Christmas Cocktails

Is it even Christmas without a cocktail? Certainly not in our house. A friend and I mixed some tasty (and super simple) drinks over the weekend that we thought were great for holiday entertaining!

The two of us prefer drinks with vodka in them (and I love me some Tito’s), so we chose two vodka drinks: one a spin on my favorite refreshment – vodka soda with lemon, and the other a perfect pick-me-up.

Keep scrolling for recipes!

Mistletoe Kiss

For two cocktails:

Rim two rocks glasses with lemon juice and sprinkles. To a shaker, add:

• 6 ounces vodka
• 1 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 2 ounces rosemary simple syrup
• club soda

Shake well and serve over ice with cranberries and a rosemary sprig for garnish.

Tip: If you can’t find simple syrup, it is so easy to make at home! Add equal parts sugar and water (I used one cup of each) to a small pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for about five minutes, stirring often. Turn off the heat and add a sprig of fresh rosemary. Let that steep for ten minutes and voila!

Polar Espresso

Rim a rocks glass with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.

• 2 ounces vodka
• 1 shot espresso
• dash of vanilla
• milk and sugar to taste

Shake well and serve over ice with a sprig of rosemary and raspberry garnish.

What is your favorite Holiday drink? Share in the comments section below!

Cheers, everyone!