Christmas Cocktails

 
Any good dinner party has to have good drinks!  So I present to you these three delicious cocktails that I made over the holidays.  Each cocktail was made with a specific family member in mind while still staying true to the Christmas holiday spirit.

Naturally I tried each cocktail and I can't name a favorite.  They each have factors that make them unique and flavorful.  You be the judge and let me how you rate them!

A Partridge in a Pear Tree

Ingredients

• 1 oz. Absolute Pear Vodka
• 3/4 oz. Ginger Liqueur
• Ice
• Ginger Ale, Pear Juice, or Apple Juice 
• Garnish Options: sliced pear, lemon twist, fresh grated ginger

Directions

1. Combine the vodka, liqueur, and ice in a shaker
2. Shake well 
3. Strain the liquid into a martini glass
4. Top with ginger ale, pear juice, or apple juice
5. Garnish with any combination of the above options

Peppermint Cosmo

Ingredients

• 1 oz. Vodka
• 3/4 oz. Peppermint Schnaps
• 3/4 oz. Pomegranate or Cranberry juice
• Ice
• Lime Soda Water
• Garnish Options: Pomegranate Seeds, Mint Leaves, Candy Cane, Lime Twist

Directions

1. Combine the vodka, peppermint schnaps, pomegranate juice, and ice in a shaker
2. Shake well 
3. Strain the liquid into a martini glass
4. Top with lime soda water
5. Garnish with any combination of the above options

Orange Pomegranate Martini

Ingredients

• 1 oz Vodka
• 3/4 oz. Triple Sec
• 3/4 oz. Pomegranate or Cranberry Juice
• Ice
• Lime Soda Water
• Garnish Options: Pomegranate Seeds, Orange Twist, Mint Leaves, Lime Twist

Directions

1. Combine the vodka, triple sec, pomegranate juice, and ice in a shaker
2. Shake well 
3. Strain the liquid into a martini glass
4. Top with lime soda water
5. Garnish with any combination of the above options