4 Christmas Cocktails for you to Enjoy this Festive Season

As the festive season approaches, excitement begins to rise. Christmas adverts appear on television, the music starts to show up on the radio, and every shop is filled with decorations and toys.

Christmas is a great time of year for many reasons, one of which is that it is the perfect time to indulge in some delightful festive cocktails.

These drinks are not just beverages; they’re a way to make memories, add sparkle to your celebrations, and savour the flavours of the season.

Here at Lixir Drinks, we love this time of year, and that’s why we’ve created this blog to make yours extra special.

Whether you’re hosting a big Christmas party for all of your loved ones, or having a cosy night in, these festive cocktails will always add a touch of magic to your holiday festivities.

And the great thing is they’re all simple to make, meaning you will have more time to spend with the family enjoying the special day.  Let’s take a look.

The Fun of Festive Cocktails

Christmas cocktails are always a crowd-pleaser, and here are five reasons why:

• Celebratory Spirit: Cocktails add a touch of sophistication and festivity, making the occasion feel more special. Who doesn’t love a sprinkle of cinnamon to warm them up on a cold winter night, or a nice bit of decoration around a glass to really raise the excitement levels for the big day?

• Social Connection: Sharing unique drinks can be a social activity, bringing friends and family together. There is no better time of year for this than at Christmas, so whether it’s just one person, or a crowd, a round of festive drinks is sure to get the party started.

• Seasonal Flavours: Festive cocktails often incorporate seasonal ingredients and spices, offering a sensory experience that aligns with the holiday mood.

• Creativity and Tradition: Making and enjoying cocktails can be a creative process and may become a cherished holiday tradition. A great idea to get all of the family involved is to make an alcohol-free version. That way everyone can enjoy a festive drink to celebrate the big day.

• Relaxation and Enjoyment: Cocktails can provide relaxation, helping to unwind and fully enjoy the festive period. Christmas is great, but it is also a busy time. So, when you get a space between preparing dinner and unwrapping presents, what better thing to do than relax with a delightful Christmas cocktail?

4 Simple Christmas Cocktail Recipes

Here are four great cocktail recipes for you to try this holiday season, each featuring a unique tonic water or mixer from Lixir Drinks.

Christmas Negroni

Ingredients:

• Lixir Blood Orange & Cinnamon Tonic
• Gin 25ml
• Campari 25ml
• Lillet 25ml
• Garnish with dehydrated orange & a candy cane

Instructions:

1. Add the Gin, Campari and Lillet into a mixing glass.
2. Stir for 1-2 minutes
3. Pour over ice into a short Tumblr.
4. Top up with Lixir Blood Orange & Cinnamon Tonic
5. Garnish with dehydrated orange and a candy cane

White Margarita

Ingredients:

• Lixir Classic Indian Tonic 
• Coconut syrup 25ml
• Milk/ Oat milk 100ml
• Silver tequila 50ml
• Triple sec 20ml
• Lime juice 15ml
• Coconut rim around glass
• Garnish with Cranberries & Lime

Instructions:

1. Caught the rim of the glass with lime juice
2. Add the coconut flakes to the rim
3. In a shaker pour the milk/oat milk, tequila, triple sec, lime then add ice.
4. After shaking pour into highball glass full of ice
5. Top with Lixir Classic Indian tonic to lengthen & lightly stir
6. Garnish with lime wheel and cranberries

Santa’s Bellini (Lower ABV)

Ingredients:

• Lixir Rhubarb & Ginger Tonic 50ml
• Prosecco 50ml
• Sugar 25ml
• Garnish with Mint leaves and some Jazzie sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Combine Lixir Rhubarb & Ginger Tonic, prosecco and sugar into a shaker
2. Shake for about 2- 3 minutes
3. Then slowly pour into a flute glass
4. Garnish with mint leaves and jazzie sprinkles

Gingerbread Martini 

 Ingredients:

• Lixir Ginger Beer or Lixir Ginger Ale
• Vodka 50ml
• Fresh lime juice 20ml
• Ginger syrup 25ml
• Garnish with Biscuit/ shortbread crumbs around rim

Instructions:

1. Add into the shaker the vodka, fresh lime juice and ginger syrup
2. Shake aggressively
3. Then pour into a chilled martini glass
4. Top with Lixir Ginger Ale or Lixir Ginger Beer
5. Garnish with Biscuit crumb rim

Merry Christmas from Lixir Drinks

We hope these cocktails spread some Christmas cheer through your festive season.

If you want to know more about Lixir Drinks, then get in touch with our team today.