Crafty Cocktails this Festive Season

12.12.19

The Festive Season is a time of celebration with those who you are close to. It’s a unique time of year that brings seasonal warm weather together with no shortage of occasions to share with your loved ones.

So what better way to put a kick into your Festive Season than with a series of creative cocktails to enjoy on those hot summer days?

Here’s a couple to get you started.

Orange-Cranberry Mimosa

Think brunch on a hot and humid Xmas Day and you’ve got the ideal setting for the Orange-Cranberry Mimosa. Here’s your recipe breakdown for this Xmas Day must-have.

1/2 c. fresh-squeeze orange juice, plus orange pieces for serving (about 2 oranges total)1 cup of mint
1/2 c. fresh cranberry juice
3 c. seltzer or sparkling wine
200 ml cachaça

Fresh cranberries, for serving

For directions on the best way to serve, click here

Christmas Cosmopolitan

If this cocktail recipe doesn’t scream Christmas, we don’t know what will. Turn the classic cosmo into a holiday treat with a touch of pomegranate juice. Here is your ingredients breakdown:

1 c. vodka

1 c. pomegranate-cranberry juice blend
1/4 c. orange liqueur
3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
Lime twists

For the best way to serve, click here

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