The holidays are here, and it’s time to gather your favourite people, share some laughs, indulge in great food, and, of course, serve up unforgettable cocktails. Perfect for all your holiday celebrations – right through to ringing in the New Year – let’s shake things up and make this season one to remember!
1. Siempre Tequila Plata: Cosmo Rita Cocktail
The Cosmo Rita blends two classics – the Cosmopolitan and Margarita – into a refreshing, modern cocktail. Made with Siempre Tequila Plata, triple sec, cranberry juice and fresh lime juice, it’s served in a sugared-rim martini glass and garnished with a lime wheel, making it a festive showstopper.
Siempre Tequila Plata, expertly crafted by Master Distiller Sergio Cruz at the Vivanco Family Estate in Jalisco, showcases a harmonious blend of highland and lowland agave characteristics. This smooth, complex tequila offers vibrant citrus, delicate floral, and warm spice notes. Made from 100% agave, it’s as refined as it is balanced. Siempre also champions sustainability with eco-friendly packaging, including recycled glass bottles, agave-hemp labels, and renewable cork closures. A tequila that’s both delicious and mindful – cheers to that!
Cosmo Rita Cocktail Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz Siempre Tequila Plata
- ½ oz triple sec
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- Garnish: Lemon twist
Method:
Shake tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice with ice, then strain into a sugared-rim martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
2. Flor de Caña Centenario 12-Year Rum: Rum Espresso Martini
Swap vodka for rum in this holiday twist on the classic espresso martini. Flor de Caña Centenario 12-Year Rum adds a festive, spiced warmth to the drink. Shake it up with freshly brewed espresso, coffee liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup, then serve in a coupe glass garnished with ground nutmeg for an elegant touch. Smooth, rich, and velvety, it’s perfect for keeping the party going.
Family-owned since 1890, Flor de Caña is the world’s first carbon-neutral, Fair Trade-certified rum. With floral and vanilla notes, it has a medium-bodied palate with hints of clove, dark chocolate, and dried fruit on a warming finish.
Rum Espresso Martini Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Flor de Caña Centenario 12-Year Rum
- ½ oz coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (or cold brew concentrate)
- ¼ oz simple syrup
- Garnish: Ground nutmeg
Method:
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled glass, and garnish with ground nutmeg.
3. Jura 12-Year-Old Single Malt: Bobby Burns Cocktail
The Bobby Burns is a refined choice for whisky lovers, blending Jura 12-Year-Old Single Malt, sweet vermouth, and a dash of Bénédictine. Stirred to perfection and served in a chilled glass with a lemon twist, it offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and spice that warms the soul.
Crafted by the Jura distillery, established in 1810, this single malt hails from the remote island of Jura, off the West Coast of Scotland. With a rich blend of smoky and sweet flavours, it features light peat, toffee, and citrus notes, leading to a smooth, warming finish—an ideal introduction to Jura malts.
Bobby Burns Cocktail Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Jura 12-Year-Old Single Malt
- 1 oz sweet red vermouth
- ½ oz Bénédictine
- Garnish: Lemon peel
Method:
Stir Jura 12-Year-Old Single Malt, vermouth, and Bénédictine with ice, strain into a chilled glass, twist lemon peel over the drink, and drop it in.
4. Luxardo Amaretto Di Saschira: Orange Brûlée Cocktail
For a creamy, citrusy indulgence that will elevate any holiday gathering, the Orange Brûlée is a must-try. Shake together Luxardo Amaretto Di Saschira, orange liqueur, cognac, and cream for a smooth, velvety drink. Served in a coupe glass, this cocktail blends the sweet almond notes of Amaretto with a float of cream and a dusting of chocolate powder, mimicking the rich, decadent finish of a Crème Brûlée.
Established in 1821, Luxardo remains family-owned, producing one of Europe’s oldest liqueurs. Their Amaretto is crafted from the finest almonds of Avola, Sicily. Offering a rich amber colour with aromas of almonds, vanilla, and a smooth, balanced sweetness.
Orange Brûlée Cocktail Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz Luxardo Amaretto Di Saschira
- 1 ½ oz orange liqueur
- ¾ oz Cognac
- ¼ oz cream
- Garnish: Chocolate powder or cocoa
Method:
Shake the first three ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled glass, float a thin layer of cream, and swirl to spread evenly.
5. Alizé Red Passion Liqueur: Red Carpet Cocktail
Roll out the holiday red carpet with this stunning cocktail. A simple yet elegant mix of chilled Alizé Red Passion Liqueur and Champagne, served in a flute glass and garnished with a lime twist. This drink boasts a velvety, sweet character that perfectly matches its glamorous name.
Imported from France, Alizé Red Passion is crafted with a base of premium French vodka and a tantalizing blend of passion fruit and cranberry juices. The result is a vibrant, well-balanced fusion of tropical sweetness and tart freshness, making each sip a true celebration.
Red Carpet Cocktail Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Alizé Red Passion
- 3 oz Champagne or Sparkling Wine
- Garnish: Lime twist
Method:
Combine ingredients in a champagne flute and garnish with a lime twist.
6. Cabot Trail Maple Cream: Maple Colada Blended Cocktail
Escape to a tropical paradise this winter with a creamy Maple Colada. Blend Cabot Trail Maple Cream, spiced rum, coconut milk, pineapple chunks, banana slices, mango, and a pinch of nutmeg until smooth. Pour into a hurricane glass and garnish with a pineapple slice, whipped cream and pineapple leaves for a vacation in a glass.
Cabot Trail Maple Cream is a uniquely Canadian liqueur, inspired by the maple syrup traditions of Canada and the adventurous spirit of explorer John Cabot. This authentic cream beverage combines rich maple syrup with fresh cream, cocoa, cinnamon, and amaretto for a deliciously chocolatey finish.
Maple Colada Blended Cocktail Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Cabot Trail Maple Cream
- 1 oz Spiced Rum
- 3 oz Coconut Milk
- 4 pieces each of banana, mango, and pineapple
- A pinch of nutmeg
- Garnish: Pineapple slice, whipped cream and pineapple leaves
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a blender with ice, blend until smooth, pour into a tall glass, and garnish with whipped cream, pineapple leaves and a pineapple slice.
7. Mailroom Vodka: Pomegranate Mule Cocktail
Add a festive twist to the classic mule with this vibrant Pomegranate Mule Cocktail, a perfect Christmas holiday vodka cocktail . Mix Mailroom Vodka, pomegranate juice, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer in a copper mug or rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with pomegranate arils, a lime wedge, and a sprig of mint for a crisp, spicy and seasonal touch.
Mailroom Vodka, a Canadian gold medal-winning spirit, is all about fostering real-life connections. With its refreshing notes of spearmint, citrus, cereal grains and subtle hints of black pepper, anise, and vanilla, it perfectly elevates this mule cocktail.
Pomegranate Mule Cocktail Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Crushed ice
- 2 oz Mailroom Vodka
- 2 oz Pomegranate juice
- ½ oz Lime juice
- 4 oz Chilled ginger beer
- Garnish: Pomegranate arils, lime wedge, and mint sprig
Steps:
Fill a copper mug or rocks glass with ice, add pomegranate juice, vodka, and lime juice, top with ginger beer, stir, and garnish with pomegranate arils, lime, and mint.
