During the holiday season, you might be in the middle of a thousand other things. From getting your house ready with holiday decorations to cooking holiday dinners, you need to enjoy this season with a cocktail. Why not relax a bit, enjoy your favourite holiday movie with a cocktail or two.
Thinking of some holiday cocktails to pair with your Christmas dinner menu this year? We have picked up the holiday classics for you featuring the classic ingredients cinnamon, apple, cloves, oranges, and cranberries. Pair these delicious cocktails with appetizers, main course, and desserts. For the children, make alcohol-free coolers or virgin mojitos to enjoy.
Get a few bottles of Smoke Lab Classic which is the best vodka in India for your Christmas feast this year. Smoke Lab Classic and Smoke Lab Aniseed are the best vodkas for cocktails to complement a holiday menu. Looking for the classic cocktails with a twist? Check out these recipes:
1.Apple Mules
We turned the classic drink into the addition of apples and Smoke Lab Classic, the best vodka in India. Make this cocktail with 1/2 cup vodka, 1/4 cup apple cider, 1 thumb-size piece of julienned ginger, cinnamon sticks for garnish.
Serve with: Appetizers like gougère or festive cheeseboard.
2.Apple Mojitos
Make this easy cocktail with half parts apple cider, half parts Smoke Lab Classic vodka, juice of 1 lemon, mint, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks for garnish. Use Smoke Lab Classic or Smoke Lab Aniseed vodka, which are the best vodkas for cocktails.
Serve with: apple pie or orange pound cake.
3.Holiday Punch
This classic cocktail is a great D-I-Y recipe to prepare with your family. In a punch bowl, mix apple cider, cranberry juice, Smoke Lab aniseed vodka, apple slices, orange slices, frozen cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and mix well. Add ice cubes and honey to the glasses and pour over the punch. You can also use Smoke Lab Classic vodka, which is one of the best vodkas for cocktails.
Serve with: Steak, Goulash, Lamb Chops
4.Pear & Thyme Fizz
This cocktail is best served with desserts at any holiday party. To make Pear & Thyme Fizz cocktail, mix equal parts of Smoke Lab Classic vodka and chilled Prosecco. Add a few sprigs of fresh thyme and thin slices of pear. Mix well and pour over in flute glasses and garnish with sprigs of thyme.
Serve with: chocolate desserts, spiced pear cake
5.Cranberry Orange Spritz
This delicious yet sophisticated cocktail is great to serve at any holiday dinner. In a cocktail shaker, add 1 cup Smoke Lab classic vodka, 1 tbsp of Cointreau, 1 tsp orange juice, 1 tbsp cranberry sauce, and 1 slice of orange. Shake well and pour over in glasses and top with sparkling water.
Serve with: apple cake, apple & pear crumble
For a memorable celebration, make these cocktails for any holiday celebrations. While you are making for everyone else, remember to make a pitcher and store it in the refrigerator to sip a cocktail while doing the holiday chores.
