Whether you are spending the holidays with your immediate family or planning on inviting a couple of friends, the right Christmas cocktail can make any occasion that much more festive. Here are some great recipes that you should try over the holidays.

Blue Christmas

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup vodka
  • 1 cup cranberries juice (white)
  • ¼ cup blue curacao
  • 1 – 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Ice
  • Lime peel to garnish

Directions:

  • To make this Christmas cocktail, simply place all the ingredients (except the lime peel) in a shaker.
  • Shake well and strain into martini glasses.
  • Garnish with a lime peel and serve.

Pomegranate Sparklers

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ½ – ¾ cup brandy
  • 750ml sparkling wine

Directions:

  • Place the seeds and brandy in a bowl. The brandy should cover the seeds.
  • Cover with a lid and allow to stand at room temperature for 4 to 24 hours.
  • Pour 5 ounces of sparkling wine into champagne glasses.
  • Add a few seeds and serve.

Cranberry Mimosa

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups orange juice
  • Champagne or sparkling wine
  • ¼ cup cranberry juice
  • Fresh cranberries on skewers to garnish

Directions:

  • Pour the orange juice evenly into 8 glasses.
  • Top with sparkling wine or champagne.
  • Add a splash of cranberry juice.
  • Garnish with fresh cranberries and serve.

These are a few delicious and refreshing Christmas cocktail recipes that you can try with just a few basic ingredients. Not only will you get to try something new, but you will surely impress your guests as they enjoy your new creations!