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‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to spread holiday cheer than by serving up a few festive cocktails? With the holiday season in full swing, Fine Wine & Good Spirits can help to inspire and elevate your celebrations with their library of delicious cocktail recipes, making your gatherings that much more merry and bright.

Picture this: a cozy night by the fireplace with a boozy hot chocolate in hand. We’re talking about a grown-up twist on the classic, indulgent treat, where the warmth of the cocoa is enhanced by a splash of your favorite spirit. If you’re feeling a bit more festive, why not shake things up with a creative spin on holiday egg nog? These recipes promise to add a dash of merriment to your celebrations. As always, please enjoy responsibly.

Artic Freeze Hot Chocolate (Serves 4)
(December Cocktail of the Month)

Ingredients

• 4 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
• 2 oz Baileys Irish Cream
• 4 Tbsp chocolate syrup
• 3 tsp molasses
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ c heavy cream
• Whipped cream, for garnish
• Vanilla marshmallows, for garnish
• Candy sprinkles, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine first five ingredients in a shaker.
2. Shake vigorously, then fill with ice and shake again.
3. Strain into mugs filled part way with ice.
4. Top with heavy cream; stir lightly.
5. Garnish with whipped cream, marshmallow and sprinkles

Winter Wonderland Margarita  

Ingredients 

• ⅓ c unsweetened coconut milk 
• 1 ½ tsp granulated sugar 
• 2 oz 818 Tequila Blanco 
• ½ oz Malibu Coconut Rum 
• ½ oz Combier d’ Orange Liqueur 
• ½ oz fresh lime juice 
• Rosemary sprig, for garnish 
• Cranberries, for garnish 
• White sanding sugar, for garnish 

Directions  

1. Add the first two ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 1 minute; set aside to cool. 
2. Rim a coupe glass with sanding sugar; set aside. 
3. Combine all ingredients, except for garnishes, in a shaker filled with ice. 
4. Shake and strain into prepared glass. 
5. Garnish with rosemary sprig and cranberries. 

Christmas Old Fashioned  

Ingredients 

• 2 oz Elijah Craig 1789 Straight Bourbon Small Batch 
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice 
• 1 oz orange juice 
• 2 Tbsp maple cardamon simple syrup* 
• 2 dashes bitters 
• Goslings Ginger Beer 
• Rosemary sprig, for garnish 
• Cinnamon stick, for garnish 
• Star anise, for garnish 
• Orange wheels, for garnish 

Directions 

1. Combine the first four ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake and strain into a rocks glass. 
3. Add bitters and top with ginger beer. 
4. Garnish with rosemary sprig, cinnamon sticks, star anise and orange wheels. 

*Maple cardamon simple syrup: Combine ¼ cup water, ½ cup pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and ½ teaspoon ground cardamon in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil for 2-3 minutes, remove from heat and cool. Refrigerate in a covered container. 

Fire & Ice Nog

Ingredients

• 2 oz Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey
• 1 oz Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka
• 3 oz nonalcoholic eggnog
• Ground nutmeg, for garnish
• Star anise, for garnish
• Cinnamon sticks, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients, except for garnishes, in a shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass.
3. Garnish with ground nutmeg, star anise and cinnamon sticks.

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