of Home
How To Make The Scent of Home Recipe
Tip: Use the Barsys Coaster for an elevated cocktail-making experience!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Blended Scotch Whiskey
- 0.5 oz Ginger Flavored Liqueur
- 0.5 oz Pumpkin Syrup
- 0.5 oz Honey Water
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
Glass:
Old Fashioned
Garnish:
Lime Wheel
Instructions:
Preparation time without the Barsys Coaster: 3 - 5 minutes
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add in Blended Scotch Whiskey, Ginger Flavored Liqueur, Pumpkin Syrup, Honey Water, and Lemon Juice.
- Shake well and strain into an ice-filled Old Fashioned Glass.
- Garnish with a Lime Wheel and Serve.
White Christmas: White Christmas
How To Make The White Christmas Recipe
Tip: Use the Barsys Coaster for an elevated cocktail-making experience!
Ingredients:
- 0.5 oz White Chocolate Liqueur
- 1 oz Whiskey Fruit Spice Liqueur
- 4 oz Eggnog
Glass:
Rocks Glass
Steps:
Preparation time without the Barsys Coaster 3 - 5 minutes
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add White Chocolate Liqueur, Whiskey Fruit Spice Liqueur, and Eggnog.
- Shake well and strain into an ice-filled Rocks Glass. Serve.
Elf: Maple Margarita
How To Make The Maple Margarita Recipe
Tip: Use the Barsys Coaster for an elevated cocktail-making experience!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Tequila
- 0.75 oz Orange Liqueur
- 0.25 oz Mezcal
- 1 oz Maple Syrup
- 1 oz Lime Juice
Glass:
Coupe Glass
Garnish:
Maple Leaf
Steps:
Preparation time without the Barsys Coaster: 3 - 5 minutes
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Mezcal, Maple Syrup and Lime Juice.
- Shake well and strain into an ice-filled Coupe Glass.
- Garnish with a Maple Leaf and Serve.
It's a Wonderful Life: Shirley Temple
How To Make The Bourbon Sidecar Recipe
Tip: Use the Barsys Coaster for an elevated cocktail-making experience!
Ingredients:
- 0.5 oz Grenadine Syrup
- 0.25 oz Lime Juice
- 5 oz Ginger Ale
Glass:
Highball
Garnish:
Maraschino Cherry
Steps:
Preparation time without the Barsys Coaster 3 - 5 minutes
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add Grenadine Syurp, Lime Juice, and Ginger Ale.
- Shake well and strain into an ice-filled Highball Glass.
- Garnish with a Maraschino Cherry and Serve.
Polar Express: Snowball Cocktail
How To Make The Snowball Recipe
Tip: Use the Barsys Coaster for an elevated cocktail-making experience!
Ingredients:
- 0.75 oz Brandy
- 0.74 oz Peppermint Flavored Schnapps
- 0.75 oz Creme De Cacao Liqueur
Glass:
Cocktail Glass
Steps:
Preparation time without the Barsys Coaster: 3 - 5 minutes
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add Brandy, Peppermint Flavored Schnapps, and Creme De Cacao Liqueur.
- Shake well and strain into an ice-filled Cocktail Glass. Serve.
Frosty the Snowman: Frostbite Cocktail
How To Make The Frostbite Recipe
Tip: Use the Barsys Coaster for an elevated cocktail-making experience!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Tequila
- 0.5 oz Creme De Cacao Liqueur
- 1 oz Blue Curaçao Liqueur
- 0.5 oz Cream
Glass:
Cocktail Glass
Steps:
Preparation time without the Barsys Coaster 3 - 5 minutes
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add Tequila, Creme De Cacao Liqueur, Blue Curaçao Liqueur, and Cream.
- Shake well and strain into an ice-filled Cocktail Glass. Serve.
