What’s your favorite part of the holidays? Is it the way everyone temporarily pretends to like each other? The non-denominational exclamations of goodwill? The presents? The mistletoe?!
Don’t lie to yourself (Santa hates that). Everyone knows that the best part of the season is all of the fancy parties. Holiday parties are the perfect opportunity to gather amongst your loved ones, wear glitter and drink brightly colored cocktails without feeling the least bit frivolous. (Well, maybe a little frivolous. It’s hard to be taken seriously in a light-up reindeer sweater.) So in order to ensure that you’re prepared for a perfect party season, we’ve concocted a handy guide featuring recipes to a whole bevy of festive beverages—courtesy of our friends, SKYY Vodka.
Candy Cane Swirl
1 oz. SKYY Infusions Raspberry
3 oz. Red Cranberry Juice
0.5 oz. Grenadine
0.5 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
Lemon Lime Soda
Candy Canes
Rim martini glass with crushed candy cane. Combine SKYY Vodka, Peppermint Schnapps, Cranberry Juice and Grenadine into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into martini glass. Top with Lemon Lime Soda and garnish with small peppermint candy cane.
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SKYY Citrus Winter Warmer
1.5 oz. SKYY Infusions Citrus
0.5 oz. Agave Nectar
4 oz. Hot Water
3 Cloves
1 Cinnamon Stick
1 pat Unsalted Butter (just under a tablespoon)
Grated Nutmeg
Combine all ingredients into a large mug, topping the liquid with hot water last. Stir, grate nutmeg over top and let steep for a couple minutes before serving.
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Island Holiday Punch
Serves 8
12 oz. SKYY Infusions Ginger
4 oz. Flor de Cana 7yr Rum
4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
6 oz. Holiday Spiced Simple Syrup*
12 oz. Soda Water
Nutmeg and Star Anise Pods for Garnish