It’s safe to say that when my family celebrates the holidays, we really know how to have fun. It’s complete chaos, but it wouldn’t be Christmastime otherwise. Every night when the family is here for Christmas vacation, a board game is being played, food is cooking, the chatter is loud, and there’s always a new cocktail being mixed. I created this Spicy Sweet Holiday Storm Cocktail with my family in mind. I thought it would be the perfect new drink to mix up this year when all the chaos begins. I’m sure many of you have lingering Thanksgiving guests. You may be feeling a little run down from all the days of cooking (and possibly Black Friday shopping too). Well, this drink is the perfect pick-me-up. Yes, festive cocktails have arrived! These holiday drinks are my favorite to share and I plan to create some of my best cocktails yet. I’m excited!!
The details
This cocktail is simple as can be. Start with the spicy honey. Simply simmer honey with jalapeños and ginger to infuse the honey with flavor. This will add sweetness and spice to our cocktail. Once you have the syrup together, make the drink. Stir together the cranberry juice, vodka, St. Germain, lemon, and bitters, then pour over a glass filled with ice. It can be any glass, but I thought these coupe glasses felt pretty fun and festive. Then top them off with ginger beer. So very GOOD. If you want to add something extra, I also made a sweet mint sugar to rim each glass. This isn’t needed, but it is fun! If you want to serve this drink for a holiday party, make the punch version. It serves 8 or so people, but can easily be doubled or tripled. I will for sure be mixing up this punch when my family starts tricking in for Christmas mid-December. This drink has all of their favorites in one. I know they’ll love it! Looking for other Christmas drinks? Here are my favorites: Creamy Coconut White Russian White Christmas Mojito The North Pole Cocktail Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma The Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail Lastly, if you make this Spicy Sweet Holiday Storm Cocktail, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
