'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to spread the holiday cheer than with a selection of delightful and festive cocktails? Whether you're hosting a virtual holiday gathering or enjoying a quiet evening by the fireplace, these holiday-inspired cocktail recipes are sure to add a touch of merriment to your celebrations. Let's shake things up and toast to the most wonderful time of the year!

Holiday Berry Sparkler

Ingredients:

1 oz raspberry liqueur

1/2 oz cranberry juice

Prosecco or sparkling wine

Fresh raspberries and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

In a champagne flute, pour raspberry liqueur and cranberry juice.

Top with chilled Prosecco or sparkling wine.

Garnish with fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint for a vibrant and bubbly holiday treat.

Chocolate Peppermint Martini

Ingredients:

2 oz chocolate liqueur 

1 oz peppermint schnapps

1 oz vanilla vodka

Crushed candy canes for rimming

Instructions:

Rim a chilled martini glass with crushed candy canes.

In a shaker with ice, combine chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and vanilla vodka.

Shake well and strain the mixture into the prepared glass.

Enjoy the perfect blend of chocolate peppermint goodness.

Gingerbread Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

2 oz bourbon

1/2 oz gingerbread syrup

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Orange peel for garnish

Instructions:

In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, gingerbread syrup, and bitters.

Fill the glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.

Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.

Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink and garnish.