Concoct one of these cocktails for some holiday tranquility.
— Becca Hensley
A Post-Shopping Swig Croon like
Bing Crosby and forget how much money you just blew at the mall.
The White Christmas(created by the bartenders at the
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston)
2 ounces Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur 1 ounce peppermint schnapps 2 ounces Stoli Vanil vodka
Shake together, strain, and serve in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a miniature candy cane.
A Swill for Late Night Parents, sip this one in the wee hours as you assemble that 3,000-piece playhouse.
P.i.n.k. Peppermint Martini2½ ounces P.i.n.k. vodka (the world’s first caffeinated vodka)
1 ounce white crème de menthe ½ ounce peppermint schnapps
Pink peppermint stick
Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a pink peppermint stick.
A Nip for the Nutcracker Brace yourself for the ballet with this sweet-and-sour fairy-tale fantasy.
Sugar Plum Fairy-tini (created by the bartenders at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin)
2 ounces Choya plum wine with ume fruits 1 ounce Cîroc Vodka
½ ounce simple syrup 1 ounce lime juice Splash of Parfait Amour orange liqueur (for color)
Combine all ingredients in a shaker, and serve in a martini glass rimmed with sugar. Optional: Garnish with a plum.
A Potation for the Party Kindle the entire office’s holiday spirit with this libation. Just one sip and the tongues will be wagging.
Misty Winter Warmer½ cup brown sugar ¾ teaspoon whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 1 quart cranberry juice 23 ounces pineapple juice 1 cup Canadian Mist whiskey 2¼ cups water
Place brown sugar and spices in the pot basket of a 10-cup coffeemaker. Add juices, water, and Canadian Mist to the pot. Brew as you would coffee and serve hot, directly from the pot. Makes 2 quarts.