Our Favourite Festive Holiday Cocktails

Fill 2 copper mugs with ice. Shake 1⁄4 cup vodka with 2 tbsp lime juice and 2 dashes cinnamon or Angostura bitters in a shaker filled with ice. Divide between mugs. Top with ginger beer and stir with a cinnamon stick. Garnish with a lime wedge. Serves 2.

Fill 2 lowball glasses with ice. Pour 2 tbsp each Kahlua and vodka into each glass. Slowly pour 1⁄4 cup eggnog into each glass. Serves 2.

Simmer 1 cup 2% milk and 1⁄4 cup 35% cream in a small saucepan set over medium-high, then reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in 1 1⁄2 oz dark and 1⁄2 oz white chocolates until melted, 1 to 2 min. Whisk in 1⁄2 cup crème de cacao and 1⁄8 tsp peppermint extract, if desired. Divide between 2 mugs. Top with a marshmallow and chocolate cookie. Brûlée the marshmallow, if desired. Serves 2.

Shake 2 tbsp gin with 2 tbsp each lemon juice in a shaker filled with ice. Divide between 2 coupe glasses. Top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist. Serves 2. 

Kitchen tip: Making simple syrup at home is super easy. You can even make simple syrup in the microwave. Get the guide here. 

Fill 2 highball glasses with ice. Pour 2 tbsp each Aperol and club soda, and 1 tbsp cranberry juice into each glass. Top with prosecco. Garnish with frozen cranberries, rosemary sprigs and clementine slices. Serves 2.

Fill 2 lowball glasses with ice. Pour 2 tbsp rye or bourbon, 1 tsp maraschino cherry syrup (from jar) and 3 dashes Angostura bitters into each glass. Stir well. Garnish with an orange twist and maraschino cherry. Serves 2.