In order to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits experts have whipped up some festive, spiked drinks for those looking to get into the holiday “spirit.” Here are some cocktail recipes with mouthwatering seasonal flavors.
Captain Morgan White Mocha Martini
RECIPE:
1 ounce Captain Morgan Loco Nut
½ ounce white chocolate liqueur
2 ounces cold brew coffee
1 tsp heavy cream
1 pinch white chocolate shavings
DIRECTIONS:
In a cocktail shaker, combine Captain Morgan Loconut, white chocolate liqueur, coffee and heavy cream. Add ice and shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with white chocolate shavings.
Boozy Caramel Brûlée Latte
RECIPE:
2 ounces Ballotin Caramel Turtle Chocolate Whiskey
4 ounces strong coffee or espresso
¾ ounce salted caramel syrup
4 ounces steam milk
Whipped cream
Toffee crumbles
DIRECTIONS:
In a heat-safe glass, combine whiskey, coffee or espresso and salted caramel syrup. Add steamed milk and stir. Top with whipped cream and garnish toffee crumbles and salted caramel syrup.
For Iced Latte: Combine whiskey, chilled coffee or espresso, caramel syrup and chilled milk in a shaker. Shake well and pour over ice. Top with whipped cream and garnish toffee crumbles and salted caramel syrup.
Smirnoff Peppermint Hot Chocolate
RECIPE:
2 ounces Smirnoff Peppermint Twist
6 ounces hot chocolate
Whipped cream
1 small peppermint candy cane
DIRECTIONS:
Pour Smirnoff Peppermint Twist into a mug of hot chocolate and stir to combine. Garnish with whipped cream and a peppermint candy cane or stick. Try adding cayenne pepper to your hot chocolate for a sweet and spicy twist!
Maple Bourbon Coffee
RECIPE:
4 cups coffee, strongly brewed
4 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
9 ounces maple bourbon
Whipped cream (optional)
Grated cinnamon
DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients, except bourbon and whipped cream, in a slow cooker. Heat on low for 1 ½ hours. Stir in bourbon. Serve in heat safe glasses and top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