A Christmas Carol: Christmas Punch
How To Make The Christmas Punch Recipe
Tip: Use the Barsys Coaster for an elevated cocktail-making experience!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Rum
- 0.5 oz Cranberry Juice
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
- 0.25 oz Tart Cherry Juice
- 2 oz Ginger Ale
Glass:
Highball
Garnish:
Allspice, Grated Fresh Ginger, Grated Nutmeg
Steps:
Preparation time without the Barsys Coaster: 3 - 5 minutes
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add Rum, Cranberry Juice, Simple Syrup, Tart Cherry Juice, and Ginger Ale.
- Shake well and strain into an ice-filled Highball Glass.
- Garnish with Allspice, Grated Fresh Ginger, Grated Nutmeg, and Serve your perfect punch.
A Christmas Story: Flat White
How To Make The Flat White Recipe
Tip: Use the Barsys Coaster for an elevated cocktail-making experience!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Cafe Liqueur
- 1.5 oz Heavy Cream
- 1 oz Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
Glass:
Old Fashioned
Steps:
Preparation time without the Barsys Coaster 3 - 5 minutes
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add Cafe Liqueur, Heavy Cream, and Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate.
- Shake well and strain into an ice-filled Old Fashioned Glass. Serve.
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation: Trick Nog
How To Make The Trick Nog Recipe
Tip: Use the Barsys Coaster for an elevated cocktail-making experience!
Ingredients:
- 2.5 oz Bourbon Whiskey
- 0.25 oz Cherry Flavored Liqueur
- 0.5 oz Orange Juice
- 0.5 oz Cream
- 0.25 oz Brown Sugar Syrup
Glass:
Rocks Glass
Garnish:
Egg White
Steps:
Preparation time without the Barsys Coaster: 3 - 5 minutes
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add Bourbon Whiskey, Cherry Flavored Liqueur, Orange Juice, Cream and Brown Sugar Syrup.
- Shake well and strain into an ice-filled Rocks Glass.
- Garnish with an Egg White and Serve.
The Santa Clause: Santa's Skinny Toddy
How To Make The Santa's Skinny Toddy Recipe
Tip: Use the Barsys Coaster for an elevated cocktail-making experience!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Tequila
- 2 oz Apple Juice
- 8 oz Avec Ginger
Glass:
Mug
Garnish:
Cinnamon stick, Lemon Juice
Steps:
Preparation time without the Barsys Coaster 3 - 5 minutes
- In a cocktail shaker, add Tequila, Apple Juice, and Avec Ginger.
- Shake well and strain into an Mug.
- Garnish with a Cinnamon Stick and Lemon Juice and Serve.
The Grinch: Grinch Cocktail
How To Make The Grinch Recipe
Tip: Use the Barsys Coaster for an elevated cocktail-making experience!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Muskmelon Liqueur
- 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
- 0.25 oz Simple Syrup
Glass:
Cocktail Glass
Steps:
Preparation time without the Barsys Coaster: 3 - 5 minutes
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add Muskmelon Liqueur, Lemon Juice, and Simple Syrup.
- Shake well and strain into an ice-filled Cocktail Glass. Serve.
Rudolph: Big Red
How To Make The Big Red Recipe
Tip: Use the Barsys Coaster for an elevated cocktail-making experience!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Scotch Whiskey
- 2 oz Beer
- 2 oz Ginger Beer
Glass:
Cocktail Glass
Steps:
Preparation time without the Barsys Coaster 3 - 5 minutes
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add Scotch Whiskey, Beer, and Ginger Beer.
- Shake well and strain into an ice-filled Cocktail Glass. Serve.
What to Pair With Your 12 Days of Cocktails
We all know that the best part of any holiday celebration is the food! To make your twelve days of cocktails extra special, why not pair them with some delicious snacks and meals? Try a classic like a cheese board to go along with your Flat White next to the holiday fire or try something more substantial like grilled steak to go along with The Grinch. No matter what you choose, your friends and family are sure to love these festive food pairings with their Christmas cocktail. Don't forget the desserts! We suggest trying a rich Chocolate Cake with Trick Nog or a sweet Apple Pie and whipped cream with Big Red.
No matter what you get up to this holiday season, we hope you enjoy these cocktails and are filled with joy this year!
Happy Holidays from Team Barsys!
