Christmas Party Drinks

This holiday season, make your Christmas gathering something your guests will talk about for years to come. Host a fun holiday drink bar with drinks made to match your guests personalities.

Amy Richardson has created several different drink recipes to inspire your creativity.
Christmas Party Drinks
The Snowman:
1/2 cup half and half
1-2 tbsp marshmallow syrup
Sweetened whipped cream
Mini chocolate chips
Crushed chocolate cookies for the glass rim
Sweetened whipped cream

The Grinch:
1/2 cup club soda
2-3 tbsp Green apple syrup
Maraschino cherry, cut in half
Green sugar for the glass rim
Candy stick
Dry ice

The Rudolph:
1/2 cup coca cola
2-3 tbsp vanilla syrup
Red cherry
Candy stick
Crushed ice

The Poinsettia:
1/4 cup cran-raspberry juice
2-3 tbsp pomegranate syrup
1/4 cup club soda
Fresh raspberries
Orange zest
Green mint for garnish
Crushed ice

Santa’s Coal:
1/2 cup Dr. pepper
2-3 tbsp Vanilla syrup
Anise flavoring
Black sugar for rim
Black licorice stick
Crushed ice

The Fruitcake:
1/2 cup club soda
2-3 tbsp rum syrup
2 tsp maraschino cherry juice
2-4 red cherries
Crushed ice

The Gingerbread Man:
1/2 cup half and half
1-2 tsp molasses
1-2 tbsp Gingerbread syrup
1-2 tsp Crystalized ginger pieces
Oranges Zest
Crushed ginger cookies for the glass rim
Sweetened whipped cream

The Candy Cane:
1/2 cup half and half
1-2 tbsp peppermint syrup
Crushed peppermint candy for the glass rim
Sweetened whipped cream
Mini candy cane or peppermint stick

Santa’s Twin Stockings:
Raspberry Cheesecake
1/2 cup half and half
1/2-1 tbsp raspberry syrup
1/2-1 tbsp cheesecake syrup
Crushed Graham crackers for the glass rim
Sweetened whipped cream

Double Creme de Menthe
1/2 cup half and half
1-2 tbsp creme de Menthe syrup
Crushed chocolate cookies for the glass rim
Sweetened whipped cream
Chopped Andes Mints for garnish

The Christmas Angel
1/2 cup half and half
1-2!tbsp white chocolate syrup
White crystal sugar for the glass rim
Sweetened whipped cream
Shaved white chocolate

The Fireside
1/4 cup half and half
1/4 spiced apple or pear cider
1-2 tbsp maple syrup
Sweetened whipped cream
Cinnamon and sugar for the glass rim
Cinnamon stick

With a wet cloth or fingertip run around the outside of the glass about 1/4 inch from the top. Tilt glass to the side, with a spoon, coat edges with desired toppings. Set aside.
Place cream and flavorings into shaker, mix well, and pour into glass.
Or…..
Place all ingredients in glass and lightly stir.
Top with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with additional cookies, sugar, or chocolate. Add mint or stir sticks and serve immediately.

Tips: half and half, juices, and sodas must be well chilled.

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