With Christmas and New Years coming up quick, what better way to get festive than with some holiday movie-inspired cocktails? Here are two fun and festive recipes that are sure to impress during your next holiday party or get you feeling the holiday spirit at home!
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The Red Ryder
As a kid, my mom made my sister and I watch The Christmas Story every year and we hated it. Now, as an adult, I am so happy she did. So I dedicate this cocktail to my mom. This holiday cocktail recipe is named after the Red Ryder BB Gun Ralphie wants for Christmas.
Ingredients
- Gin (I used Bombay) (1 oz)
- Pomegranate juice (I used fresh, but you can buy POM) (3oz)
- Honey (light squeeze)
- Thyme Simple Syrup (1/2 oz)
- See recipe below
- Egg white (1 egg)
- Orange juice (1 orange)
Directions
- In a shaker with NO ice (dry shake)
- Add Honey, squeezed orange juice, egg white, and Gin
- Put top on and dry shake for about 12 seconds (hold top on tight)
- Add Thyme simple syrup. pomegranate juice and a handful of ice
- Shake, shake, shake
- Pour drink into a coupe glass
- Garnish with orange peel and thyme sprig
- Don’t forget to CHEERS!
Sparky Holiday Cocktail
Based on Clark’s nickname from Ellen in Christmas Vacation. I think I watch this movie about 20 times every holiday season. It is such a classic holiday comedy that never fails to get you in the spirit. Try this holiday cocktail recipe next time you watch it!
Ingredients
- Vodka (I used Titos) (1 ½ oz)
- Elderflower Liqueur (½ oz)
- Rosemary Simple syrup
- See recipe below
- Ruby Red grapefruit juice (2 oz)
- Split of Prosecco
Directions
- Pour vodka, Elderflower liqueur, Grapefruit juice, and rosemary simple syrup in a shaker
- Add a handful of ice
- Shake, shake, shake
- Pour into a martini glass
- Float your prosecco split on the top
- Garnish with Rosemary sprig
- Don’t forget to CHEERS!
How To Make Thyme Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 to 4 thyme sprigs
Directions
- In a saucepan
- Add all ingredients to a pan and bring to a boil while stirring
- The simmer for about 12 min
- Let cool
- Put in a jar or container and refrigerate
Stays good for up to 2 weeks.
How To Make Rosemary Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 to 4 Rosemary sprigs
Directions
- Put all ingredients in a saucepan and stir till you bring to a boil
- Turn down flame after boil and let simmer while stirring 12-15 min.
- Let cool
- Put in jar/container and refrigerate
This amount makes up to 5 to 7 cocktails
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Amanda Rae
Amanda Rae from Grayslake, Il has been in the bar business for almost 15 years. She enjoyed making cocktails for guests so must that she decided to make a business out of it. She has created an Instagram page called @boozy_barmaid_ where she shares all of her creative drinks and sells cocktail kits. Her dream is to one day write a recipe book. Growing up she was a huge movie buff and that has not changed. When she is not busy mixing up great drinks, you can find her hanging with her fiancé and dog watching movies.
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